Aerobic interval training improves irisin and chemerin levels of the liver and visceral adipose tissues, and circulating asprosin in rats with metabolic syndrome

Abstract

This study aimed to compare the effects of aerobic continuous (ACT) and high intensity interval training (HIIT) on the serum levels of asprosin, blood glucose, insulin resistance and lipid profile in rats with metabolic syndrome. Twenty-four male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three equal groups (N= 8): control metabolic syndrome (Ctr-MetS), ACT and HIIT. After familiarization, the rats of exercise groups performed ACT and HIIT five times a week for eight weeks, respectively. 48 hours after the last training session, the rats were sacrificed. Serum level of asprosin in HIIT group was significantly lower compared to other groups. Blood glucose and Lipid profile were improved after HIIT and ACT. It seems that compared to ACT, HIIT is more effective for improving, asprosin concentration, blood glucose, lipid profile, and decreasing body weight.