Comparison of Two BioCircuit Programs: Impact on Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Adults Aged 30-65

NCT06727708 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Bio-RCT-2024-02
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of two BioCircuit training programmes, 'Tone Your Body' and 'Boost Performance', on physical fitness and body composition in adults aged 30-65 years. Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise programmes and will undergo a 12-week intervention with baseline and post-intervention measurements of fitness and body composition. The study aims to determine which programme is more effective in improving overall physical fitness, muscle mass and reducing body fat.

Conditions

Muscle Strength; Body Composition; Physical Fitness

Keywords

Circle Training; Strength training; Muscle mass; Body composition; Physical fitness; BioCircuit; Resistance training; Body fat reduction; Randomized controlled trial; Handgripstrength

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Change in Skeletal Muscle Mass

  Skeletal muscle mass will be measured using bioimpedance analysis (BIA) at baseline and after the 12-week intervention to evaluate changes in muscle mass.

  Baseline and Week 12

• Change in Body Fat Percentage

  Body fat percentage will be measured using bioimpedance analysis (BIA) at baseline and after the 12-week intervention to assess reductions in body fat.

  Baseline and Week 12

• Change in Maximal Strength (10-RM Test)

  Maximal strength will be measured using the 10-RM test on the Smith machine for bench press and leg press at baseline and after the 12-week intervention.

  Baseline and Week 12

• Change in Handgrip Strength

  Handgrip strength will be measured using a dynamometer at baseline and after the 12-week intervention.

  Baseline and Week 12

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Change in Circumference Measurements (Arm, Leg, and Waist)

  Baseline and Week 12

• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT Questionnaire)

  Week 2 and Week 12

• Change in Jump and Reach Performance

  Baseline and Week 12

• Change in Squat Performance (One-Minute Squat Test)

  Baseline and Week 12

• Change in Push-up Performance (One-Minute Push-up Test)

  Baseline and Week 12

Study Arms (2)

Tone Your Body Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the Tone Your Body group follow a 12-week BioCircuit training programme designed to improve body composition and muscle toning. The programme consists of six total-body strength exercises and two cardio exercises in a circuit format. Each exercise is performed for 45 seconds, followed by a 40-second rest between machines. The endurance exercises are performed for 3 minutes and 35 seconds each. The eccentric phase of each strength exercise is overloaded by 20% to maximise muscle development.

Device: Tone Your Body BioCircuit Program

Boost Performance Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the Boost Performance group follow a 12-week BioCircuit training programme designed to increase strength and endurance. The programme consists of six strength exercises and two cardio exercises, also in a circuit format. Each exercise is performed for 45 seconds, with 40 seconds rest between machines, and the endurance exercises are performed for 3 minutes and 35 seconds. The strength exercises use a viscous resistance mechanism to increase strength and endurance. Participants also undergo performance tests including the jump and reach test, one minute squats and one minute push-ups.

Device: Boost Performance BioCircuit Program

Interventions

Tone Your Body BioCircuit Program DEVICE

Participants in the Tone Your Body group follow a 12-week BioCircuit training programme designed to improve body composition and muscle toning. The programme consists of six total-body strength exercises and two cardio exercises in a circuit format. Each exercise is performed for 45 seconds, followed by a 40-second rest between machines. The endurance exercises are performed for 3 minutes and 35 seconds each. The eccentric phase of each strength exercise is overloaded by 20% to maximise muscle development.

Tone Your Body Group

Boost Performance BioCircuit Program DEVICE

Participants in the Boost Performance group follow a 12-week BioCircuit training programme designed to increase strength and endurance. The programme consists of six strength exercises and two cardio exercises, also in a circuit format. Each exercise is performed for 45 seconds, with 40 seconds rest between machines, and the endurance exercises are performed for 3 minutes and 35 seconds. The strength exercises use a viscous resistance mechanism to increase strength and endurance. Participants also undergo performance tests including the jump and reach test, one minute squats and one minute push-ups.

Boost Performance Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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 may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Graz: lead

Study Sites (1)

CF Leibnitz

Leibnitz, Styria, Styria, 8430, Austria

RECRUITING

Study Officials

• Martin Atia

  University of Graz

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Martin Atia

CONTACT

+436642524153; atia.martin@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: This trial uses a randomised parallel group design with minimisation to ensure balanced allocation based on age, gender and baseline handgrip strength. Participants will be assigned to one of two intervention groups, \'Tone Your Body\' or \'Boost Performance\'. Each group follows a 12-week BioCircuit training programme designed to improve physical fitness, muscle strength and body composition. Both programmes include strength and endurance exercises in a circuit format.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 30, 2024
• First Posted: December 11, 2024
• Study Start: October 31, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 31, 2025
• Study Completion: October 31, 2025
• Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL
• Time Frame: Available upon publication for one year.

Locations

AU (1)