The Effects of HIIT on Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Peak Power in Sedentary, Obese Women

Globally, 1.9 billion adults are overweight, with 600 million classified as obese which creates a serious public health problem (World Health Organization 2015). In 2008, only 20 % of adults in the United States met the CDC physical activity guidelines. Low levels of physical activity contribute to obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle along with obesity is related to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and...