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Efficacy Of G Series Prime 01 On Aerobic Performance, Jordan Barry Feb 2012

Efficacy Of G Series Prime 01 On Aerobic Performance, Jordan Barry

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Prime 01 is a new pre-workout Gatorade beverage that is highly concentrated in carbohydrates that is promoted to enhance aerobic performance. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Prime 01 on aerobic performance through time, heart rate, RPE, and blood lactate measurements.


Differences In Maximal Oxygen Uptake Between A Traditional Diet And Vegetarian Diet., Adrian Gonzalez Feb 2012

Differences In Maximal Oxygen Uptake Between A Traditional Diet And Vegetarian Diet., Adrian Gonzalez

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There has been a recent rise in vegetarian athletes around the world. Very few studies have been performed on vegetarian diets and maximal oxygen uptake.


Academic Achievement In Relation To Improved Physical Activity, Cassie Duff Feb 2012

Academic Achievement In Relation To Improved Physical Activity, Cassie Duff

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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, children and adolescents require 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day. In 2006, only 3.8 percent of elementary schools, 7.9 percent of middle schools, and 2.1 percent of high schools offered students daily physical education or its equivalent for the entire school year. Research shows that keeping physical education programs does not have an adverse effect on academics. This research study was conducted to see how adding the recommended daily physical activity would affect academic achievement.


The Acute Effects Of Microhydrin On Blood Lactate During Exercise Test., Hoa Nguyen Feb 2012

The Acute Effects Of Microhydrin On Blood Lactate During Exercise Test., Hoa Nguyen

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During an exercise bout, aerobic energy comes from oxidative phosphorylation. When the intensity exceeds the body’s ability to utilize oxygen, the body switches over to anaerobic sources for energy production. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is now formed through the breakdown of phosphocreatine to replenish ATP and the conversion of pyruvate to lactate following the breakdown of glycogen and glucose. The lactate decreases the pH level intramuscularly causing an environment that is not optimal for exercise and leads to exhaustion and decreased performance. Microhydrin, a supplement developed to release reduced hydrogen or hydride ions (H-) into the blood stream acting as an …


The Effects Of Caffeine On A Time-Trial Cycling Performance, Chris Tucker May 2011

The Effects Of Caffeine On A Time-Trial Cycling Performance, Chris Tucker

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Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed drugs in the world. Its mechanism of action has given it credibility as an ergogenic aid. It has been shown to stimulate the mobilization and oxidation of free fatty acids (FFA), thus sparing muscle glycogen. Caffeine is also well documented as a central nervous stimulant and its direct effect on the central nervous system is found in its role as an adenosine antagonist. It is thought to inhibit adenosine from blocking neuronal transmission thus increasing pain tolerance and reducing fatigue.


Aerobic Capacity Of Wheelchair Basketball Players During Arm Crank Ergometry Vs Treadmill, Steve Quaker May 2011

Aerobic Capacity Of Wheelchair Basketball Players During Arm Crank Ergometry Vs Treadmill, Steve Quaker

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It is difficult to determine the aerobic capacity of wheelchair athletes by the accepted standards and methods of testing. The levels of disability and the associated functionality of the individual as well as wheelchair design itself impacts the measure of VO2 peak. VO2 peak is the maximum volume of O2 that a person's body can transport to tissue during incremental exercise. At the current time VO2 peak is the best indicator of physical fitness of an individual.


The Effects Of A Supplement (Body Rush) On Responses To A Maximal Stress Test, Isaac Dankyi May 2011

The Effects Of A Supplement (Body Rush) On Responses To A Maximal Stress Test, Isaac Dankyi

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Body Rush is a nitric oxide booster supplement that claims to dramatically improve strength, stamina, and focus. The active ingredients that are projected to change the dynamics of one’s output are: L-Carnitine to turn fat into energy, BCAAs which are amino acids that are metabolized in the muscles instead of the liver, and L-Arginine which has the ability to release growth hormone and support healthy cholesterol. A maximal graded exercise test (GXT) will be performed via Bruce protocol to determine if maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max), rate of perceived exerction (RPE), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), rate of respiration (RR) and …


The Effect Of Compression Sleeves On Blood Lactate During An Arm Ergometer Max Test, Sergio Daniel Arciniega May 2011

The Effect Of Compression Sleeves On Blood Lactate During An Arm Ergometer Max Test, Sergio Daniel Arciniega

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Among athletes, the use of compression sleeves has been widely used with the intentions of increased flexibility, improved blood circulation, and increased muscle oxygenation. Therefore, the performance enhancements provided by compression sleeves could affect the amount of lactic acid accumulated within the muscle. Lactic acid builds up in the muscles as a byproduct of anaerobic activity, which dissociates into lactate and H+ resulting in a decrease in pH and is thought to lead to muscle fatigue.


