THE EFFECTS OF UNSUPERVISED BODYWEIGHT INTERVAL TRAINING IN ADULTS WITH OBESITY

Author

Gabriella BellissimoFollow
Fabiano Amorim, University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Christine Mermier, University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Ann Gibson, University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Len Kravitz, University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Jonathan Little, University of British ColumbiaFollow
Flávio de Castro Magalhães, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri
Zachary A. Mang, University of New Mexico
Quint Berkemeier, University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Alyssa Bailly, University of New Mexico - Main CampusFollow
Jonathan Specht, University of New Mexico - Main CampusFollow
Jessica Smith, University of New Mexico - Main CampusFollow
Matthew J. Stork, University of British ColumbiaFollow
Shandy Simpson, University of New Mexico - Main CampusFollow
Natalie Robson, University of New Mexico - Main CampusFollow
Jeremy Ducharme, University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Kelsey C. Bourbeau, University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Yu Yu Hsiao, University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Publication Date

Spring 4-6-2023

Abstract

Objective: Bodyweight interval training (BW-IT) using a social media platform may appeal to those who do not wish to exercise in public or do not have access to specialized exercise equipment. We investigated the ability of a 6-week BW-IT program to improve cardiovascular and metabolic markers. Methods: Fourteen adults (30.7 ± 10.3 yrs.) with obesity (body mass index 35.5 ± 5.4 kg/m²) participated. Bi-weekly program progression was applied by increasing the duration of the work intervals to 60s with 60s active recovery. Peak oxygen consumption (V̇O₂peak), isometric muscular strength, body composition, blood pressure (BP), and metabolic blood markers were assessed pre-and post-intervention. Self-efficacy, constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), and physical activity enjoyment (PACES) to BW-IT were also assessed. Results: An increase in muscular strength ~10% (+ 0.2 ± 0.2 Nm/kg, P = 0.02) and V̇O₂peak ~5% (+ 0.1 ± 0.2 L/min, P = 0.02) occurred. Waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) reduced (WC -2.2 cm, P = 0.03, WHtR -0.01, P = 0.02). Self-efficacy in allocating time to schedule BW-IT reduced upon program completion (-13%, P < 0.05). Conclusion: Bodyweight interval training elicited slight improvements in muscular strength, surrogate measures of abdominal adiposity, and cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with obesity.

Keywords

calisthenics, bodyweight exercise, interval training, cardiometabolic, high-intensity interval training, obesity

Document Type

Dissertation

Language

English

Degree Name

Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

Fabiano Amorim

Second Committee Member

Christine Mermier

Third Committee Member

Ann Gibson

Fourth Committee Member

Len Kravitz

Fifth Committee Member

Jonathan Little

Recommended Citation

Bellissimo, Gabriella; Fabiano Amorim; Christine Mermier; Ann Gibson; Len Kravitz; Jonathan Little; Flávio de Castro Magalhães; Zachary A. Mang; Quint Berkemeier; Alyssa Bailly; Jonathan Specht; Jessica Smith; Matthew J. Stork; Shandy Simpson; Natalie Robson; Jeremy Ducharme; Kelsey C. Bourbeau; and Yu Yu Hsiao. "THE EFFECTS OF UNSUPERVISED BODYWEIGHT INTERVAL TRAINING IN ADULTS WITH OBESITY." (2023). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/educ_hess_etds/162