Participants wanted!

Get involved in research investigating caffeine’s effect on repeated sprints and interval exercise.

We are looking for participants to help with one of our research projects.

Aim
The aim of the research is to gain a better understanding of caffeine’s effect on exercise during repeated sprints and interval exercise. This study will also aim to determine whether the effects differ in females compared to males and better understand the influence of the menstrual cycle in females.

What does the research involve?
A repeated sprint and interval session after ingesting either caffeine or placebo. Females will be tested in two phases of the menstrual cycle to investigate the effects of caffeine may or may not have. Blood and saliva samples will be taken.

Who can take part?

  • Healthy active individuals
  • Females who experience natural menstrual cycles and females who take phophasic birth control pills
  • Females 18-55 and males 18-45 years of age

For more information please contact: Gabriella Swart (School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent) gms41@kent.ac.uk