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Effect of Interval and Resistance Exercise on Physiological and Psychological Parameters.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Body Composition
Interventions
Behavioral: SIT and resistance training
Registration Number
NCT04751240
Lead Sponsor
Auburn University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the physiological and psychological effects of a sprint interval and resistance training intervention on females.

Detailed Description

Females aged 20-65 will attend 10 weeks of exercise training consisting of sprint interval training and resistance training for 30 sessions. We will examine changes in body composition, blood panel (fasting glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides), strength (bench press and back squat), aerobic capacity and psychological parameters (hardiness, affect, enjoyment, perception and self-regulation). The effects will be measured acutely after the program and 6-months after the cessation of the program.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  • This population consists of: females, aged 25-55, who are: sedentary (not reporting a regular schedule of exercise over the last 3 months), and able to start an exercise program (assessed by the PARQ+)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Females who are below age 25 or over age 55, who are currently exercising and have existing conditions that would exclude them from exercise.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
SIT and ResistanceSIT and resistance trainingParticipants will complete 10 weeks of a SIT and resistance training paradigm.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Lean mass retentionChange in lean mass at 6 months

Changes in Lean mass in Kg assessed by idexa

Visceral Fat postChange in visceral fat at 13 weeks

Changes in Visceral Fat in Kg assessed by idexa

Lean mass postChange in lean mass at 13 weeks

Changes in Lean mass in Kg assessed by idexa

Fat mass postChange in fat mass at 13 weeks

Changes in Fat mass in Kg assessed by idexa

Fat mass retentionChange in fat mass at 6 months

Changes in Fat mass in Kg assessed by idexa

Visceral Fat retentionChange in visceral fat at 13 weeks

Changes in Visceral Fat in Kg assessed by idexa

Participate perception of the program post13 weeks

Interviews to assess participants perception of the program

Participate perception of the program retention6 months

Interviews to assess participants perception of the program

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Strength - bench pressChange in bench press at 13 weeks

Changes in bench press measured in Kg

Strength - back squatChange in back squat at 13 weeks

Changes in back squat measured in Kg

Cholesterol postChanges in Cholesterol at 13 weeks

Changes in Cholesterol

Triglycerides postChanges in Triglycerides at13 weeks

Changes in Triglycerides

Blood glucose postChanges in fasting blood glucose at 13 weeks

Changes in fasting blood glucose

Blood glucose retentionChanges in fasting blood glucose at 6 months

Changes in fasting blood glucose

Triglycerides retentionChanges in Triglycerides at 6 months

Changes in Triglycerides

Cholesterol retentionChanges in Cholesterol at 6 months

Changes in Cholesterol

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

School of Kinesiology

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Auburn, Alabama, United States

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