Effect of HIIT with Tabata Protocol on Serum Irisin, Physical Performance, and Body Composition in Men

Eugenia Murawska-Cialowicz, Pawel Wolanski, Jolanta Zuwala-Jagiello, Yuri Feito, Miroslav Petr, Jakub Kokstejn, Petr Stastny and Dawid Goliński
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Eugenia Murawska-Cialowicz: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
Pawel Wolanski: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
Jolanta Zuwala-Jagiello: Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
Yuri Feito: Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA
Miroslav Petr: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 162-52 Prague, Czech Republic
Jakub Kokstejn: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 162-52 Prague, Czech Republic
Petr Stastny: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 162-52 Prague, Czech Republic
Dawid Goliński: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 10, 1-15

Abstract: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is frequently utilized as a method to reduce body mass. Its intensity of work results in a number of beneficial adaptive changes in a relatively short period of time. Irisin is a myokine and adipokine secreted to the blood during exercise and it takes part in the regulation of energy metabolism. It is a vital issue from the prophylaxis point of view as well as treatment through exercise of different diseases (e.g., obesity, type-2 diabetes). The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in irisin concentration, body composition, and aerobic and anaerobic performance in men after HIIT. Eight weeks of HIIT following the Tabata protocol was applied in the training group (HT) ( n = 15), while a sedentary group (SED) ( n = 10) did not participate in fitness activities within the same time period. Changes of irisin, body composition, and aerobic and anaerobic performance were evaluated after graded exercise test (GXT) and Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT) before and after eight weeks of training. Training resulted in an increased of blood irisin concentration (by 29.7%) p < 0.05), VO 2max increase (PRE: 44.86 ± 5.74 mL·kg −1 ·min −1 ; POST: 50.16 ± 5.80 mL kg −1 ·min −1 ; p < 0.05), reduction in percent body fat (PRE: 14.44 ± 3.33%; POST: 13.61 ± 3.16%; p < 0.05), and increase of WAnT parameters ( p < 0.05) in the HT group. No changes were observed in the SED group. HIIT resulted in beneficial effects in the increase in blood irisin concentration, physical performance, and reduced fat content. The HIIT may indicate an acceleration of base metabolism. This effect can be utilized in the prevention or treatment of obesity.

Keywords: HIIT; power output; fat reduction; fitness; lean body mass; irisin; health; basal metabolism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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