Comparison of 1 vs 3 Sets of Resistance Training on Muscular Hypertrophy

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

This study is designed to investigate the effects of two levels of resistance weight training on body composition, energy expenditure, and energy intake in men and women. The weight training will take about one hour to complete. Participants will perform the training 3 days per week for 9 months in a private exercise room equipped with state of the art equipment and a personal trainer to help guide you through the exercises. The project lasts 21 months total with one follow-up visit 1-year from your last training date. You will be required to stay in the Lawrence area and train 3 day/week over the summer \& holidays.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01107691

Run by

University of Kansas

People needed

169

Starts

2009-04-01

Expected to finish

2014-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• BMI 22-<30
• 18- 30 years old
• sedentary
• no medications
• weight stable for at least 3 months

You may not qualify if…

• Tobacco/Drug user
• metabolism altering medication
• gain/lost 10lbs in the last 3 months
• current exerciser

Where it is running

• Energy Balance Lab, The University of Kansas — Lawrence, Kansas, United States

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