Participants were matched for body weight, body mass index (BMI) and percent body fat (%BF) and then randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) Isagenix Energy & Performance System at 2.0 g/kg Body Weight per day of protein and combined exercise training (IEPS, n=30); or (2) a control (C) diet containing 1.0 g/kg Body Weight per day of protein and combined exercise training (C, n=30). All participants followed a program of progressive exercise training for 12 weeks. All testing procedures (see below) were administered pre-intervention and post intervention.