High-intensity Interval Training
Conditions
Keywords
High-intensity interval training, Functional fitness, Quality of life, Older adults
Brief summary
High-intensity interval training (HIT) has been demonstrated to be an effective strategy to improve markers of health and fitness across a wide range of healthy and clinical populations. Currently however, there is only limited evidence which has examined the effectiveness of HIT in older adults (\>50 years). HIT is an appealing strategy in this group as it has the potential to impact both cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, which both play an important role in maintaining functional fitness and quality of life in a time-efficient manner. Developing an understanding of novel strategies for delivering this type of exercise training may ultimately provide a viable alternative to traditional modes of exercise training for a broader range of participants. As such, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a novel, high-intensity interval training exercise protocol to improve physical fitness in adults aged over 50 years. This research also aims to evaluate if this type of training intervention is feasible in this population, through analysis of adherence and intervention fidelity.
Interventions
OTHERNovel high-intensity interval training
Sponsors
Teesside University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Must be aged 50-85 years 2. Must be able to provide informed consent to participate 3. Must be free from all
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in lower body muscular power | Baseline and following exercise training (12 weeks) | Assessed via Nottingham Leg Extensor Power Rig |
| Change in Aerobic fitness | Baseline and following exercise training (12 weeks) | Assessed via Chester step test |
| Change in upper extremity muscular strength | Baseline and following exercise training (12 weeks) | Hand grip strength assessed using handheld dynamometer |
| Change in quality of life | Baseline and following exercise training (12 weeks) | Assessed via Short form quality of life questionnaire (SF36) |
Other
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate during high-intensity interval training exercise sessions | Up to 12 weeks |
| Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during high-intensity interval training exercise sessions | Up to 12 weeks |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed