Volunteers are sought for a research study to help determine which exercise pattern has a greater impact on cardiovascular health: 20 minutes of weightlifting followed by 20 minutes of cardio, or two minutes of cardio performed before and after each set of weightlifting.

Participants will be required to complete:

• Muscular strength tests – One-repetition max on leg press, leg curl and leg extension exercises
• An aerobic fitness test – 12-minute VO2 max test on a stationary bike
• Two one-hour workouts combining leg press, leg curl, leg extension and biking exercises in different patterns. Blood will be collected before and after the workouts.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Must be 21 to 34 years old
• Do not have a chronic disease or recent injury that would preclude you from lower-body exericise
• Have not exercised regularly for the past year
• Don’t excessively consume alcohol or regularly consume nicotine
• Are not underweight or obese
• If female, are not pregnant, have a regular menstrual cycle and are not taking contraceptives.

If you’re interested in participating in this study, contact Matt Sokoloski at msokoloski@twu.edu.