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 The focus of my research is on the
effects of resistance training and nutritional factors (diet and/or
supplements) on body composition, muscle strength, anaerobic fatigue, and
cellular and whole body metabolic changes.
In our laboratory we routinely measure 1RM strength, anaerobic fatigue, MVO2,
and collect blood and urine. The blood and urine is used to assess the levels
of a variety of chemical species to determine changes in health status and
also to quantify the metabolic intermediates and waste products of numerous
nutritional and pharmacological substances.
In our Physiology Lab we have a DXA for measuring body composition and bone
density; an Autoanalyzer for measuring blood glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, and liver enzymes; an HPLC and UV-Spec for blood and urine
measures of creatine, creatinine, NH3, amino acids, and a number
of other chemical species.
In our Exercise Lab we have 1200 sq ft of free weights and machines for
training the subjects involved in our research projects; a number of
ergocycles and treadmills set up for training and also various testing
protocols.
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