Physical inactivity, body composition and skeletal muscle function

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  'Effects of physical inactivity on body composition, metabolic, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular function in young and older participants: A Pilot study'A

• IRAS ID

  158267

• Contact name

  Daniel Cuthbertson

• Contact email

  daniel.cuthbertson@liverpool.ac.uk

• Research summary

  This research aims to investigate short-term (2-week) reductions in physical activity and the effect this has on muscle and visceral fat mass(the fat in the abdomen surrounding organs), blood sugar control and blood vessel function (a surrogate marker of cardiovascular disease). The research will compare these changes in younger (40-55y) and older (65-80y) men to assess whether the impact of physical inactivity is worse in ageing adults. The findings of the research will provide important information on the negative impacts of physical inactivity that occur during illness, injury and hospitalisation and allow us to identify key mechanisms involved in the decline of cardiovascular and metabolic health and the reduction of muscle mass and function during ageing.

• REC name

  North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  14/NW/1145

• Date of REC Opinion

  12 Jan 2015

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion