Inclusion Criteria:  Male Currently performing structured physical activity 2-5 days per week  Exclusion Criteria:  Unable to safely perform exercise as per PARQ+ guidelines Currently using tobacco products Currently using or have history of anabolic steroid use Diagnosed with medical condition including type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease Unable to abstain from supplement use (HMB, branched chain amino acids, phosphatidic acid) for at least three weeks prior to trial currently using medications known to affect protein metabolism e.g. corticosteroids, NSAID, prescription-strength acne medication allergic to local anesthetics female: Hormonal fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle have been reported to alter protein metabolism during exercise and may influence indices of the post-exercise myofibrillar protein synthetic response. Accordingly, the study will include males to ensure a stable hormonal environment and to increase the homogeneity of the physiological response.