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The Effects Of High Intensity Interval Training, In Conjunction With Functional Training Equipment, On Vo2max And Peak Power In Recreationally Trained Individuals, Christopher Sataray, Vipa Bernhardt Feb 2016

The Effects Of High Intensity Interval Training, In Conjunction With Functional Training Equipment, On Vo2max And Peak Power In Recreationally Trained Individuals, Christopher Sataray, Vipa Bernhardt

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a training style requiring maximal effort for a short duration of time followed by an even smaller period of minimal intensity exercise. High intensity interval training using functional training (HIIT-FT) equipment is an alternative mode of exercise than traditional workouts performed at a health club which is not only time saving, but also cost effective and can be performed without leaving home. It was hypothesized that a 6-week HIIT-FT exercise program would significantly increase maximal oxygen uptake and PP in recreationally active, college-aged adults compared to those who did not participate in this particular …


Relationship Between Cell Adhesion Molecules And Cigarette Smoking Before And After Exercise, Mehul D. Nathubhai, Rayomand Katrak, Jonathan Jaoude, Kyung-Shin Park, Yunsuk Koh Feb 2016

Relationship Between Cell Adhesion Molecules And Cigarette Smoking Before And After Exercise, Mehul D. Nathubhai, Rayomand Katrak, Jonathan Jaoude, Kyung-Shin Park, Yunsuk Koh

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) found on endothelial membranes are integral membrane proteins that bind with other cells and promote immune cell transmigration. The responses of CAMs to exercise have not been fully examined in cigarette smokers. PURPOSE: The current study investigated the relationship between cell adhesion molecules [soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1), soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1), and soluble E-selectin (sE-selectin)] and cigarette smoking before and after a single bout of exercise at different intensities. METHODS: Physically inactive (physical activity < 2 days per week) male smokers (N=8, carbon monoxide ≥ 16 ppm, smoking history > 2 years, and cigarette smoking > 10 cigarettes per day) and non-smokers (N=10), the ages between 20 and 30, volunteered …


Isokinetic Knee Strength Is Associated With Knee Landing Kinematics During Double-Leg Vertical And Depth Jumps, Julianna M. Bores, Courtney Vernon, Dexter Ridings, Jessica Champion, William E. Amonette Feb 2016

Isokinetic Knee Strength Is Associated With Knee Landing Kinematics During Double-Leg Vertical And Depth Jumps, Julianna M. Bores, Courtney Vernon, Dexter Ridings, Jessica Champion, William E. Amonette

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Muscular deficiencies, imbalances, or incorrect mechanics in jumping and landing may result in significant knee ligament strain and increased risk for injury in athletes. PURPOSE: This study aimed to identify possible associations between isokinetic knee flexion and extension strength and peak knee flexion and knee adduction landing angles during multiple jumping tasks. We hypothesized that males and females with greater quadriceps and hamstrings strength would land with greater peak knee flexion and less knee adduction. METHODS: After signing informed consent or adolescent assent forms approved by the committee for the protection of human subjects, eighteen participants (8 female; 10 male) …


Energy Expenditure Overestimation Bias In Elliptical Trainer Machine, Kelsey Mclaughlin, Bethany Noack, Jorge Z. Granados, Rick Sperling, Mark Roltsch, Stephen F. Crouse Feb 2016

Energy Expenditure Overestimation Bias In Elliptical Trainer Machine, Kelsey Mclaughlin, Bethany Noack, Jorge Z. Granados, Rick Sperling, Mark Roltsch, Stephen F. Crouse

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Elliptical trainers are a common mode of aerobic exercise in recreationally active populations. Those with a weight loss goal might rely upon the energy expenditure (EE) estimation that many elliptical brands provide to keep track of calories (kcals) burned and make nutritional decisions. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the accuracy of the algorithms used by elliptical trainers to estimate EE. The purpose of this study was to compare EE estimates by a common brand of elliptical trainer to that measured using open circuit spirometry, at different combinations of resistance and pedal speed. Twenty subjects (10 male, 10 …


