Exercise Duration Models, in Middle-aged Men

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Weight Loss
• Interventions: Other: Continuous training; Other: The interval training

• Registration Number: NCT03046641
• Lead Sponsor: P.L.Shupik National Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education

Brief Summary

Duration of exercise is an important factor among the medical guides for weight loss. However, there is still little knowledge about other its models in middle-aged and older men. The present study aimed to determine the effects of the interval training on weight loss and lipid profile, and to compare its efficiency with the continuous training.

Detailed Description

Participants included sedentary men (age 45-75 years) with overweight or obesity (n= 82). They were randomly divided into two groups including continuous exercise, and interval exercise. The weight assessment parameters including change in weight and body composition, blood sample tests were performed pre- and three month post-intervention.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2013-06-21
• Study Start: 2014-11
• Primary Completion: 2016-10
• Status Verified: 2017-02
• Study Completion: 2017-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-02-05
• Study First Posted: 2017-02-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-02-17
• Last Update Posted: 2017-02-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 82

Inclusion Criteria

• Sedentary lifestyle
• Good Health
• Weight stability

Exclusion Criteria

Abnormality or history of Disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
continuous training group	Continuous training	With the continuous training program
interval training group	The interval training	With the interval training program

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
4-item	3 months	weight, lipid profile (HDL, LDL, Cholesterol)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
4-item	3 months	weight, lipid profile (HDL, LDL, Cholesterol)