Fundamental Movement Patterns Research Articles

Predict the musculoskeletal injuries in young skaters using Functional Movement Screen (FMSTM)

Background. Skating is a great way to improve heart rate, coordination, and strengthen the muscles, and burn calories. It works on the muscles of the legs, gluteus, and core and causes 50% less stress to the joints than running, along with improving flexibility and endurance. The FMS™ is a clinical screening tool used to assess seven fundamental movement patterns. It consists of overhead deep squats, hurdle steps, inline lunges, straight leg raises, trunk stability pushups, shoulder mobility, and rotary stability. Injuries are more common in sports, especially skating, where balance and coordination are required. A study like this is necessary to screen skaters, help predict injuries, and train them accordingly to prevent injuries. Objective. The objective is to predict musculoskeletal injuries in young skaters using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS™). Methodology. This is an observational cross-sectional study. Sixty-four skaters of both genders, aged between 6 and 18 years, were conveniently selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were assessed using FMS™. Outcome measures. Functional Movement Screening scores. Results. 31.3% of young skaters scored between 0 and 13 and are at high risk for musculoskeletal injuries, while 68.8% are at a low risk of injury with FMS™ scores ranging from 14 to 21. Conclusion. This study concluded that 31.3% of young skaters have a high risk for musculoskeletal injuries according to the Functional Movement Screen.

The relationship between fundamental movement pattern and moderate to vigorous physical activity in a “Soccer Kids Program” for preschool children

The relationship between fundamental movement pattern and moderate to vigorous physical activity in a “Soccer Kids Program” for preschool children

Automatic Evaluation Method for Functional Movement Screening Based on Multi-Scale Lightweight 3D Convolution and an Encoder–Decoder

Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is a test used to evaluate fundamental movement patterns in the human body and identify functional limitations. However, the challenge of carrying out an automated assessment of FMS is that complex human movements are difficult to model accurately and efficiently. To address this challenge, this paper proposes an automatic evaluation method for FMS based on a multi-scale lightweight 3D convolution encoder–decoder (ML3D-ED) architecture. This method adopts a self-built multi-scale lightweight 3D convolution architecture to extract features from videos. The extracted features are then processed using an encoder–decoder architecture and probabilistic integration technique to effectively predict the final score distribution. This architecture, compared with the traditional Two-Stream Inflated 3D ConvNet (I3D) network, offers a better performance and accuracy in capturing advanced human movement features in temporal and spatial dimensions. Specifically, the ML3D-ED backbone network reduces the number of parameters by 59.5% and the computational cost by 77.7% when compared to I3D. Experiments have shown that ML3D-ED achieves an accuracy of 93.33% on public datasets, demonstrating an improvement of approximately 9% over the best existing method. This outcome demonstrates the effectiveness of and advancements made by the ML3D-ED architecture and probabilistic integration technique in extracting advanced human movement features and evaluating functional movements.

Team Approach: Neuromuscular Training for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.

Neuromuscular training is a method of performance optimization-typically combining plyometrics, balancing training, agility, and dynamic stabilization-predicated on improving the efficiency of fundamental movement patterns. Neuromuscular training has consistently been shown to reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury, particularly for athletes engaged in activities associated with noncontact knee injuries (i.e., women's soccer). Successful implementation of neuromuscular training programs requires input from coaches, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and physicians to generate efficacious programs with high rates of adherence.

The effect of a 12-week functional training program on functional movement patterns and dynamic balance in young elite ice hockey players

Abstract Study aim: This study examined the effects of a 12-week functional training (FT) program on basic movement patterns and dynamic balance in hockey players. Material and methods: Forty-three male ice hockey players aged 16.2 ± 0.76 years, were allocated into the experimental (EG) or control (CG) groups. The EG underwent additional 60-minute supervised FT sessions twice weekly, while the CG had an additional 60-minute team game class and swimming class. Fundamental movement patterns were assessed using the functional movement screening (FMSTM), whereas dynamic balance was assessed by the Y-balance test (YBT). Results: After completion of the FT program, the hockey players assigned to the EG achieved higher results in the deep squat (p = 0.0143), hurdle step (p = 0.0002), in-line lunge (p = 0.0082), shoulder mobility (p = 0.0455), and rotatory stability tests (p = 0.0253), had higher total FMSTM scores (p = 0.0003), and less asymmetry (p = 0.0032) than at baseline. They improved all of the normalized scores in YBT. The hockey players assigned to the CG did not improve their results, but their performance decreased in the hurdle step test (p = 0.0082), and they showed more asymmetry (p = 0.0124) than at baseline. Conclusions: The implementation of FT can lead to significant improvements in fundamental movement patterns and dynamic balance among ice hockey players. This suggests that implementing FT can enhance fundamental movement patterns in athletes and should be considered an integral part of sports training. By integrating FT into regular training routines, athletes across different sports may potentially improve their movement patterns, thereby enhancing their overall performance and reducing the risk of injury.

Risk of Injury Based on Fundamental Movement Pattern among Non-Professional Adolescent Soccer Players

Soccer is a competitive sport and necessitates the adept performance of fundamental movement patterns to prevent injuries during game. Increasing trends of soccer in Pakistan makes the players most prone to risk of injury which is why the fall risks should be explored and awareness about each should be raised. Objective: To assess the risk of injury based on fundamental movement patterns among non-professional adolescent soccer players. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 non-professional adolescent Soccer players aged between 10 to 19 years. Players were selected using non-probability convenient sampling from two different clubs. Risk of injury was assessed by using Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. Variables were correlated by using Pearson Correlation. Results: Among the participants, 7 out of 24 (29.2%) athletes had the greater risk of injury in while 17 out of 24 (70.8%) athletes had less risk of injury in one club. Among the participants, 14 out of 26 (53.8%) athletes showed the greater risk of injury while 12 out of 26 (46.2%.) athletes had less risk of injury. Conclusions: The study concluded that non-professional Soccer players had greater risk of injury due to flawed Fundamental Movement Pattern (FMP).

Automatic Evaluation of Functional Movement Screening Based on Attention Mechanism and Score Distribution Prediction

Functional movement screening (FMS) is a crucial testing method that evaluates fundamental movement patterns in the human body and identifies functional limitations. However, due to the inherent complexity of human movements, the automated assessment of FMS poses significant challenges. Prior methodologies have struggled to effectively capture and model critical human features in video data. To address this challenge, this paper introduces an automatic assessment approach for FMS by leveraging deep learning techniques. The proposed method harnesses an I3D network to extract spatiotemporal video features across various scales and levels. Additionally, an attention mechanism (AM) module is incorporated to enable the network to focus more on human movement characteristics, enhancing its sensitivity to diverse location features. Furthermore, the multilayer perceptron (MLP) module is employed to effectively discern intricate patterns and features within the input data, facilitating its classification into multiple categories. Experimental evaluations conducted on publicly available datasets demonstrate that the proposed approach achieves state-of-the-art performance levels. Notably, in comparison to existing state-of-the-art (SOTA) methods, this approach exhibits a marked improvement in accuracy. These results corroborate the efficacy of the I3D-AM-MLP framework, indicating its significance in extracting advanced human movement feature expressions and automating the assessment of functional movement screening.

Relationship of functional movement screening with balance and flexibility in adult nonathletes—an observational study

BackgroundThe functional movement screening (FMS), Flamingo balance, Y balance, and sit and reach tests are the screening tools for fundamental movement patterns, balance, and flexibility, respectively; the latter three tests are components of quantifying fitness levels. Functional movement screening is used to measure the quality of movement, and it is an injury risk predictor. There are several studies done to find the correlation between functional movement screening and fitness parameters in athletes but has not been studied much in non-athlete population. The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between functional movement screening with static and dynamic balance and flexibility in healthy adult nonathletes, and to find gender differences, if any.MethodA total of 65 healthy nonathletes in the age group 18 to 27 years were included in the study based on the selection criteria. The functional movement screening, Y-balance test, Flamingo balance test, and sit and reach test were done for all participants.ResultsPearson’s correlation was used to analyze the collected data. The results indicated a poor correlation between FMS and fitness parameters. These are FMS and Y-balance test left and right side (r = 0.216, 0.144, p = 0.084, 0.251), FMS with Flamingo balance test left and right side (r = 0.071, 0.197 p = 0.575, 0.115), and FMS with sit and reach test (r = 0.006, p = 0.961).ConclusionThe results showed that functional movement screening and balance (Flamingo and Y balance) and sit and reach cannot be used interchangeably as they do not have any strong correlation. The results of the study also indicate that using only one of the tools cannot predict injury risk in healthy individuals. They have to be used in conjunction with each other.

