The effects of high intensity interval training on the levels of liver enzymes associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver and selected anthropometric indices in obese men

Hoseini et al examine the effects of high intensity interval training on the levels of liver enzymes associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver and selected anthropometric indices in obese men. Results showed that eight weeks of HUT significantly reduced the level of liver enzymes (AST and ALT) in obese men with NAFLD. Also, after eight weeks of training, several key anthropometric indices (waist-to-height ratio, waist circumference and body mass index) decreased significantly in the training group compared to the control group. These findings suggest that HUT may be an important non-pharmacological strategy for treating NAFLD and reducing the levels of liver enzymes associated with fatty liver. This training mode can also be used as a tool to control weight and treat obesity in obese men with nonalcoholic fatty liver.