Comparison the Effects of Deep Water Running and Treadmill Running

Comparison the Effects of Deep Water Running and Treadmill Running on Lower Extremity Anaerobic Exercise Performance in Sedentary Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of different exercise programs as 'Deep Water Running' and 'Treadmill Running' in sedentary young adults.

Rapid and explosive movements such as jumping or stair climbing need anaerobic performance. Anaerobic performance is negatively affected by sedentary behaviour due to loss of muscle strength and endurance. Exercise is an effective method to increase muscle strength and physical performance.

Exercising in water has unique physiological characteristics such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and metacentric effect. In addition, exercising in high speeds in water leads strengthening. Deep water running is employed to imitate the running on land. It is advocated that deep water running might result additional benefits than running on land. Therefore, the effect of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of deep water running and treadmill running in sedentary young adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being sedentary according to International Physical Activity Questionnaire
• Consent of the participant

Exclusion Criteria:

• Problems related to musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary systems in last six months
• Any contraindication to exercise in water (water fear, allergy to chlorine)
• No willingness to continue in the study