The Impact of sprint interval training with or without weight loss on substrate oxidation in adults

Mini-Oral Presentation C2.13

Authors

  • Dawson Nancekievill University of New Brunswick
  • Benjamin H. Colpits University of New Brunswick
  • Martin Sénéchal University of New Brunswick

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.767

Keywords:

Metabolic Flexibility, Interval Training, Substrate Usage

Abstract

Background: Endurance exercise training and weight loss (WL) has been associated with changes in fat oxidation (FO). However, there is limited evidence investigating the impact of sprint interval training (SIT) induced WL on FO in adults. Purpose: Investigate the impact of 4-week SIT with or without WL on FO at rest and during submaximal bout of exercise in adults. Methods: Thirty-four adults aged 19 to 60 years took part in 4-week SIT consisting of repeated 30-second Wingates separated by four minutes of active recovery three times per week. Respiratory exchange ratio (RER) was measured with indirect calorimetry (VCO2/VO2), while FO (g/min) was estimated using the formula FO=1.695*VO2-1.701*VCO2. Outcome measures were quantified at rest and during submaximal exercise at baseline and post-intervention. Participants were classified to a WL group (weight change < 0kg) or a non-WL group (weight change ≥ 0 kg). Results: A significant interaction effect was observed between time and WL groups for submaximal RER and FO (all ps<0.05). Submaximal RER (0.96 ± 0.08 to 0.92 ± 0.06; p=0.030) and FO (116.9 ± 223.7 g/min to 248.8 ± 165.3 g/min; p=0.008) were both significantly improved in the WL group and were significantly different from the non-WL group (all ps<0.05). Conclusion: Short-term SIT-induced WL elicited significant improvements in submaximal RER and estimated FO in adults and should be recommended to increase FO in adults. Funding: Diabetes Action Canada, University Research Fund-University of New Brunswick Research Fund, and the Canadian Institute of Health Research

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Nancekievill, D., Colpitts, B., & Sénéchal, M. (2021). The Impact of sprint interval training with or without weight loss on substrate oxidation in adults: Mini-Oral Presentation C2.13. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.767