A Comparison Of Flexed Vs. Relaxed Skinfold Methodology In College Aged Males And Females, Hannah Forrester, Claire Pacelli, Madeline Pfeiffer, Joshua Gann, Thomas Andre, Qi Zhou, Joon Jin Song, Darryn Willoughby, Brian Leutholtz, Yunsuk Koh Feb 2016

A Comparison Of Flexed Vs. Relaxed Skinfold Methodology In College Aged Males And Females, Hannah Forrester, Claire Pacelli, Madeline Pfeiffer, Joshua Gann, Thomas Andre, Qi Zhou, Joon Jin Song, Darryn Willoughby, Brian Leutholtz, Yunsuk Koh

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Skinfold caliper measurements are routinely utilized in assessing individual’s body composition and subcutaneous fat thicknesses. The precise separation of subcutaneous fat from muscle is critical to obtaining accurate measurements of body composition. The current investigation examined the accuracy of a flexed skinfold method (FSM) compared to the traditional relaxed skinfold method (RSF) and DEXA in 20 males (mean age = 20.8 + 2.5 yrs) and 20 females (mean age = 20.8 + 1.6 yrs). Body composition was assessed by FSM and RSF in a counterbalanced design within gender for RSF and FSM, using Lange skinfold calipers with the Jackson-Pollock 3-site …


An Eclectic Approach For The Treatment Of Bilateral Elbow Pain In A High School Athlete: A Case Study, Jaime A. Aparicio Feb 2016

An Eclectic Approach For The Treatment Of Bilateral Elbow Pain In A High School Athlete: A Case Study, Jaime A. Aparicio

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

HISTORY: An 18-year-old high school athlete was referred to physical therapy with a medical diagnosis of bilateral triceps brachii tendonitis after a four-month history of progressive bilateral elbow pain. There was no history of trauma or significant medical history. The patient was involved in several sports including football and weightlifting. Patient described aggravating factors to be throwing with high velocity, weight lifting, and rock climbing; rest from physical activity was only alleviating factor reported. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Examination in the outpatient physical therapy clinic revealed elbow AROM within functional limits in all planes. PROM revealed elbow pain with overpressure into flexion …


Differential Relationships Of Fear Of Fat And Drive For Thinness With Physical Activity, Dietary Behavior, And Camouflaging Tactics, Samantha Schroll, Mark Faries Feb 2016

Differential Relationships Of Fear Of Fat And Drive For Thinness With Physical Activity, Dietary Behavior, And Camouflaging Tactics, Samantha Schroll, Mark Faries

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Theoretically, self-perceived fear of fat (FF) and drive for thinness (DT) represent avoidance- and approach-related motivations, respectively, but have little research support. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify differential correlations of FF and DT with self-views of body dissatisfaction, physical activity (PA), dietary behavior, and body/weight camouflaging (camo) tactics (i.e. avoidance behavior). Adult women (N = 87) currently trying to lose or maintain their body weight completed an anonymous online survey. The 10-item Goldfarb fear of fat scale and the ‘drive for thinness’ factor from the Eating Disorder Inventory I were used to determine FF and …


Lean Body Mass Index For Women Ages 18-75 Years Of Age, Morgan Pettyjohn, Victoria Jarzabkowsi, Philip R. Stanforth Feb 2016

Lean Body Mass Index For Women Ages 18-75 Years Of Age, Morgan Pettyjohn, Victoria Jarzabkowsi, Philip R. Stanforth

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Purpose: Lean mass is an important component of health because of its multifaceted role in the body. Of particular concern are the effects of muscle mass loss due to aging. Lean mass index (LMI), calculated as lean mass/height2, and fat-free mass index (FFMI) are used to assist in determining a healthy lean mass. The exact FFMI a healthy individual should have to be considered clinically healthy is unclear. Three population-based studies have been done to establish FFMI percentiles, but none were with American subjects. The purpose of this study was to develop LMI percentiles for females of different …


The Influence Of Physical Activity On Monocyte Phenotype On Circulating Platelet-Monocyte Complexes In Overweight/Obese Persons, Michael M. Levitt, Connor Glass, Cheryl Haston, Anthony Joseph Anzalone, Stephanie M. Turner, Michael G. Flynn, Melody D. Phillips Feb 2016

The Influence Of Physical Activity On Monocyte Phenotype On Circulating Platelet-Monocyte Complexes In Overweight/Obese Persons, Michael M. Levitt, Connor Glass, Cheryl Haston, Anthony Joseph Anzalone, Stephanie M. Turner, Michael G. Flynn, Melody D. Phillips

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Elevated platelet-monocyte complexes (PMC) promote atherosclerosis and are associated with cardiovascular disease. It is unknown whether consistent physical activity (PA) decreases circulating PMCs. Additionally, no one has determined the monocyte phenotype most associated with PMCs. Purposes: 1) to examine the influence of PA on PMCs and their association with inflammatory /prothrombotic markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), L-selectin (LS), platelet factor 4 (PF4), von Willebrand Factor (vWF), and hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) and 2) to determine the monocyte phenotype most likely to form PMCs. Methods: Thirty-one overweight/obese subjects (44±5yr, BMI 34.2±5 kg×m2) were divided into two groups: sedentary (SED, …


The Effects Of Active And Passive Recovery On Performance In Women’S Collegiate Basketball Athletes, Eriana Garner Feb 2016

The Effects Of Active And Passive Recovery On Performance In Women’S Collegiate Basketball Athletes, Eriana Garner

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

An athlete’s ability to oxidize lactic acid at high rates through different forms of recovery can contribute to higher performance levels. Active recovery has been shown to result in a faster clearance rate of lactic acid, making it the preferred form of recovery when compared to a passive form of recovery. The purpose of this experiment was to analyze the effects of active and passive recovery periods between consecutive sprints and determine which produced faster sprint times from the participants. Seventeen female collegiate basketball athletes (19.71 ± 1.16 years of age; 67.59 ± 2.55 in.; 156.35 ± 24.11 lb.) were …


Aerobic Energy Expenditure Comparisons Between One Traditional And Crossfit-Based Exercise Session, Matthew F. Brisebois, Kyle D. Biggerstaff, David L. Nichols Feb 2016

Aerobic Energy Expenditure Comparisons Between One Traditional And Crossfit-Based Exercise Session, Matthew F. Brisebois, Kyle D. Biggerstaff, David L. Nichols

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

This study sought to compare aerobic energy expenditure, recovery VO2, peak heart rate, and peak VO2 achieved across 45 min of exercise and 15 min of recovery performing both traditional and CrossFit®-based exercise. Thirty healthy, physically active participants of both genders (15 men, 15 women) performed a workout following the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (traditional) and a workout following the CrossFit® method. Each workout consisted of a 5 min warm-up (light aerobic exercise and stretching), resistance exercise (both focused on leg exercises), cardiorespiratory exercise (a treadmill run for the traditional exercise and circuit …


Controlled Whole-Body Vibration Training Reduces Risk Of Falls In People With Multiple Sclerosis, Maria C. Sanchez, Edson Estrada, George A. King, Feng Yang Feb 2016

Controlled Whole-Body Vibration Training Reduces Risk Of Falls In People With Multiple Sclerosis, Maria C. Sanchez, Edson Estrada, George A. King, Feng Yang

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Despite the prevalence of falls among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), there are very limited evidence-based treatment approaches for fall prevention among this population. Controlled whole-body vibration (CWBV) training has recently emerged as a new modality to train older adults to reduce their risk of falls primarily because it is portable, safe, easy to use, and cost-effective; and requires less intensive physical activity than traditional exercise-based methods. Nevertheless, there is a lack of evidence about the impact of CWBV training on reducing falls in people with MS. The primary purpose of this study was to examine if an 8-week CWBV …


Correlation Between Anthropometric Measures, Blood Glucose, And Cholesterol Levels In College-Aged Hispanic Males, Danny D. Dominguez, Margarita Gonzalez, Juan Paredes, Ruben Chipuli, Murat Karabulut, Ulku Karabulut Feb 2016

