A time-efficient public health strategy: a systematic review and meta-regression on the comparable and dose-independent effects of sprint interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training for metabolic health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Promoting physical activity is a public health priority for managing metabolic dysfunction, yet "lack of time" remains a major barrier to adherence. Sprint interval training (SIT) has emerged as a time-efficient alternative to traditional moderate-intensity continuous Training (MICT), but its relative effectiveness and optimal dosage are unclear. This study aimed to compare the effects of SIT vs. MICT on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity, and to investigate the influence of training dose on these outcomes.

Methods

Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing SIT (≥2 weeks) against MICT in adults with metabo

SUBMITTER: Liang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816250 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature