Exercise Training at Maximal Fat Oxidation Intensity for Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Health in People With Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis Focusing on Prescript
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- Exercise training at maximal fat oxidation intensity (FATmax) improves body composition and cardiometabolic health in overweight/obese individuals.
- Meta-analysis of 19 randomized trials (N=644) shows significant reductions in body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, fat mass, and waist circumference.
- Improvements in fasting glucose, insulin, and HOMA-IR were observed with FATmax training.
- Moderators like age, BMI, ethnicity, and study design influence outcomes.
- Optimal total exercise volume for body composition benefits is ~2446 minutes.
- Methodological heterogeneity calls for standardized assessment protocols.
- GRADE ratings indicate very low to moderate certainty of evidence.