Effects Of Three Modest Levels Of Proximal Loading On Marathon Pace Running Economy,
2020
University of North Alabama
Effects Of Three Modest Levels Of Proximal Loading On Marathon Pace Running Economy, Jackson W. Gaddie, Emily P. Kennedy, Matt Green, Lauren G. Killen, Braxton A. Linder, Angela A. Heinkel, Eric K. O'Neal
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(7): 1120-1131, 2020. This study examined the effect of modest increases in proximal body mass on running economy expressed as metabolic cost (MC). External loads of 1.6 (L), 2.4 (M), and 3.2 kg (H) were added to the anterior and posterior torso region of male (n = 18) and female (n = 18) runners using a double-layered compression garment with gel inserts. MC was evaluated using stoichiometry equations of data collected via indirect calorimetry. Data was collected during four, 5-min running bouts at marathon pace for the 3 load levels and an unloaded …
Job-Specific Physical Fitness Changes Measured By The Work Sample Test Battery Within Deputy Sheriffs Between Training Academy And Their First Patrol Assignment,
2020
California State University, Fullerton
Job-Specific Physical Fitness Changes Measured By The Work Sample Test Battery Within Deputy Sheriffs Between Training Academy And Their First Patrol Assignment, Robert G. Lockie, Rodney Pope, Olivia Saaroni, Joseph Dulla, J. Jay Dawes, Robin Marc Orr
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(4): 1262-1274, 2020. Deputy Sheriffs need to exhibit job-specific fitness throughout their occupational lifespan. This study evaluated job-specific fitness changes measured by the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) in deputy sheriffs from training academy to patrol school (refresher program completed before first patrol assignment). WSTB data for 34 deputy sheriffs (28 males, 6 females) was retrospectively analyzed. The WSTB included five tests: a 99-yard obstacle course (99OC); a 165-pound body drag (BD); 6-foot chain link fence (CLF) and solid wall (SW) climbs; and a 500-yard run (500R). WSTB task times measured at the end of …
Effect Of Chronotype On Sleep Quality In A Laboratory Setting,
2020
Alma College
Effect Of Chronotype On Sleep Quality In A Laboratory Setting, Brianna D. Harfmann, Natashia Swalve, John Mitrzyk, Alex Montoye
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(3): 1283-1294, 2020. Sleep is undoubtedly important for human health as insufficient sleep has been associated with a plethora of diseases. Adequate sleep assessment is critical in clinical and research settings, however current sleep assessment protocols fail to account for circadian rhythms, despite the fact that sleep is a well-recognized circadian process. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if circadian parameters, such as chronotype, influence sleep quality in a sleep laboratory setting. Methods: In order to investigate this, twenty participants (10 men and 10 women) aged 18-31 years old had their sleep …
Esport: Fortnite Acutely Increases Heart Rate Of Young Men,
2020
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Esport: Fortnite Acutely Increases Heart Rate Of Young Men, Silvio Valladao, Jake Middleton, Thomas Andre
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(6): 1217-1227, 2020. Esports has rapidly increased in online play and viewing. A myriad of literature focuses on heart rate (HR) during traditional athletic competition, little research has addressed the HR responses of individuals playing esports and none in the esport: Fortnite. The purpose of this study was to compare the HR response during a 3-hour seated session of the esport: Fortnite to resting HR. Male college students (n = 23; age = 21 ± 1.8 years; BMI = 25.7 ± 3.9; Esport mean hours per week = 13 ± 8.7) were recruited to …
Patient And Provider Communication Regarding Exercise During Pregnancy In A Rural Setting,
2020
Western Kentucky University, USA
Patient And Provider Communication Regarding Exercise During Pregnancy In A Rural Setting, Maire M. Blankenship, Kim Link, Samantha Henry, Rachel A. Tinius
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(3): 1228-1241, 2020. Women in rural settings are at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. One potential way to improve pregnancy outcomes in rural settings is through physical activity promotion. However, given the disparities in prenatal care, women in rural areas may not receive information from their health care provider regarding physical activity during pregnancy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine patient and provider communication in a rural setting (both patients’ and providers’ perspectives) regarding physical activity during pregnancy. A mixed methods study was performed among patients and providers in an obstetrical …
The Impact Of External Loads Carried By Police Officers On Vertical Jump Performance,
2020
Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University
The Impact Of External Loads Carried By Police Officers On Vertical Jump Performance, Amy Wiley, Aaron Joseph, Robin Marc Orr, Ben Schram, Charles Kornhauser, Ryan J. Holmes, J. Jay Dawes