Correlation Between Anthropometric Measures, Blood Glucose, And Cholesterol Levels In College-Aged Hispanic Males, Danny D. Dominguez, Margarita Gonzalez, Juan Paredes, Ruben Chipuli, Murat Karabulut, Ulku Karabulut

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE: To investigate the relationship between anthropometric measures, blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) among Hispanic college-aged males 18 to 30 in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. METHODS: Thirty-five male subjects (age= 23.2 ± 2.8) read and signed the informed consent prior to participation in this study. Subjects had their height, weight, and three circumference measurements taken [waist at umbilicus (WU), waist at smallest point (WSP), and hip at widest point (HWP)] and their body mass index (BMI) calculated. A fasting blood sample was taken to analyze TC, HDL, and …


Antioxidants Attenuate The Exercise Induced Resetting Of The Arterial Baroreflex In Healthy Human Subjects: Implications For Exercise Induced Hypertension, Noah Jouett, Gilbert Moralez, Daniel W. White, Peter B. Raven Feb 2016

Antioxidants Attenuate The Exercise Induced Resetting Of The Arterial Baroreflex In Healthy Human Subjects: Implications For Exercise Induced Hypertension, Noah Jouett, Gilbert Moralez, Daniel W. White, Peter B. Raven

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Patients with Exercise-induced-Hypertension (EiHT) exhibit exaggerated increases in arterial pressure at the onset of exercise which may prevent EiHT patients from participating in exercise training programs. EiHT is thought to occur due to dysregulated resetting of the arterial baroreflex (ABR). Prior studies in animal models demonstrate that reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated in the brainstem scavenge the sympathoinhibitory function of central Nitric Oxide (NO) and, thereby enable ABR resetting of the operating point (OP) pressure and hypertension. We tested the hypothesis that a centrally and peripherally active antioxidant cocktail (CT; composed of Vitamin E and C with Co-Q10) will attenuate …


Acute Effects Of A Weight Loss Supplement On Endurance, Heart Rate, And Respiratory Exchange Ratio, Margarita Gonzalez, Samuel Buchanan, Brittany Ezparza, Murat Karabulut Feb 2016

Acute Effects Of A Weight Loss Supplement On Endurance, Heart Rate, And Respiratory Exchange Ratio, Margarita Gonzalez, Samuel Buchanan, Brittany Ezparza, Murat Karabulut

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of a weight loss supplement on endurance, heart rate (HR), and respiratory exchange ratio (RER). METHODS: Thirty-one (athletic and non-athletic) male and female subjects (male=15, female=16), between the ages of 18 and 40, were familiarized with the study protocol and performed the Bruce protocol on the first day. The study utilized a randomized, double blind, crossover, in which a subject would be given a placebo or supplement on two separate days. Each condition began with the subject reaching a hydration status at or below 1.010. Once the hydration …


The Effect Of Sex And Age On Selection Of Weight Loss Method, Gena D. Guerin Feb 2016

The Effect Of Sex And Age On Selection Of Weight Loss Method, Gena D. Guerin

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The high rate of overweight and obesity in the United States has contributed to increased efforts in weight management. National Health and Nutritional Exam Survey (NHANES) data collected from 2011-2012 revealed 35% of the 6,175 survey respondents confirmed that they tried to lose weight in that time period. The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether sex and age affected the selection of weight loss method. Using Chi Square analysis, NHANES data were utilized to determine if the frequency of choosing a particular weight loss method was associated with either sex or age. Predetermined age groups were: 18 …


Eight Weeks Of Zumba Fitness Training Improves Balance Ability In Women, Karishma Shah, Franklen Phares, Kristin Russell, Kayla Nelson, Urvi Bhatt, Frank Wyatt, Soon-Mi Choi Feb 2016

