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Table 3 Combined training protocol

From: Exercise-induced changes in insulin sensitivity, atherogenic index of plasma, and CTRP1/CTRP3 levels: the role of combined and high-intensity interval training in overweight and obese women

Resistance training

Week

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

7

Intensity

60%

65%

70%

65%

70%

75%

70%

70%

Reps

16

14

12

14

12

10

12

12

set

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

rest

60–90s

60–90s

60–90s

60–90s

60–90s

60–90s

60–90s

60–90s

Aerobic training

Week

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Intensity

60%

65%

70%

65%

70%

75%

70%

75%

Duration

15 min

20 min

25 min

20 min

25 min

30 min

25 min

30 min

  1. Resistance and aerobic training intensities are based on the one repetition maximum and target heart rate, respectively