In this study, the investigators hypothesize that a high dose of post-workout protein after each exercise session will have greater improvements in changes in body composition, including muscle mass and percent body fat versus a workout alone.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
60 grams of whey protein
0 grams of whey protein
AHN Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Determine changes in pounds of muscle and fat mass after each exercise regimen
Time frame: Baseline and at program completion (within 4 weeks of exercise completion)
Determine changes in resting metabolic rate in calories per day at the completion of the exercise regimen
Time frame: Baseline and at program completion (within 4 weeks of exercise completion)
Determine changes in body composition at the completion of the exercise regimen, including body mass in pounds, fat mass in pounds, fat-free mass in pounds, % fat, and % fat-free mass
Time frame: Baseline and at program completion (within 4 weeks of exercise completion)
Determine changes in Y-balance score at the completion of the exercise regimen
Y-Balance score measures the length an individual can extend their foot. The larger the score the better the balance.
Time frame: Baseline and at program completion (within 4 weeks of exercise completion)
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores at the completion of the exercise regimen
FMS measures movement patterns with scoring from 0 to 21. The large the score the better the mobility.
Time frame: Baseline and at program completion (within 4 weeks of exercise completion)
Determine changes in phase angle at the completion of the exercise regimen
Phase angle measures the fluidity of cells and the larger the value the better.
Time frame: At program completion (at 8 weeks)
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