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Combined training improves metabolic syndrome parameters in women

Última actualización 9 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

Blood glucose decreased by 36.4%.

This study examined the effects of a combined training program on metabolic syndrome parameters in inactive women, revealing significant improvements in various health metrics.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study examined the effects of a combined training program on metabolic syndrome parameters in inactive women, revealing significant improvements in various health metrics.

Clinical relevance

These findings are crucial as they highlight a practical approach to improving metabolic health in inactive women, a group at risk for metabolic syndrome. By demonstrating significant reductions in blood glucose and insulin resistance, the study suggests that lifestyle interventions like combined training can play a vital role in preventing chronic diseases.

Keep in mind

Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes Limited generalizability due to specific population Potential confounding factors not measured

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Mouna A, Refka H, Monia Z, Asma BA, Asma O, Meriam D. Effects of a Combined Training Programme on Metabolic Syndrome Parameters in Inactive Women. Biology of Sport. 2025;43:177-186. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2026.153313

Efectos Principales

Blood glucose decreased by 36.4%

HbA1c decreased by 22.8%

Resting heart rate decreased by 20.4%

Functional fitness abilities increased by 200%

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Combined Training Programme and Blood glucose, FFA levels after bariatric surgery, HbA1c, and 5 more.

Primary intervention

Combined Training Programme

Primary outcomes

  • Blood glucose
  • FFA levels after bariatric surgery
  • HbA1c

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Blood Pressure

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Fasting Blood Glucose

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Blood glucose

Combined Training Programme → Blood glucose

Combined Training Programme → Blood glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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FFA levels after bariatric surgery

Combined Training Programme → FFA levels after bariatric surgery

Combined Training Programme → FFA levels after bariatric surgery

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Combined Training Programme → HbA1c

Combined Training Programme → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Insulin resistance

Combined Training Programme → Insulin resistance

Combined Training Programme → Insulin resistance

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Maximal Heart Rate (max-HR)

Combined Training Programme → Maximal Heart Rate (max-HR)

Combined Training Programme → Maximal Heart Rate (max-HR)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Mean arterial pressure reduction

Combined Training Programme → Mean arterial pressure reduction

Combined Training Programme → Mean arterial pressure reduction

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Resting Heart Rate (r-HR)

Combined Training Programme → Resting Heart Rate (r-HR)

Combined Training Programme → Resting Heart Rate (r-HR)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Skeletal Muscle to Fat Ratio (MFR)

Combined Training Programme → Skeletal Muscle to Fat Ratio (MFR)

Combined Training Programme → Skeletal Muscle to Fat Ratio (MFR)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Blood glucose levels decreased by 36.4%
  • HbA1c levels decreased by 22.8%
  • Functional fitness abilities increased by 200%
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Inactive women at risk for metabolic syndrome
  • Women seeking lifestyle interventions for health improvement
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to active women or other demographics
  • Long-term effects of the training program were not assessed
  • Further studies needed to confirm findings and address limitations
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population
  • Potential confounding factors not measured

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Combined Training Programme and Fasting Glucose, Combined Training Programme and FFA levels after bariatric surgery.

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Questions answered by this study

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Does Combined Training Programme improve blood glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Combined Training Programme appears to improve blood glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Blood glucose

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Combined Training Programme improve ffa levels after bariatric surgery?

Emerging Evidence

Combined Training Programme appears to improve ffa levels after bariatric surgery.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    FFA levels after bariatric surgery

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Combined Training Programme lower HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Combined Training Programme appears to lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Combined Training Programme improve insulin resistance?

Emerging Evidence

Combined Training Programme appears to improve insulin resistance.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin resistance

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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