Effect Of 8-Week Online Fitness Intervention on Muscle Strength, Flexibility, Body Composition and Physical-Self Perception
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 43
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Muscle Mass in Android
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of 8-week online delivered exercise program on actual and perceived physical fitness components.
Detailed Description
Physical fitness is one of the leading concepts of health and well-being at all stages of life. In certain context, individuals tend to engage in prolonged sedentary behaviors, and these contexts are considered sedentary-promoting environments. These environments also detrimental on physical fitness and health. University students and office workers who predominantly engage in sedentary behaviors, such as prolonged sitting and computer-based work, have consistently shown associations with various aspects of diminished physical fitness. The online intervention protocols might be a good alternative for increasing fitness level for those who live or work in highly sedentary settings. Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of 8-week online delivered exercise program on actual and perceived physical fitness components. Specifically, body composition measured by DXA, upper body muscular strength, and flexibility are the main focus of this study. Moreover, physical self-perception is also a focus of this study.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Working or studying at the university,
- •Do not have any health problems that would prevent from participating in exercise,
- •Not participating any another exercise/training program during the research process,
- •Voluntarily participation
- •Being suitable for exercise participation according to Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) test results
Exclusion Criteria
- •Presence of any significant health conditions that may pose a risk during exercise (e.g., heart conditions, severe respiratory disorders, uncontrolled hypertension).
- •A history of musculoskeletal injuries or conditions that would limit participation in physical fitness activities.
- •Current or recent participation in another exercise or fitness program.
- •Inability to provide informed consent or unwillingness to participate voluntarily.
- •Any medical condition that contraindicates exercise or physical activity as determined by a healthcare professional.
- •Pregnancy or postpartum period, depending on the specific requirements and goals of the intervention.
- •Age restrictions (younger than 18).
- •Cognitive impairments that would hinder the ability to understand and follow exercise instructions.
Arms & Interventions
Web based intervention group
The web-based intervention group participated in an 8-week exercise program, which consisted of three sessions per week, each lasting approximately 20 to 35 minutes.
Intervention: Web-Based Physical Fitness Intervention (Behavioral)
Control Group
The control group did not engage in any prescribed exercise protocol.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Muscle Mass in Android
Time Frame: 8 weeks
The Android region is that of the abdomen; muscle mass in android is the weight of muscle in android region and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Muscle Mass in Gynoid
Time Frame: 8 weeks
The Gynoid region is that around the hips and thighs; muscle mass in gynoid is the weight of muscle in gynoid region and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Fat Mass in Legs
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Fat mass in legs is the weight of fat in legs, and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray.Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Fat Mass in Arms
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Fat mass in arms is the weight of fats in arms, and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA).The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Fat Mass in Gynoid
Time Frame: 8 weeks
The Gynoid region is that around the hips and thighs. Fat mass in gynoid is the weight of fats in gynoid region and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA).The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Fat Mass in Trunk
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Fat mass in trunk is the weight of fats in trunk and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA).The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Total Muscle Mass
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Total muscle mass is the weight of muscle in the body and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Total Fat Mass
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Body fat mass is the weight of fat in the body, and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Fat Mass in Android
Time Frame: 8 weeks
The Android region is that of the abdomen, Fat mass in android region is the weight of fats in this region and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Muscle Mass in Legs
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Muscle mass in legs is the weight of muscle in the leg region and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Muscle Mass inTrunk
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Muscle mass in trunk is the weight of muscle in trunk region and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Muscle Mass in Arms
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Muscle mass in arms is the weight of muscle in arms and measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). The unit of measurement is expressed in grams
Secondary Outcomes
- Curl-Up Test(8 weeks)
- Perceived Body Fat(8 weeks)
- Sit and Reach Test(8 weeks)
- Perceived Physical Strength(8 weeks)
- Perceived Physical Health(8 weeks)
- Push-Up Test(2 months)
- Perceived Flexibility(8 weeks)
Investigators
Gunay yildizer
Associated Professor
Eskisehir Technical University