| HIIT | High-intensity interval training |
| HIIT 90 | High-intensity interval training at 90% of VO2peak |
| ½ HIIT | High-intensity interval training with a 125 kcal deficit |
| MICT | Moderate-intensity continuous training |
| MVCT (or MVICT) | Moderate-to-vigorous-intensity continuous training |
| SIT all-out | All-out supramaximal-level sprint interval training |
| SIT 120 | Supramaximal sprint interval training at 120% of VO2peak |
| HRmax | Maximum heart rate |
| HRPEAK | Peak heart rate |
| p | Probability |
| CRF | Cardiorespiratory fitness |
| FFM | Lean body mass |
| RPE | Rating perceived exertion |
| FM | Fat mass |
| CON | Control group |
| T2DM | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| MetS | Metabolic syndrome |
| T1DM | Type 1 diabetes mellitus |
| PBF | Percentage body fat |
| WBF | Whole body fat |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| FFM | Fat-free body mass |
| F | Female |
| M | Male |