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High-Intensity Interval Circuit Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • Ismael Ballesta-García

    (Physical Exercise and Human Performance Research Group, University of Murcia, 30003 Murcia, Spain)

  • Ignacio Martínez-González-Moro

    (Physical Exercise and Human Performance Research Group, University of Murcia, 30003 Murcia, Spain
    Department of Physiotherapy, University of Murcia, 30003 Murcia, Spain)

  • Domingo J Ramos-Campo

    (Department of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, UCAM Research Centre for High Performance Sport, Catholic University of San Antonio de Murcia, 30107 Murcia, Spain)

  • María Carrasco-Poyatos

    (Department of Education, Health and Public Administration Research Center, University of Almeria, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

Abstract

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has similar or better effects than moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in increasing peak oxygen consumption (VO 2max ), however, it has not been studied when HIIT is applied in a circuit (HIICT). The aim of this study was to compare the effects of a HIICT versus MICT on VO 2max estimated (VO 2max -ES), heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) of middle-aged and older women. A quasi-experimental randomized controlled trial was used. Fifty-four women (67.8 ± 6.2 years) were randomized to either HIICT ( n = 18), MICT ( n = 18) or non-exercise control group (CG; n = 18) for 18 weeks. Participants in HIICT and MICT trained two days/week (one hour/session). Forty-one participants were assessed (HIICT; n = 17, MICT; n = 12, CG; n = 12). Five adverse events were reported. Cardiorespiratory fitness, HR and BP were measured. The tests were performed before and after the exercise intervention programs. VO 2max -ES showed significant training x group interaction, in which HIICT and MICT were statistically superior to CG. Moreover, HIICT and MICT were statistically better than CG in the diastolic blood pressure after exercise (DBP ex ) interaction. For the systolic blood pressure after exercise (SBP ex ), HIICT was statistically better than CG. In conclusion, both HIICT and MICT generated adaptations in VO 2max -ES and DBP ex . Furthermore, only HIICT generated positive effects on the SBP ex . Therefore, both training methods can be considered for use in exercise programs involving middle-aged and older women.

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  • Ismael Ballesta-García & Ignacio Martínez-González-Moro & Domingo J Ramos-Campo & María Carrasco-Poyatos, 2020. "High-Intensity Interval Circuit Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:5:p:1805-:d:330778
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    1. Ismael Ballesta-García & Ignacio Martínez-González-Moro & Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias & María Carrasco-Poyatos, 2019. "High-Intensity Interval Circuit Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Functional Ability and Body Mass Index in Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(21), pages 1-17, October.
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