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The Effect Of Exercise Modality On Age-Related Changes Observed During Running, Brianne Borgia, Janet S. Dufek, Kara N. Radzak, Julia Freedman Silvernail

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

Introduction: With the increase in participation by older adults in endurance events, research is needed to evaluate how exercising throughout the lifespan can afect the aging process regarding gait and mobility. The purpose of this study was to determine how the type of exercise modality one participates in will affect age-related declines observed during running.

Methods: Fifty-six individuals between the ages of 18–65 who considered running, resistance training or cycling/ swimming as their primary form of activity participated in this study. Kinematics were captured using a 10-camera motion capture system while participants ran at a controlled pace of 3.5 m/s …

Impact Of Nutrition-Based Interventions On Athletic Performance During Menstrual Cycle Phases: A Review, Macy M. Helm, Graham R. Mcginnis, Arpita Basu

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

Despite the steady increase in female participation in sport over the last two decades, comprehensive research on interventions attenuating the influence of female menstrual physiology on performance remains scarce. Studies involving eumenorrheic women often only test in one menstrual phase to limit sex hormone variance, which may restrict the application of these findings to the rest of the menstrual cycle. The impacts of nutrition-based interventions on athletic performance throughout the menstrual cycle have not been fully elucidated. We addressed this gap by conducting a focused critical review of clinical studies that reported athletic outcomes as well as menstrual status for …

Quantification And Verification Of Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Adults With Prehypertension, Dharini M. Bhammar, Lung-Chang Chien

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: Low cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with increased risk of hypertension and atherosclerosis in adults with prehypertension. The purpose of this study was to quantify cardiorespiratory fitness and to examine the utility of supramaximal constant-load verification testing for validating maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) attainment in adults with prehypertension. Methods: Eleven adults (four women) with prehypertension (22.5 +/- 2.9 y; body mass index (BMI): 24.6 +/- 3.2 kg center dot m(2)) underwent an incremental exercise test followed 15 min later by a verification test at 105% of maximal work rate on a cycle ergometer. Results: There was no statistical difference in …

Running Economy While Running In Extreme Cushioning And Normal Cushioning Running Shoes, Miles A. Mercer, Tori M. Stone, John C. Young, John Mercer

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

The purpose of the study was to determine if running economy was influenced by wearing maximal cushioning shoes vs. control (neutral cushioning) shoes. (Please see Abstract in text)

The Relationship Between Sport Participation And Chronic Diseases Among Men In The Usa: An Examination Of The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Jennifer Pharr, Nancy L. Lough

Public Health Faculty Publications

Sport participation has been associated with lower rates of chronic diseases when compared to other forms of physical activity (PA) among women. However, we do not know if this relationship holds true for men. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between sport participation and men’s health and chronic diseases in the USA. This study was a secondary data analysis of the 2015 national Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. Participants were questioned extensively about their PA behaviors. Seventy-six different activities were identified and these activities were categorized as sport, conditioning exercise, recreation, or household tasks …

Parental Factors That Influence Swimming In Children And Adolescents, Jennifer Pharr, Carol C. Irwin, Richard L. Irwin

Environmental & Occupational Health Faculty Publications

Swimming can be an important source of physical activity across the life-span. Researchers have found that parents influence physical activity behaviors of their children. The purpose of this study was to determine what parental factors influenced the number of days that children swam. Survey respondents (n = 1,909) from six cities across the United States were surveyed at local YMCAs. Children were found to swim significantly more if their parents encouraged them to swim, members of the family knew how to swim and swam with them, or their parents were not afraid of the children drowning or afraid of …

Runner Identity And Sponsorship: Evaluating The Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon, Nancy L. Lough, Jennifer Pharr, Jason O. Owen

Environmental & Occupational Health Faculty Publications

The economic value of participation sport has been reported to eclipse spectator sport significantly. However, scholars have acknowledged the relative lack of research on this important segment of the sport market. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between runner identity and race sponsor effectiveness. Surveys were sent to participants in the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. The survey was constructed to measure runner identity, and sponsor effectiveness as interpreted through rates of recognition, recall and purchase intention. Runners were divided into three groups based on their runner identity score. Of the predictive variables, only runner …

