Ground Reaction Forces Generated By Twenty-Eight Common Hatha Yoga Postures,
2010
Brigham Young University - Provo
Ground Reaction Forces Generated By Twenty-Eight Common Hatha Yoga Postures, Sylvia Joan Wilcox
Theses and Dissertations
Yoga adherents claim many benefits of the practice, including promotion of bone health and prevention of osteoporosis. However, few, if any, studies have investigated whether yoga enhances bone mineral density. Furthermore, none have identified force generation in yoga. The purpose of this study is to collect ground reaction force (GRF) data on a variety of common hatha yoga postures that would be practiced in fitness centers or private studios. Twelve female and eight male volunteers performed a sequence of 28 common hatha yoga postures while ground reaction force data were collected with an AMTI strain-gauge force plate. The sequence was …
The Effect Of Family Home Evening Nutrition Lessons On Nutritional Behavior In Latter-Day Saint Families,
2010
Brigham Young University - Provo
The Effect Of Family Home Evening Nutrition Lessons On Nutritional Behavior In Latter-Day Saint Families, Jacquelyn Hansen Packard
Theses and Dissertations
Latter-day Saint (LDS) families with two parents and two children between the ages of 6-16 were recruited to participate in a weekly nutrition Family Home Evening (FHE) study and randomized into either a control group or an intervention group. Each family had to complete a nutrition screener prior to and after completing 6 weekly FHE lessons in the family's home environment. Online nutritional instruction was given to the intervention group for their FHE lessons, while the control group studied typical religious topics. Data taken from the nutrition screener were collapsed into a healthy or unhealthy diet score by averaging scores …
A Comparison Of The Traditional, Swing, And Chicken Wing Arm Movements On Volleyball Blocking In Ncaa Division 1 Female Athletes,
2010
Brigham Young University - Provo
A Comparison Of The Traditional, Swing, And Chicken Wing Arm Movements On Volleyball Blocking In Ncaa Division 1 Female Athletes, Taubi J. Neves
Theses and Dissertations
Blocking is highly correlated with team success. The identification of specific techniques that produce a more successful block would be helpful knowledge for coaches and players. This study compared the traditional, swing, and chicken wing arm swings in combination with the running step footwork pattern in order to determine which arm swing enabled athletes to perform a more effective block. The time it took the athletes to get off the ground and get their hands above (vertically) the net was calculated. The distance the hand reached over the net or hand penetration (displacement between the net and finger in the …
Endurance Exercise Training Effects On Body Fatness, Vo2max Hdl-C Subfractions, And Glucose Tolerance Are Influenced By A Plin Haplotype In Older Caucasians,
2010
University of Maryland School of Public Health
Endurance Exercise Training Effects On Body Fatness, Vo2max Hdl-C Subfractions, And Glucose Tolerance Are Influenced By A Plin Haplotype In Older Caucasians, Nathan T. Jenkins, Jennifer A. Mckenzie, Coleen M. Damcott, Sarah Witkowski, James M. Hagberg
Exercise and Sport Studies: Faculty Publications
Perilipins are lipid droplet-coating proteins that regulate intracellular lipolysis in adipocytes. A haplotype of two perilipin gene (PLIN) single nucleotide polymorphisms, 13041A>G and 14995A>>T, has been previously associated with obesity risk. Furthermore, the available data indicate that this association may be modified by sex. We hypothesized that this haplotype would associate with body fatness, aerobic fitness, and a number of cardiovascular (CV) risk factor phenotypes before and after a 6-mo endurance exercise training program in sedentary older Caucasians. The major haplotype group (13041A/14995A; n = 57) had significantly lower body mass index (BMI) and body fatness compared with …
The Effects Of Theaflavin-Enriched Black Tea Extract On Muscle Soreness, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, And Endocrine Responses To Acute Anaerobic Interval Training: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study,
2010
University of South Carolina
The Effects Of Theaflavin-Enriched Black Tea Extract On Muscle Soreness, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, And Endocrine Responses To Acute Anaerobic Interval Training: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study, Shawn M. Arent, Meghan Senso, Devon L. Golem, Kenneth H. Mckeever
Faculty Publications
Background: Muscle soreness and decreased performance often follow a bout of high-intensity exercise. By reducing these effects, an athlete can train more frequently and increase long-term performance. The purpose of this study is to examine whether a high-potency, black tea extract (BTE) alters the delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), oxidative stress, inflammation, and cortisol (CORT) responses to high-intensity anaerobic exercise.Methods: College-age males (N = 18) with 1+ yrs of weight training experience completed a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study. Subjects consumed the BTE (1,760 mg BTE·d-1) or placebo (PLA) for 9 days. Each subject completed two testing sessions (T1 and T2), …
Hamstring Muscle Activation Differences Between Genders While Performing Single Leg Landings,
2010
Northern Michigan University
