The effectiveness of walking, stretching, and resistance training with nordic walking poles

The effectiveness of walking, stretching, and resistance training with nordic walking poles - The effectiveness of exercise with nordic walking poles

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000021265

Enrollment

Registered

2016-04-01

Start date

2016-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

metabolic syndrome, sarcopenia

Interventions

The subjects of intervention group are going to receive exercise instruction of walking, stretching, and/or resistance training with nordic walking poles from certified person 3 or 4 times a month for

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male or female of more than 20 years who has never performed exercise with nordic walking poles before.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with known illnesses, injuries, or mental disorders who can not perform exercise with nordic walking poles safely.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
balance function at 3-6 months after intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
flexibility, muscle strength of lower extremities, walking ability, functional mobility, aerobic capacity at 3-6 months after intervention	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactShogo Tabata

Keio University School of Medicine Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine

sky_walker_590718@yahoo.co.jp+81-3-3353-1211

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026