Reduced-exertion high-intensity training (REHIT) is a novel form of exercise known for being non-classical, time-efficient, and effective on different populations. However, REHIT was scarcely tested on sedentary women with mortality risks. The aim of the study is to compare the effects of REHIT versus short moderate-intensity training (SMIT) on functional capacity, resting heart rate (RHR), and activity enjoyment in sedentary young women.
The aim of the study is to compare the effects of reduced-exertion high-intensity training (REHIT) versus short moderate-intensity training (SMIT) on functional capacity, resting heart rate (RHR), and activity enjoyment in sedentary young women. Therefore, sedentary young women will be randomly allocated to either a: i) REHIT group or ii) SMIT group. Both groups will perform an intervention over 6 weeks duration for 10 minutes each session for 2 sessions/week, but with different intensities (REHIT or SMIT). Both forms of exercise will be conducted on a cycle ergometer with the subjects monitored throughout the intervention. Before and after the 3-week intervention, functional capacity (6-minute walking test) and RHR will be measured. Additionally, physical activity enjoyment (Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale) will be assessed after the intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
The intervention of the REHIT group will consist of three parts: i) 3 minutes of warm-up part at 50% of HRmax obtained in the effort test; ii) 3 min 20 sec to 3 min 40 sec of REHIT; and iii) 3 minutes of cool-down at 50% of HRmax obtained in the effort test. The REHIT part will consist of maximum cycling sprints of all-out exercise at 100% of the HRmax, increasing for up to 10 seconds, 15 seconds on week two and 20 seconds on week three. Then, 3 minutes of active rest at 50% of HRmax. Finally, 10 seconds of all-out exercise at 100% of the HRmax, rising to 15 seconds on week two and 20 seconds on week three.
The SMIT group will receive a short moderate-intensity training with the same warm-up and cool-down exercises as the REHIT group. In addition, the main part of the session consisted of 6 minutes of moderate intensity exercise at 60-70% HRmax obtained in the effort test. In addition, the main part of the session increases 3 min every week as 6 min for the first 2 weeks, 9 min for the 3rd and 4th weeks, and 12 min for the last two weeks.
University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain
Functional capacity
It will be measured using the 6-minutes walking test (6MWT). Participants will be instructed to walk as quickly as possible along a 30-meter hallway for a duration of six minutes without running. Then, the distance in meters they cover will be registered. The greater the number of meters run, the better the functional capacity.
Time frame: Baseline
Functional capacity
It will be measured using the 6-minutes walking test (6MWT). Participants will be instructed to walk as quickly as possible along a 30-meter hallway for a duration of six minutes without running. Then, the distance in meters they cover will be registered. The greater the number of meters run, the better the functional capacity.
Time frame: After the intervention (3 weeks)
Resting heart rate
It will be measured with a patient monitor (ProAct PC-3000 Patient Monitor, Medisave, UK).
Time frame: Baseline
Resting heart rate
It will be measured with a patient monitor (ProAct PC-3000 Patient Monitor, Medisave, UK).
Time frame: After the intervention (3 weeks)
Physical activity enjoyment
To assess enjoyment, a modified version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) will be used. In this questionnaire, 17 items are scored on a 7-point bipolar scale, with an overall enjoyment score ranging from 17 (not enjoyable) to 68 (neutral) and 119 (enjoyable).
Time frame: Baseline
Physical activity enjoyment
To assess enjoyment, a modified version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) will be used. In this questionnaire, 17 items are scored on a 7-point bipolar scale, with an overall enjoyment score ranging from 17 (not enjoyable) to 68 (neutral) and 119 (enjoyable).
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Time frame: After the intervention (3 weeks)