Objective
This study aimed to explore how low-volume high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and walking, compared to no exercise, affect insulin sensitivity and metabolism in individuals with prediabetes.
Study Design
Participants were divided into four groups:
- Control group (no exercise)
- HIIT group (3 sprint sessions of 20 seconds each, three times a week)
- HIIT + Walking group (more than 10,000 steps daily)
- Walking group (walking only) for 12 weeks
Methods
Insulin sensitivity was measured through an oral glucose tolerance test before and after the trial. Muscle samples were taken to assess proteins important for metabolism.
Results
Seventy sedentary individuals with prediabetes participated. Key findings included:
- HIIT significantly improved insulin sensitivity by 18.5% compared to the control group.
- HIIT + Walking improved insulin sensitivity by 15.7%.
- Walking alone increased insulin sensitivity by 9.4%, which was not statistically significant.
- HIIT + Walking showed a 28.0% increase in whole-body insulin sensitivity.
- Walking alone increased whole-body insulin sensitivity by 42.3%.
- HIIT alone improved whole-body insulin sensitivity by 17.0%, but this was not significant.
- Protein levels linked to metabolism improved the most with HIIT + Walking, showing no significant change with just walking.
Conclusions
Engaging in low-volume HIIT for 12 weeks can enhance glucose control and promote important metabolic changes in the muscles of individuals with prediabetes.
Opportunities for Healthcare
Define Measurable Outcomes
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