Comparison of Two BioCircuit Programs: Impact on Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Adults Aged 30-65
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age30-65
SponsorUniversity of Graz
About this trial
This study aims to compare the effects of two BioCircuit training programmes, 'Tone Your Body' and 'Boost Performance', on physical fitness and body composition in adults aged 30-65 years. Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise programmes and will undergo a 12-week intervention with baseline and post-intervention measurements of fitness and body composition. The study aims to determine which programme is more effective in improving overall physical fitness, muscle mass and reducing body fat.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
• Age between 30 and 65 years
Healthy individuals without significant medical conditions
Less than 6 months of prior strength training experience
Willing and able to participate in a 12-week training program
Disqualifiers
• History of coronary heart disease
History of stroke
Need for changes in antihypertensive treatment within 3 months prior to study start
Arthritis
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Tone Your Body BioCircuit Program
DeviceParticipants in the Tone Your Body group follow a 12-week BioCircuit training programme designed to improve body composition and muscle toning. The programme consists of six total-body strength exercises and two cardio exercises in a circuit format. Each exercise is performed for 45 seconds, followed by a 40-second rest between machines. The endurance exercises are performed for 3 minutes and 35 seconds each. The eccentric phase of each strength exercise is overloaded by 20% to maximise muscle development.
Boost Performance BioCircuit Program
DeviceParticipants in the Boost Performance group follow a 12-week BioCircuit training programme designed to increase strength and endurance. The programme consists of six strength exercises and two cardio exercises, also in a circuit format. Each exercise is performed for 45 seconds, with 40 seconds rest between machines, and the endurance exercises are performed for 3 minutes and 35 seconds. The strength exercises use a viscous resistance mechanism to increase strength and endurance. Participants also undergo performance tests including the jump and reach test, one minute squats and one minute push-ups.
Treatment groups
42 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Tone Your Body GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Boost Performance GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in Skeletal Muscle Mass
Skeletal muscle mass will be measured using bioimpedance analysis (BIA) at baseline and after the 12-week intervention to evaluate changes in muscle mass.
Time frame
Baseline and Week 122
Change in Body Fat Percentage
Body fat percentage will be measured using bioimpedance analysis (BIA) at baseline and after the 12-week intervention to assess reductions in body fat.
Time frame
Baseline and Week 123
Change in Maximal Strength (10-RM Test)
Maximal strength will be measured using the 10-RM test on the Smith machine for bench press and leg press at baseline and after the 12-week intervention.
Time frame
Baseline and Week 124
Change in Handgrip Strength
Handgrip strength will be measured using a dynamometer at baseline and after the 12-week intervention.
Time frame
Baseline and Week 12Secondary outcomes
1
Change in Circumference Measurements (Arm, Leg, and Waist)
Circumference measurements of the arms, legs, and waist will be taken at baseline and after the 12-week intervention to track changes in body composition.
Time frame
Baseline and Week 122
Customer Satisfaction (CSAT Questionnaire)
Participant satisfaction with the training program will be assessed using the CSAT questionnaire at the end of the 12-week intervention.
Time frame
Week 2 and Week 123
Change in Jump and Reach Performance
Performance will be evaluated by measuring the vertical jump height using the jump and reach test at baseline and after the 12-week intervention.
Time frame
Baseline and Week 124
Change in Squat Performance (One-Minute Squat Test)
Performance will be evaluated by counting the number of squats completed in one minute at baseline and after the 12-week intervention.
Time frame
Baseline and Week 12Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov