Effects of Low-volume Aerobic Interval Training in Overweight Individuals at Increased Cardiometabolic Risk

Low-volume Aerobic Interval Training in Overweight Individuals at Increased Cardiometabolic Risk: Impact of Training Intensity on Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Cardiometabolic Risk Profile and Exercise Adherence

The main purpose of this study is to compare the impact of aerobic interval training intensity on exercise adherence and changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiometabolic risk profile, body composition, inflammatory markers and subjective health outcomes after a 12-week intervention trial in overweight individuals at increased cardiometabolic risk.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body Mass Index >/=30
• presence of at least 2 cardiometabolic risk factors

Exclusion Criteria:

• Healthy persons or patients under age
• Overweight persons without any additional cardiometabolic risk factors
• Pregnancy, Lactation
• Psychological disorders, epilepsy, sever neurological disorders
• Participation in other exercise- or nutrition studies within the last 6 months
• acute cardiovascular disease
• malignant disease
• Electronic implants (defibrillator, pacemaker)
• Persons in mental hospitals by order of authorities or jurisdiction