Exercise frequency for muscle growth in young adults
This study compares exercising two times per week versus ten times per week for 10 weeks to see which helps build bigger, stronger muscles. Participation requires 10 weeks of supervised training sessions plus one week of testing before and after.
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Who can take part
- Able to read and write in English fluently
- Live, work, or study near the Gateway Health Building where sessions take place
- Commit to 2 or 10 gym sessions per week for 10 weeks, plus testing weeks
- Own a smartphone or device to use the Technogym app
- Generally healthy with no major heart, lung, kidney, liver, or metabolic conditions
- Not regularly taking certain medications (e.g., Ozempic, ADHD meds) and not currently smoking
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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