University of Miami
The study will compare cognitive capacity, muscle utilization patterns, soft tissue seated pressure and caloric output during four seated conditions: 1. passive sitting in a regular chair; 2. passive sitting in an exercise chair; 3. sitting in the exercise chair during active dynamic exercise; and, 4. sitting in the chair during active static exercise.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (18-70) Exclusion Criteria: * Any current injury in the lower limb or trunk. * Use of prescription drugs or supplements that may affect cardiovascular or neuromuscular responses. * Reported lack of sleep or stress that may affect physiological responses to exercise. * Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, balance, metabolic, or musculoskeletal conditions that could increase risk during exercise testing
A chair-based exercise program using a specialized chair that allows participants to lift their body weight.
A chair-based exercise program performed using a specialized exercise chair equipped with a foot-operated lever. Participants repeatedly depress and release the foot-operated lever during the intervention period.
A chair-based exercise program performed using a specialized exercise chair equipped with a foot-operated lever. Participants depress and maintain pressure on the foot-operated lever during the intervention period.
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