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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) or resistance training (RT) is safe and effective for patients with muscle Carnitine Palmitoyl-Transferase II (CPTII) deficiency because these activities rely on glycogen/phosphocreatine pathways rather than long-chain fatty acid oxidation, thereby avoiding rhabdomyolysis triggers.
If you have CPTII deficiency, do not avoid exercise entirely. Instead of long, steady-state cardio (like running or cycling) which relies on fat burning, focus on resistance training and high-intensity intervals (like sprints or circuit training). These activities use glycogen, which your muscles can still process safely. Start with moderate intensity (around 70% of your max capacity) and build up gradually under supervision.
Conversely, high intensity interval training (HIIT) or resistance training (RT) can be safely performed in CPTII disorders because the ATP turnover of these activities is mainly based on PC/glycogen pathways, which are totally preserved and optimizable in these patients.
Why this rating
Based on a single case report (Parimbelli et al., 2021) and theoretical biochemical mechanisms; no large-scale RCTs cited.
Source
Exercise, Nutrition, and Supplements in the Muscle Carnitine Palmitoyl-Transferase II Deficiency: New Theoretical Bases for Potential Applications
Massimo Negro et al. · Frontiers in Physiology · 2021
DOI 10.3389/fphys.2021.704290
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