Effect of Squat Training on Body Composition, Muscular Strength and Motor Fitness for Youth- Randamized Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of body mass-based squat training on body composition, muscular strength and motor fitness in adolescents.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Conditioning Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

12 year–15 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

About this study

Body composition Percent body fat by bioimpedance muscle thickness at the thigh anterior by ultrasound

Muscle strength Maximal voluntary knee extension torque by myometer

Motor fitness sprint velocity by non-motorized treadmill Jump height by a matswitch system.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Healthy adolescents

Exclusion criteria

Participants do not have medical and orthopedic disorder.

Treatment and study plan

squat exercise training

Other

Intervention may include squat exercise for 8 weeks

Other names: school-based exercise training

Primary outcomes

Percent body fat by bioelectrical impedance

Time frame: Eight week

Secondary outcomes

knee extension strength by myometer

Time frame: eight weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Phase 1 Study of Child Exercise Training

Acronym: CET

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Jul 10, 2012
Registry last updated: Jul 10, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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