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Posted 6 Feb 2022
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT ON AGING PROCESS AND REGIMENTED HYPERTROPHY TRAINING
We are looking for volunteers to participate in a 12 weeks research project with exercise program aiming at muscle mass preservation and development among adults.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
- Young and middle-aged adults (30-50 years old).
- Resides at Tanjung Malim and surrounding areas and able to attend sessions at UPSI (Proton City).
TESTING AND DATA COLLECTION
- Physical activity readiness
- Basic assessment
- Muscle architecture using ultrasound imaging
- Muscle activity using electromyography (EMG).
- Heart rate responses using heart rate monitor watch.
*All testing will be made on individual basis in accordance with current Covid-19 SOP
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION;
- Trainer guided fitness program and assessment.
- Expert advise and consultation on exercise and physical fitness.
OTHER INFO
- Research code FRGS2021-1-394530
- Research ethics approval number 2021-0225-01
Register your interest or get more info by contacting us through the Contact Form or direct email as below.
Pre-Exercise Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
ARE YOU READY TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE?
*2018 PAR-Q+ original source and PDF download
Assessment
Anthropometry
Body weight, standing height, sitting height, head, neck, chest, arm flexed, forearm, wrist, waist, hip, thigh, and calf measurements.
Movement
Movement competency screening for strength training: squat, lunge & twist, bend & pull, push-up, and single leg squat. Trainer's scoring sheet.
Fitness
Strength: 6RM squat, 6RM bench press, 6RM deadlift & 6RM bent-over-row.
Metabolic: 1 Minute Squat
Energy Balance
Energy balance and nutritional intake assessment by qualified nutritionist.