Modern popular systems of physical exercises for cardiometabolic health

Abstract

Relevance In the work, "snacks" with physical exercises are defined as isolated ≤ 1-minute segments of vigorous physical activity performed periodically throughout the day. It has been suggested that "snacking" with physical exercises is a feasible, well-tolerated and time-saving approach to improving cardio-respiratory fitness and reducing the negative impact of a sedentary lifestyle on cardiometabolic health. The effectiveness has been demonstrated in small experimental studies.  

Methods and organization of the study: The application of the principles of interval training to more feasible and affordable forms of physical exercise, which can improve the NCP and temporarily reduce the negative effects of a long sedentary lifestyle, offers a new method for improving the health of the general population.

The results of the study. Interrupting long-term sitting with hourly sprints led to a decrease in plasma postprandial triglycerides by ~31% and an increase in fat oxidation by 43% after eating a high-fat meal the morning after the experiment.  

Conclusions. Physical activity can also improve cardiometabolic health in obese people, but its effectiveness in clinical populations has yet to be established, as existing reports have studied a small number of participants in laboratory settings.