Article
Sport Sciences
Haifeng Zhang, Tomas K. Tong, Zhaowei Kong, Qingde Shi, Yang Liu, Jinlei Nie
Summary: This study compared the effects of four-cycle ergometer training regimens with different exercise intensity and modality on visceral fat loss. The findings showed that all-out sprint interval training, supramaximal SIT, and high-intensity interval training led to greater reductions in abdominal visceral fat area compared to moderate-intensity continuous training.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Wenxia Shi, Jiangang Chen, Yufeng He, Pei Su, Mengyue Wang, Xulong Li, Donghui Tang
Summary: The study showed that both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) for 8 weeks could effectively enhance visceral fat indices and partial hemodynamic parameters. Both HIIT and MICT play important roles in reducing fat content and improving the hemodynamic environment, with HIIT being superior in certain parameters such as oscillatory shear index, arterial stiffness, circumferential strain, and pulsatility index.
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE & FITNESS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Layale Youssef, Jordan Granet, Vincent Marcangeli, Maude Dulac, Guy Hajj-Boutros, Olivier Reynaud, Fanny Buckinx, Pierrette Gaudreau, Jose A. Morais, Pascale Mauriege, Gilles Gouspillou, Philippe Noirez, Mylene Aubertin-Leheudre
Summary: This study compared the effects of HIIT and MICT on functional capacities, body composition, and muscle function in obese older adults. The results showed that HIIT had more beneficial effects on physical parameters, lean mass, and skeletal muscle markers related to mitochondrial content, fusion, and mitophagy compared to MICT.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Hubert Kolb
Summary: Obesity-induced inflammation of adipose tissue is initially a protective response, but may contribute to tissue damage later on. The metabolic imbalance of adipocytes in obesity leads to activation of resident immune cells, enhancing tissue protective responses. However, chronic overnutrition results in insufficient protective actions, leading to adipocyte death and cellular senescence. This can cause influx and activation of immune cells, as well as intensified matrix remodeling and angiogenesis.
Article
Physiology
Leandro Ribeiro Costa, Cynthia Aparecida de Castro, Diego Adorna Marine, Fernando Fabrizzi, Vanessa de Oliveira Furino, Iran Malavazi, Fernanda de Freitas Anibal, Ana Claudia Garcia de Oliveira Duarte
Summary: A high-fat diet led to increased body fat and elevated levels of vaspin and blood lipids in animals. While high-intensity interval training could reduce body fat gain, it did not decrease visceral fat and resulted in lower levels of some inflammatory markers.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Angelo Sabag, Loren Barr, Mike Armour, Alex Armstrong, Callum J. Baker, Stephen M. Twigg, Dennis Chang, Daniel A. Hackett, Shelley E. Keating, Jacob George, Nathan A. Johnson
Summary: Recent studies have shown that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) both lead to reductions in liver fat content, with HIIT demonstrating comparable improvements to MICT despite requiring less energy and time commitment. Further research is needed to determine the relative importance of aerobic exercise prescription variables, such as intensity, on liver fat.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Allyne Baia Leite, Hernando Nascimento Lima, Caleb de Oliveira Flores, Caroline Assuncao Oliveira, Larissa Esterfanne Cavalcante Cunha, Jonas Luz Neves, Thiago Macedo Lopes Correia, Fabricio Freire de Melo, Marcio Vasconcelos Oliveira, Amelia Cristina Mendes de Magalhaes, Telma de Jesus Soares, Liliany Souza de Brito Amaral
Summary: This study compared the effects of preconditioning with high-intensity interval training and continuous training of different intensities on innate immunity markers in female rats with cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury. The results showed that all training protocols promoted renal protection, but high-intensity interval training was more effective in mitigating acute kidney injury induced by cisplatin.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zujie Xu, Ying Qin, Binbin Lv, Zhenjun Tian, Bing Zhang
Summary: Exercise has been found to be an effective way to improve reproductive function in obese males. A study comparing moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) found that both methods had positive effects on testicular oxidative stress, apoptosis, and m6A methylation in obese male mice.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hanying Liu, Di Yang, Shaobo Li, Yunfeng Xiao, Yinfang Tu, Danfeng Peng, Yuqian Bao, Junfeng Han, Haoyong Yu
Summary: A simple model to predict VFA using age, waist circumference, and neck circumference was developed and validated in overweight and obese Chinese individuals, demonstrating good predictive power for both men and women. The equations provide an ideal tool for early detection of visceral obesity.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Stella V. V. Philbois, Victor B. B. Ribeiro, Jens Tank, Rosana Maria dos Reis, Darius A. A. Gerlach, Hugo C. D. Souza
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on cardiovascular autonomic control in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The results showed that both training protocols had similar effects on the evaluated parameters, suggesting that both HIIT and MICT can be recommended for the treatment of PCOS.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Parisa Foroozan, Maryam Koushkie Jahromi, Javad Nemati, Hosein Sepehri, Mohammad Amin Safari, Serge Brand
Summary: In high-fat diet-induced obesity mice, probiotic supplementation and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can reduce obesity, anxiety-like behaviors, and corticosterone levels. The combination of HIIT and probiotics may have a greater effect on anxiety indices compared to using them separately.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rui Xu, You-Xiang Cao, Yu-Ting Chen, Yu-Qi Jia
