The Interaction of Body Composition, Sex Hormones and Exercise in Men
Oklahoma State University
Summary
The overall objective of this project is to advance understanding of the causes of normal weight obesity (NWO) in men, namely the hormone profile and related potential mediating mechanisms, and the efficacy of different modes of exercise to restore body composition and cardiometabolic health in this population.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–79 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Biological male * BMI 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2 or \>/= 30 kg/m2 * Body fat \<20% or \>/= 25% * Ability and willingness to engage in an exercise training regimen Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a chronic health condition, or regular use of associate prescribed medications, that would substantially impact study variables * Excessive alcohol use or use of tobacco products, vape products, or illicit drugs * Presence of an electrical implant, such as a pacemaker
Interventions
- BehavioralResistance Exercise Training
12-week progressive and individualized resistance exercise training program
- BehavioralAerobic Exercise Training
12-week progressive and individualized aerobic exercise training program
Location
- Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, Oklahoma