Eight Weeks Of Zumba Fitness Training Improves Balance Ability In Women, Karishma Shah, Franklen Phares, Kristin Russell, Kayla Nelson, Urvi Bhatt, Frank Wyatt, Soon-Mi Choi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Zumba fitness (Zumba) is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends Latin music and repetitive steps/dance moves that form a "fitness-party”. There is very little evidence to the effectiveness of Zumba as a mode of exercise despite its widespread popularity with more than 14 million people of both genders and all ages. The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of 8 weeks of Zumba fitness training on balance ability and body composition in sedentary women. Fourteen sedentary women, aged 24.6±5.7 years, were assigned into two groups: Zumba fitness training group (ZT; n=6) and aerobic exercise training group (AT; …


Effects Of Dynamic And Isometric Vibration Exercises On Hemodynamics, Flexibility, And Stress Hormone Levels, Brittany N. Esparza, Eunice De Leon, Azeneth Chevaili, Eneida Alonso, Margarita Gonzalez, Murat Karabulut Feb 2016

Effects Of Dynamic And Isometric Vibration Exercises On Hemodynamics, Flexibility, And Stress Hormone Levels, Brittany N. Esparza, Eunice De Leon, Azeneth Chevaili, Eneida Alonso, Margarita Gonzalez, Murat Karabulut

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE: To investigate the acute effects of lower body dynamic (DYN) vs isometric (ISO) exercises on systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR), flexibility using the sit and reach, and cortisol (COR) and amylase (AMY) levels measured pre and post exercise with different variations of frequency and amplitude on a power plate in pre-hypertensive females. METHODS: Nine females (age: 23.8 ± 5.1 yrs) performed the ISO and DYN control sessions with the power plate off and ISO and DYN exercises with a combination of low frequency/high amplitude (LF/HA) and high frequency/low amplitude (HF/LA). A 5-min …


The Effects Of Caffeine Ingestion On Sodium-Aided Hyperhydration, Elizaveta Roslanova, David M. Morris Feb 2016

The Effects Of Caffeine Ingestion On Sodium-Aided Hyperhydration, Elizaveta Roslanova, David M. Morris

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Sodium-aided hyperhydration has been shown to reduce rates of dehydration, improve performance, and alleviate markers of physical stress during endurance exercise in the heat. Caffeine use as an ergogenic and through casual consumption of foods is common among endurance athletes; but caffeine can have diuretic effects and its use prior to exercise may compromise hydration status and exercise performance by promoting fluid excretion. PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of caffeine consumption on sodium-aided hyperhydration. METHODS: Fifteen well-hydrated male subjects (21 ± 2 yr, 176 ± 6 cm, 80.2 ± 10.1 kg) who were free from known renal, digestive, and cardiovascular …


Centrally Acting Perindopril Attenuates The Exercise Induced Increase In Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity During Heavy Dynamic Exercise, Gilbert Moralez, Noah P. Jouett, Peter B. Raven Feb 2016

Centrally Acting Perindopril Attenuates The Exercise Induced Increase In Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity During Heavy Dynamic Exercise, Gilbert Moralez, Noah P. Jouett, Peter B. Raven

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Central angiotensin II (Ang II) linked free radical (FR) production scavenges nitric oxide (NO) enabling an increased central sympathetic neural outflow (SNA). The pathophysiological increase in Ang II linked FR production is recognized as a major mechanism involved in neurogenic hypertension. During exercise, there is a physiological increase in Ang II and muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) in direct relation to increasing exercise intensity. We tested the hypothesis that the exercise induced increase in Ang II linked FR production and MSNA activity during exercise is located within the brain. Six healthy subjects performed three randomly ordered trials of 70° upright …


Establishing Lean Mass Index Percentiles For Adult Males, Meredith R. Mckenzie Feb 2016

Establishing Lean Mass Index Percentiles For Adult Males, Meredith R. Mckenzie

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Purpose: Lean mass is indicative of an individual’s overall health, as low levels are associated with issues including sarcopenia and increased hospital length of stay. Converting lean mass to a lean mass index (LMI) allows for comparison of individuals of different heights. Four population-based studies have been done to establish fat free mass index (FFMI) percentiles. However, none have had American subjects, with the exception of a small study that utilized an uncommon body composition method. Therefore, the purposes of this study were: 1) to establish a LMI for American adult males, 2) to compare the results to previous studies, …


