Metabolic Cost of Battle Rope Training

University of Thessaly10 enrolled

Overview

In this study, the investigators will be able to estimate the metabolic cost of several foundational battle rope training exercises.

Battle rope training has become a popular cardiovascular training choice in fitness centers and athletic performance enhancement facilities. Despite widespread use and growing popularity, little is known about the metabolic demands of such a training method. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to quantify the cardiovascular and metabolic cost from various foundational battle rope exercises in order to contribute to a better planning of exercise programs in the real world. Ten healthy young adults were assigned to execute seven bodyweight exercises (acute bout) for 30 and 45 seconds. Anthropometric, metabolic, functional capacity and performance measurements were conducted at baseline. The metabolic cost was estimated from heart rate, blood lactate, resting oxygen uptake, exercise oxygen uptake, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption measurements using a portable gas analyzer.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Body Composition Physical Fitness Energy Expenditure Resting Metabolic Rate

Interventions

BR-30BEHAVIORAL

Battle rope training exercises will be performed for 30 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition.

BR-45BEHAVIORAL

Battle rope training exercises will be performed for 45 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 35 years * Physically active individuals * Free of chronic diseases * Free of musculoskeletal injuries * Nonsmokers Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal injuries * Chronic diseases * Use of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplements or medication before (≤6 months) and throughout the study.

Locations (1)

Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Biochemistry and Sports Nutrition, School of Physical Education, Sports Sciences and Dietetics, University of Thessaly

Trikala, Greece

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure

Exercise energy expenditure (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system

Time frame: At pre-exercise, during and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)

Change in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)

EPOC (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system

Time frame: At 1 hour after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)

Change in blood lactate concentration (BLa)

BLa (mmol/L) concentration will be measured in a microphotometer with commercially available kits.

Time frame: At pre exercise and at 3 minutes after exercise session

Change in heart rate

Heart rate (bpm) will be measured with a wearable heart rate monitor

Time frame: At pre-exercise, during, and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds

Change in perceived exertion

Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be measured with the Borg scale (0-10)

Time frame: At pre-exercise, during, and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds

Secondary Outcomes

Body weight

Body weight will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer

Time frame: At baseline

Body height

Body height will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer

Time frame: At baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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