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Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Heart Rate Variability, Anuja Choudhari Jan 2010

Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Heart Rate Variability, Anuja Choudhari

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The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of six weeks of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on heart rate variability (HRV) in young and older adults. Twelve young (age 22.25 + 2.13 years) and 14 older adults (age 72.5 + 6.44 years) participated in the study. The training protocol included using IMT device set at a resistance equivalent to 80% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), five days per week. HRV data were obtained by electrocardiogram prior to and following six weeks of IMT, along with pulmonary function measures (vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in one second, maximal ventilatory …


Effect Of Resistance Training On Body Composition Of Persons With Type Ii Diabetes, Eric R. Spickler Jan 2010

Effect Of Resistance Training On Body Composition Of Persons With Type Ii Diabetes, Eric R. Spickler

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The current study was designed to measure the effect of an eight week resistance training program on the body composition of persons with type II diabetes. To assess the effectiveness of the program, body composition was measured before and immediately following the training period. Forty-one subjects (female = 25, male = 16) participated in the study. Seventeen were randomly assigned to the resistance training group and eighteen were assigned to the control group. Resistance training was performed under supervision three days a week for eight weeks on eleven different exercises (triceps press, bicep curl, lat row, bench press, hip flexion, …


The Effects Of Training Status And Exercise Intensity On Plyometric Exercise Volume, Kevin J. (Kevin James) Cronin Jan 2010

The Effects Of Training Status And Exercise Intensity On Plyometric Exercise Volume, Kevin J. (Kevin James) Cronin

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The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of training status and exercise intensity on the volume of repetitions completed before propulsive force output decreases below 90 percent of maximum force output. We also examined the effect of training status and exercise intensity on the change in eccentric rate of force development (E-RFD) and contact time (CT) across exercise repetitions (depicted as the slope of the regression line relating the E-RFD and repetitions, and the slope relating CT for each repetition completed). Thirty subjects were recruited from the university population (15 plyometrically trained and 15 recreationally trained). …


Comparing The Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Training And Core Training On Core Muscle Function, Teresa J. Hahn Jan 2010

Comparing The Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Training And Core Training On Core Muscle Function, Teresa J. Hahn

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This study was designed to test the effects of inspiratory muscle training on core function compared to a typical core training program. One group performed inspiratory muscle training for six weeks while another performed a core training program of the same duration. A third group served as controls. Core function was assessed pre and post training using a side bridge, prone extension and Stabilizer test of transversus abdominis contraction. Maximal inspiratory pressure was also assessed before and after the six week training period. A two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the significance of inspiratory muscle …