Summary
- Different training modes, including moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), had a significant impact on weight, BMI, and body fat percentage (BF%) of both male and female participants.
- Female participants in the MICT group showed significant average reductions in weight, BMI, and BF%, while male participants in the MICT group also exhibited substantial reductions in these indicators.
- HIIT was particularly effective in reducing body fat percentage in both males and females, showing a more pronounced effect compared to the MICT group.
- Both interventions had highly significant effects on reducing waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC) for both male and female participants, with the HIIT group showing a more favorable declining trend.
- HIIT was significantly effective in reducing triglycerides (TG) in both males and females, particularly demonstrating a notable improvement in females.
The study examined the effects of different training modes, including moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), on participants’ body morphology indicators. Both male and female participants in both groups showed significant reductions in weight, BMI, and body fat percentage after the 8-week training period. HIIT was particularly effective in reducing body fat, with significant improvements observed in females. Additionally, the HIIT group showed a more favorable declining trend in weight, BMI, and body fat percentage compared to the MICT group.
Furthermore, the study also analyzed the effects of different training methods on waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Both MICT and HIIT groups significantly reduced WC and HC for both genders. The HIIT group, however, showed a more pronounced effect in reducing WHR compared to the MICT group. The rate of decline in WC, HC, and WHR was higher in the initial 4 weeks of the exercise regimen for both groups.
Lastly, the study examined the impact of different training methods on participants’ biochemical parameters, specifically blood lipids profiles. Both MICT and HIIT groups led to significant improvements in total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in both male and female participants. HIIT was particularly effective in reducing TG levels in both genders. Additionally, both groups demonstrated improvements in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels. These findings suggest that both MICT and HIIT are effective in improving participants’ lipid profiles.
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Cardiology, Obesity, Metabolic health, High-intensity interval training, Moderate-intensity continuous training