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The effect of different strength training protocols on performance and muscle growth in middle-aged women (40-60 years)

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Registration Number
DRKS00023826
Lead Sponsor
IST- Hochschule für Management Düsseldorf & Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

All women have training experience. Special training in strength training with the barbell is not required. The required techniques will be instructed to the subjects before the examination.

Exclusion Criteria

Orthopaedic abnormalities in the spine, pelvis, shoulders or legs. In addition, no metabolic or cardiovascular diseases should be present, or regular medication should be necessary (with the exception of medication for hypothyroidism).

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Muscle growth in general - by means of body composition analysis (BIA)<br><br>Muscle growth thigh - by ultrasound analysis<br><br>Muscle growth upper arm (triceps) - by ultrasound analysis<br><br>Strength measurement:<br><br>Grip strength<br>Maximum strength legs - squat<br>Maximum strength upper body - bench press<br>Trunk strength - Isometric Dr. Wolf Back check
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hormone analysis to check hormonal status (menopause: yes or no).<br><br>Saliva sample:<br><br>DHEA, testosterone, oestriol, oestradiol, progresterone,<br><br>Blood sample (dry blood sample, capillary blood)<br><br>FSH<br>
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