Hamstring Muscle Activation Differences Between Genders While Performing Single Leg Landings, Randall L. Jensen
Conference Papers in Published Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Ground Reaction Forces Of Variations Of Plyometric Exercises On Hard Surfaces, Padded Surfaces And Water,
2010
Northern Michigan University
Ground Reaction Forces Of Variations Of Plyometric Exercises On Hard Surfaces, Padded Surfaces And Water, Randall L. Jensen
Conference Papers in Published Proceedings
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of A Cloth Wrap In Stabilization Of The Ankle,
2010
Northern Michigan University
The Effects Of A Cloth Wrap In Stabilization Of The Ankle, Randall L. Jensen
Conference Papers in Published Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Differences In Rsi And Peak Ground Reaction Force For Drop Rebound Jumps From A Hang And Box For Female Subjects,
2010
Northern Michigan University
Differences In Rsi And Peak Ground Reaction Force For Drop Rebound Jumps From A Hang And Box For Female Subjects, Randall L. Jensen
Conference Papers in Published Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Relationship Of Ground Reaction And Knee Joint Reaction Forces In Plyometric Exercises,
2010
Northern Michigan University
Relationship Of Ground Reaction And Knee Joint Reaction Forces In Plyometric Exercises, Randall L. Jensen
Conference Papers in Published Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Electromyographical Analysis Of Double Pole Ergometry: Standing Vs. Sitting,
2010
Northern Michigan University
Electromyographical Analysis Of Double Pole Ergometry: Standing Vs. Sitting, Phillip B. Watts, Randall L. Jensen
Conference Papers in Published Proceedings
No abstract provided.
Differences In Bone Mineral Density Among Adolescent Female Tennis Players And Non-Tennis Players,
2010
University of Mississippi
Differences In Bone Mineral Density Among Adolescent Female Tennis Players And Non-Tennis Players, Kevser Ermin
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. Physical activity (PA) is an important step in preventing osteoporosis and is one of the major determinants of peak bone mass during adolescence. However, type of pa plays an important role when examining the effects of pa on bone mineral density (BMD). Purpose: 1) to determine the differences in BMD among adolescent female tennis players (TP) and non-tennis players (NTP); 2) to determine the differences in body composition (BC) between adolescent female TP and NTP; 3) to determine whether BC variables (weight, fat mass, and lean mass) were predictive of differences in BMD; and …
The Influence Of Title Ix On Personal And Professional Biographies Of Early Career Female Club Volleyball Coaches,
2010
University of Dayton
The Influence Of Title Ix On Personal And Professional Biographies Of Early Career Female Club Volleyball Coaches, Dennis Dahlberg, George M. De Marco, Corinne M. Daprano, Carolyn Ridenour
Health and Sport Science Faculty Publications
Seeking to understand the relationship between Title IX and its impact on a select group of its contemporary beneficiaries, the purpose of this study was to determine the influence of Title IX on the personal and professional biographies of 8 early career female club volleyball coaches. This study utilized a modified case study design featuring constant comparison data analysis. Data were collected using a qualitative interview technique with each of the candidate’s interviews subdivided into four distinct sections. Part I of the interview established a basic personal and professional biography of each individual coach. Part II provided data on the …
Relationship Between Circulating Progenitor Cells, Vascular Function And Oxidative Stress With Long-Term Training And Short-Term Detraining In Older Men,
2010
University of Maryland School of Public Health
Relationship Between Circulating Progenitor Cells, Vascular Function And Oxidative Stress With Long-Term Training And Short-Term Detraining In Older Men, Sarah Witkowski, Michael M. Lockard, Nathan T. Jenkins, Thomas O. Obisesan, Espen E. Spangenburg, James M. Hagberg
Exercise and Sport Studies: Faculty Publications
Exercise may contribute to the maintenance of vascular function via enhanced liberation and action of bone-marrow-derived progenitor cells. Activity related changes in oxidative stress may also influence the number and function of these cells. In the present study, we sought to determine (i) whether adaptations in reactive hyperaemic FBF (forearm blood flow) response associated with long-term endurance exercise and short-term detraining were related to resting putative progenitor cell number and function, and (ii) whether oxidative stress affected these factors. Participants included men with a history of more than 30 years of moderate-to-high-intensity exercise (HI group) and healthy low-active age- and …
The Inflammatory Response To Acute Maximal Sprint Exercise,
2010
Eastern Michigan University
The Inflammatory Response To Acute Maximal Sprint Exercise, Timothy A. Muth
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine whether acute maximal sprint exercise would elicit an inflammatory response in trained and untrained runners marked by increased systemic immune proteins and byproducts of oxidation, as well as to determine a time course for the presence of these markers. In procedures approved by the Eastern Michigan University College of Health and Human Services Human Subjects Review Board, subjects participated in a total of five study visits consisting of both exercise and blood draws. Blood analysis seems to indicate that there was a secondary tissue injury, which was responsible for the greatest changes …
