Fatmax-intensity exercise
Intervention1 paper4 findings
Outcomes
4HOMA-IR
downin humans1High certainty
1 study
HOMA-IR
downin humans1High certainty
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
Diastolic blood pressure
downin humans1High certainty
1 study
Diastolic blood pressure
downin humans1High certainty
Fatmax-intensity exercise decreases diastolic blood pressure in humans (WMD = -2.10 mmHg, 95% CI: -3.70, -0.49).
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
Fat mass
downin humans1High certainty
1 study
Fat mass
downin humans1High certainty
Fatmax-intensity exercise decreases fat mass in humans (WMD = -3.68 kg, 95% CI: -4.31, -3.06).
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
Body weight
downin humans1High certainty
1 study
Body weight
downin humans1High certainty
Fatmax-intensity exercise decreases body weight in humans (WMD = -4.43 kg, 95% CI: -5.11, -3.75).
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