2.6. Evaluations

On the first visit to the laboratory (LAFIEX-UFVJM), participants arrived at 7 a.m. after fasting for 8 to 10 h. Personal sociodemographic data, medical history, and information on lifestyle were gathered. Immediately after the collection of personal information and 48 h after the last exercise session, the evaluations were performed in the same sequence. Blood was collected, and immediately after blood collection participants were given a standard snack. A specialized professional performed the blood collection. Then, body mass was recorded to an accuracy of 0.1 kg and height to an accuracy of 0.5 cm using a scale and stadiometer, model 110 (Welmy, São Paulo, Brazil), and the body mass index (BMI) was calculated as body mass (kg)/height² (m). Thereafter, body composition was evaluated by DXA. All participants were instructed to maintain their usual activities and dietary routines during the study period.