Summary:
In adults with obesity, periodized combined training with fixed intensity significantly reduced the Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) compared to combined training with linear intensity increase and a control group, though it was associated with no significant change in metabolic phenotype.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with obesity (BMI ≈33 kg/m²; mean age ≈34 years), including both metabolically healthy and unhealthy phenotypes. |
| Intervention | Periodized combined training with fixed intensity over 16 weeks targeting both aerobic and resistance components. |
| Comparison | Combined training with linear intensity increase and a non-training control group. |
| Outcome | Fixed-intensity training significantly reduced VAI (p < 0.001) in both per-protocol and intention-to-treat analyses. However, there were no statistically significant changes in metabolic phenotype classification among groups. |
Source: Júlia Elena Fontana Ronsani, et al. “Effects of Combined Training on Visceral Adiposity Index and Metabolic Phenotype in Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” Read article here.
