Table 2

Metabolic profiles and the respective contribution of lipid to total energy yield at rest and during exercise

Preintervention (baseline)Postintervention
Control (n=12) (f=7, m=5)Trained (n=12) (f=6, m=6)Control (n=12) (f=7, m=5)Trained (n=12) (f=6, m=6)
Aerobic fitness indicators
 HR peak (beats.min−1)196 (12)196 (09)197 (16)198 (12)
 RER peak1.1 (0.1)1.1 (0.3)1.1 (0.3)1.1 (0.2)
 VO2max (L.min−1)2.3 (0.3)2.2 (0.4)2.3 (0.4)2.3 (0.1)
 VO2max (mL.min−1.kg−1)23.4 (8.4)22.6 (6.4)22.2 (7.4)23.1 (6.1)
Metabolic analysis
 Glucose (mmol/L)4.61 (0.11)4.64 (0.12)4.64 (0.15)4.32 (0.22)**
 Insulin (µmol/mL)22.6 (4.6)23.2 (4.6)23.2 (4.6)13.8 (3.3)**
 HOMA-IR4.63 (1.7)4.78 (1.2)4.78 (1.2)2.65 (1.5)**
Lipid contribution (%)
 Rest58 (10)57 (9)57 (11)68 (4)**
 25 W47 (9)47 (8)48 (10)73 (13)**
 50 W23 (5)24 (5)24 (5)45 (5)**
 75 W11(2)11(4)11(4)25(2)**
  • Values are mean±SD.

  • **p<0.01; significant difference from baseline.

  • f, female; HOMA-IR, homoeostasis model assessment index of insulin resistance; HR, heart rate; m, men; RER, respiratory exchange ratio; VO2max, maximal oxygen consumption.