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STRONG study

What is the STRONG study?

The strength training ongoing study (STRONG) study is being conducted by Deakin University, in conjunction with Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. The study is being funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

It is a comparison trial looking at two (2) conditions-1) participants complete a 6-month supervised group-based strength training program; and 2) participants complete the 6-month supervised group-based strength training program with additional motivationally tailored phone support (participants are randomly selected to a group, based on which research gym they join).

This will allow us to look at participants' adherence and maintenance of the strength training program. It will also allow us to look at improvements in glycaemic control, muscle strength, body composition and many other changes seen with strength training.