Many athletes anecdotally report modifying their nutritional intake before competition in order to avoid gut problems, but no studies have evaluated whether emotional state impacts tolerance to pre-exercise feeding. Therefore, this study will use movie clips (stressful, horror, and funny/amusing) to induce different mood states and emotions, which will be followed by ingestion of food before endurance running on a treadmill. In addition, metabolic and physiologic responses to mood induction will be evaluated.
Aged 18 to 55 years
Able to run for 30 min at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity without stopping
No diagnosis or signs/symptoms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or metabolic disorders
Currently physically active (at least 3 days/week of exercise at a moderate or higher intensity)
Aged <18 or >55 years
Unable to run for 30 min at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity without stopping
A diagnosis or signs/symptoms of CVD or metabolic disorders
Currently physically inactive (< 3 days/week of exercise at a moderate or higher intensity)