smoke or use tobacco or nicotine in any form (including pills and patches)

take any medication that makes you unable to exercise

have established cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or metabolic disease such as diabetes

have uncontrolled hypertension

have alcohol, anabolic steroid, or other substance abuse issues

consume more than 3 alcoholic drinks/week

have joint or muscle injuries that affects your ability to exercise

have cancer (other than skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix

pregnant or lactating

currently exercise regularly

taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (aspirin, Aleve, Advil, ibuprofen, naproxen

take lipid modifying medications such as statins (Lipitor, Zocor)

take medications for blood glucose such as insulin or metformin

take medications that affect platelet functions (Plavix)

taking omega-3 supplements (fish or flax oil)

Blood Cell Response to Exercise