CompletedNot Applicable

Soccer Training and Influence of Protein and Carbohydrate Ingestion on Health

Denmark151 participantsStarted 2016-05-21

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study was to examine the adaptive response to recreational soccer, conducted as small-sided games, and the effect of supplementing with either protein or carbohydrate after each training session in 10 weeks. One hundred fifty one middle-aged women and men were randomized into a group ingesting protein or carbohydrate beverages immediately after recreational soccer and prior to bedtime on training days or a control group maintained their normal activities. Training was performed 2.1 times per week for 10 weeks.

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 55 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age between 25-55 years * less than two hours of physical training per week over the last two years before entering the study Exclusion Criteria: * biking for transportation more than 40 km/week * diagnosed with severe diseases * medical treatment with a documented effect on body composition * abuse of alcohol/drugs * pregnancy or breastfeeding.

What they're measuring

Lean body mass

Timeframe: 10 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04744064

SponsorUniversity of Copenhagen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-11-25

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