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Low- Load- High- Repetitions Training Versus Pilates on Physical Fitness in Inactive Women

NCT04360499 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2021-10-06

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Summary

Low-weight-high-repetitions (LWHR) programs constitute a popular group-based form of exercise for the general population, accompanied by various health benefits for the participants. However, the effect of such programs on cardiorespiratory fitness is still controversial. The aim of the current study was to examine the effects of a 3-month LWHR group exercise program vs pilates on cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition and overall health on previously inactive adult women.

Conditions

  • Sedentary Behavior

Interventions

OTHER

Low- weight-high-repetitions training

LWHR refers to a specific form of resistance exercise which utilizes low weights and very high repetitions

OTHER

Pilates training

Pilates style exercise training

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Nicosia

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Thessaly

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Chistoforos Giannaki, PhD · University of Nicosia

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-01-10
Primary Completion
2020-08-10
Completion
2021-09-10

Countries

  • Cyprus

Study Locations

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