HOMA-IR

1. Sprint interval training improves HOMA-IR in humans.

   Reviewversus no-exercise control

   Effects of sprint interval training on markers of metabolic health: A three-level meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials · Journal of sports sciences · 1 Oct 2026

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1. Fatmax-intensity exercise decreases HOMA-IR in humans (SMD = -0.81, 95% CI: -1.44, -0.18).

   Reviewcompared to non-exercising controls

   Effect of FATmax-Intensity Exercise on Body Composition and Cardiovascular Health in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis · Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 24 Sep 2026

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1. Combined aerobic and resistance exercise decreases HOMA-IR in humans (Hedges' g = -0.581, 95% CI: -1.059, -0.103).

   Reviewin women with breast cancerfemales

   The effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on metabolic blood biomarkers and quality of life in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review meta-analysis · Frontiers in oncology · 11 Sep 2026

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1. Residual appendicular lean mass is associated with HOMA-IR in humans (β = 0.041, 95% CI 0.030-0.052).

   Humansunadjusted

   Residual Appendicular Lean Mass as a Marker of Metabolic Capacity: Association with Insulin Resistance in Korean Adults · Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 26 Sep 2026

Residual appendicular lean mass →