Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. are adults, aged between 18-30 years
- 2. are apparently healthy and physically inactive (defined as any form of physical activity performed \< 2 days per week)
- 3. are overweight (BMI 25-\<30 kg/m2)
- 4. are non-smokers
- 5. are free from the following chronic medical conditions: heart disease, arrhythmias, diabetes, thyroid disease, bleeding disorder, history of pulmonary disease, hypertension, hepatorenal disease, musculoskeletal disorder, neuromuscular/neurological disease, autoimmune disease, cancer, peptic ulcers, anemia, or chronic infection (HIV)
- 6. are free from the orthopedic conditions that would hinder physical activity
- 7. have not taken any heart, pulmonary, thyroid, anti-hyperlipidemic, hypoglycemic, anti-hypertensive, endocrinological (e.g, thyroid, insulin, etc), emotional/psychotropic (e.g,Prednisone, Ritalin, Adderall), neuromuscular/neurological, or androgenic medications(anabolic steroids)
- 8. have low risk for cardiovascular disease and with no contraindications to exercise as outlined by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1. are younger than 18 years and older than 30 years.
- 2. have consumed any medication for chronic medical condition.
- 3. are participating in weight management programs.
- 4. have constrictions to exercise.
- 5. are currently exercising regularly (at least 2 days per week).
Ages Eligible for Study:
N/A to N/A (CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes