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A Comparative Study of Two BioCircuit Training Programs: Tone Your Body Versus Boost Performance on Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Adults Aged 30-65
Led by University of Graz · Updated on 2024-12-11
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating two BioCircuit training programs, 'Tone Your Body' and 'Boost Performance', in adults aged 30 to 65 years. The study aims to understand which program better improves physical fitness, muscle mass, and body fat reduction. This randomized trial balances age, gender, and baseline strength to fairly compare the effects of these exercise interventions. Participants will join one of two 12-week training programs using Technogym's BioCircuit equipment, which provides personalized automated exercise based on fitness levels. Both programs include six total body strength exercises and two cardio exercises performed in a circuit format, with specific timing for exercise and rest. The Tone Your Body program focuses on moderate intensity to reduce body fat and tone muscles, emphasizing eccentric muscle loading, while the Boost Performance program targets increased strength and endurance with higher resistance and performance tests. During the study, participants will be assessed before and after the 12 weeks on muscle mass, body fat percentage, maximal strength, handgrip strength, and body measurements. Performance tests such as jump and reach, one-minute squats, and push-ups will also be conducted. Participants will maintain their usual diet and report satisfaction through questionnaires. The study monitors changes in fitness and body composition to determine which program is more effective, with all activities supervised and recorded throughout the trial.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparison of Two BioCircuit Programs: Impact on Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Adults Aged 30-65
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 30 and 65 years
- Healthy individuals without significant medical conditions
- Less than 6 months of prior strength training experience
- Willing and able to participate in a 12-week training program
- Capable of performing strength training exercises such as leg press and chest press
- Able to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of coronary heart disease
- History of stroke
- Need for changes in antihypertensive treatment within 3 months prior to study start
- Arthritis
- Pregnancy or less than three months postpartum
- Pain and movement restrictions
- Use of medications that affect muscle strength or performance (e.g., anabolic steroids, beta-2 agonists, glucocorticoids, statins, benzodiazepines, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-II receptor blockers, diuretics)
- Any medical condition preventing participation in planned endurance and strength training
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants follow one of two 12-week BioCircuit training programmes, either 'Tone Your Body' focusing on body composition and muscle toning or 'Boost Performance' aiming to improve strength and endurance. Training sessions occur three times a week using specialized equipment that provides automated, personalized workouts based on individual fitness levels.
Three training sessions per week
Duration - Up to 1 week post-intervention
Participants undergo assessments including body composition, muscle mass, strength tests, physical performance tests, and customer satisfaction questionnaires to evaluate changes after the training programmes.
1 post-intervention assessment visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
CF Leibnitz
Leibnitz, Styria, Styria, Austria, 8430
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Research Team
M
Martin Atia
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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