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NCT Number: NCT07309237

Spinning-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Induces Greater Cardiopulmonary Adaptations Than Continuous Training in Sedentary College Men

In recent years, fitness concepts have continuously evolved, with many seeking to improve and enhance their physical condition through exercise to achieve better athletic performance. Aerobic exercise not only increases lipid utilization but also boosts athletic performance. Consequently, various aerobic exercise equipment has become increasingly popular in the market. Due to the pandemic's impact in recent years, people have rarely ventured outdoors, making indoor exercise equipment increasingly popular for home workouts. Spinning has emerged as a widely adopted new fitness activity, accessible to all genders and ages. Many gyms even offer specialized spinning classes with variations in speed and resistance. However, past literature has predominantly focused on continuous-intensity spinning interventions, which do not reflect the diverse training variations found in actual spinning classes. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into spinning on cardiorespiratory fitness.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

No. 151, Jinxue Rd.

Kaohsiung City, Daliao, 831301, Taiwan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • no regular exercise training in the past six months
  • ability to safely perform high-intensity cycling exercise

Exclusion criteria

  • musculoskeletal limitations that prevented cycling exercise
  • recent infection
  • known cardiopulmonary disease or medical history affecting cardiovascular or respiratory function
  • smoking
  • use of medications that may influence cardiopulmonary responses to exercise
  • other contraindications to exercise testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines

Treatment and study plan

High intense interval training

Behavioral

performed repeated high-intensity bouts at 75-80% of VO₂ reserve, interspersed with active recovery at 60-65% of VO₂ reserve, using a spinning bike

moderate intense continue training

Behavioral

continuously at approximately 70% of VO₂ reserve, using spinning bike

Control

Behavioral

did not perform any exercise training

Primary outcomes

  1. Cardiopulmonary fitness

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    VO2max (ml/kg/mL)

  2. Baseline anthropometric of the participants

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    Age (yr)

  3. Cardiopulmonary fitness

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    VEmax (L/min)

  4. Cardiopulmonary fitness

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    maximal workload (W)

  5. Cardiopulmonary fitness

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    AT% (%VO₂max)

  6. Cardiopulmonary fitness

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    Resting O₂ pulse (mL·beat-¹)

  7. Cardiopulmonary fitness

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    Max O₂ pulse (mL·beat-¹)

  8. Cardiopulmonary fitness

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    MIP (cmH2O)

  9. Cardiopulmonary fitness

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    MEP (cmH2O)

  10. Baseline anthropometric of the participants

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    Height (cm)

  11. Baseline anthropometric of the participants

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    Weight (kg)

  12. Baseline anthropometric of the participants

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    BMI (kg/m²)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Lung function

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    FEV1 (L)

  2. Lung functionWeight

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    FVC (L)

  3. Lung function

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    FEV₁/FVC (%)

  4. Lung function

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    FEF25-75% (L·s-¹)

  5. Lung function

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    PEF (L·min-¹)

  6. Lung function

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    MVV (L·min-¹)

  7. Lung function

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    Breathing reserve (%)

  8. Lung function

    Time frame: Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

    Dynamic Index (DI%)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fooyin University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Dec 30, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 30, 2025

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