Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trial
Background/Objectives: Several investigations suggest that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) provokes larger changes in VO2max compared to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT); other studies associate HIIT with significant decreases in total, abdominal and visceral fat mass. However,...
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| author | Víctor H. Arboleda-Serna Fredy A. Patiño-Villada Deiber A. Pinzón-Castro Elkin F. Arango-Vélez |
| author_facet | Víctor H. Arboleda-Serna Fredy A. Patiño-Villada Deiber A. Pinzón-Castro Elkin F. Arango-Vélez |
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| description | Background/Objectives: Several investigations suggest that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) provokes larger changes in VO2max compared to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT); other studies associate HIIT with significant decreases in total, abdominal and visceral fat mass. However, some meta-analyses express that the enhancements with HIIT on VO2max are slightly higher concerning MICT. These studies had low-to-moderate methodological quality, and the exercise protocols were completed mostly on treadmills or cycle ergometers. Thus, the objective of this study was to compare the effect of a low-volume HIIT versus a MICT program on VO2max, body fat percentage (BFP), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in overweight women. It followed a research protocol with high methodological rigor and good reporting quality. Methods: After two physical adaptation weeks (run-in period), thirty-five volunteers were randomized to HIIT (n = 16) or MICT (n = 19). Both groups performed 24 sessions on a grass sports field (walking, jogging or running). The HIIT group completed 15 bouts of 30 s [90–95%, maximal heart rate (HRmax)], while the MICT group completed 30 min of continuous exercise (65–75% HRmax). Results: The difference between HIIT and MICT post-intervention on VO2max was not statistically significant (0.8 ml/kg/min. CI 95%, −1.0 to 2.7, p = 0.37). Similarly, no statistically significant differences were found between groups for BFP and HRQoL. Conclusions: Low-volume HIIT program has no quantitative advantage compared with that resulting from MICT, in VO2max, BFP, and HRQoL. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03300895. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bd6ba27b0fa641c7b187954b8c1e80c92022-12-22T01:38:17ZengElsevierJournal of Exercise Science & Fitness1728-869X2022-04-01202108112Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trialVíctor H. Arboleda-Serna0Fredy A. Patiño-Villada1Deiber A. Pinzón-Castro2Elkin F. Arango-Vélez3Corresponding author. University of Antioquia, Calle 70 Number 52-21, Medellín, 050010, Colombia.; Research Group on Physical Activity for Health (AFIS, in Spanish), University Institute of Physical Education and Sports, The University of Antioquia, Medellín, ColombiaResearch Group on Physical Activity for Health (AFIS, in Spanish), University Institute of Physical Education and Sports, The University of Antioquia, Medellín, ColombiaResearch Group on Physical Activity for Health (AFIS, in Spanish), University Institute of Physical Education and Sports, The University of Antioquia, Medellín, ColombiaResearch Group on Physical Activity for Health (AFIS, in Spanish), University Institute of Physical Education and Sports, The University of Antioquia, Medellín, ColombiaBackground/Objectives: Several investigations suggest that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) provokes larger changes in VO2max compared to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT); other studies associate HIIT with significant decreases in total, abdominal and visceral fat mass. However, some meta-analyses express that the enhancements with HIIT on VO2max are slightly higher concerning MICT. These studies had low-to-moderate methodological quality, and the exercise protocols were completed mostly on treadmills or cycle ergometers. Thus, the objective of this study was to compare the effect of a low-volume HIIT versus a MICT program on VO2max, body fat percentage (BFP), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in overweight women. It followed a research protocol with high methodological rigor and good reporting quality. Methods: After two physical adaptation weeks (run-in period), thirty-five volunteers were randomized to HIIT (n = 16) or MICT (n = 19). Both groups performed 24 sessions on a grass sports field (walking, jogging or running). The HIIT group completed 15 bouts of 30 s [90–95%, maximal heart rate (HRmax)], while the MICT group completed 30 min of continuous exercise (65–75% HRmax). Results: The difference between HIIT and MICT post-intervention on VO2max was not statistically significant (0.8 ml/kg/min. CI 95%, −1.0 to 2.7, p = 0.37). Similarly, no statistically significant differences were found between groups for BFP and HRQoL. Conclusions: Low-volume HIIT program has no quantitative advantage compared with that resulting from MICT, in VO2max, BFP, and HRQoL. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03300895.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X22000107Interval trainingAerobic exerciseCardiorespiratory fitnessBody fatHRQoLRandomized controlled trial (RCT) |
| spellingShingle | Víctor H. Arboleda-Serna Fredy A. Patiño-Villada Deiber A. Pinzón-Castro Elkin F. Arango-Vélez Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trial Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness Interval training Aerobic exercise Cardiorespiratory fitness Body fat HRQoL Randomized controlled trial (RCT) |
| title | Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trial |
| title_full | Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trial |
| title_fullStr | Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trial |
| title_short | Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trial |
| title_sort | effects of low volume high intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption body fat percentage and health related quality of life in women with overweight a randomized controlled trial |
| topic | Interval training Aerobic exercise Cardiorespiratory fitness Body fat HRQoL Randomized controlled trial (RCT) |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X22000107 |
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