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Title:
Effects of a 12‑week High‑Intensity Interval Training Program on Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition in Overweight Adults
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Authors
Author Affiliation Email
Dr. Emily R. Johnson, Ph.D. Department of Exercise Science, University of Greenfield emily.johnson@greenfield.edu
Prof. Miguel A. Santos, M.Sc. School of Public Health, City University miguel.santos@cityu.org
Dr. Li‑Wei Chen, Ph.D. Institute for Human Performance, National Research Center li-wei.chen@nrc.gov
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Abstract
Background: Sedentary lifestyles contribute to obesity and metabolic syndrome worldwide. Structured exercise interventions can mitigate these risks but optimal frequency and intensity remain unclear.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of varying weekly training frequencies (2×, 4×, 6×) on body composition, insulin sensitivity, and cardiovascular fitness in overweight adults.
Methods: Ninety participants (BMI 24–29 kg/m², age 25–45 yrs) were randomized into three groups: Group A (2 sessions/week), Group B (4 sessions/week), Group C (6 sessions/week). Each session comprised 30 min of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and resistance training. Outcomes measured at baseline and after 12 weeks included dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry for fat mass, HOMA-IR for insulin sensitivity, and VO₂max via treadmill test.
Results: All groups showed significant reductions in body weight and fat mass (p < 0.01). Group C exhibited the greatest mean weight loss (4.2 ± 1.1 kg) compared to Group B (3.1 ± 0.9 kg) and Group A (2.5 ± 0.8 kg). VO₂max improved by 12% in Group C, 8% in Group B, and 5% in Group A. HOMA-IR decreased by 25% in Group C versus 15% in Group B and 10% in Group A. No adverse events were reported.
These findings suggest that a structured high-intensity exercise program is more effective for weight loss and metabolic improvement than lower intensity regimens, with no significant safety concerns identified.
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Discussion
Comparison with Existing Literature
The current meta-analysis indicates that higher-intensity training (≥70% VO₂max) yields superior outcomes in terms of body composition and cardiometabolic markers. This aligns with prior systematic reviews demonstrating dose–response relationships between exercise intensity and metabolic adaptations. However, the literature on safety is limited; few studies report adverse events systematically.
Limitations
Heterogeneity: Substantial variability in training protocols (frequency, duration, modality) may confound effect estimates.
Publication Bias: Studies with significant findings are more likely to be published; funnel plot asymmetry suggests potential bias.
Methodological Quality: Many included studies lack blinding or use inadequate randomization, risking performance and detection biases.
Future Directions
Prospective Registries for Exercise Trials: Establish a centralized database where researchers pre-register protocols, including predefined safety outcomes (e.g., incidence of musculoskeletal injuries, cardiovascular events). This would reduce selective reporting and improve transparency.
Standardized Reporting Guidelines: Adapt CONSORT extensions to encompass exercise interventions, ensuring consistent documentation of intensity, adherence, adverse events, and dropout reasons.
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs): Large-scale, adequately powered RCTs should evaluate both efficacy and safety across diverse populations (e.g., elderly, patients with chronic diseases). Incorporate objective monitoring tools such as wearable sensors to capture real-time physiological data (heart rate variability, load metrics) during exercise sessions.
Adaptive Trial Designs: Employ Bayesian or sequential designs that allow early stopping for futility or overwhelming efficacy/safety signals, optimizing resource use and participant safety.
Patient-Reported Outcomes and Safety Monitoring: Standardized tools to capture subjective experiences (pain scales, fatigue indices) complement objective data, ensuring a holistic assessment of the exercise intervention’s impact.
Implementing these strategies will yield robust evidence on both the therapeutic benefits and potential risks associated with structured exercise programs in patients with hypertension or other cardiovascular conditions. Rigorous monitoring for adverse events—such as musculoskeletal injuries, arrhythmias, or exacerbation of existing comorbidities—is essential to safeguard participant well-being while advancing clinical knowledge.
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Prepared by:
Name, MD, PhD
Clinical Research Coordinator
Institution
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