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)
Pre
1-month follow-up
Pre
1-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, .