The Acute Effects Of Self-Myofascial Release On Range Of Motion And Fatigue Rate In The Lower Extremities, Joel A. Perez, Matthew V. Bliss, Christopher M. Hearon Feb 2016

The Acute Effects Of Self-Myofascial Release On Range Of Motion And Fatigue Rate In The Lower Extremities, Joel A. Perez, Matthew V. Bliss, Christopher M. Hearon

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

There has been a growing popularity in a technique similar to a massage that is easily accessible known as self-myofascial release, or more commonly as “foam rolling”. While research has been conducted to examine the effects on a smooth foam roller, little research has been conducted regarding a more aggressive form of deep tissue self-myofascial release on muscular strength and fatigability. PURPOSE: To examine the acute effect of deep tissue self-myofascial release on hip range of motion and fatigue rate of the quadriceps in uninjured individuals. METHODS: Nineteen males, ages 20-35, with no prior knee surgery/injury on their preferred leg …


Age-Related Differences In Vastus Lateralis Muscle Thickness Versus Echo Intensity, Jennah Hernandez, Matt S. Stock, Jacob A. Mota Feb 2016

Age-Related Differences In Vastus Lateralis Muscle Thickness Versus Echo Intensity, Jennah Hernandez, Matt S. Stock, Jacob A. Mota

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Ultrasonography is frequently used in neuromuscular research to examine muscle architecture and function. In particular, measures of muscle thickness and echo intensity are often utilized to assess muscle quantity and quality, respectively. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in vastus lateralis muscle thickness versus echo intensity across the lifespan. Ultrasound images were taken of eight boys (mean ± SD age = 12 ± 2 years), eight young men (age = 26 ± 3 years), and seven old men (age = 71 ± 4 years). Muscle thickness (cm) was defined as the distance between the deep and superficial …


Management Of A Patient With An Axillary Nerve Entrapment, Sean M. Harris, Alexis Ortiz, Nikki Hawkins Feb 2016

Management Of A Patient With An Axillary Nerve Entrapment, Sean M. Harris, Alexis Ortiz, Nikki Hawkins

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

HISTORY: A 27-year-old male reports to physical therapy evaluation with R shoulder pain following an injury during Jiu-jitsu 4 weeks prior. He experienced immediate onset of pain following a submission attempt where his arm was forcefully externally rotated. At time of evaluation, he experienced pain with pressing and pulling exercises in R shoulder that would sometimes radiate down to posteriolateral arm. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Initial examination of the R arm revealed hypomobility throughout thoracic and lower cervical spine, tight posterior shoulder capsule with anterior humeral head migration, and limited shoulder ROM secondary to pain. Neural testing resulted in + radial nerve …


Effects Of A 3d Body Imaging Trigger On Self-Perceived Attractiveness, Self-Conscious Emotions And Coping, Rachel N. Nanez Ms., Alyssa M. Abreu, Mark Faries, Eric J. Jones Feb 2016

Effects Of A 3d Body Imaging Trigger On Self-Perceived Attractiveness, Self-Conscious Emotions And Coping, Rachel N. Nanez Ms., Alyssa M. Abreu, Mark Faries, Eric J. Jones

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Novel technologies currently being utilized in fitness and clinical settings, such as 3D body scans, are proposed to act as a trigger or spark for weight control behavior. However, other weight-related triggers in women have been shown to produce variation in emotional and weight control responses, and there is limited research on their impact. The purpose of the study was to examine the acute effect of 3D body imaging system (Fit3D) on self-conscious emotions (guilt, shame, pride) and body weight-related coping in a sample of college-aged women (N = 30) classified as normal weight (NW, n = 12) or …


Affective And Motivational Responses To 3d Body Imaging, Alyssa Abreu, Rachel N. Nanez Ms., Mark Faries, Eric J. Jones Feb 2016

Affective And Motivational Responses To 3d Body Imaging, Alyssa Abreu, Rachel N. Nanez Ms., Mark Faries, Eric J. Jones

