Conclusion Neither HIIT nor MICT is superior for altering TC , TRG , or LDL-C , or TC-HDL-C ratio .
To raise HDL-C , HIIT may result in a larger effect size compared with MICT .
Objective To compare the effects of moderate intensity continuous training ( MICT ) and high intensity interval training ( HIIT ) on  adult lipid profiles ;  to identify training or participant characteristics that may determine exercise-induced change in total cholesterol ( TC ) , triglycerides ( TRG ) , high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( HDL-C ) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C ) .
Effects of interval and continuous running on HDL-cholesterol, apoproteins A-1 and B, and LCAT.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of interval and continuous exercise programs on plasma lipoproteins , apoproteins , and lecithin : cholesterol acyltransferase ( LCAT ) .  Thirty-six college male students ( age 18 - 25 yrs . ) were r and omly assigned to a 5 mile continuous exercise group , 4 minute interval ( 1:1 , work : rest ) , 2 minute interval ( 1:1 - 1/2 , work : rest ) , or control . Workloads were equated by kcal expenditure/workout . The training groups exercised for one hour three times a week for 11 weeks . Neither interval or continuous exercise programs significantly altered plasma total cholesterol , high density lipoprotein cholesterol ( HDL-C ) , apoprotein A-1 ( Apo A-1 ) , apoprotein B ( Apo B ) , or LCAT . Posttest maximal oxygen consumption was significantly higher than pretest for the 4 minute interval and 5 mile continuous groups . Thus continuous exercise and long interval programs result ed in gains in aerobic capacity , but none of the training programs were effective in altering the plasma lipoproteins or apoproteins investigated
Conclusion Neither HIIT nor MICT is superior for altering TC , TRG , or LDL-C , or TC-HDL-C ratio .
To raise HDL-C , HIIT may result in a larger effect size compared with MICT .
Objective To compare the effects of moderate intensity continuous training ( MICT ) and high intensity interval training ( HIIT ) on  adult lipid profiles ;  to identify training or participant characteristics that may determine exercise-induced change in total cholesterol ( TC ) , triglycerides ( TRG ) , high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( HDL-C ) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C ) .