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The UBC Long-distance Triathlon Adaptation Study
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 12-months of individualized endurance-training (swimming, cycling and running) on physiological and psychological adaptations in exercise naïve individuals. Due to the potential seasonal changes that naturally occur in individuals across a year (even without training) the investigators will also compare the exercise-trained group to a time-aligned control group.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 39 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-06-20
Completion Date
2026-01-30
Last Updated
2025-04-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Individualized, periodized endurance training for ultra-endurance triathlon.
Endurance exercise consisting of swimming, cycling and running training for a minimum of 3 hours /week up to a maximum of 20 hours/week with regular rest days and intensities being fluctuated throughout the program to optimize training stimulus and adaptation. Strengthening exercises to complement the aerobic training, enhance conditioning and prevent injury will also be performed 1-2 hours/week for the first 9-months of the program.
Time-Aligned Control
Participants will receive no specific intervention and will continue to live their lives as if they were not in a study.
Locations (1)
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada