Impact of exercise-induced alterations on gut microbiota diversity and composition: comparing effects of different training modalities.

ABSTRACT: Exercise has been shown to influence gut microbiota composition, but the specific effects of different exercise modalities on microbial diversity remain unclear. Understanding these differences is essential for optimizing exercise programs to enhance both physical fitness and gut health. This study compared the gut microbiota profiles of participants undergoing moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and high-intensity functional training (HIFT) using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Thirty-one previously untrained healthy university students were randomly assigned into MICT (n = 7), HIIT (n = 12) and HIFT (n = 12). The results revealed that distinct gut microbiome profiles in participants under different exercise modes. Notably, the alpha-diversity

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12222581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature