Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Novel Forms of High-intensity Interval Exercise

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Blood Pressure; High-intensity Interval Exercise; Rating of Perceived Exertion; Acute Mood; Heart Rate; Physical Activity Enjoyment
• Interventions: Behavioral: Boxing; Behavioral: Stair stepping; Behavioral: Stair climbing

• Registration Number: NCT03359928
• Lead Sponsor: Teesside University

Brief Summary

Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological and perceptual responses to three novel forms of high-intensity interval training (HIT).

Detailed Description

Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological (heart rate and blood pressure) and perceptual responses (rating of perceived exertion, mood and enjoyment) to three novel forms (non-contact boxing, stair stepping and stair climbing) of high-intensity interval training (HIT).

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2017-11-16
• Study Start: 2017-11-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-11-27
• Study First Posted: 2017-12-02
• Primary Completion: 2018-04-30
• Study Completion: 2018-04-30
• Status Verified: 2018-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-09-10
• Last Update Posted: 2018-09-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

• adult (≥18 years) employees
• no health conditions that preclude them from exercise and on no medication, information obtained via their self-report.
• able to understand written and spoken English.
• participants reporting that they are asthmatic will allowed to participate with medical clearance and instructed to bring their bronchodilator medication and use it when required.

Exclusion Criteria

• symptoms of or known presence of heart disease
• condition or injury or co-morbidity affecting the ability to undertake exercise
• diabetes mellitus
• early family history of sudden cardiac death
• pregnancy or likelihood of pregnancy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Boxing	Boxing	In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted, in a randomised sequence. Non-contact boxing involves boxing "punch pads" that will be held by the one of the researchers, while wearing protective boxing gloves. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest). During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.
Stair stepping	Stair stepping	Participants will complete 3 sessions of exercise. In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted in a randomised sequence. Stair stepping involves stepping on to and off a 35 cm Reebok exercise bench, repeatedly. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest). During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.
Stair climbing	Stair climbing	In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted, in a randomised sequence. Stair climbing involves continuously ascending the stairs located in a public access staircase. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest). During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Heart rate	6 months	Second-to-second heart rate monitoring throughout exercise sessions using wrist worn Polar A360 heart rate monitors

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mood	6 months	Acute mood state
Enjoyment	6 months	Physical activity enjoyment scale (PACES). Range of possible scores from 18-126, higher scores indicate higher enjoyment.
RPE	6 months	Rating of perceived exertion
Blood pressure	6 months	Measured using automatic blood pressure monitor

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Teesside University; 🇬🇧 Middlesbrough, United Kingdom