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The impact of maximal fat oxidation intensity exercise on glucose and lipid metabolism in individuals with overweight or obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Yunyang Liu
1, 2
,
Jiawen Gao
1
,
Zihan Bao
1
,
Ziyang Li
1
,
Xunling Wang
1
,
Shun Wang
1

  1. Huaibei Normal University, School of Physical Education, Huaibei, China
  2. Shinhan University, Department of Sport and Health, Uijeongbu-si, Republic of Korea
Biol Sport. 2026;43:1193–1234
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.159565
Online publish date: 2026/04/13
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