The feasibility and effectiveness of high-intensity boxing training versus moderate-intensity brisk walking in adults with abdominal obesity: A pilot study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Metabolic and Endocrine - Other metabolic disorders; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000007538
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-01-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

Eligibility criteria: adult (>18 years); body mass index (BMI) >25kg/m2; abdominal obesity as a risk factor for cardiometabolic disease according to the International Diabetes Federation (i.e. waist circumference >94cm in men and >80cm in women); available to complete four exercise sessions per week; able to communicate in English; willingness and cognitive ability to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

physically active (i.e. engaging in greater than 3 sessions of moderate-intensity exercise per week); current or history of ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, advanced metabolic disease (e.g. chronic kidney disease) or uncontrolled pulmonary disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified