Effect of high intensity interval training on body fat indicators in adults with overweight or obesity: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized studies

  • Wesley Souza Vale State University of Rio de Janeiro. Brazil.
  • Armando Henrique Costa Federal Rural University Rio de Janeiro. Brazil.
  • Sergio Carvalho Machado Salgado de Oliveira University. Rio de Janeiro. Brazil.
  • Geraldo Albuquerque Maranhão Neto Salgado de Oliveira University. Rio de Janeiro. Brazil.
  • Thaísa Alves Penna Salgado de Oliveira University. Rio de Janeiro. Brazil.
  • Aldair José Oliveira Federal Rural University Rio de Janeiro. Brazil.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2020.04.008
Keywords: Entrenamiento Interválico de alta Intensidad, Peso Corporal, Obesidad, Ensayos Clínicos Randomizados High-Intensity Interval Training, Body Weight, Obesity, Randomized Controled Trials Treinamento Intervalado de Alta Intensidade, Peso Corporal, Obesidade, Ensayos Clínicos Randomizados

Abstract

Objective: To examine the effects of high-intensity interval training on body fat indicators in overweight and obese adults.

Methods: Randomized trials were included in the systematic review. Direct measures (e.g. whole-body fat) and indirect measures (e.g. waist circumference) were examined.

Results: From 1156 articles initially screened, 24 were included. The majority of studies were conducted, at least, for 10 weeks. High-intensity interval training elicited reductions in whole- body fat indicators. The meta-analytic models showed significant differences after high-intensity interval training intervention among body weight, fat mass and fat percentage. On the other hand, body mass index and waist circumference did not present significant results.

Conclusions: High-intensity exercise training can induce body composition improvements in overweight and obese individuals. High-intensity interval training may be a time-efficient component of weight management programs.

Published
2020-04-21
Issue
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2020): June 2020
Section
Revisiones
Page/s
92-98
DOI
https://doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2020.04.008