Comparing the Effects of Exercise on the Structure and Function of Fat Tissue

Effects of Exercise Training on the Structure and Metabolic Function of Fat Tissue

Assess differences in structure and biological function of abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue samples collected from adults who exercise regularly vs. a well-matched cohort of non-exercisers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age: 18-40 years old
• Body Mass Index: 23-35 kg/m2
• Women must have regularly occurring menses and must be premenopausal

Exclusion Criteria:

• Evidence/history of cardiovascular or metabolic disease
• Medications known to affect lipid or glucose metabolism, or inflammation
• Weight instability ≥ ± 6 pounds in the last 6 months
• Tobacco or e-cigarette users
• Women must not be pregnant or actively lactating
• Blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg