Physio researcher needs Albury volunteers

8 DECEMBER 2014

Overweight and obese people in the Albury area are sought for CSU physiotherapy research examining the impact of low to moderate intensity exercise on their quality of life. Physiotherapy research student Mr Wade McGrath, from CSU's School of Community Health in Albury-Wodonga, seeks males aged 20 to 44 years and females aged 20 to 54 years who must be overweight or obese (that is, a Body Mass Index between 25 to 39.99) to take part in the project. Mr McGrath said, "We will confirm whether the participant is within this range after they have expressed interest in the study. The exercise will be supervised by a personal trainer and consist of some aerobic exercise using treadmills and exercise bikes, and resistance training using some dumbbells and the person's own bodyweight. It will be performed twice weekly in approximately one-hour sessions for approximately six weeks. Participation is free, and the exercise sessions will be run in the Community Engagement and Wellness Centre gym located at CSU in Albury-Wodonga at Thurgoona. This is the perfect opportunity for would-be participants to get fit after Christmas or make good on a New Year's resolution to start exercising." Mr McGrath wants to hear now from potential volunteers because he'd like to start the project after Tuesday 13 January. To find out more and to express interest in participating, contact Mr McGrath on 0438 639 393 or wademcgrath7@hotmail.com

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The title of Mr McGrath's research project is 'The impact of low and moderate intensity exercise on quality of life in overweight or obese men and women'. 

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