High-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training for COPD: a systematics review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• This research aims to compare high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) for COPD management.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Compared effects of HIIT and MICT on functional outcomes
• Included muscle function and other physical performance measures
• HIIT showed superior improvements in selected functional capacity outcomes
• HIIT enhanced muscle function more than MICT
• HIIT had comparable effects to MICT in other functional measures