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Keep this study
Lead
University of Miami
Age
60–90
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
60-90 years of age
Living independently (not residing in an assisted living facility)
Through testing are found not to have sarcopenia
Gait speed \> 1 m/s
Skeletal Muscle Index \> 37% in men and \> 27.6 % in women
You may not be if
Responding with a "yes" to any question on the PAR-Q.
Are currently pregnant, or plan to try and become pregnant during the study
Functional impairments that could impede the person's ability to participate in a resistance training program
Current or recent use of supplements (within the past 3 months for non-alanine containing supplements or one year for supplements containing beta-alanine). Individuals taking only basic multivitamins (without any herbal co-ingredients) may still be allowed to participate. These situations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Are currently enrolled in a regular exercise program (more than once per week)
Current or recent smoker
Use of medication containing corticosteroids
Mini-mental score of 21 or below
Severe musculoskeletal impairment
Uncontrolled chronic disease
Major depression
Severe vestibular problems
Adults unable to consent
Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
