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Currently, an evidence-based approach toward managing this problem does not exist and therefore the purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of conducting a high-intensity exercise intervention in individuals with acute (&lt;6 months postinjury) SCI to improve cardiometabolic health.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>We will conduct a single-centre, two parallel-arm, randomised feasibility study of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) intervention in individuals with acute SCI. We will enrol 40 individuals (20 intervention, 20 control) with acute SCI attending inpatient rehabilitation at Salisbury District Hospital. Participants will be randomly allocated to the intervention group (HIIT) or control group for 18 weeks. Both groups will participate in standard care throughout the duration of the study. 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