O.4.1-9 vAdBeCeDa®- a multicomponent exercise programme to prevent falls and frailty in community-dwelling older adults

Abstract Purpose Falls and frailty in the older adults are a considerable public health and socioeconomic problem. Physical activity has an important role in delaying degenerative ageing processes and preserving the neuromuscular system’s plasticity. Multicomponent exercise programmes could improve strength (stability), balance, mobility (flexibility) and walking speed; especially if they are carried out for at least some extend of time. Exercise programmes for fall and frailty prevention in community-dwelling older adults should include muscle performance, balance challenging and functional exercises. Slovenia has a long tradition of implementing community organized and structured exercise programmes in Health promotion centres and Healthy clubs. We are establishing new approach of frailty and falls prevention in our elderly population. Project description With the collaboration of professionals in the field of sport recreation, health and fitness we constructed new exercise approach called vAdBeCeDa®. According to the WHO guidelines of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and the latest World guidelines for fall prevention and management for older adults, the programme is an addition to the existing Slovenian functional exercise programme called Health Promoting Sport Program ABC®. ABC programme focused especially on developing strength in fundamental movement patterns and influencing aerobic capacity. The supplement includes warm-up exercises adapted to the specific needs and functional status of the elderly, progressive balance-training programme for 12 training units and a set of static stretching exercises with support, due to poor balance. Functional and physical fitness is assed pre and post intervention with Slovenian version of senior fitness test (Jakovljević & Knific, 2015). Programme will be implemented in existing network of Health promotion centres (HPC) and in Healthy clubs (HC) all over the country, where all elderly population could practice on the Slovenian health insurance costs. Conclusions The results from many longitudinal studies on effects of multicomponent exercise programmes are encouraging, given that maintenance of physical fitness has a successful, prolonged effect on fall and frailty prevention in older adults. All countries should pursue a lifelong physical activity for elderly, which is achievable with community approach and good collaboration between health and sport sector.

Network of muscle fibers activation facilitates inter-muscular coordination, adapts to fatigue and reflects muscle function

Fundamental movement patterns require continuous skeletal muscle coordination, where muscle fibers with different timing of activation synchronize their dynamics across muscles with distinct functions. It is unknown how muscle fibers integrate as a network to generate and fine tune movements. We investigate how distinct muscle fiber types synchronize across arm and chest muscles, and respond to fatigue during maximal push-up exercise. We uncover that a complex inter-muscular network of muscle fiber cross-frequency interactions underlies push-up movements. The network exhibits hierarchical organization (sub-networks/modules) with specific links strength stratification profile, reflecting distinct functions of muscles involved in push-up movements. We find network reorganization with fatigue where network modules follow distinct phase-space trajectories reflecting their functional role and adaptation to fatigue. Consistent with earlier observations for squat movements under same protocol, our findings point to general principles of inter-muscular coordination for fundamental movements, and open a new area of research, Network Physiology of Exercise.

Body awareness of individuals exercising with a personal trainer compared to those participating in group classes

Background: Nowadays, an increasing number of people engage in physical activity, not only to maintain their physique but also to preserve their health. Fitness clubs offering various group classes have gained popularity. Some individuals prefer to train individually and, therefore, opt for personal trainers. The aim of this study was to answer the question of which individuals have a greater awareness of their bodies, those who train with a personal trainer or those who train in a group setting. To achieve this goal, the following research questions were posed: Do individuals training with a personal trainer have a greater body awareness? Do individuals training with a personal trainer understand what constitutes correct body posture and the fundamental movement patterns? Methods: The study was conducted with a group of 40 individuals aged 20 to 35, including 20 individuals who trained with a personal trainer and 20 who participated in group classes with a focus on endurance and strength. A research method involving a diagnostic survey with a questionnaire as the research tool was employed. Results: The majority of individuals training with a personal trainer are aware of what constitutes correct body posture. In contrast, among those attending group classes, only half of the respondents were aware of the correct answer. Individuals training in groups are unaware of the fundamental movement patterns. Individuals training in groups do not realize the importance of body awareness. Conclusions: Training with a personal trainer can bring even more benefits. Not only does it improve the quality and correctness of movement, but above all, it increases awareness of one's own body.

