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13 Week Training Program And the Senior Fitt Test
(2014)
INTODUCTION: The Senior Fitt Test is a tool used by many to study the functional fitness of older individuals. It assesses the physiological capability of these individuals to carry out daily tasks safely without fatigue. ...
EFFECTS OF PATTERNED ELECTRICAL NEUROMUSCULAR STIMULATION ON KNEE JOINT STABILIZATION
(2014)
INTRODUCTION: Electrical stimulation has traditionally been used in rehabilitation settings for neuromuscular reeducation and to reverse the adverse effects of muscle atrophy. However a more functional form of stimulation, ...
THE “PRE-WORKOUT” EFFECT
(2014)
INTRODUCTION: The consumption of Jack3D along with various other pre-workout supplements before a workout has become more than just the norm in the fitness world. However, are the products as effective as they are marketed ...
EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
(2014)
INTRODUCTION: Caffeine is considered the most widely used stimulant in the world. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) the average consumption of caffeine in the USA is approximately 2 cups of coffee ...
PRE-COOLING INTERVENTIONS AND THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WITH INTERMITTENT-SPRINTING
(2014)
BACKGROUND: Thermoregulation is stated as the potential of an organism to sustain a core body temperature within parameters, as external and internal temperatures are constantly fluctuating from day to day. Exercise, ...
The Effects of Energy Drinks on Performance during a Submaximal Exercise Test
(2014)
Introduction: Energy Drinks are beverages that imply revitalization of the mind and body, enhancement for better performance in sports, and the stimulation of the body by boosting the energy levels. Generally, energy drinks ...
The Benefits of Motor Imagery on Upper Limb Strength
(2014)
Motor Imagery (MI) is a dynamic state in which an individual mentally stimulates a given action, without an actual motor output. The primary function is to allow the individual to generate a specific predetermined and ...
ANAEROBIC POWER AND AEROBIC FITNESS CHARACTERISTICS OF COLLEGE-AGED, RECREATIONAL, FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS BASED ON THEIR FIELD POSITIONS
(2014)
Research has shown that more anaerobically fit soccer players make for better defenders, while the more aerobically fit players are better off being used on the offensive side of the pitch. The Wingate is an anaerobic test, ...
Fitness Assessment of College-Aged Male Commuters and Non-Commuters
(2014)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is the height to weight measurement used to determine if a person is at a healthy body composition. Research shows that students who drive 16 minutes or longer to campus are 64% more likely to have a ...
THE EFFECT OF CAFFEINE ON SUBMAXIMAL EXERCISE PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS
(2014)
Many studies has been conducted to determin how caffeine affects exercise performance. Research shows that certain types of caffeine help improve one's body mass and overall performance. Some studies have shown that caffeine ...