Relationship Between Balance Confidence And Dynamic Computerized Posturography, Megan Tracy May 2011

Relationship Between Balance Confidence And Dynamic Computerized Posturography, Megan Tracy

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between balance confidence, as measured by the BES, and performance on the SOT as measured by the composite SOT score.


The Effect Of Cytomax Sports Drink On Blood Lactate Levels In A 400 M Run, Christina Driscoll May 2011

The Effect Of Cytomax Sports Drink On Blood Lactate Levels In A 400 M Run, Christina Driscoll

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During short term exercise, lactic acid is formed as a byproduct of glycolysis. It forms from pyruvate when oxygen is not present in the muscles. Lactic acid then diffuses from the muscles into the blood and is broken down into lactate and hydrogen ions. This excess of hydrogen ions causes the blood pH to lower, unless it is buffered by the body. Many substances such as sodium bicarbonate, superoxygenated water, and caffeine have been tested as buffers, but none has been found to be both safe and effective. A new product, Cytomax performance drink claims to be a buffer.


The Effect Of Wearing Compression Garments On Responses To Submaximal Exercise, Shayan Moslemi May 2011

The Effect Of Wearing Compression Garments On Responses To Submaximal Exercise, Shayan Moslemi

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The aim of this study was to determine whether or not wearing compression garments has an effect on heart rate, blood pressure, blood lactate levels, and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) during submaximal exercise.


Effects Of Nitric Oxide Supplementation On Maximal Graded Exercise, Erin Lewis May 2011

Effects Of Nitric Oxide Supplementation On Maximal Graded Exercise, Erin Lewis

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Nitric oxide (NO) is a naturally occurring substance in the body. It is released during exercise, stimulating vasodilatation, which increases blood flow to the muscles. It has become a popular form of supplementation in the past few years, gaining popularity over creatine use (which it is now often stacked with). Companies introduced nitric oxide as a supplement similar to creatine; naturally occurring in the body to aid in exercise, and by increasing the supply, they claim that it would enhance the user’s exercise capacity. However, there are few studies done that test the actual physiological effects of nitric oxide supplementation …


The Relationship Between Sleeping Habits And Body Fat Composition, Ashley Longoria May 2011

The Relationship Between Sleeping Habits And Body Fat Composition, Ashley Longoria

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The purpose of this research was to compare the relationship between sleeping habits and body fat composition.


The Effects Of Core Stabilization On Blood Lactate Levels, Isela Salinas May 2011

The Effects Of Core Stabilization On Blood Lactate Levels, Isela Salinas

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The purpose of this research was to examine if Core Stabilization exercise enhanced blood lactate clearance following a Wingate Anaerobic Power Test (WAnT).


The Effects Of Caffeine On A Time Trial On A Cycle Ergometer, Allen Conly May 2011

The Effects Of Caffeine On A Time Trial On A Cycle Ergometer, Allen Conly

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Some people wake up in the morning and grab that cup of coffee to get a boost of energy to get moving. Why is it that coffee is used for this? Perhaps, it’s because of the ingredients found in coffee, like caffeine, in particular. Caffeine is used as a stimulant and a diuretic. A stimulant is an agent that enhances the activity of a body system or function. Because of its stimulating effects, caffeine is often used as an ergogenic aid. Caffeine can be used to stay awake or for better mental alertness in times of fatigue. An ergogenic aid …


Cryotherapy And Its Effects On Shoulder Proprioception, Spencer Elswick May 2011

Cryotherapy And Its Effects On Shoulder Proprioception, Spencer Elswick

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Proprioception, or the relative sense of body position in space, is accomplished by a complex integration of multiple sensory receptors within the skin, muscle, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These proprioceptors continually send afferent neural impulses to the central nervous system regarding peripheral joint stability and movement and are typically stimulated (excited) with tissue deformation via stretching or compression. However, when an athlete sustains an injury to a joint during competition, the joint is most commonly treated with a desensitizing treatment like cryotherapy. Ice application is used to interrupt pain sensation by decreasing nerve conduction velocity, inflammatory mediators, and metabolic byproducts. …


