Leg muscle and heart performance in active adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how leg muscle size relates to heart and muscle performance in healthy men and women. It aims to understand normal differences between sexes.
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Who can take part
- No leg or hip injuries that could affect exercise tests
- You are moderately active (exercise regularly but not an elite athlete)
- No use of performance-boosting supplements or stimulants in the past 6 months
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