Sprint interval running increases insulin sensitivity in young healthy subjects.
Abstract
High intensity cycling training increases oxidative capacity in skeletal muscles and improves insulin sensitivity. The present study compared the effect of eight weeks of sprint interval running (SIT) and continuous running at moderate intensity (CT) on insulin sensitivity and cholesterol profile in young healthy subjects (age 25.2 ± 0.7; VO(2max) 49.3 ± 1.2 ml·kg(-1)·min(-1)). SIT and CT increased maximal oxygen uptake by 5.3 ± 1.8 and 3.8 ± 1.6%, respectively (p < 0.05 for both). Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed before and 60 h after the last training session. SIT, but not CT, reduced glucose area under curve and improved HOMA β-cell index (p < 0.05). Insulin area under curve did not decrease significantly in any group. SIT, but not CT, reduced LDL and total cholesterol. In conclusion, sprint interval running improves insulin sensitivity and cholesterol profile in healthy subjects, and sprint interval running may be more effective to improve insulin sensitivity than continuous running at moderate intensity.
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In many interventional exercise training studies, no significant reduction in body weight is seen either in obese or lean subjects, despite an improvement in metabolic regulation.
“In many interventional exercise training studies, no significant reduction in body weight is seen either in obese or lean subjects, despite an improvement in metabolic regulation”
From Effect of Exercise Training on Fat Loss—Energetic Perspectives and the Role of Improved Adipose Tissue Function and Body Fat Distribution (2021) · cites this paper as Sandvei et al., 2012
Although energy expenditure is lower during SIT than during MICT, both regimens seem to undergo similar metabolic adaptations, such as increased VO2max and a reduction in VAT, fasting glucose, and HbA1c.
“Although energy expenditure is lower during SIT than during MICT, both regimens seem to undergo similar metabolic adaptations, such as increased VO2max and a reduction in VAT, fasting glucose, and HbA1c”
From Effect of Exercise Training on Fat Loss—Energetic Perspectives and the Role of Improved Adipose Tissue Function and Body Fat Distribution (2021) · cites this paper as Sandvei et al., 2012
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- Authors
- Sandvei, M., Jeppesen, P. B., Støen, L., Litleskare, S., Johansen, E., Stensrud, T., Enoksen, E., Hautala, A., Martinmäki, K., Kinnunen, H., Tulppo, M., & Jensen, J.
- Affiliations
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NO)
- Aarhus University Hospital (DK)
- Polar (Finland) (FI)
- Corresponding author
- Jensen, Jørgen
- ORCID
- Venue
- Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2012-04-28
- Volume
- 118
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 139-147
- ISSN
- 0778-3124 (ISSN-L)
- 1381-3455
- 1744-4160
- OpenAlex
- W2145027792
- Cited by
- 75
- References
- 29
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- FWCI
- 15.60
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Keywords
- sprint interval training, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol profile, LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, VO2max, beta-cell function, HOMA-IR, glucose tolerance, healthy young adults
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Blood Glucose, Female, Glucose Tolerance Test, Humans, Insulin, Insulin Resistance, Cholesterol, HDL, Cholesterol, LDL, Male, Oxygen Consumption, Physical Endurance, Running, Muscle, Skeletal, Area Under Curve
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