NCT06708325

Effect of Resistance Exercise on Physical and Psychological Factors

Effects of Resistance Exercise-based Physical Activity Programme on Physical and Psychological Factors in Inactive Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 32 (actual)
• Sponsor: Monira Aldhahi · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, negatively affecting emotional well-being by increasing psychological distress and reducing mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a resistance-based physical activity program on physical and psychological outcomes in physically inactive adults.

Detailed description

Background/Objectives: Sedentary behavior is a prevalent risk factor contributing to the development and progression of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Additionally, physical inactivity has been linked to diminished emotional well-being, characterized by elevated levels of psychological distress and compromised mental health. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of a resistance-focused physical activity intervention on both physical and psychological health outcomes in adults with chronically low levels of physical activity. A randomized controlled trial design was employed. The participant comprised 32 adults (mean age = 46.61 ± 7.33 years) included in the study. These individuals were randomly allocated to either a resistance exercise group (EG, n = 15) or a control group (CG, n = 17). Comprehensive assessments were conducted at baseline and following the 12-week intervention. These assessments included evaluations of muscle strength (knee flexors, knee extensors, ankle dorsiflexors, plantar flexors, and core isometric strength), static and dynamic balance, proprioception, and functional movement capacity (as measured by the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)). Participants' psychological states were quantified using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). The EG participated in a supervised resistance training program 3 days per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 55-60 minutes. Conversely, the CG did not engage in any structured exercise program and were advised to maintain their customary lifestyle habits throughout the study duration.

Conditions

• Healthy
• Physically Inactive

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Resistance Training Program	The 12-week resistance training program consisted of three supervised sessions per week, each lasting approximately 55-60 minutes. Sessions were structured as follows: 5-7 minute dynamic warm-up, 35-40 minutes of resistance training, and 4-5 minutes of stretching for active recovery.Participants were paired based on similar strength fitness levels and progressed according to the principle of periodized progressive overload. Training was delivered using a circuit protocol with 2-3 sets per exercise. The initial 4-week phase included 2 sets per exercise, with 8-20 repetitions and 1-2 minutes rest between sets. .The program incorporated functional exercises targeting the lower extremities, core, and upper extremities, utilizing equipment such as resistance bands, medicine balls, jump ropes, dumbbells, bars, and stability balls. Participants performed exercises in a circuit sequence, with the intensity, number of sets, and repetitions

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-03-30
• Primary completion: 2024-11-20
• Completion: 2024-11-24
• First posted: 2024-11-27
• Last updated: 2024-12-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)