Effectiveness of Two Different Forms of Marine Oil on Indirect Markers of Muscle Damage and Soreness in Untrained Men

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects will include males (18 to 30 years), determined to be low risk (as determined by ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (American College of Sports Medicine., Thompson, Gordon, \& Pescatello, 2010) * BMI\<30 (not obese) by a modified physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q), * Classified as 'untrained' defined by not habitually exercising more than 3x/week. In order to participate subjects would be allowed to exercise not more than three days a week. Each of the exercise sessions must not be longer than 30 minutes and cannot include downhill or uphill running. Exclusion Criteria: * History of asthma or exercise-induced asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, or cystic fibrosis, dyspnea * History of downhill running training or other eccentric endurance exercise within the past 3 months * History of fish oil or other omega-3 nutritional supplements within the last 3 months * History of significant pain in hips or knees * Current participation in a strength training program or having participated in a strength training program within 60 days before the study * Regular use of anti-inflammatory medication or nutritional supplements (e.g. ketorolac, celecoxib, creatine, protein drinks, amino acids, fish oil or vitamins) * Current daily use of anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol, Advil, or Aleve. * Allergies to fish, seafood, or shellfish * Family or personal history of cardiac, peripheral vascular, or cerebrova…