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Gait Evaluation Of Young Adults Wearing A Bledsoe-Extender-Plus© Knee Brace At Two Different Degrees Of Flexion, Jill A. Brady, Nicole C. Leman, Karen Rispin

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Gait evaluation of young adults wearing a Bledsoe-Extender-Plus© knee brace at two different degrees of flexion

Jill Brady (Undergraduate), Nicole Leman (Undergraduate), Karen Rispin

LeTourneau University

Solheim Kinesiology Laboratory

Summary

As students of the LeTourneau University WHEELS team, we are recording outcomes measures of the Bledsoe-Extender-Plus© knee brace. Using the GAITRite© mat, several skills tests and a questionnaire, this comparative study will investigate differences in gait performance for students wearing the brace locked at 10° and 0° flexion¹.

Introduction

Outcomes measures are used to evaluate the functionality of assistive devices utilized in a variety of rehabilitation settings^{2 …}

A Comparative Study Of The Energy Cost And Maneuverability For Pushers Of Two Pediatric Wheelchairs Designed For Use In Low Income Countries, Stormie R. Goodwin, Ruth Inwards, Karen Rispin

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A comparative study of the energy cost and maneuverability for pushers of two pediatric wheelchairs designed for use in low income countries.

Stormie Goodwin (undergraduate), Ruth Inwards (undergraduate), Karen Rispin

LeTourneau University-Wheels Project

Introduction

Many wheelchairs are donated to developing countries without proper consideration of physical, cultural, and social needs¹. Many children in wheelchairs around the world are unable to self-propel and are dependent on assistants to push their wheelchairs. Organizations designing wheelchairs for low-income countries are eager for outcomes research to inform design. We are performing a set of comparative tests on two pediatric wheelchairs designed for …

The Accuracy Of Non-Exercise Vo2max Prediction Equations In College Students, Vanesa De Santiago, John D. Smith

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The Accuracy of Non-Exercise VO₂max Prediction Equations in College students

Vanesa De Santiago, John D. Smith, Ph.D.

Human Performance Laboratory, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Undergraduate

The non-exercising testing of VO₂max is a widely used method since it is inexpensive, practical and requires very little skill. The accuracy of non-exercise prediction equations, however, needs further examination. Purpose: To determine the accuracy of two non-exercise VO₂max prediction equations Methods: Forty-one participants (23 males and 18 females, age = 29.3±7 yrs, ht = 67.2±3.9 cm, wt = 85.1±23.5 kg, BMI = 28.9±6.0) successfully completed a …

Elevated Mcp-1, Tnf-Α, Monocyte Concentration, And Dyslipidemia In Obese Mexican-American Children, Whitney L. Breslin, Craig A. Johnston, Kelley Strohacker, Katie C. Carpenter, Tiffany R. Davidson, Jennette P. Moreno, John P. Foreyt, Brian K. Mcfarlin

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Background: Obesity is an independent risk factor for chronic disease. The prevalence of obesity is especially high among Mexican-American children. Peripheral blood monocytes contribute to systemic inflammation and may mediate the relationship between obesity and chronic disease. Obesity affects monocytes and the circulating levels of cytokines/chemokines that influence monocyte behavior. Purpose: investigate alterations in blood monocytes and plasma cytokines/chemokine levels among healthy weight (zBMI ≤ 85th percentile; N=66), overweight (zBMI=85^th-95^th percentile; N=23), and obese (zBMI ≥ 95th percentile; N=39) Mexican-American children. Methods: Blood samples were analyzed for total monocyte concentration, pro-inflammatory monocyte concentration, and classic …

Chronic Changes In Serum Il-6 And Tnf-Α Following 12 Weeks Of Concurrent Resistance And Aerobic Exercise Are Dependent On Exercise Mode And May Affect Adaptation, Brad S. Lambert, Justin P. Dobson, Stephen F. Crouse

