None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Phase 2: Blood flow restriction - Walking: Using AirBands (which is a cuff), we restrict the blood supply to the exercise muscle (legs). 15 minutes of walking with 60% of pressure from
Sponsors
Department of Exercise and Sports Science
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: VO2max less than 45 ml/kg/min and less than 40 ml/kg/min for males and females respectively
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any known cardiovascular disorders, peripheral vascular disease, any other absolute contraindications to exercise training, any recent musculoskeletal trauma hindering adequate participation during the assessment or in the exercise training session
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: VO2 Blood pressure response Heart rate Estimated energy expenditure Phase 2: Lower-limb muscle strength Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) Muscle sizeTimepoint: Phase 1: two exercise sessions Phase 2: six weeks intervention (pre and post) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Estimated energy expenditure Ratings of perceived exertionTimepoint: two exercise sessions;Phase 2: Muscle size Blood pressure Ratings of perceived exertionTimepoint: six weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactTulasiram B
Kasturba Medical College
Outcome results
None listed