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(6): 1179-1189, 2020. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact that external loads have on vertical jump height and peak anaerobic power output (PAPw) of police officers during a vertical jump (VJ) test. Retrospective data of 47 (mean age 38.79 ± 7.97 years) police officers from a US Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) were used for analysis. VJ heights and body mass were used in the Sayers Peak Power Equation to calculate PAPw. Power-to-weight (P:W) ratios were then calculated by dividing PAPw by the officer’s body mass. VJ height significantly (p < .001) decreased with load (unloaded = 49.49 ± 8.46 cm: loaded = 43.62 ± 7.68 cm). A Pearson’s correlation showed a significant (p …
Not All Hift Classes Are Created Equal: Evaluating Energy Expenditure And Relative Intensity Of A High-Intensity Functional Training Regimen,
2020
University of California, Los Angeles
Not All Hift Classes Are Created Equal: Evaluating Energy Expenditure And Relative Intensity Of A High-Intensity Functional Training Regimen, Jonathan D. Browne, Robert Carter, Anthony Robinson, Brigette Waldrup, Geoffrey Zhang, Erik Carrillo, Minhsang Dinh, Michael T. Arnold, Jonathan Hu, Eric V. Neufeld, Brett A. Dolezal
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(4): 1206-1216, 2020. The demand for efficient and effective exercises has grown in concert with increased attention to fitness as a determinant of overall health. While past studies have examined the benefits traditional conditioning exercises, there have been few investigations of high intensity functional training (HIFT). The aim of this study was to measure the energy expenditure and relative intensity from participation in a signature, 35-minute group-based HIFT regimen. During the HIFT session, 13 volunteers (aged 23-59 years, 6 females) donned a portable breath-by-breath gas analyzer and a heart rate monitor. Mean caloric expenditure (528 …
Physiological Responses To Repeated Running Sprint Ability Tests: A Systematic Review,
2020
University of Quebec in Montreal
Physiological Responses To Repeated Running Sprint Ability Tests: A Systematic Review, Jérémie Charron, Juan Emmanuel Veliz-Garcia, Philippe Roy, Pierre-Marc Ferland, Alain Steve Comtois
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(4): 1190-1205, 2020. The purpose of this study was to review acute physiological responses induced by repeated running sprint ability (RRSA) tests that could serve as references for practitioners utilising repeated sprints as a performance measure with athletes. This research was conducted following the PRISMA methodology. The systematic search was conducted in November 2019 and yielded 26 different scientific articles. Only peer-reviewed full-text article were included as abstracts are too short to allow proper explanation of the RRSAT methodology that was employed. According to the present literature, practitioners should use the following assessments: the 6x40m …
Changes In Selected Physiological Parameters Following A Training Block Of Specific Circuit Training Among National Top-Level Basketball Players,
2020
University of Abomey-Calavi
Changes In Selected Physiological Parameters Following A Training Block Of Specific Circuit Training Among National Top-Level Basketball Players, Brigitte Affidéhomé Tonon, Polycarpe Nounagnon Gouthon, Issiako Bio Nigan, Romario Vankan Akpatchi, Basile Nouatin
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(6): 1156-1166, 2020. The study aims at measuring the effects of six weeks of specific circuit training (SCT) according to the 15-15 modality, on selected physiological parameters in national top-level basketball players. It was an intervention study, undertaken with 44 senior players randomly assigned to two groups depending on the program: intervention (IG: n = 22; SCT) and control (CG: n = 22; usual content of the defending champion team's), submitted to a six-week training block. The heart rate recovery at 1 (HRR1) and then 2 (HRR2) minutes, the double product (DP) and O2 …
The Determinants Of Marathon Performance: An Observational Analysis Of Anthropometric, Pre-Race And In-Race Variables,
2020
University College Dublin
The Determinants Of Marathon Performance: An Observational Analysis Of Anthropometric, Pre-Race And In-Race Variables, Alison Keogh, Olwyn O'Connor Sheridan, Oisin Mccaffrey, Siofra Dunne, Alanna Lally, Cailbhe Doherty
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(6): 1132-1142, 2020. Researchers investigating the determinants of marathon performance have previously focused on pre-race (e.g. training) or in-race (e.g. pacing) variables, but not both. This cross-sectional study, therefore, sought to elucidate the relationship between training behaviours, in-race pacing and anthropometric variables with eventual marathon finish time. A self-report questionnaire collecting athletes’ anthropometrics, training behaviours and recent race times was administered to 260 participants in the 2018 Dublin Marathon. Participants’ race numbers were cross referenced with in-race split times and finish times to determine their race performance. The accuracy or pragmatism of participants’ target finish …
