Comparing the Effects of Smart App-Assited Super-Slow Jogging and Stationary Cycling on Respiratory Function and Aerobic Fitness in College Students

NCT07309263 | Recruiting DMC

• 2 other identifiers: 114-0561114-2813-C-242-003-B
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

As health awareness continues to rise, more people are prioritizing exercise to improve physical condition and enhance overall fitness. For those lacking exercise habits, selecting a simple, accessible, and effective workout becomes crucial. Against a backdrop of prolonged sitting and inactivity, "super slow jogging" is gaining attention. This aerobic exercise involves a slow walking pace and low intensity, yet burns more calories than regular walking, making it an ideal entry-level activity for beginners or those with lower fitness levels. This study aims to investigate whether incorporating super slow jogging training can effectively enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and respiratory function, comparing its outcomes with other exercise types. The purpose of this experiment is academic research, primarily exploring the impact of exercise intervention on physiological functions. It is not intended for health screening or medical diagnosis.

Conditions

Sedentary Lifestlye; Young Adult

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (11)

• Cardiopulmonary Fitness

  VO2max (ml/kg/mL)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Baseline anthropometric of the participants

  Age (yr)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary Fitness

  VEmax (L/min)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary Fitness

  AT% (%VO₂max)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary Fitness

  Resting O₂ pulse (mL·beat-¹)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary Fitness

  Max O₂ pulse (mL·beat-¹)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary Fitness

  MIP (cmH2O)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Cardiopulmonary Fitness

  MEP (cmH2O)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Baseline anthropometric of the participants

  Height (cm)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Baseline anthropometric of the participants

  Weight (kg)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Baseline anthropometric of the participants

  BMI (kg/m²)

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

• Lung function

  Before intervention and the end of intervention at 12 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Super slow jogging

EXPERIMENTAL

A smart app will provide pacing assistance, adjusting step frequency weekly: Week 1: 150 steps per minute Week 2: 180 steps per minute Week 3: 190 steps per minute Week 4: 200 steps per minute

Behavioral: Super slow jogging

moderate exercise training

EXPERIMENTAL

Continuous cycling training at moderate intensity of 60% VO₂max

Behavioral: moderate exercise training

Control

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

not perform any exercise training

Behavioral: Control

Interventions

Control BEHAVIORAL

This study is a randomized controlled trial employing simple randomization, where participants draw lots to assign groups. The experiment comprises three groups: the super-slow jogging group, the stationary bicycle group, and the control group. Both exercise intervention groups underwent 50-minute training sessions comprising a 10-minute warm-up, 30-minute main exercise, and 10-minute cool-down. Super-Slow Jogging Group: Utilized a smart app for pacing assistance, adjusting step frequency weekly: Week 1: 150 steps/minute Week 2: 180 steps/minute Week 3: 190 steps/minute Week 4: 200 steps/minute Stationary Cycling Group: Participants will engage in continuous cycling training at moderate intensity (60% VO₂max). Control Group: No exercise training intervention.

Control

Super slow jogging BEHAVIORAL

This study is a randomized controlled trial employing simple randomization, where participants draw lots to assign groups. The experiment comprises three groups: the super-slow jogging group, the stationary bicycle group, and the control group. Both exercise intervention groups underwent 50-minute training sessions comprising a 10-minute warm-up, 30-minute main exercise, and 10-minute cool-down. Super-Slow Jogging Group: Utilized a smart app for pacing assistance, adjusting step frequency weekly: Week 1: 150 steps/minute Week 2: 180 steps/minute Week 3: 190 steps/minute Week 4: 200 steps/minute Stationary Cycling Group: Participants will engage in continuous cycling training at moderate intensity (60% VO₂max). Control Group: No exercise training intervention.

Super slow jogging

moderate exercise training BEHAVIORAL

This study is a randomized controlled trial employing simple randomization, where participants draw lots to assign groups. The experiment comprises three groups: the super-slow jogging group, the stationary bicycle group, and the control group. Both exercise intervention groups underwent 50-minute training sessions comprising a 10-minute warm-up, 30-minute main exercise, and 10-minute cool-down. Super-Slow Jogging Group: Utilized a smart app for pacing assistance, adjusting step frequency weekly: Week 1: 150 steps/minute Week 2: 180 steps/minute Week 3: 190 steps/minute Week 4: 200 steps/minute Stationary Cycling Group: Participants will engage in continuous cycling training at moderate intensity (60% VO₂max). Control Group: No exercise training intervention.

moderate exercise training

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• required 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

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Tzu-Pin Weng

CONTACT

+886-7-7811151-7044; ft072@fy.edu.tw

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 21, 2025
• First Posted: December 30, 2025
• Study Start: November 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 31, 2026
• Study Completion: February 28, 2026
• Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)