High intensity body-weight exercise to improve health in middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes

High Intensity Body-weight Circuit Training Feasibility and Efficacy for Improving Metabolic Profile, Body Composition, and Health-Related Fitness in Middle Aged Persons with Type 2 Diabetes

NIH-funded research Kennesaw State University · NIH-10291611

This study is testing a fun and easy-to-follow workout program that you can do at home, designed specifically for middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes, to see if it helps you stay active and improve your health over 16 weeks.

Quick facts

Grant typeR15 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionKennesaw State University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Kennesaw, United States)
Project IDNIH-10291611 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the feasibility and effectiveness of a high-intensity body-weight circuit training program designed for middle-aged individuals with type 2 diabetes. The program can be performed at home and includes exercises like modified squats, rows, crunches, and push-ups, aiming for a total of 40 minutes of activity per week. By focusing on a time-efficient approach, the study seeks to enhance adherence to exercise among participants, potentially improving their metabolic health and body composition over a 16-week period.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are middle-aged adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are looking for effective ways to manage their condition through exercise.

Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or those who are unable to perform physical activity due to severe health limitations may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved metabolic profiles and overall health for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that exercise interventions can be effective for managing type 2 diabetes, making this approach promising yet innovative in its specific focus on high-intensity body-weight training.

Where this research is happening

Kennesaw, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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