Comparison of Differences in Functional Movement Screen Score between Middle and High School Baseball Players and College Baseball Players

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the functional movement screen (FMS) scores of baseball players according to their careers, for the purpose of injury prevention and healthcare programs.METHODS The study subjects were evaluated by measuring the differences in the seven fundamental movement patterns of FMS between groups according to their baseball career stages. The study included 27 college baseball players and 17 middle and high school baseball players, and analysis was conducted using STATA Version 15.0 (STATA Corp., College Station, TX, USA).RESULTS In the FMS total score, the rate of poor FMS total score (≤14) was statistically higher in 96.3% of the college baseball player than 41.18% of the middle and high school baseball player (p<0.001). In the mobility part, the rate of low FMS score (≤1) in shoulder mobility was statistically higher in 77.78% of the college baseball player than 35.29% of the middle and high school baseball player (p<0.001). In the motor control part, the rate of low FMS score (≤1) in the rotary stability was statistically higher in 62.96% of the college baseball player than 5.88% of the middle and high school baseball player (p<0.001). In the functional patterning part, the rate of low FMS score (≤1) in the in-line lunge was statistically higher in 62.96% of the college baseball player than 5.88% of the middle and high school baseball player(p<0.001). And the rate of low FMS score (≤1) in the hurdle step was statistically higher in 77.78% of the college baseball player than 41.18% of the middle and high school baseball player(p=0.014).CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that college baseball players had lower functional movement scores compared to middle and high school baseball players. The findings confirm that additional training is necessary to improve the functional movement of college baseball players with more experience.

Principal Component Analysis can Be Used to Discriminate Between Elite and Sub-Elite Kicking Performance.

Contemporary descriptions of motor control suggest that variability in movement can be indicative of skilled or unskilled performance. Here we used principal component analysis to study the kicking performance of elite and sub-elite soldiers who were highly familiar with the skill in order to compare the variability in the first and second principal components. The subjects kicked a force plate under a range of loaded conditions, and their movement was recorded using optical motion capture. The first principal component explained >92% of the variability across all kinematic variables when analyzed separately for each condition, and both groups and explained more of the variation in the movement of the elite group. There was more variation in the loading coefficient of the first principal component for the sub-elite group. In contrast, for the second principal component, there was more variation in the loading coefficient for the elite group, and the relative magnitude of the variation was greater than for the first principal component for both groups. These results suggest that the first principal component represented the most fundamental movement pattern, and there was less variation in this mode for the elite group. In addition, more of the variability was explained by the hip than the knee angle entered when both variables were entered into the same PCA, which suggests that the movement is driven by the hip.

Differences in fundamental movement pattern between leader-led active play and free play among preschool children

Differences in fundamental movement pattern between leader-led active play and free play among preschool children

Clustered Associations between Musculoskeletal Fitness Tests and Functional Movement Screen in Physically Active Men.

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool used to assess fundamental movement patterns. There are relationships between musculoskeletal fitness (MSF) and a FMS. However, there is limited data regarding the multidimensional associations between these two constructs. This study is aimed at investigating the associations and detailed structures of FMS components and MSF components and identifying a deeper detailed structure of their relations to physical fitness. The study sample included 114 physically active men with an average body height of 1.81 ± 0.07 (cm), body weight of 80.61 ± 9.49 (kg), and a BMI of 24.65 ± 2.46 (kg/m2). Each participant performed a FMS test, sit-and-reach (S&R) test, sit-ups (ABS) evaluation, balance evaluation on an AMTI platform, handgrip strength (HG) testing, and standing broad jump (SBJ) ability. The Kendall's Tau correlation was performed to identify simple associations between FMS and MSF. Cluster analysis was used to determine the multidimensional nature of the relationships. In the vast majority, a positive correlation was observed suggesting that a high level of MSF improved FMS test results. A cluster analysis revealed 4 separate clusters. Shoulder mobility (SM) was identified as a single cluster. A strong similarity was observed between SBJ and trunk stability push-up (TSPU) forming a second cluster. This cluster joined to another consisting of the S&R test and active straight leg raise (ASLR) test. The last cluster consisted of HG and hurdle step (HS). These results confirmed that FMS and MSF tests measure the same constructs-a foundation for an individual's motor coordination, muscle strength, postural stability, and dynamic balance. This knowledge could be helpful in effectively enhancing physical performance based on combining similar constructs to accelerate the achievement of established goals.

Effects of Core Stability Training on Functional Movement Patterns in Tennis Players.

