The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a 12-week coached Starting Strength barbell training program on systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
200
Subjects will participate in a 12-week barbell training program, 3 days per week for approximately 60 minutes each session. Training sessions will be conducted by Starting Strength certified coaches at Starting Strength Scottsdale gym. Core barbell movements including but not limited to: squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, and power clean.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
RECRUITINGChange in systolic blood pressure
Blood pressure will be measured using automated oscillometric device, and reported in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in diastolic blood pressure
Blood pressure will be measured using automated oscillometric device, and reported in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in total cholesterol
Total cholesterol is the sum of a person's HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and 20% of their triglyceride levels. Healthy total cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL of blood
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is measured via blood sample and reported in milligrams per deciliter (mg/DL). Results 100 mg/DL and below are considered healthier.
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is measured via blood sample and reported in milligrams per deciliter (mg/DL). Results 60 mg/DL and above are considered healthier.
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in triglycerides
Triglycerides are measured via blood sample and reported in milligrams per deciliter (mg/DL). Results 150 mg/DL and below are considered normal levels.
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in fasting glucose
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Blood sample taken after an overnight fast. Reported in millimoles per liter (mmol/l)
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks