Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength.

NCT07440693 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/24/0478
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength.

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Keywords

Circuit Training; Complex Training; Agility; Power; Core Strength; Football Players

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• 5-JUMP-TEST (FOR AGILITY):

  The 5-jump test is a simple physical assessment used to evaluate an individual's explosive power and agility, particularly in terms of lower body strength. It involves performing five consecutive horizontal jumps in a row, with

  6 weeks

• T TEST AGILITY (FOR AGILITY)

  The T-test for agility is a reliable and valid measure to assess an individual's quickness and directional change ability. To ensure reliability, the test should be administered multiple times (test-retest reliability) and checked for consistent scoring between trials, ideally resulting in an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) above 0.75, which indicates good reliability. Additionally, inter-rater and intra-rater reliability should be examined if multiple evaluators are involved

  6 weeks

• 1 Repetition Maximum (1RM) Test (Planks)

  The 1 Repetition Maximum (1RM) Test is commonly used to assess the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for one complete repetition of an exercise. However, when referring to planks, it typically isn't a traditional 1RM test since planks are a isometric exercise (where the body remains static rather than lifting weight). In the context of planks, the "1RM" concept could be adapted to measure how long a person can hold a plank position with correct form

  6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Experimental: Group A

EXPERIMENTAL

Group A was administered Moderate-intensity Circuit Training protocol along with the baseline warm-up regime

Other: Moderate intensity Circuit training

Experimental: Group B

EXPERIMENTAL

Group B was administered Moderate-intensity complex training protocol along with the baseline warm-up regime.

Other: Moderate intensity Complex training

Interventions

Moderate intensity Circuit training OTHER

Group A will engage in a circuit training protocol designed to enhance agility, power, and core strength over six weeks. Each session will commence with a 5-minute general warm-up to increase heart rate, followed by a static stretching routine targeting major muscle groups such as the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves, with each stretch held for 15 to 20 seconds to improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury.

Experimental: Group A

Moderate intensity Complex training OTHER

Group B will undergo complex training protocol aimed at enhancing agility, power, and core strength for six weeks. Each session starts with a 5-minute general warm-up, followed by a static stretching protocol to enhance muscle flexibility, covering key muscle groups like the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, with each stretch held for 15-20 seconds.

Experimental: Group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 26 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age group between 18 to 26 years.
• Both males and females.
• At least 2 years of experience in competitive football
• Regular participation in football training, at least 2 days per week.
• Should be free from significant injuries in the last 6 months

You may not qualify if:

• Chronic conditions (e.g., joint issues, cardiovascular diseases, history of severe neurological deficit)
• Any recent core or back injuries (low back pain) within the past 6 months.
• History of any fracture or trauma
• Having any neurological disease
• Any chronic musculoskeletal disorder
• Any systemic illnesses

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Model Town Sports club

Lahore, 54782, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Cavaco B, Sousa N, Dos Reis VM, Garrido N, Saavedra F, Mendes R, Vilaca-Alves J. Short-term effects of complex training on agility with the ball, speed, efficiency of crossing and shooting in youth soccer players. J Hum Kinet. 2014 Nov 12;43:105-12. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2014-0095. eCollection 2014 Sep 29.

  PMID: 25713650 BACKGROUND

• Paoli A, Pacelli QF, Moro T, Marcolin G, Neri M, Battaglia G, Sergi G, Bolzetta F, Bianco A. Effects of high-intensity circuit training, low-intensity circuit training and endurance training on blood pressure and lipoproteins in middle-aged overweight men. Lipids Health Dis. 2013 Sep 3;12:131. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-12-131.

  PMID: 24004639 BACKGROUND

• Belli G, Marini S, Mauro M, Maietta Latessa P, Toselli S. Effects of Eight-Week Circuit Training with Core Exercises on Performance in Adult Male Soccer Players. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ. 2022 Sep 1;12(9):1244-1256. doi: 10.3390/ejihpe12090086.

  PMID: 36135224 BACKGROUND

• Chamari K, Chaouachi A, Hambli M, Kaouech F, Wisloff U, Castagna C. The five-jump test for distance as a field test to assess lower limb explosive power in soccer players. J Strength Cond Res. 2008 May;22(3):944-50. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31816a57c6.

  PMID: 18438217 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Ammar Hameed, MS SPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Maira Shaukat, DPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Model Details: Randomized Clinical Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 23, 2026
• First Posted: February 27, 2026
• Study Start: October 4, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 21, 2025
• Study Completion: December 25, 2025
• Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)