Exposure to the Aerobic Training Stimulus in Healthy Individuals

Launched by WEST PARK HEALTHCARE CENTRE · Jun 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether adding arm exercises to regular leg exercises can help healthy individuals get a better workout. The researchers believe that using both the arms and legs might allow people to train longer and more effectively. This study is important because if it proves successful in healthy people, it could also be beneficial for those with lung diseases who struggle with exercise due to breathing difficulties.

To participate in this study, individuals must be healthy and between the ages of 65 to 74 or 23 to 740 (this range seems unusual and may need clarification). However, people with certain conditions, such as heart problems, recent surgeries, or chronic breathing issues, cannot take part. Participants can expect to engage in a unique exercise program that combines both arm and leg workouts, and their endurance will be measured to see if this combination works better than just leg exercises alone. Overall, this trial is an exciting opportunity to explore new ways to improve fitness in healthy adults.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • healthy individuals
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • orthopedic or neurological condition that might affect the performance of the treadmill, arm or leg cycling
• • have a symptomatic cardiac disease or undergone a recent surgical procedure that might affect the performance on an exercise test
• • presence of any chronic respiratory condition