Does short-term high-intensity interval training increase systemic brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in healthy young women?
Short-term HIIT increases systemic BDNF in healthy young women without altering physical performance or body fat percentage.
Twelve sessions of HIIT increases circulating BDNF concentrations in healthy young women despite no change in physical performance or % fat.
Rentería et al. (Tue,) studied this question.