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Metabolic Cost of Bodyweight Training (BWT-UTH)

Primary Purpose

Body Composition, Physical Fitness, Energy Expenditure

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Greece
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
TR-30
TR-45
Sponsored by
University of Thessaly
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional other trial for Body Composition focused on measuring functional fitness training, bodyweight training, energy expenditure, oxygen consumption, resistance training

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 35 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged between 18 and 35 years
  • Physically active individuals
  • Free of chronic diseases
  • Free of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Nonsmokers

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Chronic diseases
  • Use of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplements or medication before (≤6 months) and throughout the study.

Sites / Locations

  • Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Biochemistry and Sports Nutrition, School of Physical Education, Sports Sciences and Dietetics, University of Thessaly

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

No Intervention

Arm Label

Training

Control

Arm Description

Participants in this arm will perform seven bodyweight training exercises (acute bout per exercise) at two different conditions (30 and 45 seconds).

Participants in this arm will receive no intervention.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure
Exercise energy expenditure (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Change in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)
EPOC (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Change in blood lactate concentration (BLa)
BLa (mmol/L) concentration will be measured in a microphotometer with commercially available kits.
Change in heart rate
Heart rate (bpm) will be measured with a wearable heart rate monitor
Change in perceived exertion
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be measured with the Borg scale (0-10)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Body weight
Body weight will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer
Body height
Body height will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI will be calculated using the Quetelet's equation
Waist circumference (WC)
WC (cm) will be measured using a Gullick II tape
Hip circumference (HC)
HC (cm) will be measured using a Gullick II tape
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
WHR will be calculated by dividing the waist by the hip measurement
Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
RMR (kcal) will be measured using a portable open-circuit indirect calorimeter with a ventilated hood system
Body fat (BF) Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
BF (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Fat mass (FM)t Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
FM (kg) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Fat-free mass (FFM)
FFM (kg) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)
VO2max (mL/kg/min) will be assessed by a portable open-circuit spirometry system.
Maximal strength (1RM)
1RM (kg) will be measured bilaterally on a horizontal leg press and seated chest press machine..
Muscular endurance
Muscular endurance (repetitions) will be measured on a 1-min curl-up and push-up test.

Full Information

First Posted
December 18, 2021
Last Updated
March 14, 2022
Sponsor
University of Thessaly
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05221203
Brief Title
Metabolic Cost of Bodyweight Training
Acronym
BWT-UTH
Official Title
Metabolic Cost of Bodyweight Training
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 3, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
February 20, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 13, 2022 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Thessaly

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
In this study, the investigators will be able to estimate the metabolic cost of several foundational bodyweight training exercises.
Detailed Description
Bodyweight training has become a popular cardiovascular training choice in fitness centers and athletic performance enhancement facilities. Despite widespread use and growing popularity, little is known about the metabolic demands of such a training method. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to quantify the cardiovascular and metabolic cost from various foundational bodyweight exercises in order to contribute to a better planning of exercise programs in the real world. Ten healthy young adults were assigned to execute seven bodyweight exercises (acute bout) for 30 and 45 seconds. Anthropometric, metabolic, and performance measurements were conducted at baseline. The metabolic cost was estimated from heart rate, blood lactate, resting oxygen uptake, exercise oxygen uptake, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption measurements using a portable gas analyzer.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Body Composition, Physical Fitness, Energy Expenditure, Resting Metabolic Rate
Keywords
functional fitness training, bodyweight training, energy expenditure, oxygen consumption, resistance training

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Other
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
Investigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
10 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Training
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in this arm will perform seven bodyweight training exercises (acute bout per exercise) at two different conditions (30 and 45 seconds).
Arm Title
Control
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Participants in this arm will receive no intervention.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
TR-30
Intervention Description
Bodyweight training exercises will be performed for 30 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
TR-45
Intervention Description
Bodyweight training exercises will be performed for 45 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure
Description
Exercise energy expenditure (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Time Frame
At pre-exercise, during, and post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
Title
Change in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)
Description
EPOC (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Time Frame
At post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
Title
Change in blood lactate concentration (BLa)
Description
BLa (mmol/L) concentration will be measured in a microphotometer with commercially available kits.
Time Frame
At pre- and post-exercise session (single bout) at 3 minutes post-exercise
Title
Change in heart rate
Description
Heart rate (bpm) will be measured with a wearable heart rate monitor
Time Frame
At pre-exercise, during, and post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
Title
Change in perceived exertion
Description
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be measured with the Borg scale (0-10)
Time Frame
At pre-exercise, during, and post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Body weight
Description
Body weight will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Body height
Description
Body height will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Body mass index (BMI)
Description
BMI will be calculated using the Quetelet's equation
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Waist circumference (WC)
Description
WC (cm) will be measured using a Gullick II tape
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Hip circumference (HC)
Description
HC (cm) will be measured using a Gullick II tape
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
Description
WHR will be calculated by dividing the waist by the hip measurement
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
Description
RMR (kcal) will be measured using a portable open-circuit indirect calorimeter with a ventilated hood system
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Body fat (BF) Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Description
BF (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Fat mass (FM)t Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Description
FM (kg) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Fat-free mass (FFM)
Description
FFM (kg) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)
Description
VO2max (mL/kg/min) will be assessed by a portable open-circuit spirometry system.
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Maximal strength (1RM)
Description
1RM (kg) will be measured bilaterally on a horizontal leg press and seated chest press machine..
Time Frame
At baseline
Title
Muscular endurance
Description
Muscular endurance (repetitions) will be measured on a 1-min curl-up and push-up test.
Time Frame
At baseline

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
35 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aged between 18 and 35 years Physically active individuals Free of chronic diseases Free of musculoskeletal injuries Nonsmokers Exclusion Criteria: Musculoskeletal injuries Chronic diseases Use of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplements or medication before (≤6 months) and throughout the study.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ioannis G. Fatouros, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Thessaly
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Biochemistry and Sports Nutrition, School of Physical Education, Sports Sciences and Dietetics, University of Thessaly
City
Trikala
ZIP/Postal Code
42100
Country
Greece

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