Assessment of Cardiopulmonary Function and Aerobic Capacity
Body Composition / Bone Density Evaluation
Wingate testing
This test is used to assess how much power the muscles can generate in a short amount of time. The subject will be asked to do a 30-second bout of pedaling as fast as he/she can on a stationary bike while a predetermined amount of resistance is applied to the bike, making it hard to pedal.
Anaerobic Power Assessment
Skeletal Muscle Strength and Endurance Analysis
Muscle Biopsy for Histochemical and Protein Analysis
Blood / Urine Processing and Phlebotomy
Assessment of Physical Activity Patterns from Wearable Sensors
Vascular Structure and Function
We regularly conduct these tests on different populations, including athletes, participants, children, older adults and special populations with frailty, sarcopenia, or chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular complications. Graduate and undergraduate students use the laboratory to conduct directed studies and capstone and thesis projects. Our students work closely with faculty and laboratory staff to obtain hands-on skills and research experiences in physical activity and public health. A novel aspect of the lab is the multi-disciplinary nature of research that is conducted and encouraged.
Rui Li, PhD
Program Director
617.373.2526
[email protected]