Fatmax Exercise in Menstrual Phases: Effects on Fat Metabolism & Body Composition in NWO Women

Beijing Sport University48 enrolled

Overview

Effects of a Fatmax exercise intervention during different menstrual phases on fat metabolism and body composition in NWO women

This is a randomized clinical trial of single-blind with 3 arms (control group , follicular group and luteal group), in which a pre-treatment-posttest design has been used.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Fat Metabolism

Interventions

follicular groupBEHAVIORAL

Exercised at Fatmax intensity four times per week and plus three additional exercise during the late follicular phase of each cycle.

luteal groupBEHAVIORAL

Exercised at Fatmax intensity four times per week and plus three additional exercise during the mid- luteal phase of each cycle.

Control groupBEHAVIORAL

Exercised at Fatmax intensity four times per week.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * Female, aged between 18 and 30 years old; * BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 with a BF% \> 30% (normal weight obesity determination criteria); * Regular menstrual cycles for at least 3 months; * No use of oral contraceptives for at least 6 months before the experiment; * Non-smoker and non-alcohol abuser. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of CVD; * A diagnosis of cancer, pulmonary diseases, or other conditions that prevent participation in exercise; * The use of medications affecting body composition or metabolism.

Locations (1)

School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University

Beijing, China

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Lipid profile

The changes of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglyceride before and after intervention.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Body Fat Mass

Body fat mass (kg) will be assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans. The change of body fat mass before and after intervention.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Percentage of Body Fat

The change of percentage of body fat before and after intervention.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Changes in Body mass index before and after Intervention. Body mass index is calculated from the formula, Weight (kg) / Height2 (m2), its unit is kg/m2.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Waist Circumference

The change of waist circumference before and after intervention.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Hip Circumference

The change of hip circumference before and after intervention.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Apolipoprotein A-I (g/L)

The change in apolipoprotein A-I levels before and after the intervention.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Apolipoprotein B (g/L)

The change in apolipoprotein B levels before and after the intervention.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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