Effects of calisthenics on cardiovascular health

Effects of calistenic training on cardiovascular and neuromuscular responses in physically inactive individuals with and without overweight: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-3ym2hd2

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-26

Start date

2024-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Overweight

Interventions

This study is designed as a longitudinal, controlled, randomized clinical trial with two parallel arms and pre- and post-intervention assessments, aiming to investigate the effects of 16 weeks of Cali

however, the Cal-N group will perform exercises with neuromuscular characteristics, focusing on strength and power capacities, whereas the Cal-A group will perform aerobic exercises focused on cardior

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals of both sexes; aged between 18 and 35 years; presenting a Body Mass Index between 18 and 24.9 kg/m² (normal weight) and between 25 and 29.9 kg/m² (overweight); with no contraindications to physical activity, but not currently engaged in regular physical exercise; without any osteoarticular or muscular injuries, as well as no respiratory or cardiac impairments that would prevent participation in physical activity; presenting medical clearance authorizing participation in vigorous exercise; being physically inactive, as determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ); and having availability to participate in the training program three times per week, with sessions lasting one hour.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals will be excluded with hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
It is expected that LDL levels will decrease by up to 10% and HDL levels will increase by approximately 5% after calisthenics intervention in physically inactive individuals of normal weight and overweight.;Improvements of up to 5% are expected in heart rate variability (HRV) parameters, as verified by the non-invasive measurement method using heart rate monitors on heart rate straps.;It is expected that you will find increases of approximately 10% in muscle strength, measured through the one-repetition maximum (1RM) test in the guided squat.	—

Measure

Time frame

It is expected that LDL levels will decrease by up to 10% and HDL levels will increase by approximately 5% after calisthenics intervention in physically inactive individuals of normal weight and overweight.;Improvements of up to 5% are expected in heart rate variability (HRV) parameters, as verified by the non-invasive measurement method using heart rate monitors on heart rate straps.;It is expected that you will find increases of approximately 10% in muscle strength, measured through the one-repetition maximum (1RM) test in the guided squat.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The participants' quality of life is expected to be assessed using the Short Form-8 Health Survey (FS-8) quality of life questionnaire, and any possible changes will be investigated.	—

Countries

Contacts

Public ContactLeury Max Chaves

Universidade Federal de Sergipe

leury_max@hotmail.com+5579988037480

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026