This study investigates the effects of different interval training methods, specifically high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training (SIT), on vascular function in overweight female university students. A randomized controlled trial was conducted over an 8-week period.
This study aimed to evaluate how different types of interval training (HIIT and SIT) influence vascular function in overweight female university students. Participants were initially enrolled and randomly assigned to HIIT, SIT, or control groups. The participants in HIIT and SIT groups underwent an 8-week supervised exercise program 3 times per week on a treadmill. Both pre- and post-intervention measurements were taken, including vascular function, morphological indicators, and blood markers. This study highlights the potential of interval training as a time-efficient and effective intervention for improving cardiovascular health and body composition in this population.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
26
School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University
Beijing, China
Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)
The change of baPWV before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Ankle-brachial index (ABI)
The change of ABI before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Nitric oxide (NO)
The change of NO before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Endothelin (ET)
The change of ET before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Body weight (BW)
The change of BW before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Body mass index (BMI)
The change of BMI before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Body fat% (BF%)
The change of BF% before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Height
The change of height before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Blood pressure (BP)
The change of BP before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max)
The change of VO2max before and after intervention.
Time frame: 8 weeks