Neuromuscular Effects of Concurrent Exercise Training

Pre-Screening (Remote) Before visiting the lab, participants will complete an online health history questionnaire and a phone screening with the study coordinator. This initial step verifies study eligibility, provides detailed study information, and offers an opportunity to ask questions.

Introductory Session (In-person) Familiarization to the variety of experimental protocols that may take up to 3 hours.

Study Overview The full duration of this study is 15 weeks where participants will complete comprehensive experimental testing before and after an 8-week supervised exercise training program at the School of Kinesiology Building (830 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109).

Exercise Training Program (8 weeks 3x/week) One-legged exercise training study consisting of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a stationary bike, followed by high-load strength training and a supplemental protein shake. 

Experimental Testing Sessions (Baseline, Pre- and Post-Training) 

• DXA body composition scan

• Aerobic fitness testing on a stationary bike 

• Blood sampling (finger prick and venous blood draw)

• Strength testing of the thigh muscles

• Electrical stimulation of the thigh muscles

• Cortical brain stimulation (TMS) targetting thigh muscle activiation

• MRI of thigh muscles at the University Hospital (1500 E. Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109)