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Aerobic Exercise Intervention Study

for sedentary adults 40 - 55

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Receive up to $300, Health Test Results, and a structured, supervised exercise plan for 12 weeks

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Researchers at the University of Delaware are examining the impact of 12 weeks of aerobic exercise training on cardiovascular health in mid-life adults.


Participation includes four lab visits at UD for approximately 11 total hours over 14-16 weeks. In addition, you will complete a 12-week exercise program requiring 3 days of exercise at the University of Delaware and 2-3 days at home.  At the beginning of the study, there are two visits that will involve  health and fitness testing.  These two testing visits will be repeated after the 12 weeks of exercise. 

Interested individuals in the age range can schedule a screening call and will be contacted by the lab to set up an initial health screening at the University of Delaware to see if they are qualified to participate in the study.

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Study Details

Why Should I Participate?

  • Receive up to $300
  • Receive health test results
  • Receive 12 weeks of structured, supervised exercise

  • Help UD researchers understand the impact of aerobic exercise training in cardiovascular health in mid-life adults

  • Free parking for all study visits

What's Involved?

  • 4 lab visits over 14 - 16 weeks, ~11 hours total, for pre- and post- excercise cardiovascular testing
  • Supervised exercise training three days per-week for 12 weeks at the University of Delaware
  • Two or three additional days of exercise at home each week during the 12 weeks

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible to participate if you…

 

  • Are 40 - 55 years old
  • Do not exercise 150 minutes or more per week
  • Have not engaged in a structured exercise regimen in the past 6 months
  • Have no history of cardiac disease, blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, cancer, liver disease, diabetes, neurological disease, hypertension (defined as >140/90 mmHg), or use of anti-hypertensive medications. 
  • Do not use tobacco products
  • Have not been hospitalized due to COVID-19
  • Are not a post-menopausal woman (12 months or more without a menstrual cycle)
  • Can attend visits in Newark, Delaware

 

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*Scheduling a screening call does not guarantee you will be eligible for the study. Once you've scheduled a screening call, you will be contacted by the research team with the next steps. 

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