1. Introduction
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PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the foam rolling technique and static stretching on perceptual and neuromuscular parameters following a bout of high-intensity functional training (HIFT), which consisted of 100 pull-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, and 100 air squats (Angie benchmark) in recreationally trained men (High-intensity functional training (HIFT) can be described as a multimodal training routine primarily composed of functional movements performed at high exertion levels [Despite being an efficient training modality, the absence of predefined resting periods, its circuit-style format, and the involvement of bodyweight or free-weight exercises may impose a considerable degree of physiological stress during each training session [In this context, performance parameters have been used to assess fatigue and recovery noninvasively, such as the loss of muscle power measured through a countermovement jump (CMJ) as well as increased time for a change in direction test [Foam rolling uses different tools, such as polypropylene rollers and balls, to apply a compressive force to soft tissue, but its mechanisms are a matter of constant debate [