The objectives of this study are to demonstrate that real time physiological status monitoring and the use of optimization techniques during exercise can have a positive impact on physiological status, and to collect metabolic flexibility profiles of young fit adults during rest and exercise.
This experiment aims to accomplish two goals: collect additional metabolic flexibility data with young fit adults in response to exercise; and demonstrate that automated pace guidance generated from real-time thermal-work strain monitoring and an optimized pacing policy will allow less stressful completion of a timed (60 minute) treadmill exercise of 5 miles. Each participant will undergo two treatments of first UNGUIDED followed by GUIDED exercise. The two exercise sessions will be conducted as part of a \~24 hour stay in an indirect calorimetry chamber.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
23
Participants will be provided a pace based upon their current (estimated) physiological strain index (PSI) - a measure of thermal work strain, the time, and the distance completed already.
Participants will be instructed to complete 5 miles within 60 minutes and finish in as cool (lower body temperature) a state as possible.
Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center
Beltsville, Maryland, United States
Physiological Strain Index (PSI)
The PSI is an index that combines heart rate and core body temperatures with equal weights into an index from 0 to 10+. PSI will be calculated according to Moran et al. (1998) from measures of heart rate and core body temperature.
Time frame: During 2-hour exercise session
Metabolic Flexibility
O2 utilization and CO2 production will be analyzed during each calorimeter stay and used to measure metabolic rate indirectly.
Time frame: 24 hours
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Continuous glucose monitoring will be used to examine the effects of the exercise regime on blood glucose.
Time frame: 24 hours
Self Perception Scales
Self perception scales will be used that measure mood state, perceived exertion, thermal sensation, physical stresses and motivation.
Time frame: During 2-hour exercise session
Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire
The POMS is an inventory of subjective mood states (McNair, Lorr and Droppleman, 1992).
Time frame: During 2-hour exercise session
Thermal Sensation Scale
Two thermal sensation scales (original and modified) will be used to assess the thermal sensation of volunteers.
Time frame: During 2-hour exercise session
Perceived Exertion Scale
The Borg (1970) rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be used.
Time frame: During 2-hour exercise session
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Feeling Scale
The feeling scale will be used as an affective valence measure of exercise.
Time frame: During 2-hour exercise session
Motivation
Question will be asked to assess motivation during each exercise session.
Time frame: During 2-hour exercise session