September 2024 PMID 39113181

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kevin Moncion, Lynden Rodrigues, Bernat De Las Heras, Kenneth S Noguchi, Elise Wiley, Janice J Eng, Marilyn MacKay-Lyons, Shane N Sweet, Alexander Thiel, Joyce Fung, Paul Stratford, Julie A Richardson, Maureen J MacDonald, Marc Roig, Ada Tang

Mentions

132
Peak: 40 in Aug 2024
across 6 sources since Aug 2024

Extended reach

145,656
potential audience

Total likes

836

Video views

18,725

Mentions per month

Aug 2024 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News78 articles
  • X / Twitter43 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook3 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • Reddit2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Across the collection, discussions reflect a positive and engaged tone, with many posts highlighting the superiority of short-interval HIIT over traditional methods. Words like 'excited,' 'evidence,' and 'more effective' underscore a sense of importance and relevance, indicating that the research is viewed as both promising and potentially transformative for stroke recovery practices.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the findings, highlighting the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for stroke recovery, with phrases like 'evidence for the benefits' and 'more effective in increasing fitness.'

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity by emphasizing new training approaches, such as 'short, intense bursts' and 'faster risk reduction,' indicating they find the research relevant and valuable.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts reference specific elements of the study, including randomized controlled trials, VO2peak improvements, and clinical implications, showing deep engagement with the content.

ImpactHigh impact

The social discussions frequently suggest that these findings could significantly influence stroke rehabilitation practices, with statements like 'potential game changer' and mentions of clinical relevance, emphasizing the perceived high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effects of short-interval high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on cardiorespiratory fitness and mobility in stroke patients 6 months post-stroke, finding that HIIT led to greater improvements in VO2 peak after 12 weeks.
  • Over 80 participants were enrolled in a 12-week randomized trial, with HIIT sessions involving alternating periods of high and lower effort, and MICT involving steady moderate exercise; no adverse events were reported.
  • The results showed that the HIIT group experienced significantly better gains in VO2 peak compared to the MICT group at 12 weeks, but these improvements were not maintained at the 8-week follow-up, suggesting short-term benefits of HIIT for stroke survivors.]

Top posts

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MacStroke Canada
@MacstrokeCan · X

Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-intensity continuous training. Led by @kevinmoncion with @memorylab1 Available now in @StrokeAHA_ASA https://t.co/tZaL6l533W https://t.co/ZvmXegpwOY

Aug 8, 2024 · 36 likes · 10 shares · 1,085 followers View post →
Sandra Billinger
@Sandy_REACHLab · X

Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respiratory fitness after #stroke. Congratulations! @BriaBartsch @WaghmareSaniya @alicen_whitaker @APTAStrokeSIG @ACRMStroke @TalyaFlemingMD https://t.co/YrbzErJodD

Aug 8, 2024 · 26 likes · 11 shares · 2,620 followers View post →
Kevin Moncion, PT PhD
@kevinmoncion · X

Excited to have some of my PhD work published in @StrokeAHA_ASA. We show that people with stroke can also benefit from high-intensity interval training. We found clinically meaningful gains in fitness after 12 weeks of short interval HIIT. https://t.co/Udv5Zi8XSl

Aug 9, 2024 · 26 likes · 4 shares · 818 followers View post →
Stroke AHA/ASA
@StrokeAHA_ASA · X

A randomized controlled clinical trial suggests that short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for improving V̇O2peak. https://t.co/oWEPT1N22L #AHAJournals @kevinmoncion @ksnoguchi @MacstrokeCan @memorylab1

Aug 8, 2024 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 37,343 followers View post →
Amelia Carro — Instituto Corvilud
@icorvilud · X

Exercising after Stroke

Aug 28, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,265 followers View post →
Ahmed Bennis MD
@drbennisahmed · X

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial Short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for improving V̇O2peak at 12 weeks postintervention https://t.co/Ipl5nyNGOq

Aug 12, 2024 · 1 like · 2,652 followers View post →

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MyCardiologist
@my_cardiologist · X

