The effects of high intensity-interval training on vaspin, adiponectin and leptin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Aim: We aimed to investigate the metabolic effects of HIIT exercise on PCOS patients and how it affects adiponectin, vaspin and leptin. Material and methods: Twenty women with PCOS were included in the study and were divided into two groups. HIIT program was applied for 10 PCOS and Medium Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) program was applied for other 10 PCOS. At the beginning and at the end of the study, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglyceride(TG), insulin, Adiponectin, Leptin, Vaspin levels of both PCOS groups were evaluated. Results: When PCOS patients by performed HIIT exercise for 12 weeks, we found that the levels of leptin and vaspin did not change while adiponectin levels increased. Moreover serum levels of insulin, TG, total cholesterol, LDL-C decreased but levels of HDL-C increased. Conclusion: HIIT increased in the adiponectin levels in women with PCOS and provided more weight loss.

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This study aimed to investigate the metabolic effects of HIIT exercise on PCOS patients and its impact on adiponectin, vaspin and leptin levels. The results showed that HIIT increased adiponectin levels and led to weight loss and reduced cholesterol levels in PCOS patients.