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The UBC Long-distance Triathlon Adaptation Study

Healthy Participants

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 12-months of individualized endurance-training (swimming, cycling and running) on physiological and psychological adaptations in exercise naïve individuals. Due to the potential seasonal changes that naturally occur in individuals across a year (even without training) the investigators will also compare the exercise-trained group to a time-aligned control group.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    19 to 39

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Exercise Intervention Group

* Aged 19-39 years
* Non-smoker (quit \>6 months)
* Able to swim \>100 meters without stopping
* Have access to, or willingness, to obtain a road bicycle
* Are willing to commit to the research assessments and prescribed training program
* Currently performing \<120 minutes of structured endurance training per week
* Premenopausal

Inclusion Criteria: Control Group

* Aged 19-39 years
* Non-smoker (quit \>6 months)
* Are willing to commit to the research assessments
* Currently performing \<120 minutes of structured endurance training per week
* Premenopausal

Exclusion Criteria: Exercise Intervention Group and Control Group:

* History of heart disease
* History of lung disease (not including controlled asthma)
* History of metabolic disease
* History of cancer
* Chronic inflammatory conditions
* Blood pressure \> 140/90 mmHg
* Chronic antibiotic, antiviral, antimicrobial, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antihistamine use
* Are a regular (more than 1/week) cannabis user
* Consume alcohol regularly: more than 6 standard drinks per week (e.g.14-20 ounces of beer and 5-8 ounces of wine)
* Have previously completed structured endurance exercise training for an extended period of time (such as training for a triathlon or running race)
* Have previously participated in competitive team sports with an aerobic component (e.g. soccer, basketball, rugby, field hockey) and sport-specific training (e.g. hockey, football) \>3 times per week within the previous 5 years
* Have prior experience of heavy structured resistance training \>3x/week within the last 2 years
* BMI\>32 kg/m2 or \<20 kg/m2
* Pregnancy within 12 months, or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months
* Currently breast feeding (or having stopped within 6 months)
* Planning to be away from the Okanagan area for an extended period over the duration of the study

Study Location

University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
University of British Columbia
Participants Required
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Study ID: NCT06467656