Muscle Physiology Lab Seeks Participants for Study on Fat, Muscle Strength

Researchers in the department of kinesiology are seeking younger and older volunteers for a study on how fat affects muscle strength.

Participants must be:

• Age 25-45 or 65-75
• A non-smoker
• Free of neurological, pulmonary, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease

Participants cannot be pregnant.

Participants will be asked to undergo tests for body composition and muscle function, undergo an MRI scan of their leg muscles, complete muscle strength testing, and wear a physical activity monitor for one week. The study consists of 2-3 visits lasting 2.5-4.5 hours in total.

Free parking, health information and monetary compensation will be provided. For more information, contact Luke at the Muscle Physiology Lab, muscle-lab@umass.edu or 413/545-5305.