This Study Explores Whether Adding Natural Elements Like Plants and Sunlight to Indoor Gyms Makes Exercise Feel Easier, More Enjoyable, and Improves Performance. By Comparing Workouts in Nature-inspired and Plain Gym Settings, it Aims to Find Better Ways to Design Fitness Spaces in Cities.

Launched by COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · Apr 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring whether exercising in a gym that includes natural elements like plants and sunlight makes workouts feel easier and more enjoyable compared to a regular indoor gym. The researchers want to find out if these nature-inspired environments can help improve exercise performance and the overall experience for male college students aged 18 to 25 who regularly work out.

To participate, men in this age group must be in good health and able to exercise at moderate to high intensity. During the study, participants will complete treadmill tests in both types of gym settings. They will assess their physical performance, like how much oxygen they can use while exercising, and share their feelings about how enjoyable the workout was. The goal is to understand if adding natural elements to indoor gyms can enhance the benefits of exercising. This research could help design better fitness spaces in cities for everyone.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Men between 18 and 25 years
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Resting BP greater than 140/90
• • Resting HR greater than 100 bpm
• • BMI greater than 30 kg/m\^2
• • inability to exercise at moderate to vigorous intensities
• • major illness/health complication in the past