The Impact of Removal of Exercise on Glycemic Control and Vascular Health in Older Active Adults
Glucose Intolerance, Exercise, Vascular Function
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Glucose Intolerance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 55 years and older, 18-40 years old
- Healthy, physically active, performing at least 90 min/week of physical activity
- Free of physical limitations that may interfere with alterations in daily physical activity levels
Exclusion Criteria:
- Physician diagnosed HIV, hepatitis, or tuberculosis.
- Body weight change of greater than 5% within the previous 2 months
- Smoking within the previous 2 months.
- Taking medications that alter blood glucose levels
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Metabolic
Vascular
Metabolic: Participants will have their blood glucose levels measured via continuous glucose monitoring for 3 days while participating in their normal exercise routines (EX). Participants will also have their blood glucose levels measured for 3 days while not exercising (NOEX), following immediately by 3 days of a return to normal activity(REX). Participants will be randomized to participate in the EX or NOEX/REX phases first. The EX and NOEX/REX phases will be separated by at least 1 week
Vascular: Participants will have their blood vessel health measured while performing their normal exercise routines (EX) and while undergoing 1, 3, 5 days of no exercise (NOEX) followed immediately by 1 and 3 days of return to exercise (REX).