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Moderate to Vigorous-intensity Continuous Training versus Highintensity Interval Training for Improving VO2max in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
- Source :
- International Journal of Sports Medicine; 2023, Vol. 44 Issue 7, p484-495, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Traditional continuous training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can increase maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript>). However, there is conflicting evidence regarding which form of training demonstrates the greatest improvements to V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript> , and data in women is sparse. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses to assess whether moderate to vigorous-intensity continuous training (MVICT) or HIIT was superior at improving V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript> in women. Randomised controlled and parallel studies examined the influence of MVICT and/or HIIT on V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript> in women. There was no statistical difference in V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript> improvements after training between women in the MVICT and HIIT cohorts (mean difference [MD]: −0.42, 95%CI: −1.43 to 0.60, p>0.05). Both MVICT and HIIT increased V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript> from baseline (MD: 3.20, 95% CI: 2.73 to 3.67 and MD: 3.16, 95% CI 2.09 to 4.24, respectively, p<0.001). Greater improvements in V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript> were observed in women who participated in more training sessions in both training formats. Long-HIIT was superior to short-HIIT protocols at increasing V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript>. Although MVICT and long-HIIT sessions elicited greater increases in V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript> in younger women compared to short-HIIT protocols, these differences were negligible in older women. Our findings suggest MVICT and HIIT are equally effective strategies for improving V̇O<subscript>2max</subscript> and indicate an effect of age on its response to training in women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01724622
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Sports Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164438114
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2044-8952