Comparison Of The Local Temperature, Lactate And Glucose After Three Different Strength Training Methods,
2022
Federal University of Sergipe
Comparison Of The Local Temperature, Lactate And Glucose After Three Different Strength Training Methods, Felipe J. Aidar, Dihogo Gama De Matos, Raphael Fabricio De Souza, Marcelo Danillo Matos Dos Santos, Anderson Carlos Marçal, Eduardo Borba Neves, Breno Guilherme De Araujo Tinoco Cabral, Victor Machado Reis
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 14(4): 1408-1420, 2021. This study aimed to evaluate the local temperature, lactate, and blood glucose in three strength training methods. The study included 12 male subjects; (22.15 ± 5.77 years, 76.85 ± 9.15 kg, 1.72 ± 0.09 m), with minimum of 12 months of strength training experience, and all participated in the three training methods: the occlusion training (Kaatsu); the tension training (Tension); and the traditional training (Traditional). The Kaatsu training consisted in 3 sets of 10RM with occlusion device in both arms inflated to a 130% occlusion pressure. In addition, the tension method was …
Effects Of A Demand-Valve Scuba Regulator On Cardiorespiratory Response During Submaximal Exercise Under Normobaric Conditions: A Preliminary Investigation,
2022
Western Illinois University
Effects Of A Demand-Valve Scuba Regulator On Cardiorespiratory Response During Submaximal Exercise Under Normobaric Conditions: A Preliminary Investigation, Christopher R. Kovacs Ph.D., Camille Dhom B.S.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
SCUBA diving fatalities are often related to cardiac events triggered by stress linked to equipment. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of a SCUBA regulator on cardiorespiratory exercise at a submaximal workload. Ten participants (mean = 21.5 yrs; s.d. = 1.16) completed two submaximal exercise tests at 1 ATA; one while breathing normally and a second while breathing directly from a demand valve SCUBA regulator. Total time to test completion (TOT), heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and arterial oxygen levels were all assessed. No significant differences between conditions were found …
Effect Of Water Depth On Heart Rate And Core Temperature During Underwater Treadmill Walking,
2022
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Effect Of Water Depth On Heart Rate And Core Temperature During Underwater Treadmill Walking, Carrie E. Bajenski, Brianna R. Brandon, Cailey A. Curry, Leslie Fajardo, Ryan T. Conners
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Exercising using an underwater treadmill (UTM) has become a popular modality; however, few studies have focused on the physiological demands of UTM walking at varying water depths. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate changes in heart rate (HR) and core temperature (CT) values in college-aged males and females while exercising at different water immersion depths using an UTM. Twenty participants (age = 21.50 ± 2.19 years; height = 169.04 ± 10.85cm; weight = 75.56 ± 22.28kg) walked at water depths of 10cm below the xiphoid process and at the level of the superior iliac crest (I.C.). Each …
Social Distancing, Psychological Mood And Physical Activity Behavior During Covid-19 In The United States,
2022
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Social Distancing, Psychological Mood And Physical Activity Behavior During Covid-19 In The United States, Grant A. Chesbro, Jessica A. Peterson, Christopher D. Black, Daniel Larson, Rebecca Larson
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(5): 313-329, 2022. Social distancing, during previous epidemics, has been shown to lead to poor mental health outcomes and reduced physical activity. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationships between self-reported psychological state and physical activity behaviors of individuals under social distancing policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. 199 individuals (29.85 ± 10.22 yrs) in the United States who had been in social distancing for 2-4 weeks participated in this study. Participants answered a questionnaire regarding feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, mood state, and physical activity. 66.8% of participants had depressive symptoms …
Higher Body Mass Index Values Do Not Impact Physical Function And Lower-Extremity Muscle Strength Performance In Active Older Individuals,
2022
University of São Paulo
Higher Body Mass Index Values Do Not Impact Physical Function And Lower-Extremity Muscle Strength Performance In Active Older Individuals, Vitor A.A.A. Siqueira, Emerson Sebastião, Clayton L. Camic, Dalmo R.L. Machado
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(3): 330-340, 2022. This study examined the potential impact of BMI on physical function and lower-extremity muscle strength (leg extension and flexion peak torque) performance in active/trained older individuals. Sixty-four active/trained older individuals were enrolled, and later allocated to groups according to BMI categories (normal [≤ 24.9 kg/m2], overweight [25 to 29.9 kg/m2] and obese [≥ 30 kg/m2]). Sixty-four active/trained older individuals were enrolled, and later allocated to groups according to BMI categories (normal [≤ 24.9 kg/m2], overweight [25 to 29.9 kg/m2] and obese [≥ …
Us Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets’ Knowledge Of Exercise-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries,
2022
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Us Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets’ Knowledge Of Exercise-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries, Joshua D. Wooldridge, Noelle M. Selkow, Todd A. Mcloda, Kara N. Radzak
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(3): 300-312, 2022. Musculoskeletal injuries, especially resulting from physical training, are a significant threat to military readiness. Due to costs related to treating injuries and the high probability of chronic, recurrent injuries, prevention should be a primary focus to maximize human performance and military success. However, in the US Army, many personnel are uninformed on injury prevention topics, and no research has identified injury prevention knowledge gaps in military leaders. This study examined the current knowledge of US Army ROTC cadets on injury prevention topics. This cross-sectional study was conducted at two university ROTC programs …
Glycogen Kinetics Of Wistar Rats: Different Exercise Intensities And Tissue Analyzed Influence,
2022
Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900, Monte Alegre, Brazil
Glycogen Kinetics Of Wistar Rats: Different Exercise Intensities And Tissue Analyzed Influence, Carlos Dellavechia De Carvalho, Carlos Augusto Kalva-Filho, Alisson Luiz Da Rocha, Adelino Sanchez Ramos Da Silva, Marcelo Papoti
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(2): 289-299, 2022. The aim of this study is to verify the influence of the intensity on muscle and hepatic glycogen depletion and recovery kinetics of Wistar rats, submitted to three acute training sessions with equalized loads. 81 male Wistar rats performed an incremental test to determine maximal running speed (MRS) and divided into 4 groups: baseline group (Control; n = 9); low intensity training session (GZ1; n = 24; 48 minutes at 50% of MRS); moderate intensity group (GZ2; n = 24; 32 minutes at 75% of MRS) and high …
An Analysis Of The Body Drag Test In Law Enforcement Recruits With Consideration To Current Population Demographics,
2022
California State University, Fullerton
An Analysis Of The Body Drag Test In Law Enforcement Recruits With Consideration To Current Population Demographics, Robert G. Lockie, Matthew R. Moreno, J. Jay Dawes, Robin Marc Orr, Karly A. Rodas, Joseph M. Dulla
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(7): 276-288, 2022. An essential job task for law enforcement officers is a body drag, where they must drag a person from a hazardous environment. In California, a 9.75-m body drag with a 74.84-kg dummy must be completed within 28 s to graduate academy. This mass is less than the average US adult, which may suggest it should be increased. This has not happened due to concerns regarding a potential increase in recruit injuries and failure rates. However, if recruits can complete the drag without formal training, this could leave scope for increasing the mass. …
A Comparison Of Three Different Warm-Ups On 800-Meter Running Performance In Elite Division I Track Athletes – A Pilot Study,
2022
Mississippi State University
A Comparison Of Three Different Warm-Ups On 800-Meter Running Performance In Elite Division I Track Athletes – A Pilot Study, Roger Keesling, Andreas N. Kavazis, Benjamin Wax, Matthew W. Miller, Brad Vickers
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 14(6): 1400-1407, 2021. Track and Field athletes perform different types of warm-ups at varying levels of volume and/or intensity prior to competition. Theoretically, this prepares sport specific muscles for activity by increasing muscle temperature, thus mitigating the chance for injury. There is a paucity of information regarding the optimum level for warm-ups regarding maximizing performance in middle distance events. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of three different warm-ups on 800-meter performance. Thirteen Division I student-athletes (seven males and six females) from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) who were middle distance runners …
Sex Differences In Endurance Exercise Capacity And Skeletal Muscle Lipid Metabolism In Mice,
2022
Ursinus College
Sex Differences In Endurance Exercise Capacity And Skeletal Muscle Lipid Metabolism In Mice, Lola Holcomb, Patrick Rowe, Caitlin O'Neill, Elizabeth Dewitt, Stephen C. Kolwicz Jr.
Health Sciences Faculty Publications
Previous studies suggest that sex differences in lipid metabolism exist with females demonstrating a higher utilization of lipids during exercise, which is mediated partly by increased utilization of muscle triglycerides. However, whether these changes in lipid metabolism contribute directly to endurance exercise performance is unclear. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the contribution of exercise substrate metabolism to sex differences in endurance exercise capacity (EEC) in mice. Male and female C57BL/6-NCrl mice were subjected to an EEC test until exhaustion on a motorized treadmill. The treadmill was set at a 10% incline, and the speed gradually increased …
Muscle Activity And User-Perceived Exertion During Immersive Virtual Reality Exergaming Incorporating An Adaptive Cable Resistance System,
2022
Airway & Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles
Muscle Activity And User-Perceived Exertion During Immersive Virtual Reality Exergaming Incorporating An Adaptive Cable Resistance System, David Gomez, Jonathan D. Browne, Abdulrahman Almalouhi, Max Abundex, Jonathan Hu, Sally Nason, Nicholas Kull, Cade Mills, Quincy Harris, Richard Ku, Eric V. Neufeld, Brett A. Dolezal
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(7): 261-275, 2022. The purpose of this exploratory study was to characterize muscle activation via surface electromyography (sEMG), user-perceived exertion, and enjoyment during a 30-minute session of immersive virtual reality (IVR) cable resistance exergaming. Ten healthy, college-aged males completed a signature 30-minute exergaming session using an IVR adaptive cable resistance system that incorporated six traditional compound exercises. Muscle activation (sEMG) was captured during the session with a wearable sEMG system. Rated of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) were recorded following the session. Pectoralis major showed the highest activation during chest press, …
Gut Microbiome And Metabolome Variations In Self-Identified Muscle Builders Who Report Using Protein Supplements,
2022
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Gut Microbiome And Metabolome Variations In Self-Identified Muscle Builders Who Report Using Protein Supplements, Lauri O. Byerley, Karyn M. Gallivan, Courtney J. Christopher, Christopher M. Taylor, Meng Luo, Scot E. Dowd, Gregory M. Davis, Hector F. Castro, Shawn R. Campagna, Kristin S. Ondrak
School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications
Muscle builders frequently consume protein supplements, but little is known about their effect on the gut microbiota. This study compared the gut microbiome and metabolome of selfidentified muscle builders who did or did not report consuming a protein supplement. Twenty-two participants (14 males and 8 females) consumed a protein supplement (PS), and seventeen participants (12 males and 5 females) did not (No PS). Participants provided a fecal sample and completed a 24-h food recall (ASA24). The PS group consumed significantly more protein (118 ± 12 g No PS vs. 169 ± 18 g PS, p = 0.02). Fecal metabolome and …
Relationships Between Physiological And Self-Reported Assessment Of Cancer-Related Fatigue,
2022
University of Northern Colorado
Relationships Between Physiological And Self-Reported Assessment Of Cancer-Related Fatigue, Trista Olson, Kevin D. Dames, Jeremy D. Smith, Reid Hayward
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(3): 177-190, 2022. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationships between subjective, self-reported cancer related fatigue (CRF) and objective measures of muscular strength and fatigability in cancer survivors. A total of 155 cancer survivors (60 ± 13 years of age) completed a questionnaire for the assessment of CRF, along with assessments of handgrip strength, quadriceps strength and fatigability (reduced force/torque). Fatigability was measured by completing 15 maximal isokinetic contractions of the knee extensors (QFI). Spearman’s rho correlation coefficients were calculated as pairwise combinations of the numerical and categorical dependent measures. Categorical variables …
Evaluating The Effect Of Shoes With Varying Mass On Vertical Ground Reaction Force Parameters In Short-Term Running,
2022
Technical University of Munich
Evaluating The Effect Of Shoes With Varying Mass On Vertical Ground Reaction Force Parameters In Short-Term Running, Bahador Keshvari, Steven Alevras, Juergen Mitternacht, Veit Senner
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(1): 191-205, 2022. Past investigations have revealed that running shoes affect ground reaction force parameters. However, these studies are unclear as to whether these changes, which occur while running in different shoe types of differing masses, are the result of the structural design or the mass of the shoe. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of shoe mass on vertical ground reaction force parameters: active peak and impulse. Methods. 21 male runners (24.52 years old (± 3.09) and 77.13kg (± 7.9)) participated in the experiment. A baseline shoe (BS) …
Affective Responses To Repeated Endurance Training Sessions With Different Intensities: A Randomized Trial,
2022
University of South-Eastern Norway
Affective Responses To Repeated Endurance Training Sessions With Different Intensities: A Randomized Trial, Solfrid Bratland-Sanda, Anine Elieson, Martine Kråkemo, Michael Reinboth
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(5): 152-165, 2022. The purpose was to examine differences in affective responses to repeated sessions of endurance training with different intensities in healthy adults. Thirty young, healthy, and recreationally physically active adults (50% women, age 24.4 ± 6.0 years, VO2max 48.6 ± 7.4 ml-1×kg-1×min-1, BMI 23.5 ± 2.4 kg×m2) performed a VO2maxtest. They were randomized to four sessions of either high intensity sprint interval training (SPRINT, n=10, 5 × 30-sec at >95 of HRpeak, 4-min recovery between intervals), high intensity aerobic interval …
Dyadic Effects Of Pokémon Go On Physical Activity And Sedentary Behavior In Mothers And Children,
2022
University of Southern California
Dyadic Effects Of Pokémon Go On Physical Activity And Sedentary Behavior In Mothers And Children, Shirlene D. Wang, Eldin Dzubur, Christine H. Naya, Tyler B. Mason, Genevieve F. Dunton
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(5): 142-151, 2021. Family-based mobile health applications may be an opportunity to increase children’s physical activity (PA) levels. Researchers have highlighted Pokémon GO as a potential model for future PA interventions as it integrates PA with social gamification. This study provides descriptive data on Pokémon GO usage among mothers and their children and examines differences in moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) over time among individuals playing Pokémon GO compared to non-players using a dyadic subsample from a three-year longitudinal study. After the release of Pokémon Go in July 2016, 156 mother-child dyads completed questionnaires about …
Behavior Change Trajectories And Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factor Clustering During The Transition To College: A Feasibility Pilot Study,
2022
Elon University
Behavior Change Trajectories And Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factor Clustering During The Transition To College: A Feasibility Pilot Study, Alexandra N. Smith, Lauren Q. Higgins, Simon Higgins
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(5): 125-141, 2022. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is typically diagnosed in adults; however, MetS risk factors are growing in prevalence during youth and young adulthood. Though the transition from high school to college is associated with adverse changes in lifestyle behaviors that may contribute to MetS risk factor development, the relationship between pre-college MetS risk status and transition-related behavior change is unknown. This prospective study aimed to describe the relationship between pre-college MetS risk status and transition-related behavior change trajectories in college-bound students. Moreover, it aimed to assess the feasibility of the study design, including acceptability …
Acute Effects Of Inter-Set Stretching On Performance And Metabolic Parameters Of Resistance-Trained Men,
2022
Methodist University of Piracicaba, Sao Paulo
Acute Effects Of Inter-Set Stretching On Performance And Metabolic Parameters Of Resistance-Trained Men, Julio Benvenutti Bueno De Camargo, Felipe Alves Brigatto, Moises Diego Germano, Raphael Machado Conceicao, Ivan Teixeira, Rebecca Duarte, Luiza Fellet, Tiago Volpi Braz, Jonato Prestes, Paulo Henrique Marchetti, Jeffrey Willardson, Charles Ricardo Lopes
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(4): 231-244, 2022. The present study investigated acute muscular performance and metabolic responses to resistance training (RT) with inter-set stretching (ISS). Seventeen resistance-trained men (age: 30.0 ± 5.6 years; body mass: 81.8 ± 13.4 kg; height: 173 ± 6.2 cm; RT experience: 4.6 ± 1.7 years) completed the ISS and traditional training (TT) protocol seven days apart in a randomized order. In both protocols, 7 sets of the seated cable fly exercise were performed with a 10-repetition maximum (10-RM) load. During the ISS protocol, subjects completed inter-set passive static stretching of the agonist muscles for …
A Submaximal Field Test Of Aerobic Capacity Does Not Accurately Reflect Vo2max In Career Firefighters,
2022
University of Tulsa
A Submaximal Field Test Of Aerobic Capacity Does Not Accurately Reflect Vo2max In Career Firefighters, Davis Hale‡, Roger O. Kollock, Jacob Thomas, Gabriel J. Sanders, Will Peveler, Andrew Mangan, Blake Landon
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(4): 221-230, 2022. Adequate aerobic capacity is crucial to maintaining firefighter safety. The purpose of this study was to compare predicted VO2max scores from a submaximal and maximal step test. Eighteen career male firefighters from a medium sized urban municipality completed both a submaximal Forestry step test and a maximal laboratory WFI step test. A lack of association (p = .017) and low level of agreement (p = .015) was determined between step test protocols producing a mean bias of ± 5.61 mL.kg-1/min-1 with most scores being overestimated. Use of the Forestry …
Muscle Daily Undulating Periodization For Strength And Body Composition: The Proposal Of A New Model,
2022
Catholic Univerty of Brasilia
Muscle Daily Undulating Periodization For Strength And Body Composition: The Proposal Of A New Model, Douglas Leão Peixoto, Bruno Magalhães De Castro, Anderson Geremias Macedo, Christiano Bertoldo Urtado, Paulo Soares Lima, Richard Leite, James W. Navalta, Jonato Prestes
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(4): 206-220, 2022. The traditional linear periodization model is designed for modifications to be performed over several weeks, whereas alterations in the undulating model are applied on a more frequent basis. The study investigated a novel periodization scheme, the muscle daily undulating periodization model (mDUP). Thirty-seven men were randomly assigned into 2 groups: (a) a group that performed 12 weeks of daily undulating periodization with fix overload (DUP-F) resistance training (n = 19) and (b) a group that performed 12-weeks of muscle daily undulating periodization with variation overload (mDUP) (n = 18). Body …
