Immunometabolism of Exercise

Exclusion Criteria

• •adults under the age of 20 and over the age of 40
• •Individuals with contraindications to exercise testing will be excluded
• •Individuals with musculoskeletal impairments preventing them from exercising on a cycle ergometer
• •Individuals with disease history known to impact the immune system and/or systemic metabolism will be excluded, including autoimmune diseases, HIV, Hepatitis, diabetes, cancer (completed treatment within \<6 months prior), hyper- or hypothyroidism
• •Pregnancy
• •Individuals using medications known to impact the cardiopulmonary and/or immune response to exercise with be excluded, including those using medication to control blood pressure (e.g., beta-blockers), daily steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (except daily aspirin), prescription allergy medication, ADHD medication (Ritalin or Adderall), thyroid medication (e.g., Levothyroxine), and chemotherapy (including treatments within the last 6 months).
• •Individuals habitually using tobacco products within the last 6 months or with excessive alcohol intake (\>10 drinks/week)