This randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in patients awaiting urological surgery within four weeks. Forty patients (mean age 72) were randomized to HIIT or standard care. Intention-to-treat analysis showed significant improvements in anaerobic threshold (VO2AT) following HIIT (mean difference 2.26 ml/kg/min, 95% CI 1.25–3.26). Blood pressure also significantly reduced. No adverse safety events occurred. HIIT improved CRF and cardiovascular health, suggesting clinically meaningful pre-operative improvements. Larger trials are needed.
Publisher
Springer Nature
Published On
Mar 10, 2020
Authors
J. E. M. Blackwell, B. Doleman, C. L. Boereboom, A. Morton, S. Williams, P. Atherton, K. Smith, J. P. Williams, B. E. Phillips, J. N. Lund
Tags
high-intensity interval training
cardiorespiratory fitness
urological surgery
anaerobic threshold
pre-operative improvements
fitness
cardiovascular health
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