Hi! I am looking to recruit a third cohort (\~5 people) to participate in my training study being conducted through the School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at Queen's University!

Are you between 18 and 60 years old and currently not competing in sport? Are you interested in getting fitter this summer and contributing to cutting-edge exercise science? Participate in our 6-week training study at Queen’s University and receive free personal training, comprehensive fitness assessments, and a rare opportunity to learn about your muscle biology!

As a participant, you will:

* Train on a cycle ergometer 4 times per week under professional supervision, with high-intensity interval training or low-intensity continuous training
* Receive a free lactate threshold and maximal work rate fitness test
* Undergo two muscle biopsies (pre and post training)

You can not participate in this study if you:

1. Are participating in more than 150 minutes per week of aerobic physical activity **AND are actively competing in a sport**
2. Are currently smoking
3. Are currently taking prescription medication for non-psychiatric conditions (SSRIs, stimulants, etc. are acceptable!)
4. Have any blood-related disorders (hemophilia, Von Wilkins disease, etc.)
5. Are unable to attend 90% of the in-lab training due to pre-planned commitments
6. Are taking any performance-enhancing compounds (exogenous testosterone, erythropoietin, trenbolone, etc.).

The muscle biopsy is a safe, minor surgical procedure done under local anesthetic, but it is invasive and can be stressful for some people. [This](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azv2s6JVdqM&ab_channel=JoVE%28JournalofVisualizedExperiments%29) is an animated video giving a description of the procedure. Please ask me if you have any worries about the muscle biopsy, I’d be happy to share more about it!

If you are interested and available for 6 weeks between May and August, contact Sam at [hillen.s@queensu.ca](mailto:hillen.s@queensu.ca) for more information or if you have any questions or concerns about participating!

Recruiting a Third Cohort for Training Study (Free Personal Training, Fitness Assessments, and Muscle Biopsy)