Kettlebell Swing Training with Breathing Exercises for Respiratory Fitness in Overweight and Obese Young Adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In overweight or obese young adults, breathing mechanics can be limited and respiratory muscles may be weaker. The study will compare two programs over six weeks: breathing training alone versus kettlebell swing exercise combined with breathing training, with sessions three times weekly. Primary outcomes include respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function, while secondary outcomes cover heart rate variability and body composition. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either group, and adherence, safety, and potential benefits will be monitored. The goal is to determine if adding kettlebell training provides additional respiratory and cardiometabolic advantages beyond breathing exercises alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female adults aged 18-25 years with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥23.0 kg/m².
* Individuals who are physically inactive or sedentary, defined as exercising fewer than 3 days per week or engaging in less than 150 minutes of exercise per week.
* Willingness to provide written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of bodily pain, particularly in the upper or lower extremities, with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of \>3/10.
* Musculoskeletal disorders, such as scoliosis.
* History of neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, epilepsy, or stroke.
* History of respiratory or cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart disease, emphysema, asthma, previous lung lobectomy, or lung cancer.
* History of chronic non-communicable diseases or other systemic disorders, including diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, liver disease, endocrine disorders, or immune system disorders.

Where it's running

• School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao
  Phayao, Changwat Phayao, Thailand Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Pacharee Manoy, Ph.D.
• Email: pachareeman@gmail.com
• Phone: Thailand: +66 (54) 466 697

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.