An interventional study of Progressive Barbell Strength Training in Blood Pressure, Lipid Profile and Fasting Glucose, sponsored by Mayo Clinic. Suspended at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 15 Years to 100 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-14.
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
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.
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Exclusion Criteria:
12-week coached, progressive overload barbell strength training program (Starting Strength)
Other: Progressive 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.
Change in systolic blood pressure
Blood pressure will be measured using automated oscillometric device, and reported in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in diastolic blood pressure
Blood pressure will be measured using automated oscillometric device, and reported in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in total cholesterol
Total cholesterol is the sum of a person's HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and 20% of their triglyceride levels. Healthy total cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL of blood
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is measured via blood sample and reported in milligrams per deciliter (mg/DL). Results 100 mg/DL and below are considered healthier.
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is measured via blood sample and reported in milligrams per deciliter (mg/DL). Results 60 mg/DL and above are considered healthier.
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in triglycerides
Triglycerides are measured via blood sample and reported in milligrams per deciliter (mg/DL). Results 150 mg/DL and below are considered normal levels.
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Change in fasting glucose
Blood sample taken after an overnight fast. Reported in millimoles per liter (mmol/l)
Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks
Plan to share: No
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