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PURPOSE: To examine physiological responses to concurrent resistance and land treadmill training (RT-LTM) compared to concurrent resistance and aquatic treadmill training (RT-ATM) and the chronic effect of each on serum TNF-α and IL-6 (cytokines associated with chronic inflammation, CVD, and skeletal muscle metabolism). METHODS: Twenty-six untrained subjects (M: n=13, 98.6±17.1kg, 182.2±6.2cm, 34±11yrs, F: n=13, 78.9±14.0kg, 165.1±5.1cm, 38±11yrs) were screened to assess VO_2max, body composition (DEXA), and strength (Lifts: leg press, chest press, leg curl, lat pull, leg ext, triceps push-down, biceps curl). Subjects were then randomized into 2 groups: RT-LTM (M=6, F=7), RT-ATM (M=7, F=6). Each performed progressive …

Effects Of A Single Bout Of Exercise On Lipoprotein Fractions In Hypercholesterolemic Women, Allen Sexton, Kavya Chelikani, Yunsuk Koh

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Effects of a Single Bout of Exercise on Lipoprotein Fractions in Hypercholesterolemic Women

Allen Sexton, Kavya Chelikani, and Yunsuk Koh

Department of Health and Kinesiology, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710

Classification of First Author: Master’s

Background: Abnormal lipoprotein profiles are strongly associated with premature cardiovascular disease. Sedentary lifestyle and menopause may accelerate abnormal lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in women. A single bout of aerobic exercise at moderate intensity may positively alter serum lipoprotein fractions in postmenopausal women with high cholesterol levels.

Objectives: The current study investigated how a single bout of exercise affects lipoprotein fractions in sedentary, postmenopausal women with …

Novel Methods For Measuring Upper Body Power, Amanda L. Ambrose, Jimmy C. Smith, Scott P. Mclean

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Novel Methods for Measuring Upper Body Power

A.L. Ambrose, J.C. Smith and S.P. McLean. Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX 78627. Undergraduate.

Numerous methods of measuring lower body power exist but few valid measures of upper body power have been reported. PURPOSE: To compare two novel methods of measuring upper body power to an accepted method. METHODS: Ten female athletes (19.9±1.4 yrs, 72.5±11.7 kg, 163.5±4.2 cm) completed multiple trials of three upper body power tests; Medicine Ball Put (MBP), Supine Medicine Ball Put (SMBP) and Multiple Repetition Bench Press Power Test (BPP). MBP required …

Changes In Whole Body Bone Mineral Composition In A Community-Based Pilot Study Designed For Mexican-American Women At Risk For Type Ii Diabetes, David C. Castillo, Maria G. Placeres, Arely Perez, Danielle M. Bravo, Donovan L. Fogt, Zenong Yin

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Changes in whole body bone mineral composition in a community-based pilot study designed for Mexican-American women at risk for type II diabetes

David C. Castillo, B.S., Maria G. Placeres, B.S., Arely Perez, M.S., Danielle M. Bravo, B.S., Donovan L. Fogt, Ph.D., Zenong Yin, Ph.D.

Mobile Health Laboratory, Department of Health and Kinesiology

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Classification of First Author (Master’s)

Background: Osteoporosis is a serious public health concern in the United States that is expected to increase over the next several years, especially in women. The US Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health states that …

Are Men Cheaper Than Women? Insights From Walking Economy, Nicole S. Schultz, Peter G. Weyand

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ARE MEN CHEAPER THAN WOMEN? INSIGHTS FROM WALKING ECONOMY

Nicole S. Schultz and Peter G. Weyand

Southern Methodist University, Locomotor Performance Laboratory, Department of Applied Physiology and Wellness, Dallas, TX 75205

Introduction: The metabolic energy cost of human walking has been extensively studied. However, whether men and women require the same amount of energy (per kg of body mass) to walk at the same speed or cover the same distance remains unresolved. While most predictive algorithms incorporate only body mass and walking speed, we have recently found that mass-specific walking metabolic rates are inversely related to stature. Objective: We tested …

Psychological Needs Mediate The Relationship Between Physical Exertion Barriers And Body Fat Percent In College-Aged Mexican-American Women, Vanessa M. Martinez, Jared Montoya, Cody Cox, Alexis Martinez, David Wittenburg

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

In the last several decades, there has been a wave of interest in the overweight/obese population in the United States. However, little research has focused on the association between exercise barriers and psychological needs in college-aged Mexican-American females. PURPOSE: To investigate the relationships between exercise barriers, psychological needs for exercise, and obesity among college-aged Mexican-American females. METHODS: Body fat measures were recorded on 91 female students (M = 22.8±5.1). The Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (EBBS) was used to determine perceived barriers. The EBBS examined Exercise Milieu (EM), Time Expenditure (TEB), Physical Exertion (PEB), and Family Discouragement (FDB) for perceived …

Proposed Variations Of The Obstacles Involved To Reach A Lifestyle Change For Hispanic Women, Maria G. Placeres

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Proposed variations of the obstacles involved to reach a lifestyle change for Hispanic women

Maria G. Placeres, B.S, David C. Castillo, B.S, Arely Perez, M.S, Danielle Bravo, B.S, Donovan L. Fogt, Ph.D, Zenong Yin, Ph.D,

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Mobile Health Laboratory

Classification of First Author: Master’s

Introduction

Randomized clinical trials such as the Diabetes Prevention Program have demonstrated that intensive lifestyle interventions can reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes in high risk Mexican American women. It is important to conduct translational research to test the effects of community-based lifestyle interventions in the reduction for obesity …

Do Horizontal Forces Matter For Horizontal Running?, Kenneth P. Clark, Laurence J. Ryan, Peter G. Weyand

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DO HORIZONTAL FORCES MATTER FOR HORIZONTAL RUNNING?

Kenneth P. Clark, Laurence J. Ryan, and Peter G. Weyand

Southern Methodist University, Locomotor Performance Laboratory, Department of Applied Physiology and Wellness, Dallas, TX 75206

Classification of First Author: Doctoral Student

Introduction: The application of ground force is widely recognized as the critical determinant of running speed. At maximal speeds, 90-98% of the total force applied is directed vertically into the running surface while horizontal (fore-aft) contributions are relatively small. Despite their small magnitude, horizontal forces are clearly essential for balance and may be important for other reasons. However, the pattern of horizontal …

Treadmill Running And Tower Climbing Resistance Exercise Mitigate Disuse Bone Loss In Mice Equally Well, Ramon Boudreaux, Corinne Metzger, Tiphaine Cecchini, Kaleigh A. Camp, Evelyn Yuen, Brandon R. Macias, Yasaman Shirazi-Fard, Harry A. Hogan, Susan Bloomfield

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Ground-Based Model for Lunar Disuse Bone Loss

During spaceflight, astronauts are susceptible to decrements in bone mineral density. This suscetibility leaves astronauts at an increased risk of fracture and compromises their likelihood of repeat missions. Our ground-based Lunar model simulates disuse bone loss. Through our novel exercise regimens, we were able to mitigate losses seen by group members not exercised.

Influence Of Fitness And Adiposity On Melanocortin-1 And Melanocortin-3 Receptors On Monocytes., Matthew Unthank, Jonathan Woodson, Jason Butler, Gregory Bratton, James Barbee, Michael Chumley, Dennis Cheek, Joel Mitchell, Melody Phillips

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Purpose: While it is known that exercise improves health by reducing systemic inflammation, potential mechanisms remain to be elucidated. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of fitness and adiposity on the anti-inflammatory melanocortin system as a potential mechanism by which exercise reduces inflammation. Methods: Forty-one men and women (35-55yr), who were free from cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disorders, and not taking medications that affect inflammation, were recruited. Participants were questioned about exercise habits and medical history; then completed testing for body composition and aerobic fitness (VO₂max). Subjects were classified as lean/fit (LF, n=14), overweight/fit (OF, …

The Acute Effects Of Whole Body Vibration Vs. Jogging On Various Fitness Parameters Using Different Time Intervals, Guillermo Perez, Saul Castillo, Gilberto Lopez, Lorenzo Medina, Omar Apodaca, Sonio Garcia, Murat Karabulut

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Title:

The Acute Effects of Whole Body Vibration vs. Jogging on Various Fitness

Parameters Using Different Time Intervals

Authors:

