Effects Of Upper Body Exercise On Physiological Variables In Men And Women,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Effects Of Upper Body Exercise On Physiological Variables In Men And Women, Kreshun Neal
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
Introduction: Monitoring exercise intensity during an exercise bout is important to provide feedback. Monitoring heart rate, blood lactate, and rate of perceived exertion provide useful information that give feedback to the exerciser. Research has suggested that rate of perceived exertion is more of an appropriate measure of exercise intensity than individual physiological variables and that RPE can be correlated with other physiological measures such as heart rate and blood lactate. With the pain scale (VAS) research has shown that it tends to restrict the rating behavior into a linear regression whereas the RPE has an incremental curve because it is …
Effects Of Five-Hour Energy Supplement During Maximal Exercise Testing,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Effects Of Five-Hour Energy Supplement During Maximal Exercise Testing, Nancy Ofoegbu
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
Six women (W; age 20.8 ±1.46 yrs.) of the UTA Kinesiology department, volunteered to participate in this study. Each subject was asked to consume either Five-Hour Energy or a control (Splenda mixed with water) and perform a maximal exercise test on the treadmill with increasing speed and elevation until exhaustion. The maximal exercise test was conducted as follows: A heart rate monitor was attached to the chest of the participant upon arrival to the lab. This was to allow measurement of heart rate. This signal was sent to a watch and the heart rate was read from there. The subject …
Predicting Wingate Power From Lung Volumes,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Predicting Wingate Power From Lung Volumes, Ashley Deam
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
INTRODUCTION: Two different measurements, static lung volume and dynamic lung volume are used to report lung size, volume, and contractility. Spirometric Respiratory Tests are one way to measure these different lung values. Anaerobic Power is used for short bursts of high intensity power and is mainly measured using the Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT). The relationship between lung function and anaerobic power in healthy individuals is not completely understood. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine if lung volumes could be used to predict Wingate power. METHODS: Six women (W; age 24.7 ± 4.8 yrs.) and five men (M; …
A Comparison Of Continuous And Intermittent Exercise Effect On Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (Epoc),
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
A Comparison Of Continuous And Intermittent Exercise Effect On Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (Epoc), Kelly Tran
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
INTRODUCTION: As individuals conduct exercise, the body’s oxygen consumption rate is elevated to provide the increase oxygen demanded by the working muscles. During recovery, oxygen consumption declines but remains elevated above pre-exercising resting levels. The length of time that oxygen consumption remains elevated is dependent on the intensity and duration of the exercise, as well as the fitness level of the individual. The oxygen that is consumed above resting levels during recovery is referred to as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption between …
Impact Of Diminished Visual Feedback On Postural Control,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Impact Of Diminished Visual Feedback On Postural Control, Kripa Thomas
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
INTRODUCTION: Sensory systems are an integral key to efficient postural control. Out of all the sensory systems, visual has shown to be the most heavily relied on. With the progression of age there is a decline with not only this sensory system but also postural control. The vestibular sensory system contributes to equilibrium, balance, and spatial orientation. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate postural control when visual feedback was diminished in an unstable support surface. METHODS: Twelve women (age 75 +10.0 yrs), of the Center of Healthy Living and Longevity, volunteered to participate in this study. Each …
Dog Paddle Footfall Data,
2015
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Dog Paddle Data Averages,
2015
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Different Warm Up Protocols On Immediate Golf Drive Performance In Recreational Golfers,
2015
Eastern Washington University
Different Warm Up Protocols On Immediate Golf Drive Performance In Recreational Golfers, Emily Travis
EWU Masters Thesis Collection
"It has been recommended that golfers perform a warm up routine before playing. Currently, the optimal warm up routine to improve performance of a maximal golf drive is not clear, however, research does recommend active-dynamic stretching as opposed to static stretching during warm up. Currently, there have been no studies conducted using recreational golfers to research functional resistance exercises towards immediate performance of golf. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of three different warm up protocols in recreational golfers on immediate golf performance of a maximal golf drive by measuring maximum club head speed (MCHS), maximal …
