Current Research

If you would like to participate in a research and you are over 50 years of age, please email aging@uark.edu or rgray@uark.edu.  

  • Ongoing projects:
    • Validation of the Tendo Weightlifting Analyzer 
      • Subjects wanted: men and women over 40 years of age
      • Time commitment: no more than 45 minutes
      • Assessments: Body composition (DXA) & 5 chair stands
    • Evaluation of functional fitness among older adults
      • Subjects wanted: men and women over 65 years of age
      • Time commitment: approximately 2 hours
      • Assessments: 
        • Senior Fitness Test
        • Short Physical Performance Battery
        • Dual-Task walking velocity
        • Physical activity
        • Body composition (BIA)