Table 1.
Participant characteristics.
| LEAAs (n = 10) | Placebo (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 24 ± 3.7 | 23 ± 4.9 |
| Fat-free mass (kg) | 63.6 ± 10.1 | 63.6 ± 5.3 |
| RMR (kcal/day) | 1655 ± 275 | 1684 ± 143 |
| Leg press 1RM (kg) | 255.5 ± 39.5 | 257.5 ± 48.3 |
| Leg extension 1RM (kg) | 106.4 ± 28.2 | 106.4 ± 26.4 |
| Habitual dietary protein (g/kg/day) | 1.598 ± 0.605 | 1.412 ± 0.704 |
| Habitual dietary energy (kcal/day) | 2457 ± 1230 | 2391 ± 1148 |
| Trial dietary protein 1 (g/kg/day) | 1.198 ± 0.005 | 1.173 ± 0.043 |
| Trial dietary energy 1 (kcal/day) | 2646 ± 448.5 | 2619 ± 264.3 |
| Trial TEE 1 (kcal/day) | 678 ± 258 | 579 ± 197 |
| Trial MVPA 1 (min/day) | 93.0 ± 29.4 | 80.9 ± 27.2 |
| Trial steps 1 (count/day) | 9071 ± 2466 | 7511 ± 2839 |
Values are the mean ± SD. RMR, resting metabolic rate; 1RM, one repetition maximum; TEE, total energy expenditure; MVPA, moderate to vigorous physical activity; LEAAs, leucine-enriched essential amino acids. 1 Measured during the 8 day exercise trial.