The effects and post-exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high-intensity interval training in obese adults
Abstract This study aimed to compare the effects of two high-intensity interval training modalities on body composition and muscular fitness in obese young adults and examined the characteristics of energy expenditure (EE) after training. Thirty-six obese young adults (eleven female, age: 22.1 ± 2.3...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Nature Portfolio
2025-04-01
|
| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98590-z |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1849713489008918528 |
|---|---|
| author | Yang BaiQuan Cao Meng Zhu Congqing Wang XiaoDong |
| author_facet | Yang BaiQuan Cao Meng Zhu Congqing Wang XiaoDong |
| author_sort | Yang BaiQuan |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Abstract This study aimed to compare the effects of two high-intensity interval training modalities on body composition and muscular fitness in obese young adults and examined the characteristics of energy expenditure (EE) after training. Thirty-six obese young adults (eleven female, age: 22.1 ± 2.3 years, BMI: 25.1 ± 1.2 kg/m2) were to Whole-body high-intensity interval training group (WB-HIIT) (n = 12), jump rope high-intensity interval training group (JR-HIIT) (n = 12), or non-training control group (CG) (n = 12). WB-HIIT and JR-HIIT groups performed an 8-week HIIT protocol. WB-HIIT, according to the program of unarmed resistance training, JR-HIIT use rope-holding continuous jump training, each execution of 4 sets of 4 × 30 s training, interval 30 s, inter-set interval 1min, and the control group maintained their regular habits without additional exercise training. Body composition and muscular strength were assessed before and after 8 weeks. Repeated measures analysis of variance and clinical effect analysis using Cohen’s effect size were used, with a significance level of p < 0.05. In comparison with the CG group in both experimental groups, Body Mass and BMI significantly reduced (p < 0.05), and Muscular strength significantly improved (p < 0.05).WB-HIIT versus JR-HIIT: Fat Mass (− 1.5 ± 1.6; p = 0.02 vs − 2.3 ± 1.2; p < 0.01) and % Body Fat (− 1.3 ± 1.7; p = 0.05 vs − 1.9 ± 1.9; p < 0.01) the effect is more pronounced in the JR-HIIT group; Muscle Mass (1.5 ± 0.7; p < 0.01 vs − 0.8 ± 1.1; p = 0.07) the effect is more pronounced in the WB-HIIT group. Estimated daily energy intake (122 ± 459 vs 157 ± 313; p > 0.05). Compared to the CG, body composition was significantly improved in both intervention groups. All three groups had no significant changes in visceral adipose tissue (p > 0.05). Significant differences in Lipid and Carbohydrate oxidation and energy output were observed between the two groups, as well as substantial differences in WB-HIIT and JR-HIIT VO2, ventilation, and energy consumption minute during the 0–5 min post-exercise period (p > 0.05). WB-HIIT and JR-HIIT interventions effectively improve the body composition of young adults with obesity, while WB-HIIT additionally improves muscular fitness. After exercise, WB-HIIT produces higher excess post-exercise oxygen consumption and associated lipid and carbohydrate metabolism than JR-HIIT. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-c91b0874b2f14436b87b500747de0db7 |
| institution | DOAJ |
| issn | 2045-2322 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2025-04-01 |
| publisher | Nature Portfolio |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Scientific Reports |
| spelling | doaj-art-c91b0874b2f14436b87b500747de0db72025-08-20T03:13:57ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-04-0115111210.1038/s41598-025-98590-zThe effects and post-exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high-intensity interval training in obese adultsYang BaiQuan0Cao Meng1Zhu Congqing2Wang XiaoDong3Sports College of Shenzhen UniversitySports College of Shenzhen UniversitySchool of Physical Education, Shanghai Normal UniversitySports College of Shenzhen UniversityAbstract This study aimed to compare the effects of two high-intensity interval training modalities on body composition and muscular fitness in obese young adults and examined the characteristics of energy expenditure (EE) after training. Thirty-six obese young adults (eleven female, age: 22.1 ± 2.3 years, BMI: 25.1 ± 1.2 kg/m2) were to Whole-body high-intensity interval training group (WB-HIIT) (n = 12), jump rope high-intensity interval training group (JR-HIIT) (n = 12), or non-training control group (CG) (n = 12). WB-HIIT and JR-HIIT groups performed an 8-week HIIT protocol. WB-HIIT, according to the program of unarmed resistance training, JR-HIIT use rope-holding continuous jump training, each execution of 4 sets of 4 × 30 s training, interval 30 s, inter-set interval 1min, and the control group maintained their regular habits without additional exercise training. Body composition and muscular strength were assessed before and after 8 weeks. Repeated measures analysis of variance and clinical effect analysis using Cohen’s effect size were used, with a significance level of p < 0.05. In comparison with the CG group in both experimental groups, Body Mass and BMI significantly reduced (p < 0.05), and Muscular strength significantly improved (p < 0.05).WB-HIIT versus JR-HIIT: Fat Mass (− 1.5 ± 1.6; p = 0.02 vs − 2.3 ± 1.2; p < 0.01) and % Body Fat (− 1.3 ± 1.7; p = 0.05 vs − 1.9 ± 1.9; p < 0.01) the effect is more pronounced in the JR-HIIT group; Muscle Mass (1.5 ± 0.7; p < 0.01 vs − 0.8 ± 1.1; p = 0.07) the effect is more pronounced in the WB-HIIT group. Estimated daily energy intake (122 ± 459 vs 157 ± 313; p > 0.05). Compared to the CG, body composition was significantly improved in both intervention groups. All three groups had no significant changes in visceral adipose tissue (p > 0.05). Significant differences in Lipid and Carbohydrate oxidation and energy output were observed between the two groups, as well as substantial differences in WB-HIIT and JR-HIIT VO2, ventilation, and energy consumption minute during the 0–5 min post-exercise period (p > 0.05). WB-HIIT and JR-HIIT interventions effectively improve the body composition of young adults with obesity, while WB-HIIT additionally improves muscular fitness. After exercise, WB-HIIT produces higher excess post-exercise oxygen consumption and associated lipid and carbohydrate metabolism than JR-HIIT.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98590-zWhole-body HIITJump rope HIITBody compositionMuscle fitnessEPOCObese adults |
| spellingShingle | Yang BaiQuan Cao Meng Zhu Congqing Wang XiaoDong The effects and post-exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high-intensity interval training in obese adults Scientific Reports Whole-body HIIT Jump rope HIIT Body composition Muscle fitness EPOC Obese adults |
| title | The effects and post-exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high-intensity interval training in obese adults |
| title_full | The effects and post-exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high-intensity interval training in obese adults |
| title_fullStr | The effects and post-exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high-intensity interval training in obese adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effects and post-exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high-intensity interval training in obese adults |
| title_short | The effects and post-exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high-intensity interval training in obese adults |
| title_sort | effects and post exercise energy metabolism characteristics of different high intensity interval training in obese adults |
| topic | Whole-body HIIT Jump rope HIIT Body composition Muscle fitness EPOC Obese adults |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98590-z |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT yangbaiquan theeffectsandpostexerciseenergymetabolismcharacteristicsofdifferenthighintensityintervaltraininginobeseadults AT caomeng theeffectsandpostexerciseenergymetabolismcharacteristicsofdifferenthighintensityintervaltraininginobeseadults AT zhucongqing theeffectsandpostexerciseenergymetabolismcharacteristicsofdifferenthighintensityintervaltraininginobeseadults AT wangxiaodong theeffectsandpostexerciseenergymetabolismcharacteristicsofdifferenthighintensityintervaltraininginobeseadults AT yangbaiquan effectsandpostexerciseenergymetabolismcharacteristicsofdifferenthighintensityintervaltraininginobeseadults AT caomeng effectsandpostexerciseenergymetabolismcharacteristicsofdifferenthighintensityintervaltraininginobeseadults AT zhucongqing effectsandpostexerciseenergymetabolismcharacteristicsofdifferenthighintensityintervaltraininginobeseadults AT wangxiaodong effectsandpostexerciseenergymetabolismcharacteristicsofdifferenthighintensityintervaltraininginobeseadults |