Interval Training and Resting Metabolism

Effect of Aerobic Interval Training on NEAT in Sedentary Men

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01313468

Acronym

NEAT

Enrollment

Registered

2011-03-11

Start date

2011-02-28

Completion date

2011-11-30

Last updated

2017-03-30

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Conditions

Healthy Subjects

Keywords

NEAT, maximal oxygen uptake, stroke volume

Brief summary

It has been reported that obese individuals are seated 2 ½ hour more than lean individuals and that non exercise thermo genesis (NEAT) may vary with as much as 2000 Kcal/day between equal size people due to different occupational and leisure time activities. The primary aim of the study is to investigate if 10 weeks of exercise training increase NEAT in sedentary men. Subject will be randomized to three different training intervention, with 3 exercise session each week for 10 weeks. NEAT will be measured using an activity sensor and recorded over a 7 day period both before and after training.

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL1 x 4 minute interval

1 x 4 minutes of high intensity intervals at 90-95% of maximal heart rate

BEHAVIORAL4 x 4 minutes Intervals

4 x 4 minutes of high intensity intervals at 90-95% of maximal heart rate separated by 3 minutes of active brakes in between at 70% of maximal heart rate.

BEHAVIORALModerate continuous Training

47 minutes of Moderate continuous Training

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE (Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

MALE

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Male gender * Age 18-50 * BMI 25-30 kg x m2 * No significant comorbidities * Abel to exercise * Not partaking in organized physical activity

Exclusion criteria

* Inability to exercise due to musculoskeletal conditions * Known ischemic cardiovascular disease * High daily physical and occupational activity levels

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
nonexercise activity thermogenesis	Baseline and 10 weeks	NEAT Will be measured using an activity sensor. Physical activity is recorded over a 7 day period. The energy equivalent of each of these activities is determined. The time spent in each activity is then multiplied by equivalent for the activity. The values are then summed to derive an estimate of NEAT.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Cardiopulmonary maximal oxygen uptake	Baseline and 10 weeks	The secondary aims are to investigate the changes in maximal oxygen uptake, heart function, and body composition in response to interval training

Countries

Norway

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026