ATTENTION: The works hosted here are being migrated to a new repository that will consolidate resources, improve discoverability, and better show UTA's research impact on the global community. We will update authors as the migration progresses. Please see MavMatrix for more information.
Recent Submissions
-
Pacheco, Janet (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonKinesiology Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 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 ...
-
Nguyen, Hoai (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 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 ...
-
Nduka, I. (Exercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)
It has been reported that dietary nitrate supplementation effectively reduces blood pressure and increases tolerance of both moderate and high intensity exercise. However, it is presently unknown whether these effects are ...
-
Martinez, Nelson (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, ...
-
Laine, S (2014)
Common warm-up techniques attempt to prepare the body for tasks that may require higher physiological response. The increase in temperature with warm-ups tends to speed nerve conduction velocity, attenuate muscle spindle ...
-
Kleinlauth, