Effects of Remote Versus In-Person Training on Metabolic Profiles and Body Composition of Physically Inactive Adults:...

Area of Science:

• Exercise Physiology
• Public Health
• Sports Science

Background:

• Sedentary lifestyles increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Remote training emerged as a feasible and cost-effective strategy for promoting physical activity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the effects of remote versus in-person training on metabolic profiles and body composition.
• To assess the efficacy of remote interventions for physically inactive adults.

Main Methods:

• Randomized, single-blind clinical trial with 30 physically inactive adults (18-30 years).
• Three groups: remote training (36 sessions), in-person training (36 sessions), and control.
• Evaluated body composition (bioimpedance), grip strength (dynamometry), and metabolic profile (CARDIOCHEK).

Main Results:

• Remote training group showed significant improvements in weight, muscle percentage, fat percentage, visceral fat, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and grip strength.
• Improvements in most variables were comparable between remote and in-person training groups.
• The in-person group demonstrated a greater reduction in glucose levels compared to the remote group.

Conclusions:

• Remote training is an effective strategy for improving body composition and metabolic health in physically inactive adults.
• Remote interventions offer similar benefits to in-person training for most health markers.
• Further research may explore optimizing remote training protocols to enhance glucose metabolism.