Body composition and metabolism in Filipino athletes
This study looks at how body composition and metabolism differ between Filipino athletes and non-athletes. It may help understand how exercise affects the body at different ages.
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Who can take part
- You are a Filipino (both parents are Filipino) between 20-40 or 60-69 years old.
- You are an athlete or a non-athlete. Athletes must have at least 3 years of structured training; non-athletes must not be in structured training.
- You are generally healthy with no heart, lung, muscle, nerve, or metabolic conditions.
- You can walk or run on a treadmill and ride a stationary bike.
- You are not a smoker or vaper, and you are not taking medications that affect metabolism or prohibited sports substances.
- You have no metal implants or pacemakers, and you have not had recent injuries or orthopedic surgery.
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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