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Tahsinin F, Shokri E. Comparison of the effect of concurrent Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training and High-Intensity Interval Training with High-Intensity Interval Training alone on body composition, cortisol and mental health of overweight 16-19-year-old male students. J Arak Uni Med Sci 2025; 28 (1)
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1- BU-Ali-Sina University
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Background and Aim: Overweight is associated with increased cortisol secretion, along with heightened anxiety and depression. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of six weeks of concurrent moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with HIIT training alone on body composition, plasma cortisol levels, and anxiety and depression levels in overweight male students.
Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental research, 27 overweight students were selected and randomly divided into three groups of 9: MICT+HIIT concurrent training, HIIT training, and a control group. The MICT )15 minutes of exercise per day at 60-65% of maximum heart rate with an additional 5 minutes every two weeks (The HIIT (3 minutes of running at 70-75% of maximum heart rate, followed by 3 minutes of active rest at 50% of maximum heart rate, with 3 repetitions in the first two weeks, 4 repetitions in the second two weeks, and 5 repetitions in the final two weeks).
Ethical Considerations: This study was a clinical trial approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences under code IR.UMSHA.REC.1400.883. Additionally, it was registered with the Iranian Clinical Trials Registry under code IRCT20170411033378N10. Informed consent was obtained from all participants and their parents.
Findings: Both types of training protocols resulted in reductions in weight, body mass index, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, cortisol levels, anxiety, depression and increase in high-density lipoprotein (P<0/05). There was no significant difference between the two types of exercise in terms of effectiveness on these variables; however, only peak oxygen consumption and triglycerides were associated with better changes in the MICT+HIIT group.
Conclusion: For overweight male adolescents aiming for weight loss and improved mental health, HIIT alone is sufficient, and adding MICT does not provide additional clinical benefits.
Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental research, 27 overweight students were selected and randomly divided into three groups of 9: MICT+HIIT concurrent training, HIIT training, and a control group. The MICT )15 minutes of exercise per day at 60-65% of maximum heart rate with an additional 5 minutes every two weeks (The HIIT (3 minutes of running at 70-75% of maximum heart rate, followed by 3 minutes of active rest at 50% of maximum heart rate, with 3 repetitions in the first two weeks, 4 repetitions in the second two weeks, and 5 repetitions in the final two weeks).
Ethical Considerations: This study was a clinical trial approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences under code IR.UMSHA.REC.1400.883. Additionally, it was registered with the Iranian Clinical Trials Registry under code IRCT20170411033378N10. Informed consent was obtained from all participants and their parents.
Findings: Both types of training protocols resulted in reductions in weight, body mass index, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, cortisol levels, anxiety, depression and increase in high-density lipoprotein (P<0/05). There was no significant difference between the two types of exercise in terms of effectiveness on these variables; however, only peak oxygen consumption and triglycerides were associated with better changes in the MICT+HIIT group.
Conclusion: For overweight male adolescents aiming for weight loss and improved mental health, HIIT alone is sufficient, and adding MICT does not provide additional clinical benefits.
Keywords: Moderate-intensity continuous training, High-intensity interval training, Cortisol, Overweight, Anxiety, Depression
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