Physiological And Pharmacokinetic Effects Of Oral 1,3-Dimethylamylamine Administration In Men, Brian Schilling, Kelley Hammond, Richard Bloomer, Chaela Presley, Charles Yates

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

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Impact Of A Dietary Supplement Containing 1,3-Dimethylamylamine On Blood Pressure And Bloodborne Markers Of Health: A 10-Week Intervention Study, Paul Whitehead, Brian Schilling, Tyler Farney, Richard Bloomer

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

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Review Of Interventions To Reduce Risk Factors For Alcohol And Substance Abuse Among Student Athletes, Ilse Garcia

McNair Poster Presentations

Alcohol and drug consumption are a public health concern among young athletes throughout the entire nation. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to review substance abuse prevention and intervention outcome studies specific to athletes. A list of common keywords associated with outcome studies targeting substance abuse prevention and intervention among student athletes was generated. Interventions were derived from peer-reviewed journals, government websites and newspaper articles. Two interventions were found to successfully decrease excessive drinking and drug use among student athletes. While some researches may argue that involvement in athletes may serve as a "protective factor" for alcohol or substance …

Comparison Of Pre Workout Nitric Oxide Stimulating Dietary Supplements On Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Saturation, Blood Nitrate/Nitrite, Lipid Peroxidation, And Upper Body Exercise Performance In Resistance Trained Men, Richard Bloomer, Tyler Farney, John Trepanowski, Cameron Mccarthy, Robert Canale, Brian Schilling

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

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Effects Of Moderate Volume, High Load Lower Body Resistance Training On Strength And Function In Persons With Parkinson’S Disease: A Pilot Study, Brian Schilling, Ronald Pfeiffer, Mark Ledoux, Robyn Karlage, Richard Bloomer, Michael Falvo

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

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Effect Of Eicosapentaenoic And Docosahexaenoic Acid On Resting And Exercise Induced Inflammatory And Oxidative Stress Biomarkers: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Cross­Over Study, Richard Bloomer, Douglas Larson, Kelsey Fisher-Wellman, Andrew Galpin, Brian Schilling

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

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Effect Of The Dietary Supplement Meltdown On Catecholamine Secretion, Markers Of Lipolysis, And Metabolic Rate In Men And Women: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Cross­Over Study, Richard Bloomer, Robert Canale, Megan Blankenship, Kelley Hammond, Kelsey Fisher-Wellman, Brian Schilling

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Dietary Supplement Increases Plasma Norepinephrine, Lipolysis, And Metabolic Rate In Resistance Trained Men, Richard Bloomer, Kelley Fisher-Wellman, Kelley Hammond, Brian Schilling, Adrianna Weber, Bradford Cole

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

Correction to Richard J Bloomer, Kelsey H Fisher-Wellman, Kelley G Hammond, Brian K Schilling, Adrianna A Weber and Bradford J Cole: Dietary supplement increases plasma norepinephrine, lipolysis, and metabolic rate in resistance trained men. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2009, 6: 4

Inside Unlv, Shane Bevell, Mamie Peers, David Ashley, Diane Russell, Michelle Mouton, Grace Russell

Inside UNLV

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Prior Exercise And Antioxidant Supplementation: Effect On Oxidative Stress And Muscle Injury, Richard Bloomer, Michael Falvo, Brian Schilling, Webb Smith

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

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Unlv Magazine, Cate Weeks, Erin O'Donnell, Shane Bevell, Barbara Cloud, Joy Drohan, Adam Baer, Holly Ivy De Vore, Gian Galassi, Eric Leake

UNLV Magazine

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Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Shane Bevell, David Ashley, Cate Weeks, Jennifer Lawson

Inside UNLV

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Unlv Magazine, Carol C. Harter, Karen Sharp, Gian Galassi, Tony Allen, Jennifer Lawson, Shane Bevell, Lori Bachand, Regina Vaccari, Pete Codella, Cate Weeks, Erin O'Donnell, Diane Russell, Phil Hagen

UNLV Magazine

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Inside Unlv, Diane Russell

Inside UNLV

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Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Betty Biodgett, Cate Weeks

Inside UNLV

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Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Betty Blodgett, Kevin Force, Jennifer Vaughan, Cate Weeks, Jonathan Paver

Inside UNLV

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Inside Unlv, Andy Grossman, Mark Wallington, Dave Phillips

Inside UNLV

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