RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07390721

Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping With HIIT in Trained Individuals

Effects of Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping-Assisted HIIT Exercises on Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Capacity, and Balance in Trained Individuals

Sponsor

Agri Ibrahim Cecen University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Healthy Volunteers Postural Balance Physical Fitness

Summary

This study examines whether adding diaphragmatic kinesio taping to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves physical performance in trained individuals. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will perform an 8-week HIIT program on a cycle ergometer. The other group will follow the same HIIT program and will also receive diaphragmatic kinesio taping before each exercise session. The taping is applied to support breathing muscles and may help improve oxygen use during exercise. Before and after the training period, participants will undergo tests to measure aerobic capacity (VO₂max), anaerobic power (Wingate test), balance (Y-Balance test), lung function (spirometry), body composition, and heart rate responses. The results of this study will help determine whether diaphragmatic kinesio taping provides additional benefits when combined with HIIT training.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

Aged 18-35 years
Male or female trained individuals
At least 6 months of regular training history
Training at least 3-5 days per week
Estimated VO₂max ≥ 50 ml/kg/min
No known contraindication to high-intensity exercise
No allergy or skin condition preventing kinesio taping
Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria6

History of cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart disease)
Major musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the past 6 months
Any pathology affecting diaphragm or respiratory muscles
Active smoking or substance abuse
Use of performance-enhancing drugs
Skin disease in the abdominal region

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALHigh-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Participants perform an 8-week supervised high-intensity interval training program on a cycle ergometer, three times per week. Each session includes warm-up, alternating high- and low-intensity intervals targeting 85-95% of maximal heart rate, and cool-down.

OTHERDiaphragmatic Kinesio Taping

Elastic kinesio tape is applied to the diaphragmatic region before each training session using a standardized technique to support inspiratory muscle activity and facilitate breathing.