The Effects of Autonomy and Perceptions on Resistance Training Outcomes

NCT05371587 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 129

Last updated 2025-03-07

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Summary

120 participants will be randomized into one of two groups that will perform resistance training at a gym three time per week for three months. One group will follow common resistance training guidelines, whereas the other will exercise according to their preferences and perception of effort. The groups will be compared on the following primary outcomes after six and 12 weeks: body composition, physiological and performance tests. The groups will be compared on the following secondary outcomes every two weeks: enjoyment and satisfaction levels. Adherence rates will be measured throughout the intervention.

Conditions

  • Strength Training

Interventions

OTHER

Autonomy and Perceptions Approach to Resistance Training (APART)

Alternative resistance training prescription based on trainees' autonomy and perceptions.

OTHER

Standard prescription

Standard resistance training prescription, based on international organization's guidelines.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tel Aviv University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Israel Halperin, PhD · Tel Aviv University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-05-01
Primary Completion
2024-06-30
Completion
2024-12-01

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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