Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Abdominal Fat Loss
Obesity, Abdominal
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obesity, Abdominal focused on measuring Abdominal Fat, Visceral Adipose Tissue, Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue, Exercise, Intervention
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 30 - 39.9 kg/m2 BMI
- White/Caucasian
- Female
- Sedentary
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic disease
- Pregnant females
- Any excluded criteria with MRI scans (i.e. certain metal implants, recent tattoos)
- Diabetic
- Hypertension
- Cigarette smoking
- MRI related contraindications (metal, no removable devices, etc.)
Sites / Locations
- Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Resistance Training Group
Aerobic Training Group
Control Group
Resistance training will consist of 3 whole body circuits per week for 3 weeks lasting approximately 1 hour per session. All major muscle groups will be involved (leg press, bent-over-row, bench press, back squat, dumbbell jump squats, dead-lifts, and weighted abdominal crunches). Each participant will go through each circuit three times with 30 seconds between each exercise and 2 minutes between each set.
Aerobic interval training will consist of 3 sessions/week for 3 weeks for approximately 45-50 minutes per session depending on exercise energy expenditure. There will be two periods of intervals. The first period will be 3 minutes of high-intensity activity and the second period will be reduced to moderate-intensity for 2 minutes. The speed/incline will change depending on the participants perception or Borg's rating of perceived exertion. Intensity will be measured using Lactate levels after each session.
The control group must attend sessions but will not exercise.