Intensity Training and Cardiovascular Health in Colombian Adults

High Intensity Interval- vs Moderate Training on Biomarkers of Endothelial and Cardiovascular Health in Adults: Effect of Postprandial Period

Several studies have shown relationship between exercise intensity and improvement cardiometabolic health. It has been suggested that high intensity interval training and also moderate training generate positive effects on metabolic risk factors. For these reasons, it is necessary to clarify which type of training, is more effective to improve cardiometabolic health in latinamerican population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Written informed consent.
• Interested in improving health and fitness.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Systemic infections.
• Weight loss or gain of >10% of body weight in the past 6 months for any reason.
• Currently taking medication that suppresses or stimulates appetite.
• Uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure 160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure 95 mm Hg on treatment.
• Gastrointestinal disease, including self-reported chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, any episode of alcoholic hepatitis or alcoholic pancreatitis within past year inflammatory bowel disease requiring treatment in the past year, recent or significant abdominal surgery (e.g., gastrectomy).
• Asthma.
• Diagnosed diabetes (type 1 or 2), fasting impaired glucose tolerance (blood glucose 118 mg/dL), or use of any anti-diabetic medications.
• Currently taking antidepressant, steroid, or thyroid medication, unless dosage is stable (no change for 6 months).
• Any active use of illegal or illicit drugs.
• Current exerciser (>30 min organized exercise per week).
• Indication of unsuitability of current health for exercise protocol (PARQ).
• Any other conditions which, in opinion of the investigators, would adversely affect the conduct of the trial.