Effects of Home Based Step Aerobic Exercises

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to determine the effects of commercially produced new generation smart step board and step-aerobic exercises for 6 weeks on the functional capacity and physical performance of young sedentary individuals.

Detailed Description
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The aim of this study is to determine the effects of commercially produced new generation smart step board and step-aerobic exercises for 6 weeks on the functional capacity and physical performance of young sedentary individuals. The primary outcomes to be evaluated are the functional improvements in individuals' balance, functional capacity, muscle strength, and resting heart rate after 6 weeks of step-aerobic exercises. Secondary results are the evaluation of the effects of individuals on jumping performance and exercise motivation. It is thought that the results obtained in the study will reveal new information for studies investigating home-based exercise and rehabilitation practices and may provide evidence for larger studies involving a diagnosis of a disease in the future.

Official Title
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Effects of Home Based Step Aerobic Exercises on the Functional Capacity and Physical Performance of Sedentary Young Adults: A Pilot Study

Conditions
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Aerobic Exercise

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Moderate-intensity aerobic activities


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Not participating in an exercise program that is followed regularly for at least 6 months Able to use a wearable device and willing to regularly step aerobic exercise In possession of a smart phone, tablet or computer BMI 25 to 40 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: Severe concomitant diseases: chronic heart failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney failure, active cancer, and cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological psychological other diseases Not continuing the exercise program for more than three Loss of balance due to loss of consciousness or dizziness in the last 6 months

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Step Aerobic Group<br>Step aerobic exercise | Other: Moderate-intensity aerobic activities<br>* The exercise intensity of the individual is planned at 50-60% heart rate reserve using the Karvonen method.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Functional capacity | Six minute walk test (6MWT) distance of the participants will be evaluated using the G-Walk sensor system | 10 weeks | 
| Resting heart rate | Resting heart rate measurements are beats per minute taken in the morning | 10 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flamingo Balance Test | Static balances of the subjects will be determined with the Flamingo Balance Test. | 10 weeks | 
| Quadriceps Strength | Testing will be done at 90 degrees of knee flexion using Mechanical Push/Pull Dynamometer (MPPD) 22 lb (Fabrication Enterprises Inc., USA). | 10 weeks | 
| Counter movement jump | The jump parameters of the participants will be evaluated using the G-Walk sensor system (BTS G-Walk BTS Bioengineering Company, Italy). | 10 weeks | 
| Exercise motivation | Motivation will be measured after exercise using a visual analog scale consisting of a 100 mm line. Individuals will mark on the line how motivated they are during exercise. Motivation points will be obtained by measuring the distance from zero to point o | 10 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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home-based exercise, step-aerobic exercise, wearable technology