How does exercise change your body’s responses to challenge? Take part in a new study to find out.
The Fitness, Aging, and Stress (FAST) Lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting participants for the Physiological and psychological Adaptation to Challenges through Exercise (PACE) study. The goal of the PACE study is to test the effect of self-selected exercise on one’s reactivity to and recovery from a subsequent social interaction.
Co-Investigators: Dr. Eli Puterman (School of Kinesiology), Dr. Frances Chen (UBC Psychology), Dr. Joelle LeMoult (UBC Psychology), Dr. Mark Beauchamp (School of Kinesiology).
About the study: This study explores how a bout of exercise changes the way our body responds to challenges. Participation involves wearing a fitness tracker and completing brief at-home surveys for a 1-week period. Participants will also take part in an in-lab appointment which may involve a self-paced exercise session, watching video clips and engaging in a social task.
Who can participate?:
Anyone who is
- 18–35 years old
- Free from medical conditions affecting your ability to exercise
- Able to attend in-person sessions at UBC
To confirm your eligibility, please visit this website to schedule a brief phone screening appointment.
Purpose of the study: Engaging in exercise has many effects on physical and mental health, including changing how we respond to challenges throughout the day. The type of workout, the amount of time engaging in it, and the intensity of the activity are all features that determine how well exercise helps individuals cope. In this study, we are exploring the effects of exercise performed at a self-selected intensity.
Type of compensation: Cash honorarium
Contact: Email: kin.fastlab@ubc.ca | Phone: (604) 827-2618