Effect of Resistance Exercise on Physical and Psychological Factors

Monira Aldhahi

Status: Completed

Conditions: Healthy; Physically Inactive

Treatments: Other: Resistance Training Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06708325

2023.135.06.21

Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Universit (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, negatively affecting emotional well-being by increasing psychological distress and reducing mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a resistance-based physical activity program on physical and psychological outcomes in physically inactive adults.

Full description

Background/Objectives: Sedentary behavior is a prevalent risk factor contributing to the development and progression of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Additionally, physical inactivity has been linked to diminished emotional well-being, characterized by elevated levels of psychological distress and compromised mental health. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of a resistance-focused physical activity intervention on both physical and psychological health outcomes in adults with chronically low levels of physical activity. A randomized controlled trial design was employed. The participant comprised 32 adults (mean age = 46.61 ± 7.33 years) included in the study. These individuals were randomly allocated to either a resistance exercise group (EG, n = 15) or a control group (CG, n = 17). Comprehensive assessments were conducted at baseline and following the 12-week intervention. These assessments included evaluations of muscle strength (knee flexors, knee extensors, ankle dorsiflexors, plantar flexors, and core isometric strength), static and dynamic balance, proprioception, and functional movement capacity (as measured by the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)). Participants' psychological states were quantified using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). The EG participated in a supervised resistance training program 3 days per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 55-60 minutes. Conversely, the CG did not engage in any structured exercise program and were advised to maintain their customary lifestyle habits throughout the study duration.

Enrollment: 32 patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Aged between 40-60 years
• Physically independent
• Not having cardiac, orthopedic, or musculoskeletal dysfunctions
• Not participating in regular physical activity more than once a week for the last 5 months before the beginning of the study

Exclusion criteria

• Chronic ankle instability
• Lower extremity musculoskeletal injury in the previous 6 months
• Undergoing hormonal replacement therapy
• Having uncontrolled diabetes
• Having uncontrolled hypertension
• Histroy of cardiovascular disease

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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32 participants in 2 patient groups

Exercise group

Experimental group

Description:

The 12-week resistance training program consisted of three supervised sessions per week, each lasting approximately 55-60 minutes. Sessions were structured as follows: 5-7 minute dynamic warm-up, 35-40 minutes of resistance training, and 4-5 minutes of stretching for active recovery. Participants were paired based on similar strength fitness levels and progressed according to the principle of periodized progressive overload.

Treatment:

Other: Resistance Training Program

control group

No Intervention group

Description:

did not participate in any structured exercise program during the 12-week study period. The participants were asked to maintain their usual lifestyle habits.