The influence of a high intensity physical activity intervention on a selection of health related outcomes: an ecological approach

Buchan, Duncan S.; Ollis, Stewart; Thomas, Non E.; Baker, Julien S.

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-10-8

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“…However, a short exercise bout and overall HIIT duration may be more favorable HIIT protocols over longer duration sessions, as individuals are able to train at near-maximal intensities, eliciting a potent health response with a minimum time constraint (42). It may be that such time efficiency is an appealing aspect that represents an exercise option more likely to be adhered to in this cohort (8). An encouraging indication that participants were engaged was reflected in the high attendance rate: 90% of those who volunteered completed the exercise intervention.…”

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Low-Active Male Adolescents

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Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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“…Hence, lack of time has been one of the main reasons people do not engage in regular physical activity. Benefits of HIT have been shown in weight loss, improving athletic performance and physical fitness, and improving numerous diseases (including type-2 diabetes and cardiometabolic disorders) [124][125][126]. More needs to be known about the effects of immune functioning on HIT training, strength training and other exercises.…”

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Physical and Immunological Aspects of Exercise in Chronic Diseases

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Physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are believed to be independent risk factors for the occurrence of numerous diseases, including, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mental health, all leading to substantial morbidity and/or premature death. It has been found that regular exercise, is associated with better quality of life and health outcomes, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Here, we review the effects regular exercise has on mental health and well-being, on the immune system and in cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmunity and metabolic syndrome. Is exercise the new immunotherapy to treat diseases?

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“…The design, intervention and measurement protocols have been described in detail previously [18,19]. A short overview is provided below.…”

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High intensity interval running enhances measures of physical fitness but not metabolic measures of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy adolescents

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BackgroundWith accumulating evidence suggesting that CVD has its origins in childhood, the purpose of this study was to examine whether a high intensity training (HIT) intervention could enhance the CVD risk profile of secondary school aged adolescents in a time efficient manner.MethodsParticipants in the study were adolescent school children (64 boys, 25 girls, 16.7 ± 0.6 years). The intervention group (30 boys, 12 girls) performed three weekly exercise sessions over 7 weeks with each session consisting of either four to six repeats of maximal sprint running within a 20 m area with 30 s recovery. The control group were instructed to continue their normal behaviour. All participants had indices of obesity, blood pressure and nine biochemical risk markers for cardiovascular disease recorded as well as four physical performance measures at baseline and post-intervention. Feedback was provided through informal discussion throughout the intervention period as well as post-intervention focus groups. Statistical differences between and within groups were determined by use of paired samples t-tests and ANCOVA.ResultsSignificant enhancements (P ≤ 0.05) in vertical jump performance, 10 m sprint speed and cardiorespiratory fitness was evident in the intervention group whereas a significant decrease in both agility and vertical jump performance was evident in the control group. Participants in the intervention group also experienced a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure post-intervention. Limited changes occurred with respect to the biochemical markers although both groups did experience a significant increase in LDL post-intervention whilst the control group experienced a significant decrease in total cholesterol. No apparent differences were evident between groups post intervention for any of the biochemical markers. Feedback indicated that participants endorsed the use of the intervention as an effective means of exercise.ConclusionsOur results demonstrate that high intensity exercise interventions may be used in the school setting for adolescents as a means of improving measures of physical fitness. Further investigations involving a larger cohort of participants, taken from different schools, is recommended.Trial registrationNCT01027156

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The influence of a high intensity physical activity intervention on a selection of health related outcomes: an ecological approach

Cited by 31 publications

References 55 publications

Low-Active Male Adolescents

Low-Active Male Adolescents

Physical and Immunological Aspects of Exercise in Chronic Diseases

High intensity interval running enhances measures of physical fitness but not metabolic measures of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy adolescents

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