Effects of Free Weight and Machine Training With and Without Aerobic Training Among Body Builders

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Overview

Effects of free weight and machine training with and without aerobic training among body builders.

Effects of free weight and machine training with and without aerobic training on strength, endurance and muscle mass of lower limb among body builders.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Interventions

free weight training and machine trainingOTHER

20 participants will be in control group who will only perform free weight and machine training

Aerobic ExercisesOTHER

20 participants will be in experimental group giving them aerobic exercise training protocol along with free weight and machine training

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 17 YearsMax age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: - 17-35 years(16) * Body builders(16) * Physically fit Athletes (17) * Male athletes * Benchmarks for body builders 1. Minimum 60 kg leg press 2. Minimum 15 kg hams curl 3. Minimum 10 kg weighted squats Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who will be unable to complete the training * No musculoskeletal disorder * No cardiorespiratory disorder * Jumper's knee * Any respiratory issue * Foot and ankle injuries * Patellar tendinopathy * Pulmonary disorder * Ligamentous and meniscal injury * Bone deformity * Fractures of lower limb

Locations (1)

Pakistan Sports Academy

Lahore, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

1 Repetition Maximum

A 1 Repetition Maximum (1 RM) test is a commonly used method in the fitness and strength training realm to assess an individual's maximum strength for a specific exercise. (18) The test involves determining the maximum amount of weight a person can lift for a single repetition of a given exercise.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Yo-Yo test

The 20-meter multistage shuttle test, also known as the "Beep Test" or "Yo-Yo Test," is a commonly used aerobic fitness test. (20)The test involves continuous running between two lines 20 meters apart in response to audio signals. . If a participant fails to reach the line before the beep, they are given a warning. After a second warning, the test is concluded, and the level reached is recorded.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Muscle Mass

Measuring muscle size using an inches tape, also known as a tailor's tape or a body tape measure, is a simple and effective way to track changes in muscle size and monitor your fitness progress

Time frame: 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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