Effects of FATmax Exercise and HIIT on Fat Loss in Overweight Young Women

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Overweight

• Registration Number: NCT06677073
• Lead Sponsor: Beijing Sport University

Brief Summary

This study investigated the effects of two exercise modalities: high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and maximal fat oxidation (FATmax) exercise on fat loss in overweight young women. Participants were randomly assigned to either the HIIT or FATmax group, underwent an 8-week supervised exercise intervention.

Detailed Description

This study aims to compare the effects of HIIT and FATmax exercise on fat loss in overweight young women. Participants were recruited and randomly assigned to either the HIIT group or the FATmax group. The intervention lasted for 8 weeks, during which participants maintained their usual diet. Both body morphology and body composition were assessed before and after the intervention. In order to recommend exercise strategy for overweight young women reduce fat and improve their health.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-04-15
• Primary Completion: 2021-09-30
• Study Completion: 2021-12-30
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-05
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-06
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Female, aged between 18 and 30 years.
• Overweight, BMI greater than 24.0 kg·m-2.
• Participants Lack of exercise habits.
• Participants Without significant fluctuation in weight.

Exclusion Criteria

• Participants took drugs affecting metabolism and hormones during the experimental period.
• Participants had a history of oral weight loss pills and contraceptive pills.
• Participants had a history of smoking, alcohol consumption, or daily consumption of caffeine-containing beverages.
• Participants had cardiovascular or basal metabolic disorders, such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, or diabetes mellitus.
• Participants had other acute or chronic injuries related to exercise.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body weight	8 weeks	The change of body weight before and after intervention.
Body mass index (BMI)	8 weeks	The change of body mass index before and after intervention.
Waist circumference	8 weeks	The change of waist circumference before and after intervention.
Hip circumference	8 weeks	The change of hip circumference before and after intervention.
Body fat weight	8 weeks	The change of body fat weight before and after intervention.
Body fat percentage	8 weeks	The change of body fat percentage before and after intervention.
Visceral fat area	8 weeks	The change of visceral fat area before and after intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Height	8 weeks	The change of height before and after intervention.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University; 🇨🇳 Beijing, China