Understanding how exercise affects fitness in different 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

This study investigates the variability in response to exercise among adults, challenging the notion that all individuals benefit equally from physical activity guidelines. It aims to determine if increasing exercise intensity or amount can improve cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in those who do not respond to standard exercise recommendations. The trial will involve a 16-week intervention with different exercise regimens to assess changes in CRF and associated cardiometabolic risk factors. The findings could reshape how healthcare practitioners approach exercise prescriptions for diverse populations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Sedentary lifestyle (planned physical activity for one day per week or less).
* Weight stable (± 2 kg) for 6 months prior to the beginning of the study.
* BMI between 20 and 40 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Physical impairment which would make the intervention very difficult or unsafe according to doctor's advice.
* Diabetes, current smokers.
* Plan to move from the area in next 8 months.

Where it's running

• School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University
  Kingston, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Robert Ross, PhD — Queen's University
• Study coordinator: Robert Ross, PhD
• Email: rossr@queensu.ca
• Phone: 613-533-6583

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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.