09/09/2025
Hello!
We are recruiting participants for a research study conducted through the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies and the Athletics & Recreation Centre at Queen’s University. This study is being led by the Nutrition and Metabolism Research Group under the supervision of Dr. Chris McGlory, PhD, with Noah Gittens, MSc, serving as the lead student investigator.
Study Overview:
Duration: 14 weeks
Total Visits: 52
22 resistance band exercise sessions
22 aerobic exercise sessions
7 testing sessions
5 physical performance assessments
2 blood samples and muscle biopsy visits
Schedule & Location:
Exercise sessions will be held from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at Queen’s University Athletics & Recreation Center (284 Earl St, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6).
Testing will be held at the School of Kinesiology & Health Studies (28 Division St, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6).
Participant transportation costs will be covered/participants will be financially compensated for their time.
Exclusion criteria: To be eligible to participate, you must NOT:
Be below the age of 60
Use insulin or blood thinners
Regularly take anti-inflammatory medications
Have a history of heart, lung, or metabolic diseases, or bone/muscle conditions
Have a personal or family history of blood-clotting issues
Be an elite-level athlete
Be medically restricted from exercising
Be unable to perform the exercises during the screening visit
Be unable to speak or understand English
Be unwilling to take the study supplements (Placebo or polyphenol supplement)
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form below or reply to noah.gittens@queensu.ca.
https://forms.gle/Z2ESj6nC6pyhW6us6
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Noah Gittens
We are recruiting participants for a research study conducted through the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies and the Athletics & Recreation Centre at Queen’s University. This study is being led by the Nutrition and Metabolism Research Group under the supervision of Dr. Chris McGlory, PhD, wi...
