High-Intensity Interval Training as an Efficacious Alternative to Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training for Adults with Prediabetes
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Aims . High-intensity interval training (HIIT) leads to improvements in various markers of cardiometabolic health but adherence to HIIT following a supervised laboratory intervention has yet to be tested. We compared self-report and objective measures of physical activity after one month of independent exercise in individuals with prediabetes who were randomized to HIIT ( n = 15 ) or traditional moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT, n = 17 ). Method . After completing 10 sessions of supervised training participants were asked to perform HIIT or MICT three times per week for four weeks. Results . Individuals in HIIT (89 ± 11%) adhered to their prescribed protocol to a greater extent than individuals in MICT (71 ± 31%) as determined by training logs completed over one-month follow-up ( P = 0.05, Cohen’s d = 0.75). Minutes spent in vigorous physical activity per week measured by accelerometer were higher in HIIT (24 ± 18) as compared to MICT (11 ± 10) at one-month follow-up ( P = 0.049, Cohen’s d = 0.92). Cardiorespiratory fitness and systolic blood pressure assessed at one-month follow-up were equally improved ( P ’s < 0.05). Conclusions . This study provides preliminary evidence that individuals with prediabetes can adhere to HIIT over the short-term and do so at a level that is greater than MICT.
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In adults with prediabetes, a brief supervised HIIT program led to greater short-term independent exercise adherence than traditional MICT. HIIT also produced more weekly vigorous physical activity, while cardiorespiratory fitness and systolic blood pressure improved similarly in both groups.
Key findings
- Self-reported adherence over one month of independent exercise was higher for HIIT (89 ± 11%) than MICT (71 ± 31%; P = 0.05, Cohen’s d = 0.75).
- Accelerometer-measured vigorous physical activity per week was higher in HIIT (24 ± 18 min) than MICT (11 ± 10 min; P = 0.049, Cohen’s d = 0.92).
- Cardiorespiratory fitness and systolic blood pressure were equally improved at one-month follow-up in both conditions (P’s < 0.05).
- Perceived exertion was higher in HIIT (7.4 ± 1.7) than MICT (5.4 ± 1.8; P = 0.01, Cohen’s d = 1.19).
Methods
- Randomized feasibility study in 32 adults with prediabetes (15 HIIT, 17 MICT), aged 30–60 years and inactive, recruited from posters, online message boards, and word of mouth.
- Participants completed 10 supervised exercise sessions over 12 days, then were prescribed three independent sessions per week for four weeks: HIIT as 10 × 1-minute intervals at ~90% HRpeak, or MICT as 50 minutes continuous at ~65% HRpeak.
- Adherence was assessed by training logs and accelerometer; analyses included independent t-tests, ANCOVA controlling for baseline activity, and two-way repeated measures ANOVA for fitness, anthropometry, and blood pressure.
Limitations
- The authors state that independent exercise was examined only over a short period, the sample size was small, and the study was not designed to assess safety or musculoskeletal injury risk.
- The authors also note loss to follow-up, including three additional HIIT participants who did not complete one-month testing for reasons unrelated to the study protocol.
- Evident from the text: analyses were per-protocol, accelerometer data at follow-up were available for only 10 HIIT and 13 MICT participants, and adherence relied partly on self-report training logs.
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Systolic blood pressure decreased significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up for both HIIT and MICT.
“There was a significant main effect of time for systolic blood pressure, F(1, 24) = 17.36, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.75, such that it decreased at one-month follow-up for both conditions.”
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There was no significant difference between HIIT and MICT in average minutes spent in overall MVPA per week.
“A series of ANCOVA revealed no significant differences between the HIIT and MICT conditions in the average number of minutes spent in (a) purposeful bouts of MVPA per week (i.e., MVPA10+), (b) overall MVPA per week, and (c) moderate activity per week (P's > 0.05).”
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During supervised training, average HRpeak during MICT was 67 ± 5%, confirming MICT sessions were in the moderate domain.
“Average HRpeak during MICT was 67 ± 5%, confirming that MICT sessions were in the moderate domain.”
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Minutes spent in vigorous physical activity per week measured by accelerometer were higher in HIIT than MICT at one-month follow-up.
“Minutes spent in vigorous physical activity per week measured by accelerometer were higher in HIIT (24 ± 18) as compared to MICT (11 ± 10) at one-month follow-up (P = 0.049, Cohen's d = 0.92).”
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Systolic blood pressure was equally improved at one-month follow-up.
“Cardiorespiratory fitness and systolic blood pressure assessed at one-month follow-up were equally improved (P's < 0.05).”
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Body mass did not change significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up in either HIIT or MICT.
“Maximal heart rate achieved at the end of the graded exercise test, body mass, and waist circumference did not change significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up in either HIIT or MICT (P's > 0.05).”
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Cardiorespiratory fitness was equally improved at one-month follow-up.
“Cardiorespiratory fitness and systolic blood pressure assessed at one-month follow-up were equally improved (P's < 0.05).”
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Individuals in HIIT adhered to their prescribed protocol to a greater extent than individuals in MICT, as determined by training logs over one-month follow-up.
“Individuals in HIIT (89 ± 11%) adhered to their prescribed protocol to a greater extent than individuals in MICT (71 ± 31%) as determined by training logs completed over one-month follow-up (P = 0.05, Cohen's d = 0.75).”
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There was no significant difference between HIIT and MICT in average minutes spent in moderate activity per week.
“A series of ANCOVA revealed no significant differences between the HIIT and MICT conditions in the average number of minutes spent in (a) purposeful bouts of MVPA per week (i.e., MVPA10+), (b) overall MVPA per week, and (c) moderate activity per week (P's > 0.05).”
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Relative VO2peak increased significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up.
“Repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant main effect of time for absolute VO2peak, F(1, 24) = 20.96, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.92; relative VO2peak, F(1, 24) = 14.82, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.62; and peak power output, F(1, 24) = 14.08, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.57, indicating an increase in cardiorespiratory fitness assessed at one-month follow-up.”
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Adherence to the prescribed protocol was significantly greater in the HIIT condition than in the MICT condition.
“Results revealed a significant difference in adherence rates between HIIT and MICT, t(18.96) = 2.08, P = 0.05, Cohen's d = 0.75.”
- Also stated in: § 3.2. Self-Report Physical Activity Behaviour · plain
“Specifically, individuals in the HIIT condition (89 ± 11%) adhered to their prescribed protocol, to a greater extent than individuals in the MICT condition (71 ± 31%).”
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Absolute VO2peak increased significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up.
“Repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant main effect of time for absolute VO2peak, F(1, 24) = 20.96, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.92; relative VO2peak, F(1, 24) = 14.82, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.62; and peak power output, F(1, 24) = 14.08, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.57, indicating an increase in cardiorespiratory fitness assessed at one-month follow-up.”
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Peak power output increased significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up.
“Repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant main effect of time for absolute VO2peak, F(1, 24) = 20.96, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.92; relative VO2peak, F(1, 24) = 14.82, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.62; and peak power output, F(1, 24) = 14.08, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.57, indicating an increase in cardiorespiratory fitness assessed at one-month follow-up.”
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Waist circumference did not change significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up in either HIIT or MICT.
“Maximal heart rate achieved at the end of the graded exercise test, body mass, and waist circumference did not change significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up in either HIIT or MICT (P's > 0.05).”
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There was no significant difference between HIIT and MICT in average minutes spent in purposeful bouts of MVPA per week (MVPA10+).
“A series of ANCOVA revealed no significant differences between the HIIT and MICT conditions in the average number of minutes spent in (a) purposeful bouts of MVPA per week (i.e., MVPA10+), (b) overall MVPA per week, and (c) moderate activity per week (P's > 0.05).”
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Only individuals randomized to HIIT increased their vigorous physical activity (>6 METS) from baseline to one-month after intervention.
“In addition, only those individuals randomized to HIIT increased their vigorous physical activity (>6 METS) from baseline to one-month after intervention.”
- Also stated in: § 4. Discussion · plain
“Indeed, those randomized to HIIT increased their vigorous-intensity physical activity by ~12 minutes per week while individuals randomized to MICT in this study experienced no increase.”
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Training logbook data confirmed >70% adherence in both groups.
“This was further confirmed with the training logbook data collected in our sample, with >70% adherence measured in both groups.”
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Time spent in MVPA10+ was increased following both HIIT and MICT.
“Specifically, time spent in MVPA10+ was increased following both HIIT and MICT.”
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Adaptations to HIIT appear to occur with considerably less exercise time commitment than traditional exercise guidelines.
“The benefits of HIIT are intriguing because adaptations to HIIT appear to occur with considerably less exercise time commitment than traditional exercise guidelines [12].”
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HIIT promotes cardiometabolic adaptations that are often superior to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) across a range of clinical populations.
“HIIT has garnered attention in recent years because it promotes cardiometabolic adaptations that are often superior to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) across a range of clinical populations [10, 11].”
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Time-efficient HIIT rapidly improves glucose control in individuals with prediabetes.
“For example, time-efficient HIIT has been shown to rapidly improve glucose control in individuals with prediabetes [13, 14] and T2D [12, 15].”
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Accelerometers were able to clearly detect intermittent patterns of HIIT in comparison to the continuous moderate activity characteristic of MICT.
“Accelerometer data collected during the intervention revealed that the accelerometers were able to clearly detect intermittent patterns of HIIT in comparison to the continuous moderate activity characteristic of MICT”
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Regular exercise can help prevent the progression of prediabetes to T2D.
“Regular exercise can help prevent the progression of prediabetes to T2D [2].”
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- Interpretationown data
Individuals with prediabetes can adhere to HIIT over the short-term.
“This study provides preliminary evidence that individuals with prediabetes can adhere to HIIT over the short-term and do so at a level that is greater than MICT.”
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Exercise adherence is low in individuals with prediabetes.
“Physical activity is key in the prevention of T2D and cardiovascular disease in individuals with prediabetes; yet exercise adherence is low in this population [36].”
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Lack of time is the most commonly cited perceived barrier to regular exercise participation.
“Advocating this lower volume of vigorous physical activity is of potential importance for exercise adherence as “lack of time” is the most commonly cited perceived barrier to regular exercise participation [20].”
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Time-efficient HIIT rapidly improves glucose control in individuals with T2D.
“For example, time-efficient HIIT has been shown to rapidly improve glucose control in individuals with prediabetes [13, 14] and T2D [12, 15].”
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A lifestyle intervention including 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week can reduce the incidence of T2D by ~58%.
“Landmark trials, including the Diabetes Prevention Program, have shown that a lifestyle intervention including 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (primarily walking) per week can reduce the incidence of T2D by ~58% [3].”
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More vigorous-intensity physical activity may confer greater benefits to metabolic health.
“Epidemiological data suggests that more vigorous-intensity physical activity may confer greater benefits to metabolic health [19].”
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Only 15-20% of adults accumulate 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, based on large population-based studies in the US, UK, and Canada that objectively measure physical activity by accelerometer.
“Specifically, large population-based studies in the US [7], UK [8], and Canada [9] that objectively measure physical activity by accelerometer suggest that only 15–20% of adults accumulate 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.”
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- Interpretationown data
Individuals with prediabetes adhere to HIIT at a level greater than MICT.
“This study provides preliminary evidence that individuals with prediabetes can adhere to HIIT over the short-term and do so at a level that is greater than MICT.”
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All participants were working at the prescribed exercise intensity during the unsupervised training days.
“Visual inspection of the accelerometer data (days 7 and 9) and confirmation of exercise heart rate data (days 4, 7, and 9) revealed that all participants were working at the prescribed exercise intensity during the unsupervised training days.”
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HIIT may represent an alternative and more feasible option for introducing vigorous activity for health promotion in individuals with prediabetes.
“By virtue of the built-in rest periods and break in monotony, HIIT is different than high-intensity continuous exercise and may represent an alternative and more feasible option for introducing vigorous activity for health promotion in individuals with prediabetes.”
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Individuals accumulating more vigorous-intensity physical activity have reduced odds of metabolic syndrome, independent of total physical activity levels.
“Specifically, NHANES data suggests that individuals accumulating more vigorous-intensity physical activity have reduced odds of metabolic syndrome (closely related to prediabetes), independent of total physical activity levels [19].”
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- Interpretationown data
Short-term adherence to vigorous exercise performed as HIIT may be superior to traditional moderate-intensity continuous exercise.
“Our findings provide initial evidence that short-term adherence to vigorous exercise performed as HIIT may be superior to traditional moderate-intensity continuous exercise.”
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Objectively measured moderate and total physical activity increased to a similar extent in both HIIT and MICT groups despite HIIT being prescribed only ~50% the amount of time to exercise as MICT.
“This suggests that objectively measured moderate and total physical activity increased to a similar extent in both groups despite those in the HIIT group being prescribed only ~50% the amount of time to exercise as those in MICT.”
