Effects of Different Volumes of Resistance Training

NCT ID: NCT06449300

Last Updated: 2024-06-14

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

15 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-11-11

Study Completion Date

2024-01-11

Brief Summary

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This study explores the effects of varying volumes of resistance training on body composition, strength, peak power, and muscle thickness in untrained women over eight weeks. A randomized controlled trial involving 45 female college students assessed the outcomes across three groups: low-volume training (LVT) with three weekly sessions, moderate-volume training (MVT) with four weekly sessions, and high-volume training (HVT) with five weekly sessions. Participants were untrained, aged 18-65, and free from cardiovascular diseases or performance-enhancing drugs.

The hypothesis suggested that moderate volume training would yield optimal muscle development, considering the potential non-linear dose-response relationship where excessive training might be detrimental. Measurements included body composition, muscle thickness, and peak power through a force platform during vertical jumps.

Data analysis focused on changes in muscle thickness, strength, and body composition, with statistical significance set at p \< 0.05. The study aimed to provide insights into how different training volumes affect physiological adaptations in untrained women, potentially guiding fitness regimen optimizations for similar populations.

Detailed Description

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The study aimed to investigate the effect of different resistance training volume (low-, moderate, and high) on body composition, maximal strength, peak power, and muscle thickness in untrained women over eight weeks. The study is a three-arm, randomized controlled trial, 45 female college students participated, fit the specific inclusion criteria like age between 18-65 and being untrained. Exclusion criteria included the use of performance-enhancing drugs or recent resistance training.

Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: low-volume training (LVT) with three sessions weekly, moderate-volume training (MVT) with four sessions weekly, and high-volume training (HVT) with five sessions weekly. Each session comprised 12 exercises. Split split-strength training method was applied. After participants' 1RM maximums were determined, training loads were calculated separately for each participant. All workouts were conducted by certified trainers to ensure they were performed in the correct training format. Each training session lasted approximately 60 minutes. The weekly training loads of all participants were increased by 5%. In the LVT group, 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions of: between sets interval: 120 seconds (3 days/wk), in the MVT group, 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions of: between sets interval: 120 seconds (4 days/wk), in the HVT group, 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions of: between sets interval: 120 seconds exercises (5 days/wk) were performed.

Results and data analysis involved anthropometric measurements, muscle thickness via ultrasound, and peak power from the vertical jump test. Statistical significance was set at p \< 0.05, and effect sizes were calculated with Partial Eta Squared values.

Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators
a researcher blinded to the interventions

Study Groups

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low volume (LVT) resistance training

3 sessions of 12 exercises per week for 8 weeks . Split-strength training method will be applied. After participants' 1RM maximums were determined, training loads were calculated separately for each participant. All workouts will be conducted by certified trainers to ensure they are performed in the correct training format. Each training session lasted approximately 60 minutes. The weekly training loads of all participants will be increased by 5%. In the MVT group, 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions: between sets intervals: of 120 seconds will be performed.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Resistance exercise-LVT

Intervention Type OTHER

(low volume training - 3 sessions of 12 exercises per week)

moderate volume (MVT) resistance training

4 sessions of 12 exercises per week for 8 weeks . Split-strength training method will be applied. After participants' 1RM maximums were determined, training loads were calculated separately for each participant. All workouts will be conducted by certified trainers to ensure they are performed in the correct training format. Each training session lasted approximately 60 minutes. The weekly training loads of all participants will be increased by 5%. In the MVT group, 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions: between sets intervals: of 120 seconds will be performed.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Resistance exercise-MVT

Intervention Type OTHER

(moderate volume training - 4 sessions of 12 exercises per week)

high volume (HVT) resistance training

5 sessions of 12 exercises per week for 8 weeks . Split-strength training method will be applied. After participants' 1RM maximums were determined, training loads were calculated separately for each participant. All workouts will be conducted by certified trainers to ensure they are performed in the correct training format. Each training session lasted approximately 60 minutes. The weekly training loads of all participants will be increased by 5%. In the MVT group, 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions: between sets intervals: of 120 seconds will be performed.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Resistance exercise-HVT

Intervention Type OTHER

(high volume training - 5 sessions of 12 exercises per week)

Interventions

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Resistance exercise-LVT

(low volume training - 3 sessions of 12 exercises per week)

Intervention Type OTHER

Resistance exercise-MVT

(moderate volume training - 4 sessions of 12 exercises per week)

Intervention Type OTHER

Resistance exercise-HVT

(high volume training - 5 sessions of 12 exercises per week)

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult women between ages of 18 -65 years old
* Able to walk independently
* Free of any history of cardiovascular disease
* Untrained (less than 150 min of PA/week)

Exclusion Criteria

* Intake of performance-enhancing drugs, anabolic steroids
* Any history of injury, or physiological or physical limitations that could affect the ability to perform training and physical testing in the last year.
* Those who had been RT for more than 2 months in the previous 6 months were excluded.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Kırıkkale University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Monira Aldhahi

Associate professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Dondu Ugurlu, Phd

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

[email protected]

Locations

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Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University

Riyadh, , Saudi Arabia

Site Status

Countries

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Saudi Arabia

References

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Ugurlu D, Gulu M, Yapici H, Yagin FH, Comertpay E, Eroglu O, Afonso J, Aldhahi MI. Dose-response effects of 8-week resistance training on body composition and muscular performance in untrained young women: A quasi-experimental design. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Nov 1;103(44):e40322. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000040322.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39496043 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2021.11.07

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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