Past Projects
Impact of Full-Body Muscle Contraction on Glucose Regulation in Low-Active and Active Individuals
It has already been established that exercise reduces blood glucose levels by stimulating glucose uptake into muscle cells through muscle contraction. Modern sedentary (Low-Active) lifestyles significantly reduce opportunities for muscle contractions. However, it is unclear if there is a simple and effective way to receive the benefits of exercising. Our lab aims to investigate whether a brief full-body muscle contraction could serve as a simple and effective method to improve glucose regulation, particularly for Low-Active individuals compared to High-Active individuals.
Electromyography (EMG)
Students used electromyography sensors and BioDex in order to measure subjects maximum voluntary contraction of arm and leg muscles. Those same EMG sensors were then used during sessions to measure and gather data concerning the full-body contractions.
