Exercise physiology

during exercise above resting level contribute to calorie expenditure. The physiology of upperbody exercise and lower body exercise has been thoroughly researched and reviewed in so many research…

minerals for athletes. Moreover, organic substances like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are also a part of sport nutrition. Sport nutrition is a term that is under the umbrella of exercise science along with biomechanics, clinical exercise physiology, motor behavior, athletic training, sports medicine and sport and exercise psychology. Staying active helps a person maintain their flexibility, strength and endurance as they begin to age (Carmont, 2012). Regular physical activity is great for…

Heat stress may occur to human when the controlling means for internal temperature to their body starts to fail (Health and Safety Executive, 2013). There are different contributing factors to the heat stress such as temperature, amount of work performed in heat (ambient temperature), clothing worn at work and humidity. When somebody wears protective dress to perform heavy task in hot environment, can result the heat stress due to: restricting the evaporation of sweating; heat rise in body due…

Alverti, A. (2011). Respiratory and leg muscles perceived exertion during exercise at altitude. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 177(2), 162-168. DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2011.03.014. Alverti measured the exertion of the legs and respiratory muscles in a specific environmental setting. Using Arida, R., Cavalheiro, E.A., Scorza, F. A. (2010). Favorable effects of physical activity for recovery in temporal lobe epilepsy. Epilepsia, 51(3):76-79. DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02615.x…

completed 4 sets of 15 repetitions, the second week I completed 4 sets of 30 repetitions and the third week I completed 3 sets of 45 repetitions with a 5 kg weight. While completing the Russian twist I used a 5kg weight to make it harder. In this exercise the muscle that was used the most was the biceps, triceps and abdominals. This was because carrying the weight side to side involved strength in the arms and considering I used my abdominals to move side to side and also hold my body up while…

2.2.3. Maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) Maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) was measured using a Biodex IsokineticDynamometer (Shirely, NY) located in the SCI Exercise laboratory. An Arjo barrier-free lift was used to move the subject from the wheelchair to the Biodex System. Subjectswere seated with the trunk-thigh angle at 90 degrees and the knee flexed at 90 degrees (where 0 corresponds to the full knee extension)…

I want to get a 46 for the pacer test. I chose these two areas to work on because these are my weak points in the fitness test. I want to increase my endurance because I am going to join Track again this year and my goal for the pacer would help me become better at Track because I want to be in 1st-3rd place in the 100-meter dash. My long-term effect is I will reduce the risk of heart disease because endurance will make my heart healthier. I believe the cardiovascular strength that is tested in…

My measurable, specific and realistic goal for this quarter is to exercise at least 10 hours a week by weightlifting, running, and swimming for the next 10 weeks. I had a workout buddy who would work out with me during the schooldays from Monday to Thursday. Friday to Sunday I was either on my own or with my father. However, I wasn’t required to work out every day, but rather just work out for however many hours I needed to exercise that week. I started this plan since Week 1, although baseline…

How many times can I eat mat before I actually get my back tuck down? I really need to have it before I try out for my school’s cheerleading team. It will really raise my chances of actually getting on the Varsity Cheer Squad. I have been at my gym for almost four hours. When I say my gym, I mean the gym I cheer at after school. Anyway, it is now nine o’ clock and the only that that I have actually gotten down is my self-esteem. Hooray for no confidence. I know my parents will want me home…

Allen Hendricks, an educator and Program Coordinator from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), performs a podcast with Dr. Ben Router discussing injuries in endurance athletes. Professor Ben Router is also strength and conditioning coach and a Associate Professor at Cal University in Pennsylvania. According to Dr. Router, endurance training has increased over the years, stating that more Americans are becoming more physically active. Also, organizations are creating fund…