To evaluate the knowledge of exercise buddy system training & the effect of same versus group exercise system on exercise adherence rate, & physical fitness parameters in middle aged females

To evaluate the knowledge of exercise buddy system training & the effect of same versus group exercise system on exercise adherence rate, & physical fitness parameters in middle aged females : A mixed method study - Nil

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/11/059429

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Buddy system: Individuals in buddy system will be given resistance training and aerobic training Control Intervention1: Group system: Individuals in group training will be given same re

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age group-30 to 50 years 2.BMI more than or equal to 24.9 Kg/m2 3.Negative on Physical Activity Readiness -Questionnaire scale

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Any diagnosed known cardiorespiratory conditions that would affect the exercise participation. 2.Any medications that would alter the heart rate response during exercise (eg, ?-blockers), taking medication that would affect metabolism or weight loss (eg, thyroid medication) 3.Any pre diagnosed psychological conditions. 4.Pregnancy and 3 months postpartum. 5.Any neurological condition or lower limb pathology that would affect participation in exercise program 6.Exercising for more than 6 weeks 7.Any condition that contraindicates exercise

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Adherence rateTimepoint: at the beginning, after 6 weeks of starting the protocol and after 12 weeks of starting the protocol	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Body Mass Index Timepoint: formuala for BMI;FlexibilityTimepoint: Sit and reach test;Adherence rateTimepoint: formula;Aerobic capacityTimepoint: 3 minute YMCA bench step test	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKhyati Patel

Parul University

bhavana.gadhavi28222@paruluniversity.ac.in9727729787

Outcome results