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Effect of Vegetable and Fruit Enzyme Supplementation on Muscle Activation, Aerobic Capacity, and Blood Biochemical Parameters After High-Intensity Interval Exercise: Feasibility Study of Exercise Design With Exergaming

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Overtraining Syndrome
Registration Number
NCT06466408
Lead Sponsor
Shu-Cheng Lin
Brief Summary

This study explores the effectiveness of fruit and vegetable enzyme supplementation in reducing fatigue and enhancing aerobic capacity in elderly individuals after engaging in high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) through exergaming. Sixteen elderly female participants were divided into two groups based on pre-test lactate levels: an enzyme group and a placebo group, to ensure comparability. They performed HIIE using Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure, completing eight sets of 20-second high-effort exercises with 30-second rest intervals, totaling 370 seconds of activity. The primary metrics evaluated were blood lactate levels, heart rate (HR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and training impulse (TRIMP). Participants in the enzyme group received a fruit and vegetable enzyme supplement in a 30 c.c. dose twice daily for 14 days. The study aimed to determine if enzyme supplementation could effectively mitigate the physiological stress of HIIE and improve exercise outcomes in the elderly.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Aged 65 and above
  2. healthy elderly participants
  3. regular exercise habit (3 times per week within the past year)
  4. Those who can move their upper and lower limbs normally
Exclusion Criteria
  1. no history of upper limb skeletal muscle injury or major injury
  2. No heart-related diseases such as high blood pressure
  3. No related chronic diseases, such as diabetes

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Lactatepre and after-intervention: measurements taken before the test, during the 2 and 4 minute of the test, and 5 and 10 minutes after the test.

Measure lactate level with fingertip blood test in Exergaming HIIE

Heart rate (bpm)Collect the heart rate at 20, 50, 80, 110, 140, 170, 200 and 220 seconds in the HIIE test

Use a heart rate monitor to record heart rate in Exergaming HIIE

Borg 0-10 score rating of perceived exertion (RPE)Collect the RPE at 20, 50, 80, 110, 140, 170, 200 and 220 seconds in the HIIE test

Use Borg 0-10 score RPE to record RPE in Exergaming HIIE

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Training ImpulseDuring Exergaming HIIE

Calculate the subjective and objective training Impulse (arbitrary unit, AU) based on the heart rate and RPE.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tainan University of Technology

🇨🇳

Tainan City, Taiwan

Tainan University of Technology
🇨🇳Tainan City, Taiwan
SHU-CHENG LIN, PhD
Contact
+886912997187
s0975835@gmail.com

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