Functional Movement Screen Predicators: Can High Fms Scores Be Predicted Through Range Of Motion, Strength, And Balance Measures?, Jeremy L. Hester May 2011

Functional Movement Screen Predicators: Can High Fms Scores Be Predicted Through Range Of Motion, Strength, And Balance Measures?, Jeremy L. Hester

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There has been a steady increase in sport participation in the U.S. over the recent years, and with increases in activity comes a rise in the physical demands of sport on the musculoskeletal system. These demands coupled with increased sport activity can yield an increase in the risk of injury. Functional movement occurs in everyday life, and even more so in an athletic population. When these movements are imbalanced or biomechanically inefficient, breaks in the proper kinetic chain of movement will begin to occur. Compensatory movement will follow the bodies physical deficits, so early detection or proper intervention are important. …


Effects Of Vo2 Max Test On Short Term Memory, Olufemi Ola-Ajose May 2011

Effects Of Vo2 Max Test On Short Term Memory, Olufemi Ola-Ajose

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Exercise in healthy adults has been shown to small but positive effects on cognitive function. Short term or working memory is a limited storage system in which a memory is lost or decays rapidly. Short term memory is believed to support an array of complex cognitive behaviors such as reading comprehension and mathematical problem solving (Beilock & Carr, 2005). The effects of exercise intensity on short term memory is varied, although submaximal and moderate exercise bouts have been shown to have a positive effect on memory. Exercise causes changes in cardiorespiratory, hormonal and metabolic processes that may increase the availability …


The Effect Of Lactate Buildup As An Energy Substrate During A Short-Duration, High-Intensity Run Of 400-M And A Medium Run Of 800-M On Uta Kinesiology Students, Davor Krnjajic May 2011

The Effect Of Lactate Buildup As An Energy Substrate During A Short-Duration, High-Intensity Run Of 400-M And A Medium Run Of 800-M On Uta Kinesiology Students, Davor Krnjajic

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Lactic acid is a metabolic byproduct of the anaerobic glycolysis energy system present in blood and muscle. Some research indicates that lactic acid is a marker of fatigue during short duration exercise due to its dissociation into lactate and the H+ ion, whose accumulation in tissues and blood can lead to a subsequent decrement in muscle and plasma pH causing an inhibition of coupling mechanisms and enzymatic processes necessary for maintenance of muscular force production. Other studies have not implicated lactate to be the sole contributor of fatigue, as different types of exercise produce multifaceted fatigue factors, depending on muscle …


What Does It Take To Be A National Cheerleading Champion?, Rolando J. Aviles May 2011

What Does It Take To Be A National Cheerleading Champion?, Rolando J. Aviles

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Cheerleading involves the performance of skills requiring a high degree of muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and determination. Despite the trend of cheerleaders performing increasingly difficult and athletic skills, very little is known about their physiological fitness levels.


Comparing Limit Of Stability And Sensory Organization Test Scores As A Predictor Of Fall Risk In Men And Women, Ampa Pantages May 2011

Comparing Limit Of Stability And Sensory Organization Test Scores As A Predictor Of Fall Risk In Men And Women, Ampa Pantages

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Falls in older patients often occur when several tasks are performed simultaneously and have become the leading cause of injuries such as bone fractures. Factors such as reaction time, flexibility, and directional control can help determine the fall risk in older individuals.


The Evaluation Of Hand Strength In An Aging Population, Linzi Ball May 2011

The Evaluation Of Hand Strength In An Aging Population, Linzi Ball

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Muscular deterioration is a well known effect that aging has on individuals. As a person gets older, their muscles naturally become worn down and more atrophied as compared to their younger counterparts. The ability of an individual to perform their activities of daily living may be compromised by low muscular strength even in healthy older individuals. There is mounting evidence to show not only endurance capacity but also strength is a predictor of health, especially in elderly people. Many studies have shown a correlation between muscular strength and future morbidity, disability, and mortality in these individuals and many of them …


The Effects Of Reading Distraction During Steady-State Exercise On Exercise Intensity, Megan Holt, Megan Tracy, Mitchel Samels May 2011

The Effects Of Reading Distraction During Steady-State Exercise On Exercise Intensity, Megan Holt, Megan Tracy, Mitchel Samels

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The consequence of reading during exercise on the cardiovascular response to exercise (e.g., heart rate response) and the intensity of the performed exercise remains incompletely understood through existing publications. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of reading during exercise on heart rate responses to exercise and exercise intensity performance.