Study overview
This study involved a within-subjects, crossover design where each participant completed both a BWE intervention and a non-exercise CON condition in random order. Simple randomization was performed using random number generation and ordering of the two trials within Excel by a researcher in our lab not directly working on this project. The study included 6 phases, each of which involved either a virtual interaction or in-person visit to the Human Performance Laboratory at McMaster University. The phases were: (1) screening (virtual), (2) fitness assessment and CGM familiarization (in-person), (3) exercise familiarization (virtual), (4) first experimental session (virtual), (5) second experimental session (virtual), and (6) CGM removal (in-person). Figure Overview of the acute within-subjects crossover design. Each participant completed a virtually supervised BWE and CON trial with the CGM device inserted to measure glycemic responses in the 24 h following each trial. Plate and cutlery = pre-packaged, individualized, controlled meals. Bottle = 75 g oral glucose drink. 