EXERCISE PHSIOLOGY ABSTRACT2 Source Ramos, J. S., Dalleck, L. C., Tjonna, A. E., Beetham, K. S., & Coombes, J. S. (2015). The impact of high-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training on vascular function: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Sports medicine,45(5), 679-692. The Impact of High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Vascular Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Purposes The purpose of the study was to perform a systematic review of the evidence and quantification of High- intensity internal training on vascular function in comparison with moderate-intensity continuous training Method PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase are the three electronic databases that were searched (latest May 2014) for the purposes of attempts that randomly aimed at comparing the effect of HIIT and MICT on vascular function for two weeks. HIIT protocols involved aerobic exercises that were predominantly carried out with high intensity, combined with passive and active time of recovering. Comparison of the differences in mean (vascular function assessed through brachial artery flow-mediated dilation from the bottom to post intervention between HIIT and MICT) was done through a meta-analysis. The HIIT versus MICT impact on CRF, risk factors to CVD, and biomarkers connected to vascular function was also reviewed across various studies. Markers included insulin resistance, inflammation and oxidative.
EXERCISE PHSIOLOGY ABSTRACT3 Results The randomized attempts totaled to seven and they involved one hundred and eighty-two patients who met the criterion of eligibility for meta- analysis.A frequently used prescription for HIIT was 4min (4×4 HIIT) of four intervals at 85–95percent of maximum or peak heart rate (HRmax/peak), combined with active recovery time of 3 minutes at 60–70percent HRmax/peak, 3 times for every week in a period of 12–16weeks. Percentage of 4.31 and 2.15 % was the improvement percentage in the brachial artery FMD. Conclusion Compared to MICT, HIIT proves to be more effective in the improvement of functioning brachial artery, which could be because of its ability to positively influence the factors above. Critique The information is educating, it is recognizable that different databases have shown congruency in their studies concerning the high intensity exercises. The method for review is appropriate and the databases are reliable that makes us believe that the information is not biased. Clinical application MICT and HIIT results in significant reductions in weight, BMI, fat percentage, chloral and improvement in VO2 max.