The Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training in Tactical Populations

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · Aug 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different types of exercise programs affect the health and fitness of young adults who are in military training. Specifically, it compares high-intensity functional training (HIFT) with traditional weight training and a mix of weight training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). The goal is to see which type of training helps improve physical performance, body composition (like muscle and fat levels), and overall readiness—both mentally and physically—of these tactical personnel.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 35 years old and enrolled in a reserve officer training program. You should be in good health, have a body mass index (BMI) between 17.0 and 29.9, and meet specific fitness standards. If you qualify, you'll undergo different training programs and help researchers understand how each one affects your performance and well-being. It's important to note that certain health conditions, recent weight changes, or medications may exclude you from participating. This is a great opportunity for eligible individuals to contribute to research that could benefit future training programs.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Males and females between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) and enrolled in a reserve officer training corps program.
• • Subject has provided written and dated informed consent to participate in the study.
• • Subject is in good health as determined by medical history and is cleared for exercise.
• • BMI between 17.0 and 29.9 kg/m2.
• • "Good" category or greater for their aerobic capacity according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) normative data for their age and sex as measured at their baseline visit.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants with any musculoskeletal injuries that would prevent completion of these exercise programs.
• • Participants with any metabolic disorder, including known electrolyte abnormalities, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled thyroid disease, adrenal disease, or hypogonadism.
• • Participants with a history of hepatorenal, musculoskeletal, autoimmune, or neurologic disease.
• • Participants who have lost or gained greater than eight pounds within three months prior to study enrollment.
• • Participants currently taking hyperlipidemic, hypoglycemic, anti-hypertensive, or anti-coagulant medications.
• • Participants who are pregnant or lactating.