Circuit Training for Postmenopausal Women
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this graduate student research study is to provide healthcare professionals with evidence of the potential of circuit strength training in improving the physical and psychosocial well-being of postmenopausal women.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that participants do not regularly use medications that could affect the study outcomes, like corticosteroids or immunosuppressants. If you are taking such medications, you may need to stop them to participate.
Is circuit training safe for postmenopausal women?
How is the treatment of circuit training unique for postmenopausal women?
Circuit training for postmenopausal women is unique because it combines low-intensity exercises with high volume and short rest periods, which can improve muscle strength, endurance, and bone health, unlike traditional high-intensity strength training that focuses on fewer repetitions with longer rest.12346
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Short-term Circuit Training, Circuit Weight Training, Circuit Strength Training, Short-term Circuit Exercise for postmenopausal women?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Everett Lohman, DSc
Principal Investigator
Loma Linda University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for sedentary postmenopausal women aged 50-75 who haven't done structured exercise in the last six months. They must be physically able to do exercises and not take certain medications or have health conditions that would make exercising unsafe.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Testing
Participants undergo initial data collection and basic tests, including informed consent and blood collection
Treatment
Experimental group participates in circuit strength training sessions three times a week for 8 weeks; control group maintains sedentary lifestyle
Post-Treatment Testing
All participants undergo a second round of data collection to assess changes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Short-term Circuit Training
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Loma Linda University
Lead Sponsor