Local and Systemic Oxygen Saturation During 'Death by Squats' Exercise

Launched by BUNDESWEHR UNIVERSITY MUNICH · Mar 18, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how different types of exercise, specifically a challenging workout called "Death by Squats," affect oxygen levels and fatigue in the muscles. The study will involve 25-30 participants who will perform body weight squats until they can’t continue. Researchers will measure things like heart rate, oxygen levels in specific muscles, and how tired participants feel during and after the exercise. At the end, participants will share why they stopped exercising, whether due to local muscle fatigue, overall tiredness, a lack of motivation, or simply running out of time.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be aged between 65 and 74 and must be physically active for at least two hours a week in any type of sport. However, individuals with recent infections, injuries, or chronic heart or lung conditions are not eligible. Those who join can expect to contribute valuable insights into how challenging exercises impact older adults, helping to improve fitness programs in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • being moderately to severely physically active al least 2 hours/week (all types of sport are eligible)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • akute infections, musculoskeletal injuries
• • chronic cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases (in case of uncertainty, we recommend appraisal from medical personnel)