Sex differences in response to strength training
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This study looks at how men and women respond differently to resistance (strength) exercise. It may help you understand how your body adapts to training based on your sex.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You are a man or a woman
- If you are a woman, you have regular menstrual cycles or use hormonal or non-hormonal birth control
- You do not currently do strength exercises 2 or more times per week
- You do not take protein or creatine supplements
- You are not pregnant, do not have epilepsy, and do not have a head implant
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