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NCT Number: NCT02714088

The Effect of Novel High-intensity Interval Training on Physical Fitness in Older Adults

High-intensity interval training (HIT) has been demonstrated to be an effective strategy to improve markers of health and fitness across a wide range of healthy and clinical populations. Currently however, there is only limited evidence which has examined the effectiveness of HIT in older adults (>50 years). HIT is an appealing strategy in this group as it has the potential to impact both cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, which both play an important role in maintaining functional fitness and quality of life in a time-efficient manner. Developing an understanding of novel strategies for delivering this type of exercise training may ultimately provide a viable alternative to traditional modes of exercise training for a broader range of participants. As such, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a novel, high-intensity interval training exercise protocol to improve physical fitness in adults aged over 50 years. This research also aims to evaluate if this type of training intervention is feasible in this population, through analysis of adherence and intervention fidelity.

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Key information

Conditions

High-Intensity Interval Training

Age range

50 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Teesside University

Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BA, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Must be aged 50-85 years
  • Must be able to provide informed consent to participate
  • Must be free from all exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

  • Symptoms of or known presence of heart disease of major atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  • Early family history of sudden cardiac death
  • Condition or injury or co-morbidity affecting the ability to undertake exercise
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Pregnancy or likelihood of pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

Novel high-intensity interval training

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in lower body muscular power

    Time frame: Baseline and following exercise training (12 weeks)

    Assessed via Nottingham Leg Extensor Power Rig

  2. Change in Aerobic fitness

    Time frame: Baseline and following exercise training (12 weeks)

    Assessed via Chester step test

  3. Change in upper extremity muscular strength

    Time frame: Baseline and following exercise training (12 weeks)

    Hand grip strength assessed using handheld dynamometer

  4. Change in quality of life

    Time frame: Baseline and following exercise training (12 weeks)

    Assessed via Short form quality of life questionnaire (SF36)

Other outcomes

  1. Heart rate during high-intensity interval training exercise sessions

    Time frame: Up to 12 weeks

  2. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during high-intensity interval training exercise sessions

    Time frame: Up to 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Teesside University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
First posted
Mar 21, 2016
Registry last updated
Oct 18, 2016

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