RECRUITING

This Study Explores Whether Adding Natural Elements Like Plants and Sunlight to Indoor Gyms Makes Exercise Feel Easier, More Enjoyable, and Improves Performance. By Comparing Workouts in Nature-inspired and Plain Gym Settings, it Aims to Find Better Ways to Design Fitness Spaces in Cities.

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this observational study is to examine whether exercising in a biophilic environment - a space designed to include natural elements like real plants, simulated sunlight, nature sounds, and outdoor views - can improve exercise performance and enjoyment compared to a standard indoor gym environment in male college students age 18-25 who have regularly exercised prior. The main question it aims to answer is: "Can biophilic design enhance the physical and mental benefits of indoor exercise?" Researchers will compare the two environments to see if there is any changes in exercise performance and enjoyment for each participant. Participants will complete a treadmill fitness test in both settings to compare physical outcomes like maximal aerobic capacity, so the maximal amount of oxygen one can use during exercise, as well as perceived effort. After each treadmill test participants will be given surveys where they will be asked to evaluate their mood and enjoyment in that environment.

Official Title

Examining the Influence of Biophilic Design on College Students' Exercise Performance: A Crossover Study

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-04-04
Study Completion:2025-08
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06928311

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 25 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:MALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Men between 18 and 25 years
  1. * Resting BP greater than 140/90
  2. * Resting HR greater than 100 bpm
  3. * BMI greater than 30 kg/m\^2
  4. * inability to exercise at moderate to vigorous intensities
  5. * major illness/health complication in the past

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Kayla Aronoff
CONTACT
720-371-8584
kayla.aronoff@colostate.edu

Principal Investigator

Kaigang Li
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Colorado State University

Study Locations (Sites)

Colorado State University Cardio Room (Moby Arena 134)
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Colorado State University

  • Kaigang Li, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Colorado State University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-04-04
Study Completion Date2025-08

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-04-04
Study Completion Date2025-08

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Exercise
  • Biophilia
  • Environmental Design
  • Mood
  • Exercise Enjoyment

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Biophilic Environmental Design
  • Traditional Exercise Design