Health Impact Of Brief Interventions By A Registered Dietitian During Exercise Sessions In A Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation Setting,
2010
Eastern Michigan University
Health Impact Of Brief Interventions By A Registered Dietitian During Exercise Sessions In A Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation Setting, Terrie Holewinski
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Weight management is integral to cardiovascular risk reduction. However, minimal weight loss is achieved during participation in many cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. The objective of the present study was to establish if brief interventions by a registered dietitian (RD) during cardiac rehabilitation sessions improved the health status of patients with cardiovascular disease. An RD provided individualized nutrition counseling, answered nutrition questions, and reviewed weekly progress in a CR program for a four-month period. At baseline and upon completion of 19 CR sessions, nutrition knowledge was assessed using a 38-question test, and body weight was measured. Upon completing CR, patients rated …
The Influence Of Elliptical Chainrings On 10 Km Cycling Time Trial Performance,
2010
Edith Cowan University
The Influence Of Elliptical Chainrings On 10 Km Cycling Time Trial Performance, Jeremiah Peiffer, Chris Abbiss
Research outputs pre 2011
The use of elliptical chainrings (also called chainwheels or sprockets) has gained considerable interest in the amateur and professional cycling community. evertheless, we are unaware of any scientific studies that have examined the performancebenefits of using elliptical chainrings during an actual performance trial. Therefore, this study examined the influence of elliptical chainring use on physiological and performance parameters during a 10 km cycling time trial. Nine male cyclistscompleted, in a counterbalanced order, three 10 km cycling time trials using either a standard chainring or an elliptical chainring at two distinct settings. An attempt was made to blind the cyclists to …
Balance Training Reduces Falls Risk In Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes,
2010
Old Dominion University
Balance Training Reduces Falls Risk In Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes, Steven Morrison, Sheri R. Colberg, Mita Mariano, Henri K. Parson, Arthur I. Vinik
Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications
OBJECTIVE - This study assessed the effects of balance/strength training on falls risk and posture in older individuals with type 2 diabetes.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS - Sixteen individuals with type 2 diabetes and 21 age-matched control subjects (aged 50-75 years) participated. Postural stability and falls risk was assessed before and after a 6-week exercise program.
RESULTS - Diabetic individuals had significantly higher falls risk score compared with control subjects. The diabetic group also exhibited evidence of mild-to-moderate neuropathy, slower reaction times, and increased postural sway. Following exercise, the diabetic group showed significant improvements in leg strength, faster reaction times, …
A Qualitative Examination Of Sport Transitions In First Year Collegiate Female Athletes,
2010
Wilfrid Laurier University
A Qualitative Examination Of Sport Transitions In First Year Collegiate Female Athletes, Carolyn Mcewen
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
First year student athletes transitioning from high school to university experience simultaneous transitions in athletics, academics, social lives, family structures, support systems, and peer sport groups. These changes in their personal, social and occupational lives, can impact them cognitively, emotionally and behaviourally (Taylor & Ogilvie, 1994). The purpose of this study was to qualitatively examine the multi-dimensional transition experience of first-year collegiate athletes transitioning to higher level sports. A sample of eleven female varsity hockey, basketball, or volleyball athletes participated in two semi-structured interviews at beginning of the season and midseason. The first series of interviews were conducted face-to-face, with …
The Acute Time Course Of Concurrent Activation Potentiation,
2010
Marquette University
The Acute Time Course Of Concurrent Activation Potentiation, Luke Garceau, Erich Petushek, Mckenzie Fauth, William Ebben
Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications
This study evaluated the acute time course of the ergogenic effect of concurrent activation potentiation (CAP). Forty-two men and women, including CAP non-responders and responders, performed a 5 second isometric knee extension on a dynamometer with the use of remote voluntary contractions (RVC). Mean torque was assessed in seven 500 millisecond (ms) time periods. A two-way repeated measures ANOVA revealed significant main effects for time period (p ≤ 0.001), but no significant interaction between time period and CAP non-responders and responders (p > 0.05). The ergogenic effects of CAP are accrued during the first 1000ms. Concurrent activation potentiation responders produce greater …
