Comparing the Effect of High Intensity Interval Training and Intense Resistance Training on Asprosin and C1q/Tumor Necrosis Factor Related Protein1 Levels in Overweight and Obese Men

Physical activity and exercise training are known as an integral part of weight management and control in overweight or obese people. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of high intensity interval training (HIIT) and intense resistance training on asprosin and C1q/tumor necrosis factor related protein1 (CTRP1) serum levels in overweight and obese men.

In this semi-experimental study, 31 overweight and obese men were randomly divided into three groups: HIIT training (n=10), intense resistance training (n=11) and control (n=10). The subjects of the experimental groups performed HIIT exercises and intense resistance exercises three times a week for nine weeks. Before and after the intervention, blood samples were taken to measure the serum concentration of asprosin and CTRP1 from the subjects. Analysis of covariance test was used to analyze the data and the significance level was considered as p_value less than 0.05.

The concentration of asprosin in the HIIT group (p=0.013) and intense resistance training (p=0.042) decreased significantly compared to the control group. No significant difference in CTRP1 concentration was observed between groups. However, the concentration of CTRP1 in the HIIT group decreased significantly in the post-test compared to the pre-test.

HIIT training and resistance training in overweight and obese men led to a decrease in asprosin levels. Considering the changes in asprosin, CTRP1 and other anthropometric indicators and lipid profiles, HIIT training seems to have a better efficiency in overweight and obese men.