Guillermo Perez, Saul Castillo, Gilberto Lopez, Lorenzo Medina, Omar Apodaca, Sonio Garcia, Murat Karabulut

The University of Texas at Brownsville

First Author Classification: Undergraduate

Abstract:

PURPOSE: To compare different warm-up modes (Whole Body Vibration (WBV) and jogging) on different durations (3 or 5 minutes) and their effects on a variety of fitness parameters. METHODS: Twenty-two participants; fourteen males (Mean ± SD age = 23.7 ± 3.9 years; height = 173.4 ± 5.5 cm; weight = 89.4 ± 16.59 kg) and eight …

Cognitive And Functional Performance Of Elderly With Alzheimer's Disease After Program Of Physical Activity, Marina Yumi Hayakawa, Flávia Gomes De Melo Coelho, Ana Paula Canonic, Larissa Pires Andrade

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The neurophysiologic feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the formation of senile plaques and decrease of acetylcholine causing neuronal death, decline of cognitive performance and functional capacity. The physical activity (PA) brings benefits in these functions. The aim of the study was to analyze the cognitive profile and functional capacity of elderly with AD after PA. Twelve elderly with AD (mean age: 79±7.9 years old), five of the Training Group (TG), and seven of the Control Group (CG), from the Program of Cognitive and Functional Kinesiotherapy in Elderly with AD (PRO-CDA), for six months, three times a week for 60 …

The Effects Of A Physical Activity Program On Quality Of Life Of Women, Camila Vieira Ligo Teixeira, Daniel Medeiros Lobo, Mariangela Gagliardi Caro Salve

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Studies show the beneficial influence of the physical activity on women quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a physical activity program on the quality of life (QV) of women, initially sedentary, employees of UNICAMP, 47.4±8 years (n=16). The training program was performed 3 times/week, for 4 months, consisting of general coordination exercises, such as: jogging, dancing and games with alternative materials. The evaluation protocol used was WHOQOL-26, which analyzes the physical, psychological, personal and environmental domains. The Student “t” test was used to analyze the domains before and after the application of …

Strength Gain In Bench Press And Spirometric Parameters In Sedentary Healthy Women, Gabriela Bombarda, João Elias Nunes, Cristiane Nicioli, Fabiano Candido Ferreira

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between strength gain in bench press and spirometric parameters of sedentary women submitted to a circuit resistance training (CRT). 14 healthy and non-trained women 39.8 ± 3.9 years, 60.6 ± 6.6 kg and 163.6 ± 6.6 cm were submitted to a CRT. The training consisted of 3 sessions/week of a circuit training of 9 stations with alternating muscle groups. In each session, the subjects performed the circuit 2 times with one set of 8-12 maximal repetitions (RM) in each station, during 10 weeks. The spirometric maneuvers, slow vital capacity (SVC), …

Response Of Immune System After Ultra Endurance Event: Relation Between Magnesium And Immunological Response, Marcos Bürger-Mendonça

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Magnesium (Mg) is one of the most important micronutrients, and therefore its role in biological system has been extensively investigated. Particularly, Mg has a strong regulatory role in the immune system. The aim of this study was to investigate the behavior of plasma magnesium and the immune response after half-ironman triathlon. Blood samples from six athletes were collected before and immediately after the triathlon competition. Magnesium plasma concentration and immune parameters were analyzed (total white blood cells (WBC), neutrophils, (NE), lymphocytes (LY), eosinophils (EO) monocytes (MO) and basophils (BA)). Pre and post race values were compared by paired t-tests. Pearson's …

Evaluation Of A Program Of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Phase 1 Modified For Patients Submitted To A Surgery For Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Karina M. Da Mata, Cynthia K. Bachur, Simone G. Ramos, Cleverson R. Fernandes

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The coronary heart disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in the modern world. Its surgical treatment for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aims to improve the functioning and the prognostic state. Physiotherapy and cardiac rehabilitation programs have an important role in the patient recuperation after the surgical treatment for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The program rehabilitation should be initiated as early as possible to reduce the deleterious effects of prolonged bed rest, establish the intensity of the effort scheduled, and reduce the patient permanence in the hospital. The objective of this study was to compare the …

Increase In Muscle Power Induced By Periodized Resistance Training In Elderly Women, Cláudio De Oliveira Assumpção, João Bartholomeu Neto, Christiano Bertoldo Urtado, Maria Imaculada L. Montebelo

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Resistance training (RT) has been recommended to prevent muscle force and power decrease induced by aging. Neuromuscular tests are important tools to analyze muscle force function. The objective of the present study was to analyze the behavior of lower limb muscle power of elderly women submitted to 12 weeks of periodized RT. 16 women aged 65.5±3.6 years with a minimum of one year of previous experience in strength training were selected, they performed 24 sessions of RT divided in 3 mesocycles (MA, MB and MC), of 8 sessions each, with a session frequency of twice a week. The MA with …

Evaluation Of Physiological Characteristics Of Female Handball Athletes, Rafael Paludo Vargas, Deise Daniele Dick, Paulo Ricardo Nunez, Arnaldo Tenório Da Cunha

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The handball is characterized by a variety of movements accomplished with intensity alternation. In this way, the knowledge about the predominant energy sources in the actions, with the intention of bringing more effectiveness to the structuring and the prescription of the training, becomes fundamental. Because of that, the objective of this study was to determine the physiological characteristics of female handball athletes. The sample was constituted of 20 female athletes, participants of the Associação Atlética Universitária de Concórdia team - SC, in 2007. The maximum aerobic power (Bruce Protocol); maximum anaerobic power (Wingate Test) and lactate threshold were evaluated. The …

Effects Of Single Weekly Bout Of Exercise On Cell Proliferation During The Rat Colon Carcinogenesis, Tassiana Marini, Cleverson Rodrigues Fernandes, Fernando Tadeu Frajacomo, Marcelo Marcos Piva Demarzo

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There is evidence that the risk of colon cancer is reduced by appropriate levels of physical exercise. However, the effects of single weekly bout of exercise are largely unknown. Our aim was to verify the effects of exercise once a week (1d-wk-1) and daily exercise training (5d-wk-1) in rats treated with the carcinogen 1-2- Dimethyl-hydrazine (DMH). Forty-two Wistar rats were used in the experiment. The groups G1 and G2 were sedentary (controls), the groups G1A and G2A were submitted 1d-wk-1 of swimming, and G1B and G2B were submitted 5d-wk-1 of swimming training for 8 weeks. The groups G2, G2A and …

Evaluation Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique By The Kabat Method On Functional Aerobic Capacity Of Sedentary Men, Nayara Yamada Tamburús, Luisa Affi Barcaui, Daniel Oliveira Grassi, Roberta Silva Zuttin

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The objective of the present study was to compare the influence of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique, utilizing diagonal patterns of the Kabat method for upper limbs (UL) on cardiorespiratory and metabolic variables during a ramp-type ergospirometry test with (R-ET). 9 healthy sedentary men, were subjected to complete ckeck-up and R-ET on a cycloergometer, with power increments of 20W/min until physical exhaustion, before and after an eight-week intervention period. Ventilatory and metabolic variables were recorded breath by breath using an ergospirometer (CPX/D MedGrafics – Breeze, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA). The Anaerobic threshold (AT) was determined from a visual analysis and …

Correlation Between Cognitive Functions, Balance And Risk Of Fall In Elderly With Alzheimer’S Dementia, Salma S. Soleman Hernandez, Flavia Gomes De Melo Coelho, Sebastião Gobbi, Florindo Stella

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The Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) represents a clinical condition inherent to many chronic and neurodegenerative diseases that are usually related to a decline in the cognitive and physical functions. The objective of this research was to verify the correlation between cognitive functions, balance and risk of fall in elderly with AD when submitted to a systemized physical activity program. The sample consisted of 16 elderly divided in two groups: the Intervention Group (IG) n=9 77.7±7.5 years and the Control Group (CG) n=7 84.4 ± 6.1 years. Both groups were submitted to the tests: Mini Exam of the Mental State (MEEM); Berg’s …

