Sedentary Lifestlye, Young Adult
Conditions
Brief summary
As health awareness continues to rise, more people are prioritizing exercise to improve physical condition and enhance overall fitness. For those lacking exercise habits, selecting a simple, accessible, and effective workout becomes crucial. Against a backdrop of prolonged sitting and inactivity, super slow jogging is gaining attention. This aerobic exercise involves a slow walking pace and low intensity, yet burns more calories than regular walking, making it an ideal entry-level activity for beginners or those with lower fitness levels. This study aims to investigate whether incorporating super slow jogging training can effectively enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and respiratory function, comparing its outcomes with other exercise types. The purpose of this experiment is academic research, primarily exploring the impact of exercise intervention on physiological functions. It is not intended for health screening or medical diagnosis.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSuper slow jogging
This study is a randomized controlled trial employing simple randomization, where participants draw lots to assign groups. The experiment comprises three groups: the super-slow jogging group, the stationary bicycle group, and the control group. Both exercise intervention groups underwent 50-minute training sessions comprising a 10-minute warm-up, 30-minute main exercise, and 10-minute cool-down. Super-Slow Jogging Group: Utilized a smart app for pacing assistance, adjusting step frequency weekly: Week 1: 150 steps/minute Week 2: 180 steps/minute Week 3: 190 steps/minute Week 4: 200 steps/minute Stationary Cycling Group: Participants will engage in continuous cycling training at moderate intensity (60% VO₂max). Control Group: No exercise training intervention.
BEHAVIORALmoderate exercise training
This study is a randomized controlled trial employing simple randomization, where participants draw lots to assign groups. The experiment comprises three groups: the super-slow jogging group, the stationary bicycle group, and the control group. Both exercise intervention groups underwent 50-minute training sessions comprising a 10-minute warm-up, 30-minute main exercise, and 10-minute cool-down. Super-Slow Jogging Group: Utilized a smart app for pacing assistance, adjusting step frequency weekly: Week 1: 150 steps/minute Week 2: 180 steps/minute Week 3: 190 steps/minute Week 4: 200 steps/minute Stationary Cycling Group: Participants will engage in continuous cycling training at moderate intensity (60% VO₂max). Control Group: No exercise training intervention.
BEHAVIORALControl
This study is a randomized controlled trial employing simple randomization, where participants draw lots to assign groups. The experiment comprises three groups: the super-slow jogging group, the stationary bicycle group, and the control group. Both exercise intervention groups underwent 50-minute training sessions comprising a 10-minute warm-up, 30-minute main exercise, and 10-minute cool-down. Super-Slow Jogging Group: Utilized a smart app for pacing assistance, adjusting step frequency weekly: Week 1: 150 steps/minute Week 2: 180 steps/minute Week 3: 190 steps/minute Week 4: 200 steps/minute Stationary Cycling Group: Participants will engage in continuous cycling training at moderate intensity (60% VO₂max). Control Group: No exercise training intervention.
Sponsors
Fooyin University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* required no regular exercise training in the past six months * ability to safely perform high-intensity cycling exercise
Exclusion criteria
* musculoskeletal limitations that prevented cycling exercise * recent infection * known cardiopulmonary disease or medical history affecting cardiovascular or respiratory function * smoking * use of medications that may influence cardiopulmonary responses to exercise * other contraindications to exercise testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiopulmonary Fitness | Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks | VO2max (ml/kg/mL) |
| Baseline anthropometric of the participants | Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks | Age (yr) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lung function | Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks | FEV1 (L) |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Primary ContactTzu-Pin Weng
Outcome results
None listed