Effects of high-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training on vascular function among individuals with overweight and obesity—a systematic review
Authors' conclusion
HIIT is a more effective and time-efficient exercise for enhancing vascular functions in individuals with overweight and obesity, leading to improvements in flow-mediated dilation by 3.9% and arterial diameter by 4.8%, compared to MICT.
Study context
- Population
- Adults aged ≥18 years with overweight and obesity (body mass index (BMI) 25–36 kg/m²); experimental studies published in English before January 2023
- Participants
- 346 adults11 studies
- Comparison
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)
- Outcome
- Vascular function (e.g. arterial diameter, arterial stiffness, pulse wave velocity, blood flow)
Methodological detailsSearched PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, SPORT Discus, CINAHL and Web of Science; 5397 studies screened
- Searched PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, SPORT Discus, CINAHL and Web of Science; 5397 studies screened
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Vascular function
Studies reporting improved vascular function following HIIT than MICT
6 of 11
Further pooled results
- Studies with some concerns about overall risk of bias
- 7 of 11
Original publication
Effects of high-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training on vascular function among individuals with overweight and obesity—a systematic review. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 30 July 2024. doi:10.
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