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Effects of high-intensity training and a high-protein diet on body composition, muscle metabolism and muscle strength in overweight adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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The increase in high-intensity training (HIT) guidelines and the use of hyperproteic diets (HPDs)
as a treatment of excess weight in adults have generated interest in their effects on body
composition, metabolic profile and muscular strength. So, the objective of this study was to
determine the effects of HIT together with an HPD on the body composition, muscle
metabolism and muscle strength of overweight or obese subjects. According to that, a
standardized search of randomized controlled trials was carried out considering: 1) application
of a HIT protocol, 2) compliance with an HPD and 3) their combined application in non-active
overweight or obese subjects. Screening was then carried out by two independent researchers,
following the criteria in the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions. Data
was extracted from the 8 studies selected which were systematically reviewed, and
subsequent meta-analysis was performed. A statistically significant decrease in body fat (6
studies which included n=294 subjects; MD -0.56 kg; 95% CI -0.90 to -0.22 kg; p=0.001; I2
=18%; Chi2=6.08; p=0.30) and an increase in lean body mass (7 studies which included n=370
subjects; MD 0.37 kg; 95% CI 0.02 to 0.72 kg; p=0.04; I2 =55%; Chi2=13.42; p=0.04) were
detected. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the significance of these results. No statistically
significant changes were observed in any of the other variables studied. Despite the
statistically significant decrease in body fat and increase in lean body mass, not statistically or
clinically significant improvements were observed in the other variables, not even in those
where favorable changes had been reported in previous studies. For obtaining more conclusive
results in future meta-analysis, it will be necessary to carry out new studies with less variable
and better-defined HIT and HPD protocols in order to increase comparability. These studies
should control subjects’ diet conveniently, especially protein and energy intake.
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GERVILLA BARBERO, Sandra, BELTRÁN GARRIDO, José Vicente and FARRAN, Andreu. Effects of high-intensity training and a high-protein diet on body composition, muscle metabolism and muscle strength in overweight adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [consulted: 10 of June of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/171420