- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT03159949
Sprint Snacks: The Effects of Prolonged Rest on Reduced Exertion Interval Training.
Exercise Sprint Snacks: The Effects of Prolonged Rest, Reduced Exertion High-intensity Interval Training (PR-REHIIT) Compared to Standard Reduced Exertion High-intensity Interval Training (REHIIT).
An adapted sprint interval training protocol involving 2-3 repeated 20-second sprints separated by 2-3 minutes rest (termed reduced exertion high- intensity interval training (REHIIT)) has been developed and has been shown to promote fitness benefits. This data shows how little exercise one may need to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, provided they are willing to work very hard. However, it is unknown whether the benefits of REHIIT are because of the "all-out" nature of the sprint efforts themselves or the pattern of completing sprints with relatively short (i.e., minutes) rest periods within a workout session.
We are inquiring whether performing the same number and style of sprints with prolonged rest (i.e., 1-4 hours of rest in between sprints) is equally effective for improving aerobic fitness when compared to more traditional sprint interval training with 2-3 minutes of rest between sprints. Such information may make the effectiveness of sprint training more accessible and approachable for individuals unwilling or unable to plan a purposeful REHIIT exercise session into their day. If the rest interval could be prolonged then it may be possible to perform a few sprints as "exercise snacks" throughout the day without the need for a structured interval training session.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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British Columbia
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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1V7
- University of British Columbia
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Physically inactive (2 or less bouts of purposeful exercise per week)
Exclusion Criteria:
- If your doctor has informed you that you have a heart condition and should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor.
- If you feel pain in your chest when you perform any physical activity.
- If in the past the month you have had chest pain when you were not doing any physical activity.
- If you lose your balance or consciousness because of dizziness.
- If you have bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee, or hip) that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity.
- If you are currently pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant in the next 6 weeks.
- You have previously had a heart attack or stroke
- You are currently engaging in high-intensity interval training.
- You are currently physically active (engaging in 3 or more bouts of purposeful exercise per week; a "bout" is defined as structured, planned exercise lasting at least 30 minutes)
- You have severe chest pain or blood pressure over 240/140 during baseline testing.
- You have exercise induced asthma or a history of syncope.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Prevention
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: PR- REHIIT
PR-REHIIT participants ("Sprint Snacks") will participate in 3 separate training session per day on 3 days per week (i.e., 9 sessions per week).
Each session lasts 3 minutes and 20 seconds and consists of a two-minute warm-up, a 20-second "all-out" sprint, and a one-minute cool-down.
There will be 1-4 hours of rest in between training sessions where participants are free to leave the lab and go about their normal day.
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PR-REHIIT participants will come into the lab on 3 separate occasions on the training days, which occur 3 days per week (i.e., 9 sessions per week).
Each session lasts 3 minutes and 20 seconds and consists of a two-minute warm-up, a 20-second "all-out" sprint on a cycle ergometer, and a one-minute cool-down.
There will be 1-4 hours of rest in between training sessions where participants are free to leave the lab and go about their normal day.
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Experimental: REHIIT
REHIIT participants will come into the lab one time per training days (3 training days per week), each session lasting 10 minutes.
Training sessions involve a two-minute warm-up, 3 X 20-second sprints with three minutes rest in between, and a one-minute cool-down.
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REHIIT participants will come into the lab one time per training days (3 training days per week), each session lasting 10 minutes.
Training sessions involve a two-minute warm-up, 3 X 20-second cycling sprints on an exercise bike with three minutes rest in between, and a one-minute cool-down.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in VO2max
Time Frame: Before and after the 6 week intervention
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Maximal oxygen uptake assessed using a ramp increase protocol on a cycle ergometer.
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Before and after the 6 week intervention
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in 10 km Time Trial Performance
Time Frame: Before and after the 6 week intervention
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Time to complete a simulated 10 km Time Trial on a Cycle ergometer
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Before and after the 6 week intervention
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Exercise Enjoyment Scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
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This outcome will measure the enjoyment from either PR-REHIIT or REHIIT exercise intervention
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6 weeks
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Intention Questionnaire
Time Frame: 6 weeks
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This outcome will measure the likelihood of an individual incorporating either PR-REHIIT or REHIIT into their exercise routine.
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6 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Other Study ID Numbers
- H17-00641
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
IPD Plan Description
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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