Continuous Light Reverts Physical Exercise Effects On Colon Carcinogenesis Induced By 1,2-Dimethyl-Hydrazine In Rats, Fernando Tadeu Trevisan Frajacomo, Cleverson Rodrigues Fernandes, Ana Paula Farnesi, Tassiana Marini

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Colon cancer risk is reduced by appropriate levels of physical exercise. Light exposure during the night conveys endocrine changes on melatonin rhythm produced by pineal gland. This hormone is considered as a potent anti-oxidant with oncostatic properties. Both factors are related to colon cancer, which risk can be estimated by the evaluation of pre-malignant factors of colonic mucosa such as the Aberrant Crypt Foci (ACF). This study aims to verify whether the beneficial effects of physical exercise are related to the activity of the pineal gland. Thus, 40 rats were divided into 5 groups: G0, G1 and G2 were sedentary, …

Comparative Analysis Of Cardiopulmonary Responses Of Healthy Sedentary Men And Men After Acute Myocardial Infarction, Vandeni C. Kunz, Karina B. Serra, Erica N. Borges, Ana Cristina S. Rebelo

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The aim of this study was to assess the aerobic capacity of men after acute myocardial infarction (G-AMI) and of healthy sedentary men (G-C) at the anaerobic threshold (AT) and at the peak of the exercise (up to physical exhaustion) during a ramp-type ergospirometric test (R-ET). Methods: 22 volunteers divided into two groups: G-AMI (n=10), 55.6 ± 9.7 years old, undergoing β-blocking therapy (atenolol, dosage 46 ± 9.4 mg/day), Killip classification grade I, and G-C (n=12), 53.3 ± 3.2 years old. The G-C subjects took no type of medication. Experimental protocol: R-ET, with power increments of 10W/min for the G-AMI …

Circuit Resistance Training In Women: Body Composition And Serum Cytokines Levels, Fabiano Candido Ferreira, Alexandra Medeiros, Cristiane Nicioli, João Nunes

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Exercise can generate adjustments on body composition and elicit benefits or downregulation on the immunologic system. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of circuit resistance training (CRT) on fat free mass (FFM), fat mass (FM) and cytokine responses in sedentary women, 39.71 ± 3.8 years old (n=14). The protocol consisted of 3 sessions/week of a circuit training of 9 stations with alternating muscle groups. In each session, the subjects performed the circuit 2 times with one set of 8-12 maximal repetitions (RM) in each station, during 10 weeks. The body composition was analyzed by DXA and, …

Circuit Resistance Training In Women: Body Composition And Cardiac Morphology, Fabiano Candido Ferreira, Vilmar Baldissera, Valdir Santoro, Cristiane Nicioli

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Exercise can elicit morphologic and functional benefits to the heart, mainly on the left ventricle, that it is responsible for the systemic blood circulation. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of circuit resistance training (CRT) on body mass (BM), body free fat mass (FFM), body fat mass (FM), left ventricular mass (LVM), rest final diastolic volume (FDV), rest final systolic volume (FSV), rest systolic volume (SV), relationships LVM/body surface (BS), LVM/BM and LVM/FFM in sedentary women, 39.71 ± 3.8 years old (n=14). The protocol consisted of 3 sessions/week of a circuit training of 9 stations with …

Body Mass Index Is Not A Reliable Tool To Predict Obesity In Postmenopausal Women, João Paulo Botero, Gilberto Eiji Shiguemoto, Jonato Prestes, Richard Diego Leite

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The aim of this study was to compare two methods of body composition evaluation in postmenopausal women, and establish correlations with the Body Mass Index (BMI). Twenty seven postmenopausal women (58.03±5.33) were evaluated by two body composition methods: Bioimpedance (Biodynamics 310) and Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). Results of the fat mass showed by the DXA was 38.21±7.46% of the body mass, and 39.05±4.40% by the Bioimpedance, with 0.76 of correlation (Perason’s correlation test). In the other hand, the BMI found was 28.08±4.90. There was a high correlation between DXA and Bioimpedance; however low correlation between DXA and Bioimpedance with …