Determination of the lowest oxygen percentage that participants can complete whole body exercise.
Summary
We are conducting a research study to determine the lowest percentage of oxygen a participant can complete a set exercise task in. We will also be looking for the percentage of oxygen where participants develop less muscle fatigue than when breathing room air. This study will consist of 6 visits, all completed on a bike. One will be a maximal exercise test, and the other 5 will be exercising till exhaustion. During each session you will be a slightly different percentage of oxygen, each slightly lower than the normal room air you breathe. During these sessions we will be giving you stimulations to your femoral nerve to measure your muscle fatigue. We will also be measuring your breathing and heart rate.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 18 to 40
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
We are seeking healthy, recreationally active males and females age 18-40
Exclusion criteria:
-Obese individuals with a BMI>30 kg/m^2
-Someone currently smoking/vaping
-An individual with any cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory diseases
-If you have any injuries that currently affects your ability to exercise
-If you are unable to commit to attending all sessions
-If you are pregnant, breast feeding, using a progesterone only birth control, or taking hormone replacement therapy
Participate
Additional information
Contact information
Leah Mann
Principal investigator:
Paolo Dominelli
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB24-1855