Body Composition
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the physiological and psychological effects of a sprint interval and resistance training intervention on females.
Detailed description
Females aged 20-65 will attend 10 weeks of exercise training consisting of sprint interval training and resistance training for 30 sessions. We will examine changes in body composition, blood panel (fasting glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides), strength (bench press and back squat), aerobic capacity and psychological parameters (hardiness, affect, enjoyment, perception and self-regulation). The effects will be measured acutely after the program and 6-months after the cessation of the program.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSIT and resistance training
Participants complete 30 sessions of sprints and resistance training. Outcomes are assessed acutely and at 6 months.
Sponsors
Auburn University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
All subjects will participate in an exercise intervention consisting of sprint interval training and resistance training.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* This population consists of: females, aged 25-55, who are: sedentary (not reporting a regular schedule of exercise over the last 3 months), and able to start an exercise program (assessed by the PARQ+)
Exclusion criteria
* Females who are below age 25 or over age 55, who are currently exercising and have existing conditions that would exclude them from exercise.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fat mass post | Change in fat mass at 13 weeks | Changes in Fat mass in Kg assessed by idexa |
| Fat mass retention | Change in fat mass at 6 months | Changes in Fat mass in Kg assessed by idexa |
| Lean mass post | Change in lean mass at 13 weeks | Changes in Lean mass in Kg assessed by idexa |
| Lean mass retention | Change in lean mass at 6 months | Changes in Lean mass in Kg assessed by idexa |
| Visceral Fat post | Change in visceral fat at 13 weeks | Changes in Visceral Fat in Kg assessed by idexa |
| Visceral Fat retention | Change in visceral fat at 13 weeks | Changes in Visceral Fat in Kg assessed by idexa |
| Participate perception of the program post | 13 weeks | Interviews to assess participants perception of the program |
| Participate perception of the program retention | 6 months | Interviews to assess participants perception of the program |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Strength - bench press | Change in bench press at 13 weeks | Changes in bench press measured in Kg |
| Strength - back squat | Change in back squat at 13 weeks | Changes in back squat measured in Kg |
| Blood glucose post | Changes in fasting blood glucose at 13 weeks | Changes in fasting blood glucose |
| Blood glucose retention | Changes in fasting blood glucose at 6 months | Changes in fasting blood glucose |
| Cholesterol post | Changes in Cholesterol at 13 weeks | Changes in Cholesterol |
| Cholesterol retention | Changes in Cholesterol at 6 months | Changes in Cholesterol |
| Triglycerides post | Changes in Triglycerides at13 weeks | Changes in Triglycerides |
| Triglycerides retention | Changes in Triglycerides at 6 months | Changes in Triglycerides |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed