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Moderate Intensity Soleus Pushups Versus Sustained Soleus Pushups on Blood Glucose Level Among Young Population

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Health Behavior
Registration Number
NCT06427616
Lead Sponsor
Riphah International University
Brief Summary

To determine that the short duration moderate intensity soleus push-ups will have a better effect on blood glucose level as compared to sustained soleus push-ups.

Detailed Description

The soleus muscle is a slow oxidative muscle which possesses molecular machinery necessary for regulating blood borne substrates. It has the ability to increase the local oxidative metabolism for a long period of time without experiencing fatigue. The uniqueness lies in this muscle because of its inability to store glycogen and derives its energy directly from the glucose present in the bloodstream. This in turn helps in lowering the blood sugar by using the excess blood glucose as its primary source of fuel. The soleus muscle also stands out because of its high composition of slow oxidative fibers, around 88% of the fibers are slow twitch fibers, making it the only muscle in human body containing greater proportion of slow twitch fiber.

A specific exercise called soleus push-ups (SPU) can have a huge impact on boosting metabolism and regulating blood glucose level better than the total body muscle exercises, intermittent fasting, weight loss etc. According to the previous study it showed a significant effect on the overall blood chemistry when performed for 270 mins.

So,the purpose of this study will be to find the comparison of acute effects of sustained soleus push-ups with moderate resisted soleus push-ups on blood sugar level. To find whether moderate resisted soleus push-ups will give same or better results in short period of time.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
51
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age: 18-35 years.
  • Gender: both male and female.
  • Healthy young adults.
  • BMI: healthy weight.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient with cardiac issues.
  • Any neurological issues.
  • Knee injuries.
  • Patient with any lower limb injuries.
  • DVT and lower amputation.
  • Any known diabetic patient.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Blood Sugar LevelBaseline to 6 hours

The primary outcome measure will be the change in blood sugar level, measured before and after the intervention period. This will provide insight into the direct impact of short duration moderate intensity soleus push-ups vs sustained soleus push-ups on blood sugar levels among young individuals.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Railway General Hospital

🇵🇰

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Railway General Hospital
🇵🇰Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Waqar Ahmed Awan, PHD
Contact
03335348846
waqar.ahmed@riphah.edu.pk
Sara Noor, Masters
Contact
03061515493
saramoghal58@gmail.com

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