Diurnal Strength Variation

Exercise Timing and Lower Limb Biomechanics

Healthy individuals will be tested at different times of day to determine whether exercise at a non-expected time results in poorer performance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy
• 18-25 years old
• Lower body exercise three or more times per week, all at the same time of day (within 2 hour window)
• Regular meal times (±1 hour window)
• Regular sleep times (±1 hour window)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active or uncontrolled mental or physical health issues
• Current musculoskeletal injury