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Tahsinin F, Heidarianpour A, Shokri E. Comparison of the Effect of Concurrent Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training and High-Intensity Interval Training with High-Intensity Interval Training Alone on Body Composition, Cortisol and Mental Health of Overweight 16-19-Year-old Male Students. J Arak Uni Med Sci 2025; 28 (1) :34-42
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1- MSc in Exercise Physiology, School of Physical Education, Department of Exercise Physiology, BU-Ali-Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
2- Professor of Exercise Physiology, School of Physical Education, Department of Exercise Physiology, BU-Ali-Sina University, Hamedan, Iran ,a.heidarianpour@basu.ac.ir
3- PhD in Exercise Physiology, School of Physical Education, Department of Exercise Physiology, BU-Ali-Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
2- Professor of Exercise Physiology, School of Physical Education, Department of Exercise Physiology, BU-Ali-Sina University, Hamedan, Iran ,
3- PhD in Exercise Physiology, School of Physical Education, Department of Exercise Physiology, BU-Ali-Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
Abstract: (253 Views)
Introduction: Being overweight is associated with increased cortisol secretion, along with heightened anxiety and depression. This study aimed to compare the effect of six weeks of concurrent moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with HIIT training alone on body composition, plasma cortisol levels, and anxiety and depression levels in overweight male students.
Methods: In this semi-experimental research, 27 overweight students were selected and randomly divided into three groups 9: MICT+HIIT concurrent training, HIIT training, and a control group. The MICT )15 minutes of exercise per day at 60-65% of maximum heart rate with an additional 5 minutes every two weeks). The HIIT (3 minutes of running at 70-75% of maximum heart rate, followed by 3 minutes of active rest at 50% of maximum heart rate, with three repetitions in the first two weeks, four repetitions in the second two weeks, and five repetitions in the final two weeks).
Results: Both types of training protocols resulted in reductions in weight, body mass index, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, cortisol levels, anxiety, depression, and an increase in high-density lipoprotein (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two types of exercise in terms of effectiveness on these variables; however, only peak oxygen consumption and triglycerides were associated with better changes in the MICT+HIIT group.
Conclusions: For overweight male adolescents aiming for weight loss and improved mental health, HIIT alone is sufficient, and adding MICT does not provide additional clinical benefits.
Methods: In this semi-experimental research, 27 overweight students were selected and randomly divided into three groups 9: MICT+HIIT concurrent training, HIIT training, and a control group. The MICT )15 minutes of exercise per day at 60-65% of maximum heart rate with an additional 5 minutes every two weeks). The HIIT (3 minutes of running at 70-75% of maximum heart rate, followed by 3 minutes of active rest at 50% of maximum heart rate, with three repetitions in the first two weeks, four repetitions in the second two weeks, and five repetitions in the final two weeks).
Results: Both types of training protocols resulted in reductions in weight, body mass index, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, cortisol levels, anxiety, depression, and an increase in high-density lipoprotein (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two types of exercise in terms of effectiveness on these variables; however, only peak oxygen consumption and triglycerides were associated with better changes in the MICT+HIIT group.
Conclusions: For overweight male adolescents aiming for weight loss and improved mental health, HIIT alone is sufficient, and adding MICT does not provide additional clinical benefits.
Keywords: Moderate-intensity continuous training, High-intensity interval training, Cortisol, Overweight, Anxiety, Depression
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