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Lead
Texas Woman's University
Age
18–74
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Age 18 to 74 years old
BMI 25 - 39.9 kg/m2 (for measured BMI)
Clinically diagnosed hypertension (physical medical record showing diagnosis of hypertension) with or without current medication use (SPB \< 160 mm Hg, DBP \< 100 mm Hg)
Physically inactive \< 7,500 steps per day (measured on Fitbit over 1-week)
No current injury, illness, or joint issue that prevents participation in exercise
Able to read and speak English
Willingness to participate and give informed written consent
Willingness to share medical record indicating diagnosis of HTN and current medication use
You may not be if
Pregnant, breastfeeding, lactating
Current smoker
Food allergy or lactose intolerance
Height \> 6 foot 6 inches (78 inches)
Blood pressure ≥ 160/100 mm Hg (Contraindication to exercise testing)
History of diagnosed cardiovascular diseases including heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat such as atrial fibrillation, coronary artery or peripheral artery disease, or heart failure
History of liver, kidney, or metabolic disease (including type I or II diabetes)
History of cancer
Diagnosed moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP use, insomnia, h/o other sleep disorder
Night shift and/or rotating shift worker (current or in the past 2 years)
Current use of sleep medications or sleep aids
Excessive alcohol intake - ≥ 8 drinks per week in women, ≥ 15 drinks per week in men
History of gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery
Current use of metformin, insulin, dietary supplements or drugs for glycemic control or weight loss
Weight stable for the last 2 months (\< 5 pounds body weight change)
Currently following a special diet for weight loss (Keto, Atkins, Intermittent Fasting)
A "yes" response to any questions on the PAR-Q (excluding Question 6 on use of BP medications)
Exercise training (≥ 2 days per week structured aerobic and resistance training at gym)
Prior hospitalization for COVID-19
Any medications or supplements that may alter study outcomes as determined by study PI