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Physical activity levels can be increased for up to one month following a brief (10-day) exercise intervention as measured by accelerometry.
“Our findings indicate that physical activity levels can be increased for up to one month following a brief (10-day) exercise intervention as measured by accelerometry.”
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These findings support the potential utility of HIIT as an alternative exercise strategy that could bolster exercise adherence.
“These findings support the potential utility of HIIT as an alternative exercise strategy that could bolster exercise adherence.”
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Individuals with prediabetes can adhere to HIIT independently for one month following a very brief supervised laboratory intervention.
“The present study demonstrates that individuals with prediabetes can adhere to HIIT independently for one month following a very brief supervised laboratory intervention.”
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Vigorous-intensity physical activity has an important independent role in the prevention of cardiometabolic disease.
“In other words, it appears that vigorous-intensity physical activity has an important independent role in the prevention of cardiometabolic disease.”
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The increase in VO2peak following 12-16 weeks of supervised HIIT is approximately double the increase seen following MICT.
“A recent meta-analyses reported that the increase in VO2peak following 12–16 weeks of supervised HIIT is approximately double the increase seen following MICT [17].”
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The sample size was small.
“Second, our sample size was small and larger studies are warranted to confirm and expand our preliminary findings.”
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The small sample size does not permit an accurate assessment of the safety or injury risk potential of HIIT or MICT.
“The small sample size of the current investigation does not permit an accurate assessment of the safety or injury risk potential of HIIT or MICT.”
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Loss to follow-up was similar in HIIT (2 participants) versus MICT (1 participant).
“Loss to follow-up was similar in HIIT (2 participants) versus MICT (1 participant), although we were limited by the fact that a further 3 participants in the HIIT group did not complete one-month follow-up testing due to factors unrelated to the study protocol.”
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Findingown dataMaximal heart rate achieved at the end of the graded exercise test did not change significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up in either HIIT or MICT.
“Maximal heart rate achieved at the end of the graded exercise test, body mass, and waist circumference did not change significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up in either HIIT or MICT (P's > 0.05).”
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Findingown dataDiastolic blood pressure did not change significantly from baseline to one-month follow-up.
“Diastolic blood pressure tended to be lower at one-month follow-up; however, this main effect for time did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.11, Cohen's d = 0.13).”
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Findingown dataHIIT was perceived to be of greater intensity than MICT.
“The same analysis revealed a significant difference in average ratings of perceived exertion between the two conditions, t(23) = 2.80, P = 0.01, Cohen's d = 1.19.”
- Also stated in: § 3.2. Self-Report Physical Activity Behaviour · plain
“As expected, HIIT was perceived to be of greater intensity than MICT (HIIT = 7.4 ± 1.7, MICT = 5.4 ± 1.8).”
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Findingown dataDuring supervised training, average HRpeak during HIIT was 82 ± 3% HRpeak, confirming HIIT sessions were in the vigorous domain.
“During the supervised training phase, average HRpeak during HIIT (including rest intervals, warm-up, and cool-down) was 82 ± 3% HRpeak, confirming that HIIT sessions were in the vigorous domain.”
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Findingown dataMean daily wear time was 855 ± 175 minutes at baseline and 846 ± 63 minutes at follow-up.
“Mean (±SD) daily wear time was 855 (±175) minutes at baseline and 846 (±63) minutes at follow-up.”
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Findingown dataThere was a significant difference between HIIT and MICT in average minutes spent in vigorous physical activity per week, with HIIT being greater than MICT.
“There was, however, a significant difference between the average number of minutes spent in vigorous physical activity per week between the two conditions, F(1, 20) = 4.41, P = 0.049, Cohen's d = 0.92, with HIIT being greater than MICT.”
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Findingown dataEighty-six percent of participants provided at least 5 valid wear days at baseline and 98% at one-month follow-up.
“Eighty-six percent and 98% of participants provided at least 5 valid wear days at baseline and one-month follow-up, respectively.”
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Findingown dataThere were no main effects for group or group by time interactions for absolute VO2peak, relative VO2peak, and peak power output, indicating no differences in the degree of change between HIIT and MICT over time.
“There were no main effects for group or group by time interactions for these fitness parameter variables, indicating that there were no differences in the degree of change experienced between HIIT and MICT over time.”
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Study design and conductown dataOf individuals who completed one-month follow-up, accelerometer data were available for 10 HIIT and 13 MICT participants.
