CompletedNot Applicable

Hybrid Exercise Training for Weight Loss

Greece49 participantsStarted 2015-07

Plain-language summary

In this study the investigators utilized a novel hybrid HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercise training approach, the Hybrid Interval Training (DoIT) workout that combines interval training, resistance exercise training and functional training in order to test the hypothesis that DoIT will be able to: i) reduce body mass, ii) improve body composition and iii) alter energy balance, of previously inactive, overweight/obese women.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * (a) were sedentary (\<7,500 steps/day; VO2max \<30 ml/kg/min), b) premenopausal women aged 30-45 years, c) were overweight or obese class 1 (BMI=25-34.9 kg/m2), d) were non-smokers for ≥6 months before the study, e) not following a diet intervention or using nutritional supplements/medications before (≥6 months) and during the study, f) had no weight loss greater \>10% of body mass ≤6 months before the study, g) participated in ≥80% of total exercise sessions, and h) had no symptoms of depression. Exclusion Criteria: * a) a recent febrile illness, b) history of muscle lesion, c) lower limb trauma, d) signs, symptoms or diagnosis of serious health complications or physical disability or other medical condition compromising safe participation in exercise training.

What they're measuring

Change in body mass

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in body mass index

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in waist circumference

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in hip circumference

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in waist-to-hip ratio

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in body fat.

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in fat mass

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in fat-free mass

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03134781

SponsorUniversity of Thessaly

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-07

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in body mass

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in body mass index

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in waist circumference

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in hip circumference

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in waist-to-hip ratio

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in body fat.

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in fat mass

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.

Change in fat-free mass

Timeframe: At baseline, at 20 weeks and at 40 weeks.