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Physical Activity and Metabolism Core

Overview

Directed by Dr. Elisabet Børsheim and Associate Director, Eva Diaz Fuentes, Ph.D., the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center operates two in-house facilities that make up the Physical Activity and Metabolism Core: a modern ~1,400 square-foot Laboratory for Active Kids and Families and a fully outfitted ~1,800 square-foot Fitness Facility.

The Laboratory for Active Kids and Families

One of only a few dedicated pediatric exercise physiology labs in the nation, The Laboratory for Active Kids and Families houses equipment necessary for exercise physiology studies, phlebotomy, and vital signs.

a girl uses a hand-held strength-testing instrument

Fully-equipped Pediatric Exercise Test Lab

Two pediatric ergonomic cycles, both isokinetic and hand dynamometers, balance testing instrument, flexibility testing instruments

Dedicated Exercise Physiology Space

Three treadmills, Two gas exchange analysis systems, Pulmonary function testing unit and Biochemistry analyzer

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center's (ACNC) lab for active kids

Clinical Space

There is a clinical room en suite that facilitates biopsy or minimally invasive procedures

The Fitness Facility

The Fitness Facility is staffed by a full-time certified exercise trainer

a row of adults on elliptical machines with a trainer

For Controlled Exercise Training Studies

Outfitted with four treadmills, four recumbent bikes, and four elliptical machines.

For Studies in Pregnant Women and Children.

Easily adjustable equipment for resistance exercise that facilitate studies in pregnant women and children. Intensity can be closely monitored through heart rate monitors.

panoramic view with elliptical machines and weight equipment

Space for free play, directed activities and class activities

Step benches, medicine balls, free weights, smaller gym equipment and mats.

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  • The Laboratory for Active Kids and Families
  • The Fitness Facility
  • The Physical Activity, Energetics and Metabolism (PAEM) Research Group
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