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Effects of Intermittent Running on Metabolic Health
Sponsor: National Taiwan Normal University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the suitability of intermittent exercise of long and short intervals at lower intensities than HIIE on energy expenditure during and post-exercise compared to MICE, as well as determine whether similar or greater effects can be achieved for glycemic control in recreationally active adults.
Official title: Acute Effects of Intermittent vs. Continuous Running Exercise on Physiological and Metabolic Responses
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
20 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2025-06-21
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2026-01-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Moderate-intensity continuous running (MICE: 60% V̇O2max)
Participants run continuously for 40 minutes at moderate intensity (60-65% V̇O2max)
5-minute interval running (5MIN)
Participants run for 40 minutes at average moderate intensity with 5-minutes slow and fast cycles where speed is increased and decreased by 20%.
2-minute interval running (2MIN)
Participants run for 40 minutes at average moderate intensity with 2-minutes slow and fast cycles where speed is increased and decreased by 20%.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei, Taiwan