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THE EFFECTS OF MUSCLE LENGTH ON FORCE STEADINESS AND EMG RESPONSES FOLLOWING A FATIGUING PROTOCOL
(2017-05-12)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of muscle length on force steadiness and EMG responses following a fatiguing intervention. Twenty-three subjects, fifteen men and eight women, were required to perform ...
Developing and Testing an Ecologically Valid Fitness Test in Suburban SWAT Operators
(2017-12-15)
Developing and Testing an Ecologically Valid Fitness Test in Suburban SWAT Operators: 10 tactical athletes (SWAT operators) were tested to develop the validity of a physical fitness test that closely mirrored their physical ...
Estimation of Critical Torque Using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps in Humans
(2017-05-12)
Critical torque (CT) is an integrative measure/concept that represents the “critical” or upper boundary of steady-state work that can be performed without leading to exhaustive fatigue. While this concept has been observed ...
USING THE INTEGRATIVE MODEL TO PREDICT INITIATION OR MAINTENANCE OF RECOMMENDED SLEEP BEHAVIOR IN COLLEGE STUDENTS
(2017-05-12)
Introduction: Sleep deprivation is a serious public health concern in the United States that often goes unnoticed, particularly among college students and young adults. Government initiatives such as Healthy People 2020 ...
The effects of a brief mindfulness-based intervention on college student overeating.
(2017-12-15)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a brief 2-session mindfulness-based intervention on number of episodes of overeating in the college student population. Students were randomized into the intervention ...
An Evaluation of the Foot Tapping Test (FTT) in a Healthy Population
(2017-08)
The reliability of the foot tapping test (FTT) has not been well identified in a normal healthy population. In order to make it clinically relevant, more research must be done on the FTT in healthy individuals in order to ...
CrossFit Athletic Identity's Relationship to Sponsorship Recall and Recognition
(2017-08)
Introduction: The CrossFit Open is possibly one of the most inclusive participation sport events ever, as it allows CrossFit athletes from across the world to compete against each other to test their fitness abilities. The ...
EXPLORING GENDER DIFFERENCES IN MUSCLE STRENGTHENING AND AEROBIC PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS USING THE INTEGRATIVE BEHAVIOR MODEL
(2017-05-12)
Chronic diseases have become a serious problem for the people in the United States causing decreased quality of life, premature death, and rising health care costs (Bauer, et al. 2014). A primary way to lessen the risk of ...
Preferred Versus Novel Exercise Modalities on Endogenous Pain Inhibition Following Exercise
(2017-05-12)
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience which can indicate potential or actual tissue damage. Exercise has been shown to result in marked decreases in pain sensitivity both during and following exercise. ...
Effects of Postprandial Hypertriglyceridemia on Ischemic-Reperfusion Injury
(2017-05-12)
Background: Cardiovascular disease, including ischemic-reperfusion injury, is the number one cause of mortality in the United States. Among numerous contributing factors, a westernized high fat diet can negatively affect ...