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OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of a 4-month high-intensity interval training
programme on cognitive functioning, cerebral oxygenation, central haemodynamic
and cardiometabolic parameters and aerobic capacity in obese patients. METHODS:
Cognitive functioning, cerebral oxygenation, central haemodynamic,
cardiometabolic and exercise para-meters were measured before and after a 4-month
high-intensity interval training programme in 6 obese patients (mean age 49 years
(standard deviation 8), fat mass percentage 31 +/- 7%). RESULTS: Body composition
(body mass, total and trunk fat mass, waist circumference) and fasting insulin
were improved after the programme (p < 0.05). V. O2 and power output at
ventilatory threshold and peak power output were improved after the programme (p
< 0.05). Cognitive functioning, including short-term and verbal memory, attention
and processing speed, was significantly improved after training (p < 0.05).
Cerebral oxygen extraction was also improved after training (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: These preliminary results indicate that a 4-month high-intensity
interval training programme in obese patients improved both cognitive functioning
and cere-bral oxygen extraction, in association with improved exercise capacity
and body composition.

Langue : ANGLAIS