Low-Volume High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Profile, and Physical Capacity in Older Women

Autor: Martin Brochu, Inès Boukabous, Alexis Marcotte-Chénard, Taha Amamou, Isabelle J. Dionne, Pierre Boulay, Eléonor Riesco, Daniel Tessier
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 27:879-889
ISSN: 1543-267X
1063-8652
DOI: 10.1123/japa.2018-0309
Popis: Objectives: To compare the effect of low-volume high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on fat mass, cardiometabolic profile, and physical capacity, and confirm its feasibility in older women. Methods: Inactive older women (60–75 years) were randomly assigned to 8 weeks of either HIIT (75 min/week; n = 9) or MICT (150 min/week; n = 9). Body composition, fasting metabolic profile, cardiovascular risk (Framingham score), and physical capacity (senior fitness test, peak oxygen uptake) were assessed before and after the intervention. Feasibility was evaluated with completion rate (training compliance; dropout rate) and affective response (Feeling Scale; pre- and postexercise). Results: Total cholesterol level, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, and the Framingham risk score decreased in both groups (ps ≤ .03). Although peak oxygen uptake remained unchanged, the 6-min walk test distance increased (p ps ≥ .38). Conclusion: A short-term HIIT program is feasible and provides as much benefits as MICT in older women.
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