Exercise Research Study for Highly Active Participants

STUDY BASICS

Do you exercise regularly and have no history of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, or other significant health problems? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how regular exercise improves health. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in fitness testing and study-related exams. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Regular exercise has many health benefits including weight loss, heart health, strong bones and muscles, and improved mood. However, little is known about how exercise affects the cells and tissues in the body to bring about these health benefits. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the physical effects of exercise on the body. Researchers hope their findings will lead to a better understanding of how the body changes with physical activity and will help healthcare providers make better recommendations about exercise programs in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18 and up
• Able to read and speak in English
• Have exercised regularly (endurance training for at least 4 hours per week or resistance training at least 2 times per week) during the past year
• Body mass index that is equal to or greater than 19 and less than 35: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
• Not diagnosed with diabetes, cancer (basal or squamous cell skin cancer is ok), heart disease, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant; have not breastfed or given birth in the past year

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation lasts for 6-8 weeks. Participants will provide information about general health, fitness, muscle strength, body size, and food intake. Blood samples and small pieces of muscle (from the thigh) and fat tissue (from the belly region) will also be collected. During the study, participants must not be out of town for more than 2 weeks total.