Researchers in Jane Kent's Muscle Physiology lab are seeking participants for a new study investigating the links between muscle bioenergetics (measured through magnetic resonance spectroscopy) and whole-body energy metabolism (measured through indirect calorimetry). Participants should be male, between the ages 25 and 40, and exercise for no more than three 30 minutes bouts each week

This will be the first study on campus to utilize the state-of-the-art whole-room calorimeter located in the Center for Human Health and Performance at the Institute for Applied Life Sciences. This instrument enables precise measurement of metabolic rate (number of calories burned) over the course of 24 hours and during specific daily activities (e.g. sleeping, walking, vacuuming). The calorimeter, which is one of the largest among 26 such facilities worldwide, resembles a hotel room and is complete with a bed, toilet, sink, TV, desk and treadmill.

Participants who participate in this study will receive a multi-day diet analysis, metabolic summary (resting metabolic rate, carbohydrate and fat utilization rates, 24hr calorie expenditure), body composition analysis (via gold standard DXA scan) and VO2 max measurement.

Those interested in being involved in this study please contact Chris Hayden at cmhayden@umass.edu. Compensation via gift cards is available.

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