Muscular system

Vascular anomalies are a serious medical condition that affect blood vessel formation in as many as 1 in 10 people (Richter and Suen 2015). Vascular anomalies can be divided into two broad categories: vascular tumors and vascular malformations (Richter and Suen 2015). Vascular tumors, also known as hemangiomas, are characterized by rapid growth with most undergoing involution once the patient has reached a certain age (Richter and Suen 2015). On the other hand, vascular malformations are…

Phase III • Topic- For my topic I focused on Weight Gain, in regards to lean muscle mass. As a Strength coach with Tech athletics this will help not only my body, but will also help in my career as many athletes will have a goal that fall under this topic. Athletes who have the desire to add lean mass to the frame will need a reliable program and nutritional advice. My goal was to gain 15 pounds by December. I started off at 215 pounds and wanted to get to 230. My body fat percentage was 10% and…

Alpha-actinin-3 is a protein that is encoded by the “athletic gene”, ACTN3, in humans. ACTN3 is located at the long arm of chromosome 11 and encodes for the expression of alpha-actinin-3 protein in fast glycolytic muscle fibers. Fast glycolytic fibers, or type IIb, are responsible for the generation of rapid forceful contractions. There are some individuals who do not have a working version of this gene, which causes the muscle protein to not be created. These individuals are said to have the…

There isn’t a lot of proven research yet but, AAS is thought to increase the size of your left ventricle in your heart if you abuse AAS. The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to the entire circulatory system in your body and this is why there is a lot of muscle surrounding this ventricle because much force is needed to eject blood from the heart. When you abuse AAS for a prolonged period you will dramatically increase the size of all your working muscles…

Since the 1990’s, Creatine has become the most popular performance enhancer used by athletes. Scientist had been skeptical of the risk factors in the use of creatine, but studies have shown this product is proven to be safe when taken properly. This supplement is effective and has been shown to increase muscle mass and enhance muscle performance. Experts also have proven that creatine helps prevent muscle cell damage and reduces muscle fatigue after training. Some individuals may think this…

Like every single good thing, your workout also can accompany its exceptional aftereffect; try too hard on the track or at the rec center and you may wake up to some extremely sore and throbbing muscles the following morning. Do you wear sore muscles as a symbol of honor, or does it put a spanner in your arrangements for the day ahead? Whatever you association with torment, the post workout headache, or DOMS (Deferred Onset Muscle Soreness) as it is medicinally termed, is a reality you may need…

that I couldn’t even do one. I went home and looked at what the average push-ups a 13 year old boy should be able to do, it was 13, a lot more than I could do obviously. Now I can do 13 without collapsing. That is why I feel I grew in upper body muscular endurance this year in Wellness & Fitness. Something that showed my growth was the 30 Day Challenge. We did the 30 Day Challenge in first quarter. The 30 Day Challenge took place in September and October. The 30 Day Challenge was created so we…

While Hallux Rigidus may sound like a spell out of a Harry Potter movie, it is in fact a condition that affects the joint located at the end of the big toe. The increasing pain you are experiencing in your foot as you move through your daily activities each day could, in fact, be caused by just one digit on your foot. So what is this condition, and how do you go about fixing the problem? Hallux Rigidis Explained 'Hallux' is the Latin term for toe, and 'rigidis' is Latin for rigid. Therefore,…

The Bicep brachii muscle is located on both of your arms, on the front side of the upper arms. You use these muscles everyday, whether you know that you are using them, or whether you don’t. Just doing everyday things you are working this muscle, like for example when you bring your arm up to open the door, or when you are lifting the spoonful of cereal to put it into your mouth. You absolutely need this muscles to lift things up. The stronger you are, the more weight you can lift. When you are…

Skeletal Muscle: Skeletal muscle makes up approximately 40 percent of a humans total body weight, and contains 50-75 percent of all body proteins, accounting for 30-50 percent of whole body protein turnover (Frontera and Ochala 2015). It contributes significantly to multiple bodily functions both mechanically and metabolically. In terms of our study its main function is to convert chemical energy into mechanical energy allowing individuals to generate force and power, and produce repetitive…