overweight/obese
Conditions
Interventions
Control group:No intervention
The group with restricted eating time:The adopted dietary plan is based on the 16:8 eating principle. For example, (from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) one can eat freely, while the remaining 16 hours are fa
Low-oxygen exercise group:This group of subjects only participated in intermittent hypoxia training without dietary control. The training schedule was three sessions per week, each lasting approximate
using a KEISER brand bicycle, the intensity was controlled at moderate to low levels (3-4 gears, 65-75 rpm, 60-80w power output), and the heart rate was maintained at 120-150 beats per minute. In term
Oxygen-rich exercise group:The training schedule is three t
Sponsors
Hefei Normal University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
17 Years to 23 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: This study enrolled overweight or obese college students aged 17–23 years (BMI >=24, or body fat percentage >=25% for males and >=30% for females). Participants were required to have no underlying diseases or exercise contraindications, stable body weight with no regular exercise habits or special dietary patterns within the past 3 months, no use of medications affecting metabolism, no claustrophobia, and good cognitive function and compliance, with voluntary participation and completion of the 8-week intervention and all assessment tests.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria for this study include: age outside the specified range or BMI =5% within the past 3 months or participation in similar intervention studies; current use of medications affecting metabolism or body weight; regular exercise habits or special dietary patterns; history of alcohol or drug abuse, or claustrophobia; pregnant or lactating women; cognitive impairment or inability to complete the study requirements.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood sugar;Four items of blood lipid levels;Leptin;Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF);Executive function;Creativity;Arteriosclerosis;Body composition;Cardio-pulmonary function;Blood pressure;Height;Waist-to-hip ratio; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance ability; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactKang Yazhi
Hefei Normal University
Outcome results
None listed