Effects of Resistance Training in Body Composition and Body Image Perception of Women Throughout the Menstrual Cycle

Body Image Disturbance Clinical Trial

Official title: Effects of Resistance Training in Body Composition and Body Image Perception of Women Throughout the Menstrual Cycle

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this research study is two-fold, 1) to determine if body composition and body image perception are affected through the different phases of the menstrual cycle, and 2) if an acute session of resistance training can have different effects depending on the menstrual cycle phase.

Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of the research is to establish whether body composition and body image perception are affected throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle and if the perception can be modified through resistance training. To the best of our knowledge, only one study has analyzed the effects of the menstrual cycle on body image perception. However, research analyzing the effects of the menstrual cycle on both body image perception and, body composition is lacking. Furthermore, research in the effects of resistance training on menstrual cycle-related changes on both perceived and measured body composition are inexistent. Findings from this study have the potential to increase the knowledge about resistance training's effects in modulating body image perception throughout the menstrual cycle. Further understanding of these responses may set the groundwork to develop exercise intervention programs to reduce the risk of developing more serious mental conditions linked to unhealthy body image perception. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Body Image Disturbance

• NCT number: NCT04038463
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 1, 2019
• Completion date: March 16, 2020