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Cross Training Effects on Flexibility, Endurance and Speed

NCT07438730 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 52

Last updated 2026-02-27

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Summary

CrossFit is one form of Resistance Exercise that is recognized as a high-intensity program that combines elements of mobility, technique, and strength and has seen increasing popularity in recent years. CrossFit workouts often incorporate Olympic lifts and elements of gymnastic exercises using handstands and rings. A large part of CrossFit workouts also consists of the "workout of the day" or "WOD," where workouts are performed for the best time or performed in the "as many rounds as possible" style and are completed in a group environment, with some workouts performed as a shared workload. The social nature of CrossFit, in addition to the annual 'CrossFit Games', which include national qualifying workouts and regional competitions, is what has led to CrossFit being described as the "Sport of Fitness". Competitors who complete all workouts and rank high enough will progress to the next stage of the competition. Regardless of which stage, it is expected that each workout will consist of a set of challenges that will require some combination of strength, power, endurance, and/or sport-specific skill.

By examining the effects of cross-training on flexibility, endurance, and speed, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how a diversified training regimen can contribute to the overall athletic development of sprinters. The findings could lead to improved training strategies that enhance performance and longevity in the sport.

Conditions

  • Cross Training

Interventions

OTHER

Cross training

Cross training protocol with cycling, 8-10 repetitions of low lunges, 4-5 repetitions of cobra pose, 4-5 repetitions of 40 seconds maximum running at 80-100% HR max followed by 20 seconds of walking for 20 minutes exercise per session 3 times a week followed by 8 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Muhammad Tayyab Malik, DPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-07-30
Primary Completion
2025-01-30
Completion
2025-01-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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