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a 4-week intermittent energy restriction (IER) and continuous energy restriction (CER) program combined with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on weight, blood lipids, and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in overweight/obese adults. The results showed that both IER and CER were effective in weight loss and increased CRF, but IER had greater benefits in terms of weight loss and reducing body circumference.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Mousa Khalafi, Michael E. Symonds
Summary: The study found that high intensity interval training (HIIT) can effectively reduce liver fat content in overweight and obese adults with metabolic disorders, even without weight loss. However, there is currently insufficient evidence to support the idea that HIIT has a significant effect on liver fat compared to moderate intensity interval training (MICT).
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haohan Yu, Xudong Zhao, Xiaoxia Wu, Jing Yang, Jun Wang, Lijuan Hou
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on the quality of life (QOL) and mental health (MH) of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVDs). The study found that both HIIT and MICT had similar effects on QOL and MH in CVD patients. However, HIIT showed significant improvements in physical component summary (PCS) for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and performed better in physical role, vitality, and social function compared to MICT.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Layale Youssef, Melanie Bourgin, Sylvere Durand, Fanny Aprahamian, Deborah Lefevre, Maria Chiara Maiuri, Vincent Marcangeli, Maude Dulac, Guy Hajj-Boutros, Fanny Buckinx, Eva Peyrusque, Pierrette Gaudreau, Jose A. Morais, Gilles Gouspillou, Guido Kroemer, Mylene Aubertin-Leheudre, Philippe Noirez
Summary: Participating in HIIT and MICT can improve the quality of life for obese older individuals, with significant changes observed in serum metabolites related to muscle strength, glycemic parameters, and lipid profile parameters. Further research is needed to confirm the association between these metabolites and healthy aging.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yumei Han, Yi Jia, Junsheng Tian, Shi Zhou, Anping Chen, Xin Luo
Article
Sport Sciences
Haifeng Zhang, Tomas K. Tong, Zhaowei Kong, Qingde Shi, Yang Liu, Jinlei Nie
Summary: This study compared the effects of four-cycle ergometer training regimens with different exercise intensity and modality on visceral fat loss. The findings showed that all-out sprint interval training, supramaximal SIT, and high-intensity interval training led to greater reductions in abdominal visceral fat area compared to moderate-intensity continuous training.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Bik Chu Chow, Shuoqi Li, Xiangui Zhu, Jiao Jiao, Binh Quach, Julien S. Baker, Haifeng Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrated that 12-week stair walking training improved body composition parameters in Chinese females with obesity, particularly showing the superiority of the descending stair exercise protocol in improving insulin sensitivity, which may be attributed to the decreases observed in TNF-alpha levels.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangyu Liu, Xiong Xue, Junsheng Tian, Xuemei Qin, Shi Zhou, Anping Chen, Yumei Han
Summary: This study compared the antidepressant effects of endurance and resistance exercise, and investigated the metabolomic changes in skeletal muscles in response to exercise in a rat model of chronic stress-induced depression. The findings demonstrated that both types of exercise were effective in improving depression symptoms, with endurance exercise showing a slightly better effect. Furthermore, different metabolic pathways were involved in depression and responded to exercise interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shuang-Shuang Zhang, Shi Zhou, Zachary J. Crowley-McHattan, Rui-Yuan Wang, Jun-Ping Li
Summary: The mitochondria-associated membrane (MAM) serves as a crucial platform for regulating various cellular processes and diseases. Evidence suggests that alterations in Ca2+ transport may be a universal mechanism for ER-mitochondria cross-talk in different physiological/pathological conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Donglin Hu, Shi Zhou, Zachary J. Crowley-McHattan, Zhiyun Liu
Summary: This systematic review examined factors influencing physical activity participation in children and adolescents using the social ecological model. Results showed that factors such as gender, age, ethnicity, self-concept, social support, facility accessibility, and neighborhood safety played significant roles in promoting physical activity participation at different levels within the social ecological model.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yung-Sheng Chen, Shi Zhou, Zachary J. Crowley-McHattan, Pedro Bezerra, Wei-Chin Tseng, Che-Hsiu Chen, Xin Ye
Summary: The study found that the stretch tension of KT had a minor effect on spinal motoneuron excitability in the triceps surae during rest, with greater LG H-max responses observed in the pre-taping condition compared to post-taping condition during paper-off KT.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shi Zhou, Shuang-Shuang Zhang, Zachary J. Crowley-McHattan
Summary: This scoping review examines the cross-education effects caused by peripheral neuromuscular stimulation methods such as electrical stimulation, mechanical vibration, and percutaneous needling. The review found that while the contralateral effects are robust, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The study emphasizes the need to enhance awareness of cross-education, translate theoretical concepts into clinical practice, and conduct well-designed clinical trials to determine the efficacy of cross-education therapies.
