Metabolic Effects of Eccentric Endurance Training

Vorarlberg Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment35 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate metabolic parameters in previously sedentary individuals before and after eccentric endurance training (hiking downwards). Study participants will regularly hike downwards over a difference in altitude of 540 meters during 8 weeks. For the opposite way, a cable car will be used. Metabolic profiles will be obtained at baseline and after the 8 weeks period of eccentric endurance exercise.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Metabolism

Interventions

physical trainingOTHER

8 weeks of hiking downwards. For the opposite way, a cable car will be used.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * men and women * age over 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * previous systematic endurance training (\>3 times per week \>30 min) * body mass index \> 35 kg/m² * heavy smoking (\>20 cigarettes per day) * regular alcohol consumption \>60g per day * history of cardiovascular disease * established musculoskeletal disease * unwillingness to stay in the area for the whole period