Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Novel Forms of High-intensity Interval Exercise

Teesside University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Physical Activity Enjoyment; High-intensity Interval Exercise; Rating of Perceived Exertion; Acute Mood; Heart Rate; Blood Pressure

Treatments: Behavioral: Stair climbing; Behavioral: Stair stepping; Behavioral: Boxing

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03359928

162/17

Details and patient eligibility

About

Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological and perceptual responses to three novel forms of high-intensity interval training (HIT).

Full description

Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological (heart rate and blood pressure) and perceptual responses (rating of perceived exertion, mood and enjoyment) to three novel forms (non-contact boxing, stair stepping and stair climbing) of high-intensity interval training (HIT).

Enrollment: 15 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• adult (≥18 years) employees
• no health conditions that preclude them from exercise and on no medication, information obtained via their self-report.
• able to understand written and spoken English.
• participants reporting that they are asthmatic will allowed to participate with medical clearance and instructed to bring their bronchodilator medication and use it when required.

Exclusion criteria

• symptoms of or known presence of heart disease
• condition or injury or co-morbidity affecting the ability to undertake exercise
• diabetes mellitus
• early family history of sudden cardiac death
• pregnancy or likelihood of pregnancy.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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15 participants in 3 patient groups

Boxing

Experimental group

Description:

In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted, in a randomised sequence. Non-contact boxing involves boxing "punch pads" that will be held by the one of the researchers, while wearing protective boxing gloves. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest). During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Boxing

Stair stepping

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will complete 3 sessions of exercise. In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted in a randomised sequence. Stair stepping involves stepping on to and off a 35 cm Reebok exercise bench, repeatedly. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest). During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Stair stepping

Stair climbing

Experimental group

Description:

In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted, in a randomised sequence. Stair climbing involves continuously ascending the stairs located in a public access staircase. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest). During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Stair climbing