Effects Of Progressive Barbell Strength Training On Cardiovascular And Metabolic Health Markers
Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a 12-week coached Starting Strength barbell training program on systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 15–100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-100 years * Sedentary or minimally active (less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week) * No participation in structured resistance training programs within the past 6 months. * Able to safely participate in resistance training as determined by medical screening * Willing to commit to 3 training sessions per week for 12 weeks * Able to provide informed consent * Willing to obtain pre- and post-intervention laboratory tests from the same laboratory company. Exclusion Criteria: * Current participation in structured resistance tra…
Interventions
- OtherProgressive Barbell Strength Training
Subjects will participate in a 12-week barbell training program, 3 days per week for approximately 60 minutes each session. Training sessions will be conducted by Starting Strength certified coaches at Starting Strength Scottsdale gym. Core barbell movements including but not limited to: squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, and power clean.
Location
- Mayo Clinic in ArizonaScottsdale, Arizona