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a six-week core stability training program on the fundamental movement pattern assessed using the Functional Movement Screen Test in tennis players. The study group consisted of 160 subjects (74 women, 86 men) with a mean age of 20.26 ± 1.55. The Functional Movement Screen Test (FMS™), as well as the core stability tests including the lateral trunk muscles endurance test (the side bridge test), the abdominal muscles endurance test and the trunk extensors muscle endurance test—were used to evaluate the effects of core stability training. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in the FMS test scores before and after introducing a core stability exercise program. Initially, the average total score of the FMS test in female tennis players was 14.58 ± 2.91, and after core stability training it was 17.20 ± 1.68 (p < 0.001). In the male group, the total FMS test score was 14.44 ± 2.76 before and 16.91 ± 1.36 after (p < 0.001) in the final assessment. Additionally, statistically significant differences were observed in the core stability test scores before and after introducing a stabilisation training program. The results of the study showed that specific core strengthening exercises could improve the FMS test scores in adult tennis players. This may also have an influence on reducing injury risk in this group, although further studies would be required to test this.

Effects of a dynamic stretching warm-up on functional movement patterns in female hip-hop dancers

Background: A large percentage of dancers suffer an injury to their musculoskeletal system at least once in their careers, as well as from pain caused by overloading or overtraining this system. A high frequency of injuries has been observed in hip-hop dancers. Before each workout, there should be a solid warm-up and stretching period. The lack of these two important elements increases the risk of injury. Aim of the study: This study aimed to examine the effects of dynamic stretching warm-ups on fundamental movement patterns in female hip-hop dancers. Material and methods: This study included 14 hip-hop female dancers, aged 15–17. Dancers participated in 6 weeks of dynamic stretching warm-ups. Anthropometric and demographic variables were measured. The effectiveness of dynamic stretching warm-ups in improving fundamental movement patterns was assessed using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test including qualitative assessments using Deep Squat (DS) Hurdle Step (HS), In-Line Lunge (ILL), Shoulder Mobility (SM), Active Straight-Leg Raise (ASLR), Trunk Stability Push-Ups (TSPU) and Rotational Stability (RS). Results: Before the intervention, the mean composite FMS™ score was 15.00 ± 1.84 points and after the intervention was 16.64 ± 1.39 (p &lt; 0.05). There were also statistically significant differences before and after the intervention in the DS (1.86 ± 0.53 vs. 2.36 ± 0.49, p &lt; 0.05) and ASLR (2.21 ± 0.69 vs. 2.57 ± 0.65, p &lt; 0.05). The number of dancers who scored 14 points or less on the FMS test before and after dynamic stretching warm-ups decreased from 50% to 0%. HS (r = 0.63, p = 0.01) and TPSU (r = 0.79, p = 0.01) were positively correlated with composite FMS scores before the intervention. After the intervention, positive correlations were observed between ASLR and composite FMS scores (r = 0.68; p = 0.01). Conclusions: Dynamic stretching warm-ups significantly improve functional movement patterns, including DS, ASLR, and composite FMS scores. It is important to use movement competency screenings in injury prevention programs.

Effective Interventions for Improving Functional Movement Screen Scores Among "High-Risk" Athletes: A Systematic Review.

BackgroundThe Functional Movement ScreenTM (FMSTM) is a tool designed to screen a series of movements that aids in the identification of compensatory fundamental movement patterns, functional limitations, and asymmetrical movement patterns. A previous systematic review and meta-analysis has shown that athletes with an FMSTM score <13-14 are considered “high-risk” and are more likely to be injured. There are discrepancies regarding the efficacy of physical intervention programs in improving FMSTM scores.PurposeThe aim of this systematic review was to assess the role of physical intervention programs in increasing functional movement in “high-risk” athletes as measured by the FMSTM.Study DesignSystematic ReviewMethodsA computerized search was performed in 2019 according to PRISMA guidelines searching Embase, Science Direct, Ovid, and PubMed. The studies were assessed for quality and risk of bias using the Modified Downs and Black checklist. Participant demographics, intervention routines, and FMSTM scores were extracted from the included studies.ResultsSix studies met the inclusion criteria and demonstrated a fair methodological quality. Comparisons across all studies revealed significant improvement in FMSTM scores following implementation of a variety of physical intervention programs. These programs included those that utilized functional training, foot muscle strengthening, Pilates, core stability training, and resistance movements. Despite variations in the corrective exercises performed, the number of training sessions, and the length of the intervention program, all studies demonstrated an increase in the total FMSTM score following program implementation.ConclusionThe included intervention programs significantly improved total FMSTM scores in “high-risk” athletes. Despite variations in the corrective exercises (interventions) performed, the number of training sessions, and the length of the program, all studies demonstrated a significant increase in the total FMSTM score following program implementation.

