Kettlebell swings plus breathing exercises for breathing strength in overweight young adults
Compares kettlebell swings with breathing exercises against breathing exercises alone in overweight young adults.
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Registry title: Effects of Kettlebell Swing Training Combined With Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Muscle Strength and Pulmonary Function in Overweight and Obese Young Adults
Key facts
- Where
- Phayao, ThailandSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 25 years old?
Source: NCT07802080, who can take part
Where in Thailand
- School of Allied Health Sciences, University of PhayaoPhayao, ThailandTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Phayao
- Trial code
- NCT07802080
- Record updated
- 3 September 2026
- Original description
Overweight and obesity are associated with impaired breathing mechanics, including reduced chest wall and diaphragmatic movement, decreased respiratory muscle strength and endurance, and inefficient breathing patterns. These changes may adversely affect pulmonary function, autonomic regulation, and physical capacity.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Kettlebell Swing Training Combined With Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Muscle Strength and Pulmonary Function in Overweight and Obese Young Adults
Overweight and obesity are associated with impaired breathing mechanics, including reduced chest wall and diaphragmatic movement, decreased respiratory muscle strength and endurance, and inefficient breathing patterns. These changes may adversely affect pulmonary function, autonomic regulation, and physical capacity.
This study aims to compare the effects of kettlebell swing exercise combined with breathing training versus breathing training alone in individuals with overweight or obesity. Outcomes will include respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, heart rate variability, and body composition. The findings may help determine whether adding kettlebell swing exercise to breathing training provides additional benefits for respiratory and cardiometabolic health in this population.
Inclusion: Male or female adults aged 18-25 years with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥23.0 kg/m²; Individuals who are physically inactive or sedentary, defined as exercising fewer than 3 days per week or engaging in less than 150 minutes of exercise per week; Willingness to provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion: History of respiratory or cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart disease, emphysema, asthma, previous lung lobectomy, or lung cancer; Musculoskeletal disorders, such as scoliosis; History of neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, epilepsy, or stroke; History of chronic non-communicable diseases or other systemic disorders, including diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, liver disease, endocrine disorders, or immune system disorders; Presence of bodily pain, particularly in the upper or lower extremities, with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of >3/10.