Effects Of Ingesting An Energy Bar On Performance And Recovery

Effects Of Ingesting A Low Glycemic Whey Protein Energy Bar Prior, During And Following Resistance Exercise And Conditioning On Performance And Recovery

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of ingesting a low glycemic whey protein energy bar prior, during and following resistance exercise and conditioning on performance and recovery.

Fit-joy is a commercially available food bar marketed as having a low glycemic index and being relatively high in dietary fiber. The fiber contained within this product is isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMO) which is a food ingredient with a relative sweetness level equal to approximately 60% of sucrose. Chemically, IMO is a mixture of glucose oligomers with alpha - (1-6) - linkages. Short and hard exercise produces muscle damage and soreness. The Fit-joy bar contains whey protein that previous research in the investigator's lab showed may be able to decrease the muscle damaging effects of exercise while also helping with muscle growth. The purpose of this study will be to determine if eating a Fit-joy bar before and in the middle of a hard weight training workout will promote positive results during the workout and 48 hours after the workout.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participant is between the ages of 18 and 35
• Participant is apparently healthy
• Participant is involved in a a consistent strength and conditioning program consisting of upper and lower body resistance exercises as well as cardiovascular or sprint conditioning training (for at least the past year for 2-4 days/week), bench press at least your body weight and squat at least 1.5 times your body weight and/or leg press twice your body weight.
• Participant has a Body Mass Index (BMI) < 24.9 or Body Fat Percentage (%BF) < 25.0

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participant has a history of treatment for metabolic disease (i.e., diabetes), hypertension, hypo-tension, thyroid disease, arrhythmia, cardiovascular disease
• Participant has a food allergy (i.e., milk, soy, egg, wheat or nuts)
• Participant uses current prescription medication (birth control is allowed)
• Participant is pregnant or nursing or plans to become pregnant during the next month
• Participant has an intolerance to caffeine and/or other natural stimulants
• Participant has a history of smoking
• Participant drinks excessively (i.e., 12 drinks per week or more)