Effect of High Intensity Interval Training on the Level of Insulin, Glucose and Insulin Resistance in Overweight Middle-aged Men

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1 MSc of Physiology, Department of Sports Sciences, Ilam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Sciences, Ilam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran.

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Introduction &Purpose: The benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on glycemic index in overweight and obese people are less well defined. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of high-intensity interval training on insulin, glucose and insulin resistance levels in overweight middle-aged men.
Methodology: Twenty overweight middle-aged men were randomly divided into control and exercise groups. The exercise group performed the high-intensity interval training (90-80%) of maximum heart rate) for 6 weeks. After blood sampling, the concentration of glucose was measured by enzymatic staining with glucose oxidase technology, serum insulin by ELISA and insulin resistance.
Results: The results showed that the high-intensity interval training had a significant effect on insulin (P= 0.001) and plasma glucose (P= 0.001) and insulin resistance (P= 0.001) in Overweight middle-aged men.
Conclusion: According to the research results, High-intensity interval training improved glycemic index in overweight middle-aged men and decreased insulin resistance.

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journal of motor and behavioral sciences
Volume 3, Issue 2
July 2020
Pages 131-136

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