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Recruiting for a running study

Testing the effects of sugar sweetened beverages on vascular health

Purpose

The goal of this research project is to investigate the protective effects of acute exercise against vascular function impairment caused by drinking sugar sweetened beverages.

Researchers

Faculty and students from the Exercise and Sport Science Department at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse

What will you be asked to do?

6 visits to Mitchel Hall:

  • Screening visit
  • Assessment of body composition and maximal aerobic capacity (VO2 max)
  • 3x exercise visits including a 30-minute treadmill run with measures of metabolism and vascular function

What you receive

  • Body composition
  • Maximal Aerobic Capacity (VO2 max)
  • $100 for completing all 6 visits

Eligibility

  • Men and women aged 18-40 years
  • 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity running
  • Are free of chronic heart, lung, kidney, chronic inflammatory diseases, and STDs
  • Are free of diabetes and are not obese
  • Have no restrictions on participating in rigorous exercise
  • Cancer free for the past 5 years, do not smoke
  • Not pregnant
  • Body weight > 110 lbs

Contact

Payton Ruckdaschel, B.S.

Email: ruckdaschel9821@uwlax.edu

When

  • 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 3

Where

Mitchell Hall

UWL campus map for building location and nearby parking lots.

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Mitchell Hall

Contact

For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations , contact Daniel Freidenreich at 608.785.6538 or dfreidenreich@uwlax.edu.

Parking

Payment may be required. No permit?
Use Passport Parking.

Additional parking info
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