Recent research suggests that short, intense bursts of exercise may be more effective for stroke recovery than steady, moderate workouts. Learn how this approach might help boost recovery and improve outcomes. Find out more: https://t.co/LhNs4PpCGq https://t.co/WvdFfRy6oY

Oct 18, 2024 · 34 followers View post →
Christian, PharmD
@PharmDPatriot · X

Shorter High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) #workouts have been shown to improve fitness in #stroke recovery more effectively and achieve faster risk reduction than longer, moderate-intensity workouts. Learn more and ask your doctor about your options. https://t.co/9LgPvsJFIL

Sep 13, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
@investigando
@rocatanho · X

Intervalos cortos de entrenamientos en intervalos de alta intensidad pueden ser una alternativa efectiva al entrenamiento continuo a intensidad moderada para mejorar el entrenamiento cardiorrespiratorio 12 sem después de un ictus #HIIT #VO2peak https://t.co/IPvfGkHWLY

Sep 8, 2024 · 400 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Sogorb
@MASogorb · X

¿Ejercicio físico breve pero de alta intensidad? ¿o mejor largo pero de menor intensidad?? https://t.co/82g1wO4cqe Más información: Cardiorespiratory Fitness Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/2czd06mgMp

Aug 31, 2024 · 158 followers View post →
Amelia Carro — Instituto Corvilud
@icorvilud · X

Exercising after Stroke

Aug 28, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,265 followers View post →
みつき
@901228Mitsuki · X

Aug 26, 2024 · 244 followers View post →
Mehmet Arif Mirasoğlu
@Mehmet_1326 · X

https://t.co/KCArx8QimC

Aug 13, 2024 · 907 followers View post →
Ahmed Bennis MD
@drbennisahmed · X

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial Short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for improving V̇O2peak at 12 weeks postintervention https://t.co/Ipl5nyNGOq

Aug 12, 2024 · 1 like · 2,652 followers View post →
G. Scott Weston, RPh, MBA, PhD (he/him/his)
@gscottweston · X

Evidence for the benefits of #hiit in post-#stroke patients https://t.co/wrf7afxQEI

Aug 11, 2024 · 206 followers View post →
ANPT_Stroke SIG
@APTAStrokeSIG · X

RT @kevinmoncion: Excited to have some of my PhD work published in @StrokeAHA_ASA. We show that people with stroke can also benefit from hi…

Aug 10, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,620 followers View post →
Sarahtyson
@sarahftyson · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 10, 2024 · 11 shares · 3,857 followers View post →
Olive Lennon
@OliveLennon1 · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 10, 2024 · 11 shares · 532 followers View post →
Judith Deutsch
@JudithDeutsch · X

RT @kevinmoncion: Excited to have some of my PhD work published in @StrokeAHA_ASA. We show that people with stroke can also benefit from hi…

Aug 10, 2024 · 4 shares · 793 followers View post →
A Neuro Physio Podcast
@aneurophysio · X

RT @kevinmoncion: Excited to have some of my PhD work published in @StrokeAHA_ASA. We show that people with stroke can also benefit from hi…

Aug 9, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,703 followers View post →
MacStroke Canada
@MacstrokeCan · X

RT @kevinmoncion: Excited to have some of my PhD work published in @StrokeAHA_ASA. We show that people with stroke can also benefit from hi…

Aug 9, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,085 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

RT @StrokeAHA_ASA: A randomized controlled clinical trial suggests that short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for imp…

Aug 9, 2024 · 5 shares · 1,740 followers View post →
crisguijarro
@crisguijarro1 · X

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Stroke https://t.co/F2shWAlSQE

Aug 9, 2024 · 1,879 followers View post →
Kevin Moncion, PT PhD
@kevinmoncion · X

RT @StrokeAHA_ASA: A randomized controlled clinical trial suggests that short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for imp…

Aug 9, 2024 · 5 shares · 818 followers View post →
Kevin Moncion, PT PhD
@kevinmoncion · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 9, 2024 · 11 shares · 818 followers View post →
Kevin Moncion, PT PhD
@kevinmoncion · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 9, 2024 · 10 shares · 818 followers View post →
Kevin Moncion, PT PhD
@kevinmoncion · X

