reviewObesity ReviewsApr 11, 2017Closed access

The effects of high‐intensity interval training vs. moderate‐intensity continuous training on body composition in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

The University of Sydney · UNSW Sydney

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Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study is to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) for improvements in body composition in overweight and obese adults.

Methods

Trials comparing HIIT and MICT in overweight or obese participants aged 18-45 years were included. Direct measures (e.g. whole-body fat mass) and indirect measures (e.g. waist circumference) were examined.

Results

From 1,334 articles initially screened, 13 were included. Studies averaged 10 weeks × 3 sessions per week training. Both HIIT and MICT elicited significant (p

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Overweight
  • Medicine
  • High-intensity interval training
  • Interval training
  • Continuous training
  • Waist
  • Obesity
  • Body fat percentage
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