Glycemic response to acute high-intensity interval versus moderate-intensity continuous exercise during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: The present study investigated the glycemic response to an acute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session (10 one-minute intervals ≥90% HR_max interspersed with one-minute of active recovery) versus a moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) session (30 min at 64%-76% HR_max ) during pregnancy. Twenty-four normoglycemic females with a singleton pregnancy (27.8 ± 4.7 weeks of gestation, 31.5 ± 4.1 years of age, body mass index: 25.2 ± 11.3) participated in a randomized crossover design study. A flash glucose monitor and accelerometer were worn continuously for 7 days recording glycemic response, physical activity, and sleep. Nutritional intake and enjoyment of the exercise were self-reported. Average heart rate during exercise was higher for HIIT (82 ± 4% HR<

SUBMITTER: Wowdzia JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9483614 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature