Research Article

High-Intensity Interval Training as an Efficacious Alternative to Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training for Adults with Prediabetes

Table 2

Mean values for physical activity behaviour before the intervention (pre) and at one-month follow-up (post) for HIIT and MICT, as measured by accelerometers.

Variable HIIT () MICT ()
Mean number of minutes per week (SD)
Pre1-month follow-upPre1-month follow-up

MVPA10+24.6 (25.6)51.6a (41.1)39.6 (54.3)84.1a (90.0)
MVPA 287.7 (112.5)309.4 (70.4)311.3 (142.6)312.5 (96.5)
Moderate activity 277.0 (103.6)285.8 (60.4)302.2 (137.8)301.8 (94.6)
Vigorous activity 11.6 (10.7) (18.0)9.1 (8.0)10.7a (9.7)

Difference between HIIT and MICT, .
aMain effect of time, .