“Of the individuals that completed one-month follow-up, accelerometer data were available for 10 individuals in the HIIT condition and 13 individuals in the MICT condition (two participants did not accrue the minimum of valid wear days and one accelerometer malfunctioned displaying counts >20,000 during wear time).”
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Study design and conductcitationMVPA10+ is a more appropriate measure of purposeful exercise and allows a more direct objective assessment of exercise adherence.
“MVPA10+ is a more appropriate measure of purposeful exercise [32] and therefore allows a more direct objective assessment of exercise adherence.”
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PremisecitationPhysical activity guidelines in several countries typically recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity to improve health.
“These findings have contributed to the development of physical activity guidelines in several countries, which typically recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity to improve health [4–6].”
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Study design and conductcitationBehavioural counselling was grounded in social cognitive theory and identical in content for both conditions.
“The behavioural counselling was grounded in social cognitive theory [27] and identical in content for both conditions.”
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Study design and conductown dataA total of 16 MICT and 10 HIIT participants completed one-month follow-up.
“Therefore, a total of 16 and 10 participants completed one-month follow-up for MICT and HIIT, respectively.”
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InterpretationreasoningHIIT is different than high-intensity continuous exercise by virtue of built-in rest periods and break in monotony.
“By virtue of the built-in rest periods and break in monotony, HIIT is different than high-intensity continuous exercise and may represent an alternative and more feasible option for introducing vigorous activity for health promotion in individuals with prediabetes.”
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Study design and conductcitationFreedson et al. cut-points were used to identify time spent in moderate, vigorous, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
“Freedson et al. [31] cut-points were used to identify time spent in moderate (≥1,952 counts/min), vigorous (≥5,725 counts/min), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA, sum of moderate and vigorous) during wear time on valid days (i.e., ≥10 hours of wear time per day, without any excessive counts ≥20,000 counts/min).”
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InterpretationreasoningEquivalent health benefits are achieved in less time, provided the intensity of exercise is high.
“These recommendations imply that equivalent health benefits are achieved in less time, provided the intensity of exercise is high.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity for optimal health.
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Study design and conductreasoningIndependent sample t-tests were conducted prior to repeated measures ANOVA to ensure no differences in baseline activity levels or fitness data between conditions.
“Independent sample t-tests were conducted prior to running the repeated measures ANOVA to ensure there were no differences in baseline activity levels or fitness data between conditions.”
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PremisecitationA majority of inactive adults (n = 44) prefer HIIT (62%) to MICT (20%) and high-intensity continuous training (3%) after experiencing a single bout of each type of exercise.
“In fact, we have recently shown that a majority of inactive adults (n = 44) prefer HIIT (62%) to MICT (20%) and high-intensity continuous training (3%) after experiencing a single bout of each type of exercise [23].”
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Study design and conductnone givenParticipants wore a heart rate monitor during each exercise session to monitor exercise intensity and ensure compliance.
“Participants wore a heart rate monitor during each exercise session (supervised and unsupervised) to monitor exercise intensity and ensure compliance.”
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Study design and conductown dataOne participant in MICT did not return for one-month testing and was lost to follow-up.
“One participant in MICT did not return for one-month testing and was deemed lost to follow-up as she could not be reached after repeated attempts to contact.”
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Study design and conductcitationValid wear time was ascertained using Choi and colleagues parameters.
“Valid wear time was ascertained using Choi and colleagues [30] parameters (i.e., nonwear is classified as 90 minutes of consecutive zeros, allowing for nonzero counts up to 2 minutes, if no counts are detected during the 30-minute counts before and after this interval).”
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Study design and conductnone givenExpired gas was collected by a metabolic cart calibrated with gases of known concentration and a 3.0 L syringe prior to every test.
“Expired gas was collected continuously by a metabolic cart (Parvomedics TrueOne 2400, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) that was calibrated with gases of known concentration and a 3.0 L syringe prior to every test.”
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PremisecitationVigorous-intensity physical activity is presumed to be too intense and aversive, and thus less likely to be adhered to, for individuals who are sedentary and/or at increased risk of chronic disease.
“However, suggestions of prescribing vigorous-intensity physical activity for health promotion and T2D prevention have been met with reluctance in the scientific, medical, and lay communities, as it is presumed to be too intense and aversive (and thus less likely to be adhered to) for individuals who are sedentary and/or at increased risk of chronic disease [21, 22].”
