The Acute and Accumulative Effects of Snack Foods on Exercise Recovery
The Acute and Accumulative Effects of Almonds on Exercise Recovery
San Diego State University
60 participants
Aug 12, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of the research is two-fold. One goal is to determine if post-exercise almond or cereal bar consumption can promote muscle gain as well as increasing muscular strength throughout an eight-week weight training program. The other goal is to assess the short-term effects of almonds or cereal bar on recovery that may explain the overall long-term adaptations.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- BMIs of 18.5-30 kg/m2
- participate in no more than 3 hours of structured exercise per week
Exclusion Criteria7
- weight training more than 30 min/week,
- smoking,
- use of medications known to impact inflammation,
- musculoskeletal limitations,
- use of supplements within 1 month of participation that are known to impact body composition, antioxidant or inflammatory status,
- regular consumption of more than 2 servings of nuts per week,
- unwillingness to refrain from recovery treatments during the study such as hydrotherapy, massage, stretching, compression garments, anti-inflammatory medications and topical applications.
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Interventions
Cereal bar as a recovery snack food
Almond as a recovery snack food
Locations(1)
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NCT06363409