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Up & Lo FiT

Up & Lo FiT

The proposed study seeks to understand and compare the exercise responses of leg cycling and arm cycling among different exercise intensities in a sample of normal weight, overweight, and obese individuals. By acknowledging such differences, the dose-response for arm cycling exercise may be established to assist individuals meet the physical activity guidelines for overall health.

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • The participant is a male or female between the ages of 18 and 44 years old.
  • The participant is willing to come in for all testing visits.
  • The participant has low exercise risk per PAR-Q+ and MHAQ or has received medical clearance to participate.
  • The participant speaks and understands the English language and the study procedures and willingly signs the informed consent document to participate in the study.

Exclusion Qualifications:

You may not participate in this research opportunity if any of the following applies to you:
  • The participant is an amputee.
  • The participant cannot complete all of the testing visits to the Laboratory.
  • The participant is not apt to participate in physical activity, as determined by the PAR-Q+ and/or MHAQ, and cannot obtain medical clearance from a health care professional.
  • The participant has any chronic illness causing the individual to seek medical care.
  • The participant has a pacemaker.

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UCF IRB#: MOD00001404
PI: David Fukuda
Recruitment Has Ended
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Recruitment End Date:
April 23, 2021
Location:
Education Complex
Education Complex and Gym, 4000
174
Orlando, FL 32816
Time Commitment:
Number of visits: 8
Expected time per visit: 1 hours
Compensation:
Type: $30 in Gift Card
Point of Contact:
Nicolas Clark
Faculty Advisors:
David Fukuda
Associated Units:
Health Sciences
Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science
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Research Participant?
Short URL: https://chps.ucf.edu/study/11054/

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