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Impact of Postprandial 'Exercise Snacks' on Protein and Glucose Metabolism Following a Period of Step Reduction in Older Adults

Aging | Nervous System Diseases | Neurologic Manifestations | Sarcopenia | Neuromuscular...

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of 3-days reduced physical activity (\<1500 steps/day) with/without 'exercise snacks' (15 chair stands with calf raises every 30 min) on skeletal muscle metabolic health.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    60 to 80

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy older (age: 60-80 y) adults
* BMI between normal to overweight (18.5-29.9 kg/m2)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (with the exception of daily low-dose aspirin)
* Alcohol consumption during the study period
* Use of anticoagulants
* Use of a walker, cane, or assistive walking device
* Current or recently remised cancer
* Infectious or gastrointestinal disease
* Inability to comply with study protocol (e.g., \>1,500 steps/day during Step-Reduction Phase)
* Regular tobacco use
* Self-reported illicit drug use (e.g. growth hormone, testosterone, etc.)
* Diagnosed chronic illness (e.g. type 2 diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disease)
* Hormonal Replacement Therapy

Study Location

Goldring Center for High Performance Sport
Goldring Center for High Performance Sport
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Matthew J Lees, PhD

[email protected]
416-946-0400
Backup Contact

Hugo JW Fung, PhD (c)

[email protected]
Study Sponsored By
University of Toronto
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05810272