A Methodology For Physically-Based Contact And Meniscus Properties In Rigid-Body Computational Knee Modeling,
2015
University of Texas at El Paso
A Methodology For Physically-Based Contact And Meniscus Properties In Rigid-Body Computational Knee Modeling, Stephen Wilson
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
Determining natural inner knee mechanics is a longstanding goal for researchers with applications to prevention and treatment of knee trauma and osteoarthritis. Physical testing has only provided limited information of knee mechanics due to technical challenges and cost. Modeling has been used for decades to obtain some of this otherwise inaccessible information, and recently finite element analysis (FEA) has become a popular means to this end. However, FEA requires time intensive mesh-creation and has large computational requirements. Ideally, model creation should be easy and simulations should be fast to allow for sensitivity analysis. Although allowing easier model creation and offering …
Effects Of Controlled Whole-Body Vibration Training On Reducing Risk Of Falls Among Young Adults With Obesity,
2015
University of Texas at El Paso
Effects Of Controlled Whole-Body Vibration Training On Reducing Risk Of Falls Among Young Adults With Obesity, Jose Jesus Munoz
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
Introduction: Among people with obesity, several factors increase the risk of falls: an abnormal body mass distribution, muscle weakness, and postural instability. Although standard exercise-based training could change these factors, a significant portion of people with obesity may be unable or unwilling to comply with long duration and high intensity training programs. Therefore, alternative training methods are highly demanded. Growing evidence supports that controlled whole-body vibration (CWBV) training can reduce risk of falls among older adults. No study has yet investigated the potential effect of CWBV training on reducing risk of falls among obese populations. The purpose of this study …
Effects Of Obesity On Slip-Related Falls Among Young Adults During Gait,
2015
University of Texas at El Paso
Effects Of Obesity On Slip-Related Falls Among Young Adults During Gait, Jae Eun Kim
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
Falls present serious medical, health, and societal challenges to not only the frail elderly or individuals with mobility disorders; but also the active and vigorous older adults. Slip-related falls account for about 40% of all falls among older adults. Individuals with obesity are subject to an elevated risk of falls associated with muscle weakness, abnormal body mass distribution, and postural instability. Dynamic gait stability has been identified as a key factor leading to falls after a slip during gait. Despite individuals with obesity suffer higher risk of falls compared to their lean counterparts, no study has investigated how the dynamic …
Comparison Of Treatments For Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (Doms),
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Comparison Of Treatments For Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (Doms), Kathleen Palladino, Sabrina Garcia, Sandeep Moses, Luis Anaya
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is related to pain that follows an unfamiliar eccentric exercise that causes damage to the skeletal muscle (Hilbert, et al. 2003). The pain typically appears within the first 24 hours and starts to peak between 48-72 hours post exercise. Symptoms include the feeling of stiffness, pain, and inflammation. Some common forms of treatment for DOMS are ice packs, hot packs, and topical analgesics.
Endurance Performance After Caffeine Pill Ingestion,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Endurance Performance After Caffeine Pill Ingestion, Sanaz Dokan, Morgann Robinson, Hang Dinh, Lenia Rodriguez, Jeanette Lopez
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
Endurance is the capacity one can last during exercise and the time it takes to reach fatigue to a certain point. Caffeine is a mild stimulant drug providing many people with energy and/or alertness; it also stimulates the nervous muscles. Placebo is an experimental alternative to caffeine that was used. The study conducted compared caffeine pills to placebo pills (calcium) versus their VO2 levels, these results were achieved using a Balke treadmill endurance test. The purpose of this research is to examine If caffeine pills help increase endurance levels. 17 subjects participated in the graded exercise test until fatigue was …
Effects Of Caffeine On Anaerobic Performance,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Effects Of Caffeine On Anaerobic Performance, Babak Mouri
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
INTRODUCTION: Anaerobic performance refers to high intensity, short duration exercise performance focusing on speed and power. These are short duration exercises with a high intensity, lasting from three seconds to a maximum of two minutes. The predominate systems within the body working during these performances are the adenosine triphosphate and phosphocreatine (ATP-PC) systems which utilizes stores in the muscle and anaerobic glycolysis which generates ATP and leads to the metabolic byproduct, lactic acid. Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. This drug increases the metabolism of fatty acids, and in turn spares muscle glycogen to enhance performance. Glycogen is …
