Slow and Steady, or Hard and Fast? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Comparing Body Composition Changes between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training

Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of the current literature as to the effects of interval training (IT) vs moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) on measures of body composition, both on a whole-body and regional level. Methods: We searched English-language...

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Autores principales: James Steele, Daniel Plotkin, Derrick Van Every, Avery Rosa, Hugo Zambrano, Benjiman Mendelovits, Mariella Carrasquillo-Mercado, Jozo Grgic, Brad J. Schoenfeld
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:1566c5808028472e810144331db114af2021-11-25T19:00:07ZSlow and Steady, or Hard and Fast? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Comparing Body Composition Changes between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training10.3390/sports91101552075-4663https://doaj.org/article/1566c5808028472e810144331db114af2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/9/11/155https://doaj.org/toc/2075-4663Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of the current literature as to the effects of interval training (IT) vs moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) on measures of body composition, both on a whole-body and regional level. Methods: We searched English-language papers on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, and sportrxiv for the following inclusion criteria: (a) randomized controlled trials that directly compared IT vs MICT body composition using a validated measure in healthy children and adults; (b) training was carried out a minimum of once per week for at least four weeks; (c) published in a peer-reviewed English language journal or on a pre-print server. Results: The main model for fat mass effects revealed a trivial standardized point estimate with high precision for the interval estimate, with moderate heterogeneity (−0.016 (95%CI −0.07 to 0.04); <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 36%). The main model for fat-free mass (FFM) effects revealed a trivial standardized point estimate with high precision for the interval estimate, with negligible heterogeneity (−0.0004 (95%CI −0.05 to 0.05); <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 16%). The GRADE summary of findings suggested high certainty for both main model effects. Conclusions: Our findings provide compelling evidence that the pattern of intensity of effort and volume during endurance exercise (i.e., IT vs MICT) has minimal influence on longitudinal changes in fat mass and FFM, which are likely to minimal anyway. Trial registration number: This study was preregistered on the Open Science Framework.James SteeleDaniel PlotkinDerrick Van EveryAvery RosaHugo ZambranoBenjiman MendelovitsMariella Carrasquillo-MercadoJozo GrgicBrad J. SchoenfeldMDPI AGarticleintensity of effortfat lossfat massbody fatlean massSportsGV557-1198.995ENSports, Vol 9, Iss 155, p 155 (2021)
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topic intensity of effort
fat loss
fat mass
body fat
lean mass
Sports
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spellingShingle intensity of effort
fat loss
fat mass
body fat
lean mass
Sports
GV557-1198.995
James Steele
Daniel Plotkin
Derrick Van Every
Avery Rosa
Hugo Zambrano
Benjiman Mendelovits
Mariella Carrasquillo-Mercado
Jozo Grgic
Brad J. Schoenfeld
Slow and Steady, or Hard and Fast? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Comparing Body Composition Changes between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
description Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of the current literature as to the effects of interval training (IT) vs moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) on measures of body composition, both on a whole-body and regional level. Methods: We searched English-language papers on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, and sportrxiv for the following inclusion criteria: (a) randomized controlled trials that directly compared IT vs MICT body composition using a validated measure in healthy children and adults; (b) training was carried out a minimum of once per week for at least four weeks; (c) published in a peer-reviewed English language journal or on a pre-print server. Results: The main model for fat mass effects revealed a trivial standardized point estimate with high precision for the interval estimate, with moderate heterogeneity (−0.016 (95%CI −0.07 to 0.04); <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 36%). The main model for fat-free mass (FFM) effects revealed a trivial standardized point estimate with high precision for the interval estimate, with negligible heterogeneity (−0.0004 (95%CI −0.05 to 0.05); <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 16%). The GRADE summary of findings suggested high certainty for both main model effects. Conclusions: Our findings provide compelling evidence that the pattern of intensity of effort and volume during endurance exercise (i.e., IT vs MICT) has minimal influence on longitudinal changes in fat mass and FFM, which are likely to minimal anyway. Trial registration number: This study was preregistered on the Open Science Framework.
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author James Steele
Daniel Plotkin
Derrick Van Every
Avery Rosa
Hugo Zambrano
Benjiman Mendelovits
Mariella Carrasquillo-Mercado
Jozo Grgic
Brad J. Schoenfeld
author_facet James Steele
Daniel Plotkin
Derrick Van Every
Avery Rosa
Hugo Zambrano
Benjiman Mendelovits
Mariella Carrasquillo-Mercado
Jozo Grgic
Brad J. Schoenfeld
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title Slow and Steady, or Hard and Fast? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Comparing Body Composition Changes between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
title_short Slow and Steady, or Hard and Fast? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Comparing Body Composition Changes between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
title_full Slow and Steady, or Hard and Fast? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Comparing Body Composition Changes between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
title_fullStr Slow and Steady, or Hard and Fast? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Comparing Body Composition Changes between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
title_full_unstemmed Slow and Steady, or Hard and Fast? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Comparing Body Composition Changes between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
title_sort slow and steady, or hard and fast? a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing body composition changes between interval training and moderate intensity continuous training
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