Hormonal
12 weeks of intense interval training significantly reduces the Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but does not significantly alter serum adipose levels.
If you have PCOS, 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (3x/week) can improve your visceral fat profile (VAI) without necessarily changing your serum adipose protein levels. Focus on the VAI improvement as a key health benefit, even if other blood markers remain stable.
The results revealed no significant difference in adipose levels after 12 weeks of intense interval training in the study group (P < 0.05). But a significant difference was observed in visceral adiposity index before and after the intervention in the study group (P < 0.05).
Why this rating
Small sample size (n=24), quasi-experimental design, and lack of control for diet/weight changes.
Source
The Effect of 12 Weeks of Intense Interval Training on Changes in Adipose Levels and Visceral Adiposity Index in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Bahar Faryadian et al. · International journal of health and life sciences · 2020
DOI 10.5812/ijhls.97401
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