Design and Development of a New Line of Outdoor Fitness Equipment: "BIOFIT-Park" A Study on Ergonomics, Safety and Efficiency
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 70
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Knee Extension Strength Test
研究概览
简要总结
Aging causes various changes in the body. This, together with a sedentary lifestyle, can lead to health problems such as loss of muscle mass and strength, bone mineral density and cardiovascular capacity. Therefore, it is essential to remain physically active in adulthood.
Outdoor fitness equipment offer a free and easy-to-use option for physical activity and health improvement. However, there are few studies that quantitatively evaluate the physical fitness and health improvement associated with the use of these parks.
Hence, the main objective is: 1) To evaluate the effects of training on outdoor fitness equipment on different body composition and health-related fitness parameters.
详细描述
Physiological, psychological and functional deterioration is associated with the aging process. It has been demonstrated that the practice of physical activity can prevent, slow or reduce this deterioration. Bio-healthy parks are an alternative for practicing physical activity outdoors and free of charge. However, there is no research that analyzes the effect of a planned training program in these parks.
Therefore, the objectives of this project are 1) To evaluate the effects of training on outdoor fitness equipment on different body composition and health-related fitness parameters.
The present project will be developed through a randomized controlled trial, with
1 experimental and 1 control group, with pre-test and post-test, with intra-group and inter-group analysis for each of the dependent variables of the study. The inclusion criteria are: (a) not having participated in a structured exercise program for at least 1 year, (b) being older than 50 years of age, and (c) being physically independent. The exclusion criteria are: (a) having musculoskeletal injuries or limitations that could affect the health and physical performance of the person; (b) being under medical prescription for taking medications that could influence physical performance; (c) not regularly attending the proposed sessions. Body composition and bone mineral density will be assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
Blood pressure by means of an automatic device (Colin BP 880, Inc., Tampa, FL). Strength by manual dynamometry (TKK 5401; Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) and maximal isometric strength of knee extension and biceps flexion. Functional capacity will be assessed by means of the Chari stand test, gait speed, time up and go test and Short physical performance battery (SPPB), Sarcopenia will be assessed taking into account the reference values established for muscle quality (hand grip strength and chair stand test), muscle quantity (DEXA fat-free mass) and functional competence (gait speed, time up and go test, SPPB and 400 meter walk) established by the European Consensus (EWGSOP2). The Spinal Mouse device (Switzerland) will be used to assess the sagittal disposition of the spine (thoracic curve, lumbar curve and pelvic tilt) in standing and relaxed sitting. This technique is non-invasive. Health-related quality of life and satisfaction with life will be assessed by means of the SF36 and The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWL) questionnaires. Mediterranean diet adherence will be assess with a Mediterranean diet adherence questionaire. Experimental group 1 will receive the exercise program on bio-healthy machinery with a frequency of 2 sessions per week of 55 minutes for 8 weeks. The machines used will be rider, low gemini, high gemini, walk, bottoms, flywheels circles, flywheels rotation, twin swing, surf, swing press and rowing.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- Double (Participant, Investigator)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Not present any surgery, pathology or condition that prevents the practice of physical activity or may interfere with the results of the tests.
- •Do not present any acute infection in the last 2 weeks.
- •Do not having carried out physical exercise similar to that performed during intervention.
排除标准
- •Have answered "yes" to any of the items of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
- •Have a medical contraindication to exercise.
- •Failure to complete or attend training or measurements sessions during the intervention.
- •Practice regular physical exercise outside the intervention or change habits that may influence the tests.
研究组 & 干预措施
Experimental: "BIOFIT-Park" outdoor fitness equipment
Refers to an arm that trains on the "BIOFIT-Park" line of outdoor fitness equipment that is currently under development and testing.
干预措施: Training on BIOFIT-Park (Behavioral)
Experimental: Gym park equipment
Refers to an arm that trains on gym park equipment
干预措施: Training on gym park equipament (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Knee Extension Strength Test
时间窗: Pre-test and post-test
Evaluation of the maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) of the quadriceps through a dynamometer on a seated leg extension machine.
Lactate Blood Test
时间窗: Pre-test and post-test
Evaluation of serum lactate level (mmol/L) through a finger pick method
Rest Metabolic Rate
时间窗: Pre-test
Evaluation of resting metabolic rate through an indirect calorimetry test.
Knee Extension Rate of Foce Development Strength Test
时间窗: Pre-test and post-test
Evaluation of force production capacity per unit time through a dynamometer on a seated leg extension machine.
Blood Pressure
时间窗: Pre-test and post-test
Non-invasive evaluation of systolic and diastolic peripheral blood pressure changes.
Energy expenditure
时间窗: During exercise
Evaluation of energy expenditure of participants during exercise through indirect calorimetry
Heart Rate Variability
时间窗: Pre-test and post-test
Evaluation of changes in heart rate variability index measured via a heart rate monitor band.
Counter Movement Jump Test
时间窗: Pre-test and post-test
Evaluation of explosive force in lower limb through vertical jump height in centimetres.
Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption Test
时间窗: Post-test
Evaluation of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) during the minutes following exercise sessions through indirect calorimetry.
Heart rate
时间窗: During exercise
Evaluation of heart rate measured via a heart rate monitor band.
Subjective perception of effort
时间窗: During exercise
Evaluation of subjective perception of effort by ONMI-RES scale. The scale goes from 1 to 10 and the subject reports on his subjective perception of effort, with 1 being the lowest value and 10 the highest value.
Arm Curl Strength Test
时间窗: Pre-test and post-test
Evaluation of the maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) of the elbow flexor muscles through a dynamometer in standing position.
次要结局
- Height(Pre-test)
- Dietary Recall Questionnaire(Pre-test)
- Percentaje of fat, hydration and muscle mass.(Pre-test)
- Sociodemographic questionnaire(Pre-test)
- Global Physical Activity Questionnaire(Pre-test)
- Weight and bone weight(Pre-test)
研究者
Noelia González-Gálvez
Principal Investigator
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia