Metabolic Effects of Eccentric Endurance Training

Metabolic Effects of Eccentric Endurance Training

The purpose of this study is to evaluate metabolic parameters in previously sedentary individuals before and after eccentric endurance training (hiking downwards). Study participants will regularly hike downwards over a difference in altitude of 540 meters during 8 weeks. For the opposite way, a cable car will be used. Metabolic profiles will be obtained at baseline and after the 8 weeks period of eccentric endurance exercise.

Inclusion Criteria:

• men and women
• age over 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous systematic endurance training (>3 times per week >30 min)
• body mass index > 35 kg/m²
• heavy smoking (>20 cigarettes per day)
• regular alcohol consumption >60g per day
• history of cardiovascular disease
• established musculoskeletal disease
• unwillingness to stay in the area for the whole period