Electronic Fitness Trackers And Motivation To Exercise,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Electronic Fitness Trackers And Motivation To Exercise, Sadaf Habib, Jessie Harty, Tessa Li, Meagan Sanders, Harley Uranga
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
Physical Activity is any movement of the body that requires the muscle to do work. One possible way to track that activity is through Electronic Fitness Trackers. Fitness Trackers are wearable devices that track steps, calorie intake and expenditure, and workouts. By having a tracker, users are able see their true day-to-day activity level and can then use the tracker set goals to improve. Little prior research has been done on fitness trackers, as they are a relatively new technology, and that which has been done has focused mostly on validity of measurement. Further research is necessary to determine the …
The Effects Of Yoga And Zumba® On Physical Fitness.,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
The Effects Of Yoga And Zumba® On Physical Fitness., Martina Mapa
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
Zumba® fitness class as a mix of low intensity and high intensity moves is a well-known exercise class. Zumba® combines fitness elements that include cardiorespiratory, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Due to this fact measures of aerobic fitness, such as oxygen consumption (VO2max), should improve when participating in a Zumba® fitness class. Yoga on the other hand is seen as a calm form of exercise that is used for relaxation by targeting the mind and soul. Holding positions should increase muscle endurance and, along with the breathing techniques, should also fitness by increasing components like physical endurance, core strength and …
Effect Of Pre-Workout Supplementation On Aerobic Endurance,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Effect Of Pre-Workout Supplementation On Aerobic Endurance, Mary-Catherine Wilson
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
INTRODUCTION: Pre-workout supplements are meant to improve exercise performance by increasing power, focus, endurance, and reaction time. Cellucor C4 Extreme is a popular pre-workout supplement containing multiple ingredients that are meant to improve exercise performance by working synergistically.Product claims for C4 include more energy, improved strength, and improved endurance. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Cellucor C4 Extreme on submaximal cycle endurance by comparing five variables (distance, RPE, heart rate (HR), minute ventilation (VE), and oxygen consumption (VO2)) METHODS: Six female (22.5 year olds ±1.0, 59.47 kg ±5.52, 1.61 cm ±0.45) recreationally active UTA …
The Effects Of Music On Sub-Maximal Exercise,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
The Effects Of Music On Sub-Maximal Exercise, Joey Iii Villalpando
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
In using different variables to understand if Music has any effect on an individual’s exercise program can solidify the theory if the motivation is useful towards a submaximal exercise. Studies show that the use of music can change a person’s Heart Rate (HR)1, Rate of Perceived Exhaustion(RPE)2, Blood Pressure(BP)3, and Maximal oxygen consumption(VO2max)3.Research shows that listening to music helps elevate these variables and lowers the heart rate giving the individual a better exercise experience. 4
The Effect Of Beta-Alanine On Peak Anaerobic Power And Blood Lactate Levels,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
The Effect Of Beta-Alanine On Peak Anaerobic Power And Blood Lactate Levels, Courtney Mutchler
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
Introduction • Beta-alanine is an increasingly popular dietary supplement that sometimes is promoted as a performance enhancer (7). • Oral supplementation with the amino acid beta-alanine increases muscle content of the dipeptide carnosine (beta-alanyl-L-histidine) and has positive effects on some short high-intensity exercise tasks (4). • Consumption of various individual ingredients often included in proprietary pre- workout blends are known to effectively increase time to fatigue, allowing for an increased training volume (12). • Carnosine acts as an intracellular buffer during high-intensity exercise, and elevations in muscle carnosine concentration have been demonstrated to enhance cycling capacity, ventilatory threshold, and delay …
Body Composition In Body Builders,
2015
University of Texas at Arlington
Body Composition In Body Builders, Taylin Watson
Kinesiology Student Research - Archive
Introduction: Body builders strive to achieve shockingly low body fat percentages when training for a competition. Percent body fat by definition is the amount off fat mass in the body divided by the entire mass of the body. It can be found in a variety of ways including skin fold measurements, bioelectrical impedance analysis(BIA), or a BodPod. The week before the show in bodybuilding participants do “contest prep” which is strictly focused on dramatically reducing body fat as quickly as possible to enhance muscular appearance.
