RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06368128

Climbing Lifestyle Intervention for Modifying Physical Activity Behaviors: Pilot Study

Climbing Lifestyle Intervention for Modifying Physical Activity Behaviors (CLIMB): Pilot Study

Sponsor

Northern Michigan University

Enrollment

12 participants

Start Date

Apr 16, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Quality of Life Physical Inactivity Lifestyle Factors

Summary

The aim of this pilot study is to determine the effects of a 12-week indoor rock climbing training program on heart health, mental health, and behavioral health in generally healthy adults aged 18-35 years old who do not exercise. Participants will learn to rock climb using ropes on an indoor rock climbing wall and participate in the training program 2-3 days per week for 60 minutes each session over 12 weeks. Health outcomes will be measured at 4 time points over the course of the study (pre-intervention, 6-weeks/mid-intervention, 12-weeks/post-intervention, and 24-weeks post-intervention).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Physically inactive
Membership to Physical Education Instructional Facility at Northern Michigan University
No/very little experience with rock climbing
No diagnosed cardiovascular, metabolic, renal disease
No current injury

Exclusion Criteria7

Physically active
Experience with rock climbing
No current membership with Physical Education Instructional Facility at Northern Michigan University
Pregnant and/or breastfeeding
Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, renal disease
Current or previous injury that would be exacerbated by rock climbing
Other diagnosed conditions in which rock climbing would be contraindicated

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALIndoor Rock Climbing Exercise Training Program

Training will occur 2-3 days per week for 60 minutes; ratings of perceived exertion between 3-7 on a scale of 0-10 will be targeted for the desired intensity throughout the program. Minutes of rock climbing will also be monitored to develop the progression strategy.