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Study design and conductown dataANCOVA controlled for baseline measures as covariates.
“Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were conducted to examine differences in accelerometer-derived moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity, total MVPA, and MVPA10+ between the conditions during the fifth week of independent exercise, after controlling for baseline measures as covariates.”
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Study design and conductown dataAll 32 participants completed the short-term supervised intervention with no complications.
“All 32 participants (17 in MICT, 15 in HIIT) completed the short-term supervised intervention with no complications (see Figure 1 for participation flow through the study).”
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PremisecitationSuggestions of prescribing vigorous-intensity physical activity for health promotion and T2D prevention have been met with reluctance in the scientific, medical, and lay communities.
“However, suggestions of prescribing vigorous-intensity physical activity for health promotion and T2D prevention have been met with reluctance in the scientific, medical, and lay communities, as it is presumed to be too intense and aversive (and thus less likely to be adhered to) for individuals who are sedentary and/or at increased risk of chronic disease [21, 22].”
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Study design and conductnone givenHeart rate was recorded using Polar heart rate monitors during supervised training to ensure participants were working at prescribed intensity.
“During the supervised training intervention, heart rate was recorded using downloadable Polar heart rate monitors (Polar FT7, Finland) to ensure that participants were working at the prescribed exercise intensity.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.
PremisecitationHIIT is an effective and time-efficient exercise option for improving cardiometabolic health.
“HIIT has recently been touted as an effective and time-efficient exercise option for improving cardiometabolic health [18, 37].”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checkedClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
Study design and conductown dataEligible participants were randomized to HIIT or MICT.
“Following baseline testing (including accelerometry, cardiorespiratory fitness, blood pressure, and anthropometrics), eligible participants were randomized to HIIT or MICT conditions involving ten sessions of exercise performed over a 12-day period (i.e., Monday-Friday over two weeks with Saturday and Sunday as rest days).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.
Study design and conductcitationExercise prescriptions for each condition were progressive and designed to be matched for external work.
“Exercise prescriptions for each condition were progressive in nature and were designed to be matched for external work [13].”
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Study design and conductown dataAll participants completed two weeks of supervised HIIT without any reported complications.
“All participants in our study completed two weeks of supervised HIIT without any reported complications but our study was not designed to examine safety and musculoskeletal injuries in response to HIIT compared to traditional MICT.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationGuidelines imply that 75 minutes of vigorous activity is equivalent to 150 minutes of moderate activity.
“Indeed, guidelines imply that 75 minutes of vigorous activity is equivalent to 150 minutes of moderate activity [38].”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [38] source
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Study design and conductown dataThe study was not designed to examine safety and musculoskeletal injuries in response to HIIT compared to traditional MICT.
“All participants in our study completed two weeks of supervised HIIT without any reported complications but our study was not designed to examine safety and musculoskeletal injuries in response to HIIT compared to traditional MICT.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
Interpretationown dataIn this feasibility study, individuals with prediabetes can adhere to HIIT over the short term and do so at a level greater than MICT.
“In this feasibility study, we provide preliminary evidence that individuals with prediabetes can adhere to HIIT over the short term and do so at a level that is greater than MICT.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
Interpretationown dataBoth HIIT and MICT increased VO2peak assessed at one-month follow-up, indicating an improvement in fitness.
“Both HIIT and MICT increased VO2peak assessed at one-month follow-up, indicating an improvement in fitness.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Study design and conductnone givenThe study examined independent exercise over a short time period.
“First, we examined independent exercise over a short time period.”
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The paper relies on this without support.
There are no studies that have assessed adherence to HIIT in individuals at high risk for developing T2D.
“Despite the evidence for promising health benefits in individuals with prediabetes (for review see [16, 17]) and suggestions that HIIT may represent a time-efficient health promoting exercise strategy [18], there are no studies that have assessed adherence to HIIT in individuals at high risk for developing T2D.”
The paper relies on this without support.
The American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity for optimal health.
“In support of the efficacy of high-intensity exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association guidelines for maintaining fitness and health recommend 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity for optimal health.”
The paper relies on this without support.
The study was the first to examine independent exercise adherence to HIIT in comparison to traditionally prescribed MICT.
“As this preliminary pilot study was the first to examine independent exercise adherence to HIIT in comparison to traditionally prescribed MICT, the time point of one month was chosen a priori because it was deemed important to ascertain the feasibility of prescribing HIIT prior to conducting longer-term adherence trials.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Adherence to HIIT outside of a supervised lab-based intervention has not been tested.
