Study of Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping Combined With High-Intensity Interval Training to Improve Fitness and Balance in Trained Adults Aged 18-35

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether adding diaphragmatic kinesio taping to high-intensity interval training HIIT improves physical performance in trained adults aged 18 to 35 years. This study focuses on aerobic capacity, anaerobic power, balance, and lung function. It aims to see if supporting breathing muscles with taping enhances the benefits of HIIT beyond training alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will complete an 8-week HIIT program on a cycle ergometer, training three times per week with intervals targeting 85-95% of maximal heart rate. The other group will follow the same HIIT protocol but will also receive diaphragmatic kinesio taping applied before each session to support breathing muscles. No other training changes are made. Before and after the 8-week program, participants will undergo tests measuring aerobic capacity VO2max, anaerobic performance Wingate test, balance Y-Balance test, lung function, body composition, and heart rate response. These assessments will help understand physiological changes and whether taping offers extra benefits. The study includes supervised training sessions and careful monitoring throughout.

Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping With HIIT in Trained Individuals