Renal physiology

Initially, the goal was to improve the squat performance by providing more strength to all the muscles involved in this compound exercise. Furthermore, the technical goal intended to set a neutral spine position throughout the whole deadlift movement. As discussed in the first assignment, Skill Assignment, a set of exercises and stretching routine were created targeting those objectives. A set of videos were recorded to analyze any difference from the initial track of data. The last videos from…

Hard Workouts Too Strenuous on The Heart Have you ever been so mad or upset that you resorted to going on a long run or a sweat enticing work out video? Most would say that they do feel much better after working. Sadly, that is a bad way to burn off some steam. A recent study shows that the combination of high emotions and strenuous exercise may be too much for the heart to handle. This is linked to having a greater risk of having a heart attack within that same hour. Researchers examined data…

Hypertrophy means that the muscles size will increase. Hypertrophy happens when the amount contractile proteins (Actin & Myosin) increase inside the muscle cells so the way in which the can contract is far greater.the amount of fibres in the muscles remain the same mount. Statistically males have a greater chance in muscle bulk due to higher levels of the hormone testosterone. As it relates to skeletal muscle, hyperplasia defines muscle growth due to an increase in the quantity of muscle…

Purpose: Do you know what happens to your body and muscles when undergoing anaerobic respiration? “During anaerobic respiration, less energy is released than during aerobic. This is because the breakdown of glucose is not complete. What it does to your muscles is it releases much less energy than it needs. Due to this, anaerobic respiration produces an oxygen debt that is the amount of oxygen needed to oxidise lactic acid to carbon dioxide and water”…

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…

The first theme that emerged was associated with mobility. Many participants reported that if they did not stay active after their stroke, they would experience issues with using their limbs. Engaging in physical activity to keep their muscles toned and their body agile were a main concern. Participant - “Keep my muscles toned. I noticed after having a stroke if I did not use my limbs, my muscle tone would drop, like one arm would be a little larger than the other.” Participant - “Because…

Hi! My name is Kelly and I am preparing for the State Championship Cross Country Meet. I have been running everyday in order to train for the meet so my heart rate will not go up. Training also helps improve my lung capacity which can help improve my overall performance. Running can also help the respiratory system. The heart delivers oxygen to the muscles. The muscles work harder during exercise, like running, requiring the body to use more oxygen and therefore create more carbon dioxide. This…

Interval training burns three times the amount of body fat than conventional exercise. Interval training consists of random spurts with high-intensity movements followed by low-intensity movements. 20 to 30 minutes of High intensity interval training three times a week burns body fat, boost metabolism, improve endurance and speed along with cardiovascular health. Different forms of exercise, such as, running, walking, swimming, strength training and cycling could translate into interval…

During exercise, energy demands increase readily. Heart rate and blood pressure increase to pump blood throughout the body, providing ample amounts of oxygen to the muscle cells. As workload increases, the demand for oxygen increases. As a result, the body becomes depleted of most of its oxygen and energy capacity post-exercise. Muscle oxygenation is needed to increase after exercise to replenish energy loses and to repair the damaged muscle tissues. Glycolysis, the metabolic process of…

The fitness craze going on today has resulted in everyone trying to find the perfect cardio workout for them. Everyone needs to find that thing they feel passionate about so they can stay motivated in their workout routine. Some people job, some dance, some do aerobics, but whatever they do, it’s their thing. One cardio workout that has been wildly underutilized is cardio swimming. Cardiovascular workouts get your heart pumping, enhance your lung capacity, and make your blood move swiftly…