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Review
Effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiometabolic health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies Romeo B Batacan Jr,1,2 Mitch J Duncan,3 Vincent J Dalbo,1,4 Patrick S Tucker,1,4 Andrew S Fenning1,2 ►► Additional material is
published online only. To view please visit the journal online (http://dx.doi. org/10.1136/ bjsports-2015-095841) 1 School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia 2 Centre for Physical Activity Studies, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia 3 Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine & Public Health, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, Queensland, Australia 4 Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Correspondence to Dr Andrew S Fenning, School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia;
[email protected] Accepted 3 October 2016 Published Online First 20 October 2016
ABSTRACT The current review clarifies the cardiometabolic health effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in adults. A systematic search (PubMed) examining HIIT and cardiometabolic health markers was completed on 15 October 2015. Sixty-five intervention studies were included for review and the methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Downs and Black score. Studies were classified by intervention duration and body mass index classification. Outcomes with at least 5 effect sizes were synthesised using a random-effects meta-analysis of the standardised mean difference (SMD) in cardiometabolic health markers (baseline to postintervention) using Review Manager 5.3. Short-term (ST) HIIT (
