The Effects of Moderate Intensity Cycle Ergometer vs. Treadmill Training on Physiological Resilience in Older Adults

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM · Apr 24, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how different types of exercise—cycling on a stationary bike versus walking on a treadmill—affect the health and strength of older adults, specifically those aged 60 to 80 years. The goal is to see which type of exercise better helps improve resilience, which means the ability to bounce back from physical challenges. This is important because as we age, our bodies may struggle more to handle stress and maintain overall health. Participants will exercise three times a week for five weeks, with each session lasting 40 minutes, including warm-up and cool-down periods. Researchers will measure heart, lung, muscle, and cognitive function before and after the exercise program to see the impact of the training.

To join the study, participants need to be between 60 and 80 years old, able to safely perform the exercises, and willing to provide consent. However, those with serious heart or lung issues, significant cognitive impairment, or who are already very active with exercise may not qualify. This trial aims to help us understand better ways to encourage exercise in older adults, ultimately supporting their health and daily activities.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
• • Participants who are able to perform exercises safely and freely
• • Participants who are 60-80 years old
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cardiopulmonary diseases except for well-controlled hypertension and asthma
• • Severe cognitive impairment
• • Joint disorders avoiding exercise participation
• • A recent heart attack, unstable angina, or severe heart failure
• • Having taken part in a research study in the last 3 months involving invasive procedures or an inconvenience allowance
• • Participants who are currently engaging in more than 150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week or 75 min of vigorous-intensity exercise per week (WHO physical activity recommendations)