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A Real-World High-Intensity Interval Training Protocol for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Improvement
Published on: February 22, 2022
Dose-Response Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Body Fat, Blood Pressure, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Jarosław Domaradzki1, Eugenia Murawska-Ciałowicz1, Marek Popowczak1
1Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland.
Abstract:
Background: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective for improving body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness, but individual variability in responsiveness remains a challenge. This study examined the dose-response effects of three HIIT session durations (6, 8, and 10 min) and whether previously non-responsive adolescents could benefit from a modified program. Methods: A total of 137 adolescents completed one of three school-based HIIT interventions. Body fat percentage (BF%), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) were assessed before and after the intervention. Responders and non-responders were classified using a Bayesian approach. Statistical analyses included ANOVA, McNemar's test, logistic regression, and generalized estimating equations. Results: All protocols improved outcomes, with the 10 min sessions producing the most consistent VO2max gains. No significant differences were observed for BF% or blood pressure. Individual analysis showed that more than half of the participants responded positively to training, depending on the outcome. Among prior non-responders, 70-100% showed improvements after the modified intervention. The number of previously non-responsive outcomes strongly predicted improvement (Odds Ratio > 2.4, p < 0.01). Conclusions: School-based HIIT can induce meaningful adaptations even in previously non-responsive adolescents. Individualized monitoring and adjustment of training dose may optimize responsiveness and support health promotion in youth.
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