Aerobic Exercise
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research was to explore potential differences in acute cardiovascular responses between two conditions: 1) moderate-intensity cycle ergometer exercise; and 2) moderate-intensity cycle ergometer exercise with NMES. Young, healthy, physically active participants were recruited for this study.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise was done with and without neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Sponsors
University of Manitoba
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* healthy * performing aerobic activity greater than or equal to three times per week at any intensity
Exclusion criteria
* had lower body musculoskeletal injuries recently (within the past 6 months) * health conditions that may place risk to the individual such as those with respiratory issues, hypertension, chronic atrial fibrillation, valvular diseases, heart disease; or obstructive cardiomyopathy * if taking pharmacological drugs, performance-enhancing drugs, recreational drugs, nutritional supplements, or smoked nicotine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen consumption | 20 minutes | L/min |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heart rate | 20 minutes | bpm |
| Respiratory exchange ratio | 20 minutes | RER (0.70-1.00) |
| Rating of perceived exertion | 20 minutes | RPE (6-20) |
| Carbon dioxide production | 20 minutes | L/min |
| Carbohydrate utilized | 20 minutes | g/min |
| Fats utilized | 20 minutes | g/min |
| Kilocalories utilized | 20 minutes | kcal/min |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed