Timing and Resistance Exercise: Impact on Eating and Metabolism

Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY · Aug 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the timing of resistance exercise, whether done in the morning or evening, affects eating habits and metabolism. Researchers want to find out if working out at different times of the day can lead to better weight control and changes in appetite. The study will involve 18 healthy young men aged 20 to 30 who have maintained a stable weight for at least six months. Participants will go through different phases: exercising in the morning, exercising in the evening, and a control phase where they don’t exercise.

During the study, participants will be asked about their feelings of hunger, and researchers will measure certain hormones related to appetite, food preferences, and how much energy they burn. By comparing these results, the team hopes to learn more about how the timing of exercise can impact metabolism and eating behaviors. This information could help people choose the best time to work out based on their daily routines and support healthier lifestyles. It’s also important to note that individuals with certain health conditions, such as obesity or heart disease, will not be eligible to participate.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: 20-30
• • weight stable for at least 6 months
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Obesity (BMI \> 30 kg/m² or body fat percentage \> 25%)
• • Hypertension (blood pressure over 140/90 mmHg)
• • Heart disease
• • Cancer
• • Liver or kidney diseases
• • Any other conditions that could potentially influence the study's outcomes