Effects of different aerobic exercise protocols on regional body fatness and serum lipids in women with obesity: A randomized trial

Mark Monir Seddik, Awny Fouad Rahmy, Amir N Wadee, Ahmad Mahdi Ahmad

 

Mark Monir Seddik, Awny Fouad Rahmy, Amir N Wadee, Ahmad Mahdi Ahmad – Effects of different aerobic exercise protocols on regional body fatness and serum lipids in women with obesity: A randomized trial –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(3); 174-182

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG020AYN5

Abstract:
Aim. This study aimed to compare the effects of high‑volume high‑intensity interval training (HV‑HIIT), low‑volume high‑intensity interval training (LV‑HIIT), and moderate‑intensity continuous training (MICT) on regional body fatness and serum lipids in adult obese women.
Methods. Forty‑six women with obesity and dyslipidemia completed this study. They were randomly allocated to HV‑HIIT protocol (n = 15), LV‑HIIT protocol (n = 14), and MICT protocol (n = 17). The protocols were performed three days a week for eight weeks. Measurements included body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), sub-total fat, leg fat, trunk fat, arm fat, lean mass, fat-free mass, and bone mineral content via DXA, self-paced maximal cycle test for HRmax determination, and serum lipids (TC, HDL, LDL, TG).
Results. HV‑HIIT led to significantly greater improvements in HRmax, body fat measures, TC, and HDL compared to the other protocols (p < 0.05). Both LV‑HIIT and MICT were effective in reducing TC, but LV‑HIIT showed better results for improving HDL (p < 0.05).
Conclusion. HV‑HIIT was the most effective for reducing body fat and improving TC and HDL, while LV‑HIIT was superior to MICT in improving HDL.

Keywords:
aerobic exercise, high‑intensity interval training, regional body fatness, serum lipids, obese, women

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Changing the game in the fitness industry: effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for girth, vital signs, and BMI

Hasanuddin Jumareng, Miftah Fariz Prima Putra, Sherina Dimo, Jezreel Donguila, Joanna Sabid, Frietzie Inayan, Dominador Lera, Glenn Bello, Ahmad Adi, Mochamad Ridwan, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo

Hasanuddin Jumareng, Miftah Fariz Prima Putra, Sherina Dimo, Jezreel Donguila, Joanna Sabid, Frietzie Inayan, Dominador Lera, Glenn Bello, Ahmad Adi, Mochamad Ridwan, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo – Changing the game in the fitness industry: effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for girth, vital signs, and BMI. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(5); 102-107

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20B1DD

Abstract
The High-Intensity Interval Training program quickly became one of the most popular exercise regiments due to its ability to improve health by significantly impacting the body. This experimental study focused on determining the effectiveness of a 1-month High-Intensity Interval Training program to 10 selected clients which are classified as overweight and obese. Based on the findings, it was found that after participating in High-Intensity Interval Training for one month, most of the participants successfully reduced body measurements, vital signs, and body mass index. In terms of girth measurements, participants’ abdomen, chest and waist circumference improved significantly; while forearm and the legs have a slight significant difference. Based on blood pressure, it was observed that High-Intensity Interval Training may positively help to keep blood pressure in the normal range. However, no evidence to imply that this particular program can regulate it. Lastly, based on the pre- and post-test scores of the clients, it was observed that High-Intensity Interval Training program has a significant effect on the improvement on their girth measurement, vital signs, and body mass index. Performing a similar study to support or repudiate the claims of this study is highly recommended.

Keywords
Body mass index, fitness, girth measurement, high-intensity interval training, vital sign

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