Cardiometabolic Research Laboratory (CMRL)
Welcome to the CardioMetabolic Research Laboratory (CMRL) in the Department of Public Health and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University!
Founded in 2022, our laboratory promotes healthy lifestyle behaviors in the North Carolina High Country and the greater global community! We investigate the role exercise, physical activity, and sedentary behavior can have on various health-related outcomes as well as unique non-invasive strategies to assess your health.
Meet the Team!
The CMRL is Directed by
Marco Meucci, Ph.D. & Robert Kowalsky Ph.D., ACSM-CEP
RECENT CMRL ACTIVITY
FACILITY CAPABILITIES
Pulse Wave Velocity
A non-invasive measure of artery health & stiffness using blood pressure cuffs
Metabolic Profile
A measure of blood glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides via fingerstick
Objective Activity Monitoring
24 hour physical activity tracker
Aerobic Fitness Testing
A measure of the physiological response to exercise
Lactate Threshold Assessment
A measure of blood lactate via YSI 2900
Bod Pod
A measure of body composition
Resting Energy Expenditure
A measure of resting metabolic rate
COMMUNITY HEALTH & FITNESS TESTING PROGRAM
Our lab partners with the community health & fitness testing program, Directed by Dr. Marco Meucci, here at Appalachian State. This program offers health and fitness testing for the local community. Check out the program's capabilities and more details at the link below.