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Metabolic Cost of Kettlebell Training

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Exercise Energy Expenditure
Interventions
Other: Kettlebell exercise
Registration Number
NCT06080516
Lead Sponsor
University of Thessaly
Brief Summary

This study aims at investigating the metabolic cost of several fundamental exercises with Kettlebell. Kettlebell training has become a popular training modality that is efficiently used to improve cardiovascular status and physical performance. Despite its widespread use and popularity the metabolic cost of exercises using kettlebell remains to be elucidated. Therefore, the metabolic cost of various fundamental exercise with kettlebell will be determined to aid the planning of exercise training programs.

Detailed Description

Ten healthy young adults will be assigned to this study. Participants will initially undergo a baseline assessment of their anthropometrics, body composition (by DXA), resting metabolic rate (RMR), cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max), muscular strength \[maximal strength (1RM) and muscular endurance\] and functional capacity. After baseline screening, participants will execute in different days (one exercise per day) one set of each of the following 7 exercises: (1) plank with kettlebell pass, (2) swings, (3) overhead squat-thrusters, (4) lunges with motion hands, (5) single leg deadlift, (6) wood chop και (7) snatch, in two different conditions: (i) 30 sec and (ii) 45 sec exercise duration, in a random order. Prior to each exercise resting heart rate, blood lactate concentration, oxygen consumption and rate of perceived exertion will be recorded. Heart rate and oxygen consumption (through portable gas analyzer) will be continuously monitored during the exercise and after the end of it, until the oxygen consumption reach the pre-exercise values (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption). Blood lactate and rate of perceived exertion will be reassessed post-exercise.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged 18-35 years
  • Physically active individuals
  • Free of chronic diseases
  • Free of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Nonsmokers
Exclusion Criteria
  • Chronic disease
  • Musculoskeletal injury
  • Consumption of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplement during the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
30-SECKettlebell exerciseParticipants will execute each exercise for 30 seconds
45-SECKettlebell exerciseParticipants will execute each exercise for 45 seconds
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in aerobic energy expenditureAt pre-exercise and during the exercise (a single set lasting 30 or 45 seconds)

The contribution of oxidative system in exercise energy expenditure will be assessed by the change in oxygen consumption during the exercise using a portable gas analyzer.

Change in recovery energy expenditureAt pre-exercise and up to 15 minutes after the exercise (a single set lasting 30 or 45 seconds)

The contribution of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption in exercise energy expenditure will be assessed by the change in oxygen consumption after the exercise using a portable gas analyzer

Change in exercise energy expenditureAt pre-exercise, during and up to 15 minutes after the exercise (a single set lasting 30 or 45 seconds)

Total energy expenditure (kcals) during the exercise will be assessed by summing the kcals of the oxidative system, the glycolytic system and the excess post-exercise oxygen consumption.

Change in anaerobic energy expenditureAt pre-exercise and post-exercise (a single set lasting 30 or 45 seconds)

The contribution of glycolytic system to exercise energy expenditure will be assessed by the change in blood lactate concentration after the exercise

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in rate of perceived exertionAt pre-exercise and post-exercise session.

Rate of perceived exertion will be assessed using the Borg scale (0-10)

Change in respiratory exchange ratioAt pre-exercise, during and up to 15 minutes after the exercise session.

Respiratory exchange ratio will be assessed using a portable gas analyzer

Change in blood lactate concentrationAt pre-exercise and 4 minutes after the exercise session

Blood lactate concentration will be assessed using a portable analyzer

Change in heart rateAt pre-exercise, during and up to 15 minutes after the exercise session.

Heart rate will be continuously monitored using a wearable heart rate monitor

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Biochemistry and Sports Nutrition, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly

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Trikala, Karyes, Greece

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