| ADF | Alternate-day fasting |
| DXA | Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry |
| EE | Energy expenditure |
| ELISA | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| ExPC | Exercise preconditioning group |
| ICR | Institute of Cancer Research |
| Non-ExPC | Non-exercise preconditioning group |
| RER | Respiratory exchange ratio |
| SD | Standard deviation |
| VCO2 | Carbon dioxide production |
| VO2 | Oxygen uptake |