This study will examine the effects of a sixteen week fitness training program of aerobic training combined with and without resistance training on a variety of physiological and psychological parameters.

The sixteen week intervention will consist of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training. Pre- and post evaluations will be performed for this time period for both psychologic and physiologic parameters. A six month and a one year re-evaluation will also be performed. Participation will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.

The intention of this exercise intervention is to evaluate the different modes of exercise on the physiologic parameters such as aerobic capacity, blood lipid profile, body composition, range of motion and muscular strength. Changes in functional capacity will also be assessed through measures of ambulatory ability and changes in energy expenditure. Specific exercise protocols will be designed for participants with various levels of impairment. The duration and intensity of each session will be incrementally increased throughout the 16 weeks.

The center is still accepting new participants into the study and there is incentive pay for completing all aspects of the study.

For more information, please contact Mitch Carr, M.S. ED. at 312-908-4292.