Effects of Circuit Weight-Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiac Autonomic Control, and Quality of Life in Sedentary Workers
Sedentary behaviors, those that involve sitting and low levels of energy expenditure, have been associated with several adverse cardiometabolic effects. This study evaluated the chronic effects of a combined circuit weight interval training (CWIT) on physical fitness, quality of life, and heart rate...
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doaj-cd410db996ad417d93b8bacab544ff4d2021-04-27T23:00:16ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1661-78271660-46012021-04-01184606460610.3390/ijerph18094606Effects of Circuit Weight-Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiac Autonomic Control, and Quality of Life in Sedentary WorkersSilvio A. Oliveira-Junior0Daniel Boullosa1Maria L. M. Mendonça2Larissa F. C. Vieira3Wania W. Mattos4Bruna O. C. Amaral5Dayanne S. Lima-Borges6Filipe A. Reis7Marcelo D. M. Cezar8Luiz C. M. Vanderlei9Paula F. Martinez10Integrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, BrazilIntegrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, BrazilIntegrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, BrazilIntegrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, BrazilIntegrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, BrazilIntegrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, BrazilIntegrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, BrazilDepartment of Physical Therapy, Anhanguera University—UNIDERP, Campo Grande 79003-010, MS, BrazilDepartment of Physical Education, Itapeva Social and Agrarian Sciences College—FAIT, Itapeva 18412-000, SP, BrazilDepartment of Physical Therapy, Sao Paulo State University—UNESP, Presidente Prudente 19060-900, SP, BrazilIntegrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul—UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, BrazilSedentary behaviors, those that involve sitting and low levels of energy expenditure, have been associated with several adverse cardiometabolic effects. This study evaluated the chronic effects of a combined circuit weight interval training (CWIT) on physical fitness, quality of life, and heart rate variability (HRV), and compared the effects of CWIT-induced autonomic adaptations on different postures in adult sedentary workers. Twenty-seven sedentary workers (age 36.9 ± 9.2 years old, 13 men and 14 women) were divided into two groups: control, who continued their sedentary behavior, and experimental, who were submitted to a CWIT for 12 weeks, completing two ~40 min sessions per week. Monitoring of 8th, 16th, and 24th sessions revealed a moderate training load during sessions. Participants exhibited an improved aerobic capacity (VO<sub>2</sub>max, 34.03 ± 5.36 vs. 36.45 ± 6.05 mL/kg/min, <i>p</i> < 0.05) and flexibility (22.6 ± 11.4 vs. 25.3 ± 10.1 cm, <i>p</i> < 0.05) after the training period. In addition, they showed greater quality of life scores. However, the CWIT did not change body composition. Interestingly, more HRV parameters were improved in the seated position. The CWIT used in the current study was associated with improvements in several fitness and quality of life parameters, as well as in cardiac autonomic control of HR in adult sedentary workers. Examination of different body positions when evaluating changes in HRV appears to be a relevant aspect to be considered in further studies. Future randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with larger samples of both sexes should confirm these promising results.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/9/4606sedentary behaviorautonomic modulationexercisequality of lifephysical fitness |
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Silvio A. Oliveira-Junior Daniel Boullosa Maria L. M. Mendonça Larissa F. C. Vieira Wania W. Mattos Bruna O. C. Amaral Dayanne S. Lima-Borges Filipe A. Reis Marcelo D. M. Cezar Luiz C. M. Vanderlei Paula F. Martinez |
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Silvio A. Oliveira-Junior Daniel Boullosa Maria L. M. Mendonça Larissa F. C. Vieira Wania W. Mattos Bruna O. C. Amaral Dayanne S. Lima-Borges Filipe A. Reis Marcelo D. M. Cezar Luiz C. M. Vanderlei Paula F. Martinez Effects of Circuit Weight-Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiac Autonomic Control, and Quality of Life in Sedentary Workers International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health sedentary behavior autonomic modulation exercise quality of life physical fitness |
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Silvio A. Oliveira-Junior Daniel Boullosa Maria L. M. Mendonça Larissa F. C. Vieira Wania W. Mattos Bruna O. C. Amaral Dayanne S. Lima-Borges Filipe A. Reis Marcelo D. M. Cezar Luiz C. M. Vanderlei Paula F. Martinez |
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Effects of Circuit Weight-Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiac Autonomic Control, and Quality of Life in Sedentary Workers |
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Effects of Circuit Weight-Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiac Autonomic Control, and Quality of Life in Sedentary Workers |
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Effects of Circuit Weight-Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiac Autonomic Control, and Quality of Life in Sedentary Workers |
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Effects of Circuit Weight-Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiac Autonomic Control, and Quality of Life in Sedentary Workers |
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Effects of Circuit Weight-Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiac Autonomic Control, and Quality of Life in Sedentary Workers |
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effects of circuit weight-interval training on physical fitness, cardiac autonomic control, and quality of life in sedentary workers |
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Sedentary behaviors, those that involve sitting and low levels of energy expenditure, have been associated with several adverse cardiometabolic effects. This study evaluated the chronic effects of a combined circuit weight interval training (CWIT) on physical fitness, quality of life, and heart rate variability (HRV), and compared the effects of CWIT-induced autonomic adaptations on different postures in adult sedentary workers. Twenty-seven sedentary workers (age 36.9 ± 9.2 years old, 13 men and 14 women) were divided into two groups: control, who continued their sedentary behavior, and experimental, who were submitted to a CWIT for 12 weeks, completing two ~40 min sessions per week. Monitoring of 8th, 16th, and 24th sessions revealed a moderate training load during sessions. Participants exhibited an improved aerobic capacity (VO<sub>2</sub>max, 34.03 ± 5.36 vs. 36.45 ± 6.05 mL/kg/min, <i>p</i> < 0.05) and flexibility (22.6 ± 11.4 vs. 25.3 ± 10.1 cm, <i>p</i> < 0.05) after the training period. In addition, they showed greater quality of life scores. However, the CWIT did not change body composition. Interestingly, more HRV parameters were improved in the seated position. The CWIT used in the current study was associated with improvements in several fitness and quality of life parameters, as well as in cardiac autonomic control of HR in adult sedentary workers. Examination of different body positions when evaluating changes in HRV appears to be a relevant aspect to be considered in further studies. Future randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with larger samples of both sexes should confirm these promising results. |
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sedentary behavior autonomic modulation exercise quality of life physical fitness |
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