Hybrid-type, multicomponent interval training upregulates musculoskeletal fitness of adults with overweight and obesity in a volume-dependent manner: A 1-year dose-response randomised controlled trial

ABSTRACT This study examined the dose-response effects of a 1-year hybrid-type, multicomponent interval training programme (DoIT) on various musculoskeletal fitness parameters in inactive overweight and obese adults in a gym setting. Ninety-seven middle-aged (44.8 ± 5.2 years) individuals with overweight/obesity (31.2 ± 5.7 kg/m2) (66% female) were randomly assigned to the following groups: (i) no-intervention control (CON, n = 29), (ii) DoIT performed once weekly (DoIT-1, n = 24), (iii) DoIT performed twice weekly (DoIT-2, n = 23) and (iv) DoIT performed thrice weekly (DoIT-3, n = 21). DoIT was a time-efficient, intermittent-based, multicomponent exercise protocol using progressive loaded fundamental movement patterns with prescribed work-to-rest intervals (1:3–2:1) in a circuit format (2–3 rounds). Muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, passive range of motion (PRoM), static balance and functional movement screen (FMS®) were assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 months following intervention. At post-training, all exercise groups exhibited superior changes than CON in (i) muscular strength (+13%–38%, p < 0.001); (ii) muscular endurance (+42%–159%, p < 0.001); (iii) flexibility (+12%–42%, p < 0.001); (iv) PRoM (+6%–50%, p = 0.001–0.026); (v) static balance (+61%–163%, p < 0.001); and (vi) FMS (+18%–39%, p < 0.001). Although a single exercise session/week improved musculoskeletal fitness, changes demonstrated a step-wise improvement with two and three sessions/week suggesting a dose-dependent response. The response rate to training was 100% for all exercise groups. These findings suggest that a multicomponent exercise approach incorporating bodyweight drills and resistance-based alternative modes performed under real-world conditions may improve several musculoskeletal fitness indicators in a dose-dependent manner in inactive, middle-aged adults with overweight/obesity. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03759951.

Hybrid Neuromuscular Training Improves Cardiometabolic Health and Alters Redox Status in Inactive Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a 5-month high-intensity hybrid-type neuromuscular training program with nontraditional implements on cardiometabolic health, redox status, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in inactive overweight and obese women. Forty-nine inactive female participants with overweight and obesity (age: 36.4 ± 4.4 years; BMI: 29.1 ± 2.9 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to either a control (C, n = 21) or a training group (TR, n = 28). TR followed a 20-week supervised, progressive, time-efficient (3 days/week; 6–15 min net exercise time) program implementing loaded fundamental movement patterns with prescribed work-to-rest time intervals (20–40 s, 1:2, 1:1, 2:1) in a circuit fashion (2–3 rounds). Cardiometabolic risk factors were measured at baseline and post-training as secondary outcomes of a larger randomized controlled trial. At post-intervention, TR demonstrated favorable changes in resting heart rate (−7%, p = 0.043), high-density lipoprotein (+18.1%, p = 0.029), atherogenic index (−17%, p = 0.045), mean arterial pressure (−4.5%, p = 0.03), waist circumference (−6.2%, p = 0.005), waist-to-hip ratio (−4.6%; p = 0.015), metabolic syndrome severity score (−222%, p = 0.024), full 30-year CVD risk (−15.8%, p = 0.002) and hard 30-year CVD risk (−17.6%, p = 0.01), vascular age (−7.8%, p = 0.002), protein carbonyls (−45.7%, p = 0.001), catalase activity (+15.2%, p = 0.023), and total antioxidant capacity (+11.4%, p = 0.002) relative to C. Additionally, TR induced beneficial changes in fasting glucose (−3.4%, p = 0.002), homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (−15.7%, p < 0.001), diastolic blood pressure (−5.6%, p < 0.001), reduced glutathione (+39.8%, p < 0.001), 10-year CVD risk (−17.4%, p = 0.011), and total bilirubin (−21.7%, p < 0.001) compared to baseline. These results suggest that hybrid-type neuromuscular training may improve aspects of cardiometabolic health and antioxidant status in inactive overweight and obese women providing a time-efficient (~100 min/week) exercise approach in a real-world gym setting.