High-volume arm training for physical and mental gains
This study tests whether doing high-volume arm exercises improves both your physical strength and your thinking skills. It's for people who are not very active and are generally healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You currently do less than 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week.
- You do not have a nerve, heart, muscle, or bone condition that affects activity.
- You have not been diagnosed with a memory, thinking, or mental health disorder.
- You have not had an injury or surgery in the last six months that limits movement.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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