“However, adherence to HIIT outside of a supervised lab-based intervention has not been tested.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Assessing levels of physical activity objectively by accelerometer following supervised training interventions remains largely unexplored.
“Assessing levels of physical activity objectively by accelerometer following supervised training interventions remains largely unexplored.”
The paper relies on this without support.
The present feasibility study is the first of its kind to assess adherence to HIIT following a supervised laboratory intervention.
“The present feasibility study is the first of its kind to assess adherence to HIIT following a supervised laboratory intervention.”
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Short-term compliance with HIIT is higher than MICT, but long-term adherence drops significantly, with dropout rates higher than MICT.
“While short-term compliance with HIIT is higher (Jung et al., 2015), long-term adherence drops significantly, with dropout rates higher than MICT (Roy et al., 2018).”
From High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Affect Running Economy in Endurance Runners: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (2025) · cites this paper as Jung et al., 2015
In the adherence meta-analysis, removal of Jung and colleagues [139] resulted in a statistically significant pooled effect size favoring MICT (Hedge's g = −0.426, p = .016).
“The removal of Jung and colleagues [139] from the main analysis resulted in a statistically significant pooled effect size favoring the MICT interventions (Hedge’s g = − 0.426, p = .016).”
From Rates of compliance and adherence to high-intensity interval training: a systematic review and Meta-analyses (2023) · cites this paper as [139]
Statistics recomputed
Every reported test result, recomputed from its test statistic and degrees of freedom. A result shows as not adding up only once an independent check has confirmed it.
- Consistentt(18.96) = 2.08reported p = .05 · recomputed p = .051
“t(18.96) = 2.08, p = .05”
- Consistentt(23) = 2.8reported p = .01 · recomputed p = .010
“t(23) = 2.80, p = .01”
- ConsistentF(1, 20) = 4.41reported p = .049 · recomputed p = .049
“F(1, 20) = 4.41, p = .049”
- ConsistentF(1, 24) = 20.96reported p < .001 · recomputed p < .001
“F(1, 24) = 20.96, p < .001”
- ConsistentF(1, 24) = 14.82reported p < .001 · recomputed p < .001
“F(1, 24) = 14.82, p < .001”
- ConsistentF(1, 24) = 14.08reported p < .001 · recomputed p < .001
“F(1, 24) = 14.08, p < .001”
- ConsistentF(1, 24) = 17.36reported p < .001 · recomputed p < .001
“F(1, 24) = 17.36, p < .001”
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Percentages, sums and reported differences re-computed from the paper’s own numbers.
Each contradiction between two passages listed here was confirmed by an independent check.
Three of the ten training sessions were unsupervised
MinorThe abstract describes all ten sessions as supervised, but the methods state that three of those ten sessions were completed at home unsupervised.
“After completing 10 sessions of supervised training participants were asked to perform HIIT or MICT three times per week for four weeks.”
“participants completed 3 of the 10 training days (days 4, 7, and 9) at home unsupervised.”
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“While short ‐ term compliance with HIIT is higher (Jung et al., 2015), long ‐ term adherence drops significantly, with dropout rates higher than MICT (Roy et al., 2018).”
- Authors
- Jung, M. E., Bourne, J. E., Beauchamp, M. R., Robinson, E., & Little, J. P.
- Affiliations
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- Corresponding author
- Jung, Mary E.
- Venue
- Journal of Diabetes Research
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2015
- Volume
- 2015
- Pages
- 1-9
- ISSN
- 2314-6745 (ISSN-L)
- 2314-6753
- PMC
- PMC4396724
- OpenAlex
- W2031670824
- Cited by
- 165
- References
- 33
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 14 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 18 · 2019: 18 · 2018: 21 · 2017: 20 · 2016: 14 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 1
- FWCI
- 38.62
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Locations
- Journal of Diabetes Research (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- Funders
- University of British Columbia
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
- Keywords
- high-intensity interval training, moderate-intensity continuous training, prediabetes, exercise adherence, physical activity, accelerometer-measured activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, systolic blood pressure, supervised exercise intervention, independent exercise
- MeSH terms
- Acceleration, Adult, Anthropometry, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Exercise Therapy, Female, Heart Rate, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Motor Activity, Patient Compliance, Physical Fitness, Prediabetic State, Surveys and Questionnaires, Systole, Exercise
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