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Common body weight and composition testing has been shown to impact emotional, motivational, and behavioral responses. Three-dimensional body imaging is a relatively new technology to be utilized in medical and fitness settings to provide detailed body image feedback to the patient or client, while encouraging motivation to control body weight, fat, and shape. However, such responses to 3D body imaging have not been examined. To examine the acute affective and motivational responses to 3D body imaging (Fit3D) in a sample of college-aged women (N = 32), classified as either normal weight (NW; n = 13) or overweight/obese (OWOB; n …


The Effectiveness Of A Community Based High Intensity Interval Training Program On Markers Of Physical Health, Jose G. Pineda, Eric Sobolewski, Marc Lochbaum Feb 2016

The Effectiveness Of A Community Based High Intensity Interval Training Program On Markers Of Physical Health, Jose G. Pineda, Eric Sobolewski, Marc Lochbaum

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Community outreach programs targets at low Social Economic Status (SES) have been established to improve living conditions and educational programs in hopes of improving SES status. Despite community outreach programs targeting low SES, there has been no research looking at the efficacy of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercise intervention program to improve wellbeing. The primary purpose of this study is to examine how 8 weeks of HIIT will affect markers of physical health. The secondary purpose of this study is to determine if HIIT is sufficient enough to benefit low SES or if other interventions are needed to …


The Effects Of Resistance And Plyometric Training On Vertical Jump, Abigail K. Hudspeth, Blake Stewart, Chris Omoye, Dalton Martin, Kyle Cook, Jared Stewart Feb 2016

The Effects Of Resistance And Plyometric Training On Vertical Jump, Abigail K. Hudspeth, Blake Stewart, Chris Omoye, Dalton Martin, Kyle Cook, Jared Stewart

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Several training protocols are available when it comes to increase the height of vertical jump. The purpose of the study was to test two different training protocols to see if they would generate a higher vertical jump at the end of a four week training period. This study tested to see if there was a correlation between two different types of training, resistance training and plyometric training, and the vertical jump. Both produce force and both have been used when training jump height, but which is best: resistance training or plyometric training? Six college-aged subjects who attend the University of …


Effects Of The Valsalva Maneuver On The Core Muscle Groups And Injury Reduction: Ems Lifting Simulations, Jacob L. Salisbury, Brad Locke, Colleen Marzilli, Neil Dong Feb 2016

Effects Of The Valsalva Maneuver On The Core Muscle Groups And Injury Reduction: Ems Lifting Simulations, Jacob L. Salisbury, Brad Locke, Colleen Marzilli, Neil Dong

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

About 60% of EMS personnel have claimed a Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder caused by scenarios in which a patient or heavy equipment needed to be lifted from the ground, off of a bed, and from a vehicle. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the potential of a breathing pattern called the Valsalva maneuver in improving abdominopelvic stability when lifting from two different positions. We hypothesized that the Valsalva maneuver, if performed correctly, would increase the recruitment of specific core muscle groups, thus, providing a more stable abdominopelvic environment for the purposes of lifting. In this preliminary study, two …


Effects Of Aerobic Exercise On Body Composition At Different Phases Of The Menstrual Cycle, P. Gage Murphy, Shauna Peare, Melissa Jimenez, Murat Karabulut Feb 2016

Effects Of Aerobic Exercise On Body Composition At Different Phases Of The Menstrual Cycle, P. Gage Murphy, Shauna Peare, Melissa Jimenez, Murat Karabulut

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE: To determine the behaviour of body composition, especially body water in females in relation to their menstrual cycle and in response to aerobic exercise. METHODS: Eight females (age = 20.4 ± 1.6 yrs) performed four sessions of aerobic activity at 70% of their calculated VO2max. VO2max was determined by utilizing the Bruce Protocol. The speed for each subject’s aerobic activity was then calculated using the ACSM metabolic running equation. The four sessions of aerobic activity were identical in format and performed on days 1, 7, 14, and 21 of each subject’s menstrual cycle. Sessions began …