Spinning-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Induces Greater Cardiopulmonary Adaptations Than Continuous Training in Sedentary College Men

NCT07309237 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 113-233
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In recent years, fitness concepts have continuously evolved, with many seeking to improve and enhance their physical condition through exercise to achieve better athletic performance. Aerobic exercise not only increases lipid utilization but also boosts athletic performance. Consequently, various aerobic exercise equipment has become increasingly popular in the market. Due to the pandemic's impact in recent years, people have rarely ventured outdoors, making indoor exercise equipment increasingly popular for home workouts. Spinning has emerged as a widely adopted new fitness activity, accessible to all genders and ages. Many gyms even offer specialized spinning classes with variations in speed and resistance. However, past literature has predominantly focused on continuous-intensity spinning interventions, which do not reflect the diverse training variations found in actual spinning classes. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into spinning on cardiorespiratory fitness.

Conditions

Sedentary Lifestlye; Male

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (12)

• Cardiopulmonary fitness

  VO2max (ml/kg/mL)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Baseline anthropometric of the participants

  Age (yr)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary fitness

  VEmax (L/min)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary fitness

  maximal workload (W)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary fitness

  AT% (%VO₂max)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary fitness

  Resting O₂ pulse (mL·beat-¹)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary fitness

  Max O₂ pulse (mL·beat-¹)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary fitness

  MIP (cmH2O)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary fitness

  MEP (cmH2O)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Baseline anthropometric of the participants

  Height (cm)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Baseline anthropometric of the participants

  Weight (kg)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Baseline anthropometric of the participants

  BMI (kg/m²)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Lung functionWeight

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 6 weeks

Study Arms (3)

high-intense interval training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Performed repeated high-intensity bouts at 75-80% of VO₂ reserve, interspersed with active recovery at 60-65% of VO₂ reserve, using a spinning bike.

Behavioral: high intense interval training

moderate-intensity continuous training

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

At approximately 70% of VO₂ reserve, using a spinning bike.

Behavioral: moderate intense continue training; Behavioral: Control

control group

NO INTERVENTION

did not perform any exercise training

Interventions

moderate intense continue training BEHAVIORAL

continuously at approximately 70% of VO₂ reserve, using spinning bike

moderate-intensity continuous training

Control BEHAVIORAL

did not perform any exercise training

moderate-intensity continuous training

high intense interval training BEHAVIORAL

performed repeated high-intensity bouts at 75-80% of VO₂ reserve, interspersed with active recovery at 60-65% of VO₂ reserve, using a spinning bike

high-intense interval training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• no regular exercise training in the past six months
• ability to safely perform high-intensity cycling exercise

You may not qualify if:

• musculoskeletal limitations that prevented cycling exercise
• recent infection
• known cardiopulmonary disease or medical history affecting cardiovascular or respiratory function
• smoking
• use of medications that may influence cardiopulmonary responses to exercise
• other contraindications to exercise testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fooyin University: lead

Study Sites (1)

No. 151, Jinxue Rd.

Kaohsiung City, Daliao, 831301, Taiwan

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: FACTORIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 21, 2025
• First Posted: December 30, 2025
• Study Start: August 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 30, 2025
• Study Completion: February 28, 2025
• Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)