Prolonged Sitting on Responses to Short-Term Exercise Training

Effect of Prolonged Sitting on Metabolic and Cardiovascular Responses to Short-Term Exercise Training

Prolonged sitting has been shown to effect the response to a high fat tolerance test (HFTT) after acute exercise. This study will evaluate the effect of prolonged sitting on response to a HFTT after a short term training period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 to 35 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• cardiovascular problems (e.g. pre-existing heart issues, coronary artery disease, hypertension, etc.)
• respiratory problems
• musculoskeletal problems that prevent prolonged sitting or exercise
• obesity
• susceptibility to fainting
• pregnancy