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These are the current research opportunities available for participation within the School of Kinesiology and Health Science.

Investigating the influence of different post-exercise supplements on inflammatory and bone markers.

To be eligible for participant, participants should:

  • Be between 18-35 years of age.
  • Have a normal BMI (18.5-24.9kg/m2).
  • Lower physical activity/exercise levels (less than or equal to 2x/week).
  • No lactose intolerance or dairy protein allergy.

If you are interested and may be eligible or want to check your eligibility, please fill out this short survey! https://forms.gle/WakWkut7LAzuHuCe9

Participants will be compensated up to $100 for their time.

Participation includes:

  • 28 hours over 4 trials and additional pre- and post-study visits.
  • Post-exercise supplements include water, carbohydrate, milk, and Greek yogurt
  • Familiarization session to assess body composition and 1 rep max tests on exercise machines.
  • Up to 6 exercise sessions with a personal trainer.
  • Lunch and dinner meals provided at each trial.
  • Blood samples will be taken at different timepoints for each exercise trial (5 blood samples over 2 days).
  • Logging of food consumption the day prior and the day of each exercise trial (using a smartphone app).

For any questions related to participation please contact us at york.nutrition.research@gmail.com or 416-736-2100 x33990. Principal Investigator: Dr. Andrea Josse, Student investigator: Emily Fraschetti. Approved by the York University Office of Research Ethics (ORE) File# 2019-045.

We are seeking participants for a study examining the effects of blood sugar levels on markers of muscle fatigue.

Eligibility:

• Age 18-60
• Recreationally active
⚬ >150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week
• Living with OR without type 1 diabetes (T1D)
⚬ individuals with T1D on an insulin pump

If you are interested in participating, or have any questions, please CONTACT US:
Andrew Richards: ajrich@yorku.ca
Lauren Turner: turnel4@yorku.ca
The principal supervisors on this study are Dr. Arthur Cheng and Dr. Michael Riddell.

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We are seeking participants for a study examining the effects of carbohydrate type on neuromuscular fatigue.

Requirements:

• Participants will be required to visit the lab on 5-6 occasions.

Help us better understand how different types of carbohydrates influence performance and onset of neuromuscular fatigue! Four experiential conditions with exercise supplementation: 1) Placebo; 2) Glucose; 3) Fructose; 4) Glucose + Fructose

If you are interested in participating, or have any questions, please CONTACT US:
Dr. Arthur Cheng: ajcheng@yorku.ca
Andrew Richards: ajrich@yorku.ca 

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