Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the energy expenditure and intensity of a High Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) session in overweight and obese adult men and women.
Detailed description
High Intensity Functional Training (HIFT), which alternates short periods of intense exercise using varied, multiple-joint movements, with less-intense active recovery periods, may offer an attractive, time efficient alternative to traditional aerobic exercise. Variations of HIFT such as Cross Fit, home workout videos (ie.P90x and Insanity), and boot-camp style group exercise classes have become increasingly popular. The cardiovascular benefits of HIFT have been demonstrated; however, by doing this study researchers hope to get more information regarding the potential effectiveness of HIFT for weight management, such as the actual level of energy expenditure and exercise intensity elicited by a HIFT session.
Interventions
OTHERHIFT
Workout alternates short periods of intense exercise using varied, multiple-joint movements, with less-intense active recovery periods. Workout sessions will be led by a trained instructor.
Sponsors
University of Kansas Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25.0 and 39.9 * Currently participating in HIFT (boot-camp) classes at Kirmayer Fitness Center
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Energy expenditure measured using indirect calorimetry | Energy expenditure will be obtained across a 2 week period after each of 3 exercise sessions | Energy expenditure will be measured using indirect calorimetry |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed