1. The impact of individualised versus standardised endurance and resistance training on the fitness-fatness index in inactive adults.
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Kuerschner B, Kirton M, Dalleck LC, Beleigoli A, Gebremichael L, Weatherwax R, and Ramos JS
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- Humans, Adult, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Sedentary Behavior, High-Intensity Interval Training methods, Waist-Height Ratio, Resistance Training methods, Endurance Training methods, Cardiorespiratory Fitness physiology
- Abstract
Objectives: The aim of the current study was to investigate the impact of individualised versus standardised combined endurance and resistance training on the fitness-fatness index in physically inactive adults., Design: Randomised controlled trial., Methods: Fifty-four participants aged 21-55 years were randomised into three groups; 1) non-exercise control (n = 18), 2) standardised moderate-intensity continuous training (n = 18), or 3) individualised moderate-intensity continuous training + high-intensity interval training (n = 18). The fitness-fatness index was calculated by dividing cardiorespiratory fitness (expressed as metabolic equivalents) by the waist-to-height ratio. Participants were classified as likely responders to the intervention if a change of ≥1 fitness-fatness index unit was achieved., Results: The individualised group showed the greatest fitness-fatness index improvement (between group difference p < 0.001), with 100 % of this group classified as likely responders, compared to the standardised (68 %) and non-exercise control (0 %) groups., Conclusions: An individualised, threshold-based exercise programme may produce more favourable changes in the fitness-fatness index than a standardised exercise programme., Competing Interests: Declaration of interest statement The authors declare no conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
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- 2024
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