Resistance and Aerobic Exercise With Nutritional Supplementation in Men and Women

Resistance and Aerobic Exercise With Nutritional Supplementation in Men and Women

The purpose of this study is to identify the influence of resistance and aerobic exercise with different nutritional supplements in middle-aged men and women on various physiological measures. Throughout the study, the investigators examine body composition, body weight, food intake, fitness level, metabolism, and blood hormones.

Inclusion Criteria:

• men and women age 35-65 yr
• body weight <300 lbs (136 kg)
• body mass index between 28 kg/m2 and 35 kg/m2
• fasting glucose <110 mg/dL
• blood pressure <160/100 mm Hg
• plasma total cholesterol <260 mg/dL
• LDL-cholesterol <160 mg/dL
• triacylglycerol <400 mg/dL
• not currently or previously following a weight loss diet or other special/non-balanced diet (in the past 6 months)
• <1 hour/week of habitual aerobic exercise training and no resistance
• exercise training (in the past 6 months)

Exclusion Criteria:

• men and women age < 35 yr or >65 yr
• body weight >300 lbs (136 kg)
• body mass index between <28 kg/m2 or >35 kg/m2
• fasting glucose >110 mg/dL
• blood pressure >160/100 mm Hg
• plasma total cholesterol >260 mg/dL
• LDL-cholesterol >160 mg/dL
• triacylglycerol >400 mg/dL
• currently or previously following a weight loss diet or other special/non- balanced diet (in the past 6 months)