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Comparison the Effects of Deep Water Running and Treadmill Running

Not Applicable
Conditions
Sedentary Behavior
Interventions
Other: Exercise
Registration Number
NCT04488809
Lead Sponsor
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of different exercise programs as 'Deep Water Running' and 'Treadmill Running' in sedentary young adults.

Detailed Description

Rapid and explosive movements such as jumping or stair climbing need anaerobic performance. Anaerobic performance is negatively affected by sedentary behaviour due to loss of muscle strength and endurance. Exercise is an effective method to increase muscle strength and physical performance.

Exercising in water has unique physiological characteristics such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and metacentric effect. In addition, exercising in high speeds in water leads strengthening. Deep water running is employed to imitate the running on land. It is advocated that deep water running might result additional benefits than running on land. Therefore, the effect of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of deep water running and treadmill running in sedentary young adults.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria
  • Being sedentary according to International Physical Activity Questionnaire
  • Consent of the participant
Exclusion Criteria
  • Problems related to musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary systems in last six months
  • Any contraindication to exercise in water (water fear, allergy to chlorine)
  • No willingness to continue in the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Deep Water RunningExerciseParticipants in this group will perform running in a vertical position in water. The sessions will be held in deep pool where the feet of the participants will not touch the ground.
Treadmill RunningExerciseParticipants in this group will perform running on a treadmill.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in lower extremity anaerobic performanceAt baseline and 8 weeks later

The lower extremity anaerobic performance will be measured by using Wingate Anaerobic Capacity Test. The average power (watt, watt/kg), and peak power (watt/watt/kg) will be recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in fatigueAt baseline and 8 weeks later

Fatigue will be assessed by using Fatigue Severity Scale. It includes nine items, and each item is scored between 1-7 (1: totally disagree, 7: totally agree). Higher scores indicate higher levels of fatigue.

Change in fat massAt baseline and 8 weeks later

Fat mass will be measured by using bioelectrical impedance analysis and will be recorded in kilograms.

Change in fat free muscle massAt baseline and 8 weeks later

Fat free muscle mass will be measured by using bioelectrical impedance analysis and will be recorded in kilograms.

Change in trunk muscle enduranceAt baseline and 8 weeks later

Side bridge position will be employed to measure the trunk muscles endurance. The time until the failure in the position will be recorded.

Change in lower extremity strengthAt baseline and 8 weeks later

The strengths of M. Quadriceps Femoris, M. Gluteus Maximus, and M. Gastrocnemius will be assessed by using a hand-held dynamometer. Muscle strength will be recorded in kilograms.

Change in agilityAt baseline and 8 weeks later

T agility test will be used for evaluating agility. The time will be recorded for completing the test.

Change in total body massAt baseline and 8 weeks later

Total body mass will be measured by using bioelectrical impedance analysis and will be recorded in kilograms.

Change in basal metabolism rateAt baseline and 8 weeks later

Basal metabolism will be measured by analyzing gas exchange in rest position. Oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production will be recorded.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Izmir Katip Celebi University

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İzmir, Turkey

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