Article
Physiology
Li Chaoqun, Zhao Yuqi, Zhou Shi, Yu Zhenghui, Wen Li
Summary: This study compared the effects of hydrogen gas and vitamin C on mitochondrial biogenesis in rat skeletal muscle during exercise. Both hydrogen gas and vitamin C significantly reduced serum levels of MDA after exercise, but hydrogen gas had a smaller impact on mitochondrial biogenesis compared to vitamin C.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiangyu Liu, Yumei Han, Shi Zhou, Junsheng Tian, Xuemei Qin, Cui Ji, Weidi Zhao, Anping Chen
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of aerobic exercise on endogenous serum metabolites in response to chronic stress-induced depression. The results showed that aerobic exercise significantly improved depression-like behavior in rats and modulated metabolites related to amino acid and energy metabolism.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Meiling Zhai, Yongchao Huang, Shi Zhou, Jiayun Feng, Chaolei Pei, Li Wen
Summary: This study aims to examine the influence of changing the cervical anterior angle on the lumbar lordosis angle, and to provide a basis for establishing a new postural rehabilitation strategy. The results suggest that increasing the cervical anterior angle can increase the lumbar lordosis angle, and the change in head and neck posture can reduce the thoracic kyphosis angle.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Cui Ji, Weidi Zhao, Jie Zheng, Shi Zhou, Junsheng Tian, Yumei Han, Xuemei Qin
Summary: In this study, a rat depression model was established using chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) application. Xiaoyao Powder treatment significantly improved depression symptoms and exercise capacity in depressed rats. Metabolomics analysis revealed changes in serum metabolites, providing insights into the mechanism of Xiaoyao Powder intervention.
JOURNAL OF LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yongchao Huang, Meiling Zhai, Shi Zhou, Yahong Jin, Li Wen, Yuqi Zhao, Xu Han
Summary: This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the influence of long-term participation in amateur sports on the body posture of school students. A survey was conducted on 1,658 volunteer students aged 6 to 17 years, and the participants' body posture was assessed using the PA200LE body posture evaluation system and SpineScanSH-115 electronic spine measuring instrument. The results showed that long-term participation in recreational sports had a significant impact on the physical posture of adolescents, with differences observed in the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles in various sport participation groups.
Article
Orthopedics
Meiling Zhai, Yongchao Huang, Shi Zhou, Yahong Jin, Jiayun Feng, Chaolei Pei, Li Wen, Li Wen's
Summary: This study compared joint kinematic parameters of trunk and lower limbs between young and older adults, finding that with increasing age, range of motion (ROM) in the lower limbs significantly decreased, resulting in a decrease in gait speed. Older adults compensated for this by increasing thoracic rotation. Therefore, older adults should improve muscle strength and increase ROM to improve gait patterns.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shengyan Sun, Zhaowei Kong, Qingde Shi, Haifeng Zhang, On-Kei Lei, Jinlei Nie
Summary: The study showed that a short-term low-carbohydrate diet led to significant weight loss and improvements in blood pressure and insulin sensitivity in overweight/obese women. However, the combination with exercise training did not provide additional benefits on the evaluated cardiometabolic profiles.