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Thermoregulatory Dysfunction In Multiple Sclerosis Patients During Moderate Exercise In A Thermoneutral Environment, Mu Huang, Nathan Morris, Ollie Jay, Scott Davis
Thermoregulatory Dysfunction In Multiple Sclerosis Patients During Moderate Exercise In A Thermoneutral Environment, Mu Huang, Nathan Morris, Ollie Jay, Scott Davis
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Impairments in sudomotor function during passive heat stress have been reported in multiple sclerosis (MS), a demyelinating disease of the CNS that disrupts autonomic function. However, little is known regarding exercise induced increases in core body temperature on thermoregulatory mechanisms in MS. Thus, the aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that thermoregulatory function is impaired in MS patients compared to healthy controls (CN) during moderate exercise. Thermoregulatory function in five patients diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS and five mass-matched healthy controls were compared during a single bout of cycling exercise (fixed workload of 70 Watts) for 30-60 minutes …
Do Elliptical Trainers Accurately Estimate Energy Expenditure?, Kevin Vallecillos, Edith Torres, Alberto Garcia, Kelsey Mclaughlin, Bethany Noack, Jorge Granados
Do Elliptical Trainers Accurately Estimate Energy Expenditure?, Kevin Vallecillos, Edith Torres, Alberto Garcia, Kelsey Mclaughlin, Bethany Noack, Jorge Granados
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Life Fitness and Precor elliptical exercise trainers are very popular in fitness centers because of the reduced impact on joints as compared to running on a treadmill. Modern elliptical trainers measure heart rate, distance traveled, and provide an estimated amount of calories expended during the exercise bout. Each piece of equipment uses an internal algorithm to estimate energy expenditure based upon resistance and pedal rate. The purpose of this study was to determine if the PRECOR model EFX 556i and Life Fitness model 95X elliptical trainers accurately estimated energy expenditure. Three men and three women performed exercise sessions on each …
Effects Of Regular Exercise On Blood Components And Serum Lipids In Elderly With Low Cognitive Function, Nan Hee Lee, Chung Moo Lee, Sukho Lee
Effects Of Regular Exercise On Blood Components And Serum Lipids In Elderly With Low Cognitive Function, Nan Hee Lee, Chung Moo Lee, Sukho Lee
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Exercise is known as an effective method to reduce morbidity related to the cognitive impairment in the elderly. It has been reported that combined exercise including aerobic exercise and resistance training promotes cardiovascular function to facilitate volumetric oxygen transfer into brain and body tissues. The purpose of the present study was to determine the changes of blood components (RBC, WBC, HCT, Hb, MCV, MCH, Platelet) and serum lipids (TC, TG, HDL-c, LDL-c) by regular combined exercise in elderly with low cognitive function. 18 elderly women out of 23 completed all study requirements in this study. Following a baseline screening session …
Doms After Acute Strenuous Exercise And Massage, Cathleen Holub, John D. Smtih
Doms After Acute Strenuous Exercise And Massage, Cathleen Holub, John D. Smtih
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The art of massage therapy has been around for centuries and investigation of its effects on the human body continues. Purpose: This study is designed to determine if Swedish massage therapy reduces DOMS at 24- and 48-hours after a single bout of resistance exercise to fatigue. Methods: Twenty one volunteers completed a bout of body squats to exhaustion holding a 3.63 kg (8 lb.) weight for men and a 2.27 kg (5 lb.) for women, and after a one-minute rest did the same again but without the weight. This was immediately followed by a 20-minute Swedish massage on …