Excited to have some of my PhD work published in @StrokeAHA_ASA. We show that people with stroke can also benefit from high-intensity interval training. We found clinically meaningful gains in fitness after 12 weeks of short interval HIIT. https://t.co/Udv5Zi8XSl

Aug 9, 2024 · 26 likes · 4 shares · 818 followers View post →
Thien Le
@TboneLe93 · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 9, 2024 · 10 shares · 27 followers View post →
Dave Saunders
@DrDaveSaunders · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 9, 2024 · 11 shares · 629 followers View post →
Salaheddin Sharif, MBChB, PhD, MS
@salaymo · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 8, 2024 · 11 shares · 190 followers View post →
Nicole Freene
@NicoleFreene · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 8, 2024 · 11 shares · 932 followers View post →
Catherine J. Goodenough
@cathgoodenough · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 8, 2024 · 10 shares · 683 followers View post →
LEGS
@LEGSphysio · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 8, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,722 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 8, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,740 followers View post →
Sandra Billinger
@Sandy_REACHLab · X

RT @StrokeAHA_ASA: A randomized controlled clinical trial suggests that short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for imp…

Aug 8, 2024 · 5 shares · 2,620 followers View post →
Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
@UTHealthStroke · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 8, 2024 · 11 shares · 2,140 followers View post →
MacStroke Canada
@MacstrokeCan · X

RT @StrokeAHA_ASA: A randomized controlled clinical trial suggests that short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for imp…

Aug 8, 2024 · 5 shares · 1,085 followers View post →
ASNR
@ASNRehab · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 8, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,676 followers View post →
Kenny Noguchi
@ksnoguchi · X

RT @StrokeAHA_ASA: A randomized controlled clinical trial suggests that short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for imp…

Aug 8, 2024 · 5 shares · 563 followers View post →
Stroke AHA/ASA
@StrokeAHA_ASA · X

A randomized controlled clinical trial suggests that short-interval HIIT may be an effective alternative to MICT for improving V̇O2peak. https://t.co/oWEPT1N22L #AHAJournals @kevinmoncion @ksnoguchi @MacstrokeCan @memorylab1

Aug 8, 2024 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 37,343 followers View post →
Masashi Kanai | 金居 督之
@kanaimasa · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 8, 2024 · 11 shares · 2,299 followers View post →
Nik Kudiersky
@nik_kudiersky · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 8, 2024 · 11 shares · 640 followers View post →
Masafumi Nozoe 野添匡史
@masafumi_nozoe · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 8, 2024 · 10 shares · 3,866 followers View post →
memorylab
@memorylab1 · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 8, 2024 · 10 shares · 991 followers View post →
MacStroke Canada
@MacstrokeCan · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 8, 2024 · 11 shares · 1,085 followers View post →
Stroke AHA/ASA
@StrokeAHA_ASA · X

RT @MacstrokeCan: Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-in…

Aug 8, 2024 · 10 shares · 37,343 followers View post →
MacStroke Canada
@MacstrokeCan · X

Our new paper of short-interval #HIIT is more effective in increasing #fitness after #stroke than traditional moderate-intensity continuous training. Led by @kevinmoncion with @memorylab1 Available now in @StrokeAHA_ASA https://t.co/tZaL6l533W https://t.co/ZvmXegpwOY

Aug 8, 2024 · 36 likes · 10 shares · 1,085 followers View post →
Liam Johnson
@liamgjohnson · X

RT @Sandy_REACHLab: Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respirat…

Aug 8, 2024 · 11 shares · 1,740 followers View post →
Sandra Billinger
@Sandy_REACHLab · X

Evidence I am excited to share from @kevinmoncion @MacstrokeCan Ada Tang. Short interval #HIIT benefits cardio respiratory fitness after #stroke. Congratulations! @BriaBartsch @WaghmareSaniya @alicen_whitaker @APTAStrokeSIG @ACRMStroke @TalyaFlemingMD https://t.co/YrbzErJodD

Aug 8, 2024 · 26 likes · 11 shares · 2,620 followers View post →