Metabolic Cost of Battle Rope Training
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Body Composition
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
- Enrollment
- 10
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
In this study, the investigators will be able to estimate the metabolic cost of several foundational battle rope training exercises.
Detailed Description
Battle rope training has become a popular cardiovascular training choice in fitness centers and athletic performance enhancement facilities. Despite widespread use and growing popularity, little is known about the metabolic demands of such a training method. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to quantify the cardiovascular and metabolic cost from various foundational battle rope exercises in order to contribute to a better planning of exercise programs in the real world. Ten healthy young adults were assigned to execute seven bodyweight exercises (acute bout) for 30 and 45 seconds. Anthropometric, metabolic, functional capacity and performance measurements were conducted at baseline. The metabolic cost was estimated from heart rate, blood lactate, resting oxygen uptake, exercise oxygen uptake, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption measurements using a portable gas analyzer.
Investigators
Ioannis G. Fatouros
Professor
University of Thessaly
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Aged between 18 and 35 years
- •Physically active individuals
- •Free of chronic diseases
- •Free of musculoskeletal injuries
- •Nonsmokers
Exclusion Criteria
- •Musculoskeletal injuries
- •Chronic diseases
- •Use of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplements or medication before (≤6 months) and throughout the study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure
Time Frame: At pre-exercise, during and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
Exercise energy expenditure (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Change in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)
Time Frame: At 1 hour after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
EPOC (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Change in blood lactate concentration (BLa)
Time Frame: At pre exercise and at 3 minutes after exercise session
BLa (mmol/L) concentration will be measured in a microphotometer with commercially available kits.
Change in perceived exertion
Time Frame: At pre-exercise, during, and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be measured with the Borg scale (0-10)
Change in heart rate
Time Frame: At pre-exercise, during, and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds
Heart rate (bpm) will be measured with a wearable heart rate monitor
Secondary Outcomes
- Hip circumference (HC)(At baseline)
- Body weight(At baseline)
- Body mass index (BMI)(At baseline)
- Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)(At baseline)
- Fat mass (FM)t Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)(At baseline)
- Maximal strength (1RM)(At baseline)
- Body height(At baseline)
- Body fat (BF) Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)(At baseline)
- Waist circumference (WC)(At baseline)
- Functional capacity(At baseline)
- Resting metabolic rate (RMR)(At baseline)
- Fat-free mass (FFM)(At baseline)
- Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)(At baseline)
- Muscular endurance(At baseline)