Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Novel Forms of High-intensity Interval Exercise
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Teesside University
- Enrollment
- 15
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Heart rate
Study Overview
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 Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
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.
Arms & Interventions
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.
Intervention: Boxing (Behavioral)
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.
Intervention: Stair stepping (Behavioral)
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.
Intervention: Stair climbing (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Heart rate
Time Frame: 6 months
Second-to-second heart rate monitoring throughout exercise sessions using wrist worn Polar A360 heart rate monitors
Secondary Outcomes
- Mood(6 months)
- Enjoyment(6 months)
- RPE(6 months)
- Blood pressure(6 months)
Investigators
Naomi Burn
Principal Investigator
Teesside University