Motivational Coaching Improves Intrinsic Motivation In Adult Fitness Program Participants,
2020
Taylor University - Upland
Motivational Coaching Improves Intrinsic Motivation In Adult Fitness Program Participants, Victoria J. Gaesser, William M. Maakestad, Erik S. Hayes, Stephen J. Snyder
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(5): 1167-1178, 2020. The purpose of this study was to measure intrinsic motivation following the implementation of motivational coaching strategies in a semester long personalized adult fitness program. Sixty individuals (40 female/ 20 male, age= 48 ± 15 yrs) participated as clients in an undergraduate exercise training program led by student trainers at Taylor University. The program took place during two consecutive semesters, therefore subject participation ranged from one to two semesters. In addition to personalized exercise prescription, student trainers implemented motivational strategies using a motivational coaching guide aimed at increasing individuals’ overall intrinsic motivation. …
The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-5 (Scat5): Baseline Assessments In Ncaa Division I Collegiate Student-Athletes,
2020
Michigan State University
The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-5 (Scat5): Baseline Assessments In Ncaa Division I Collegiate Student-Athletes, Kyle M. Petit, Jennifer L. Savage, Abigail C. Bretzin, Morgan Anderson, Tracey Covassin
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(3): 1143-1155, 2020. The purpose of this study was to report baseline values for the SCAT5 in NCAA Division I collegiate student-athletes, while also evaluating if sex, health diagnoses, or sport type influenced baseline performance. A sample of 462 collegiate student-athletes (212 females, 250 males, (19.21±1.32 years)) completed the SCAT5 prior to the 2017-18, 2018-19 or 2019-20 athletic seasons. Descriptive statistics were reported for symptom total (22 possible), symptom severity (132 possible), orientation (5 possible), immediate memory (30 possible), concentration (5 possible), delayed recall (10 possible), total SAC score (50 possible), 3 mBESS stances (10 …
Body Composition, Metabolism And Inflammation In Breast Cancer Survivors And Healthy Age-Matched Controls: A Cross-Sectional Analysis,
2020
Elon University
Body Composition, Metabolism And Inflammation In Breast Cancer Survivors And Healthy Age-Matched Controls: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Takudzwa A. Madzima, Caroline D. Deaterly
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(3): 1108-1119, 2020. Breast cancer survivors (BCS) experience treatment induced alterations in body composition including the loss of bone mineral density (BMD) and lean soft tissue (LST). These changes can affect the metabolism and the systemic inflammatory environment of BCS. Objective: To evaluate the differences in body composition, resting energy expenditure (REE), and inflammation in BCS and age-matched women without a prior cancer diagnosis (control). Methods: Seventeen post-menopausal BCS (stages 0-III; age: 59 ± 9 years) and 18 (59 ± 6 years) controls had their total body and regional (lumbar spine, femur, and forearm) BMD, …
Effects Of Mind–Body Exercises On Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis,
2020
Institute of Psychology Chinese Academy of Sciences
Effects Of Mind–Body Exercises On Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis, Gao Xia Wei, Lin Yang, Kellie Imm, Paul D. Loprinzi, Lee Smith, Xiangyang Zhang, Qian Yu
Faculty and Student Publications
© Copyright © 2020 Wei, Yang, Imm, Loprinzi, Smith, Zhang and Yu. Background: Mind–body exercises (MBEs) have been widely accepted as a complementary therapy for the patients with low exercise tolerance. Currently, the number of experimental studies investigating the effect of MBEs for improving symptoms in people with schizophrenia is increasing. However, results are inconsistent. Methods: We systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed the effects of mind–body exercises on schizophrenia. Seven electronic databases (Pubmed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials [CENTRAL], CNKI and Wangfang) were screened through October 2019 and risks of bias of included studies were …
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, And Sleep Quality In Adults With Primary Hypertension And Obesity Before And After An Aerobic Exercise Program: Exerdiet-Hta Study,
2020
Universidad del Pais Vasco - Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Campus Álava
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, And Sleep Quality In Adults With Primary Hypertension And Obesity Before And After An Aerobic Exercise Program: Exerdiet-Hta Study, Aitor Martinez Aguirre-Betolaza, Iñigo Mujika, Paul Loprinzi, Pablo Corres, Ilargi Gorostegi-Anduaga, Sara Maldonado-Martín
Faculty and Student Publications
© 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Background: The purposes of the study were to: analyze, by objective (accelerometry) and subjective (International Physical Activity Questionnaire, IPAQ) methodologies, the physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in healthy adults (HEALTHY, n = 30) and individuals with primary hypertension (HTN) and overweight/obesity (n = 218); assess the effects of an aerobic exercise intervention on physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and sleep quality in the HTN group; and evaluate the relationship between objectively measured and subjectively reported PA and SB. Methods: The measurements were performed before a 16-week exercise intervention …
Impact Of Placement Of Fitbit Hr Under Laboratory And Free-Living Conditions,
2020
Kyung Hee University
Impact Of Placement Of Fitbit Hr Under Laboratory And Free-Living Conditions, Hyun Chul Jung, Minsoo Kang, Nan Hee Lee, Soeun Jeon, Sukho Lee
Faculty and Student Publications
© 2020 by the authors. Wrist-worn activity monitors have become accessible for measuring physical activities, but an activity monitor's accuracy worn at different placements is not well understood. This study aimed to examine the differences in measurements of heart rates, step counts, and calories estimated from the fitness tracker worn at different locations and the accuracy of Fitbit HR against criterion measures. Thirty-two healthy adults participated in this study. Participants wore Fitbit HR at four different locations (right proximal, distal, and left proximal, distal). Treadmill exercise consisted of five 5-min phases including slow walking and jogging. Free-living activities involved ten …
Determinants Of The Carbon Footprint Of German Swimmers 2020.,
2020
SUNY College Cortland
Determinants Of The Carbon Footprint Of German Swimmers 2020., Ann-Marie Muehlbauer
Master's Theses
The current climate situation is placing our planet and future generations at risk, which demonstrates the urgency to combat climate change and conduct research to support this effort. Calculating the carbon footprint of active sport participation represents an important opportunity to conduct additional research. This study examined the environmental attitudes and practices of swim club members in Germany. The study had three goals: First, to calculate the total and partial carbon footprint of German swimmers; second, to understand how sport organizations induce participants to engage in pro-environmental behavior; and third, to analyze various factors associated with carbon footprint, such as …
Functional Training And Blood Flow Restriction: A Perspective View On The Integration Of Techniques,
2020
Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Functional Training And Blood Flow Restriction: A Perspective View On The Integration Of Techniques, Marzo E. Da Silva-Grigoletto, Ezequias Pereira Neto, David George Behm, Jeremy P. Loenneke, Cauê Vazquez La Scala Teixeira
Faculty and Student Publications
No abstract provided.
The Influence Of Normalization Technique On Between-Muscle Activation During A Back-Squat,
2020
University of St. Thomas
The Influence Of Normalization Technique On Between-Muscle Activation During A Back-Squat, J Adam Korak, Brett D. Bruininks, Max R. Paquette
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(1): 1098-1107, 2020. Currently, no gold standard electromyography (EMG) normalizing technique exists when conducting between-muscle comparisons of muscle activity during isotonic resistance training exercises. The aim of this study was to assess if between-muscle activation during the back-squat differed among electromyography (EMG) normalization techniques when normalizing to: (1) 1 repetition maximum (1RM), (2) maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), and (3) the first of a set of three repetitions (Rep1%) in trained female lifters. Thirteen participants completed a back-squat 1RM, MVIC of the rectus-femoris (RF) and gluteus-maximus (GM), and three repetitions of the back-squat at 80% …
Effects Of Power-Endurance And Controlled Heavy Squat Protocols On Vertical Jump Performance In Females,
2020
Oklahoma State University
Effects Of Power-Endurance And Controlled Heavy Squat Protocols On Vertical Jump Performance In Females, Cameron S. Mackey, Ryan M. Thiele, Jessica Schnaiter-Brasche, Doug B. Smith, Eric C. Conchola
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 13(4): 1072-1085, 2020. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the immediate and acute vertical jump performance responses throughout and following two different free-weight back squat exercise protocols. Fifteen resistance-trained women (mean ± SD: age = 21.8 ± 0.9 years; height = 164.6 ± 8.4 cm; mass = 68.5 ± 9.2 kg) performed vertical jumps before (Pre), immediately after each set (S1-S5), and up to 20 minutes post squat exercise (Post0-Post20) of either a power-endurance (PE; 5×16 at 40% 1-RM) or controlled heavy (CHP; 5×8 at 80%) protocol. Participants’ jump height (JH), mean (MP), …
