Table 2 Physical fitness comparison between the HIIT and MICT groups at baseline and 12 months
HIIT (n = 40) | MICT (n = 46) | Within-group | Between-group | Time × Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline | 12 months | Baseline | 12 months | F value | F value | F value | |
Systolic BP (mmHg) | 129.40 ± 16.39 | 123.03 ± 15.34 | 124.32 ± 20.53 | 123.5 ± 16.28 | 12.799** | 0.384 | 1.647 |
Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 75.10 ± 11.75 | 70.90 ± 8.81 | 70.32 ± 11.94 | 71.55 ± 14.69 | 9.495** | 0.796 | 1.665 |
Vital capacity (ml) | 3891.53 ± 779.25 | 4475.83 ± 853.85 | 4192.93 ± 538.29 | 4647.39 ± 1032.35 | 18.121** | 1.117 | 0.519 |
Grip strength (kg) | 47.21 ± 7.24 | 51.75 ± 7.22 | 48.08 ± 7.72 | 52.23 ± 7.41 | 34.815** | 0.315 | 0.058 |
Push up (Rep) | 23.67 ± 17.08 | 43.40 ± 21.12 | 20.87 ± 13.65 | 37.03 ± 20.08 | 28.805** | 3.017 | 0.587 |
Sit and reach (cm) | 15.41 ± 5.92 | 15.88 ± 7.98 | 14.76 ± 6.55 | 13.97 ± 7.74 | 13.871** | 1.654 | 0.277 |
One-leg stand with eyes closed (s) | 21.61 ± 14.32 | 30.33 ± 24.09 | 21.22 ± 16.38 | 37.02 ± 27.75 | 15.495** | 1.102 | 1.112 |
Choice reaction time (s) | 0.55 ± 0.10 | 0.47 ± 0.06 | 0.52 ± 0.07 | 0.48 ± 0.06 | 20.603** | 0.639 | 1.662 |