Hello, and thank you for your interest in our Nutrition and Exercise Trials! We are looking for adults to participate in our research study, to assess the influence of post-exercise nutrition on inflammation and bone health measurements.
Inclusion Criteria: You may be eligible to participate in the study if you/your:
- are between the ages 18-30 years.
- BMI is between 18.5 - 24.9kg/m2
(if you are unsure, we can calculate it for you!).
- Do not regularly do moderate-high intensity exercise (less than or equal to 2x/week).
- have no known dairy protein allergy or lactose intolerance.
- are not taking any medication for a chronic condition.
- are a non-smoker (of any kind).
The Study: If you are eligible, you will be asked to complete 4 different exercise trials. Before the first trial you will attend a familiarization session so you can see each exercise you need to perform. We will also test your maximal power output for cycling and how much weight you can pull/push/lift on certain exercise machines. Each trial will consist of a high-intensity exercise bout, supervised by a personal trainer. Following exercise, you will consume the unique trial supplements, either milk, Greek yogurt, a carbohydrate drink, or water. Before and after exercise we will be taking blood samples, on the day of exercise you will stay in the lab for 4h after the exercise. You will also return the next day for one additional blood sample. We will provide you with both lunch and dinner on the exercise day. On the day of exercise, we will have you record everything you eat in a written food log. After you complete all four trials you will return to the lab to re-test your maximal cycling power and how much weight you can pull/push/lift on certain exercise machines.
Time Commitment: The total time commitment of the trials is ~27 hours. Each exercise trial or testing session will be separated by 2-4 weeks, for a maximum of 18 weeks being enrolled in the study. The familiarization session will take about 1.5 hours. Each exercise trial will take about 6 hours (pre-exercise testing [15 min], exercise [1h], post-exercise blood sampling [4h], 24h post-exercise blood sample [15 min], completing a food log [30 min]). The post-study testing will take about 1 hour.
Benefits: Following completion of the study you will be provided $100 for your time. Additional benefits include: 4 exercise sessions and 2 exercise testing sessions with a certified personal trainer, body composition measurement, post-exercise nutrition, lunch and dinner meals and snacks provided on exercise days.
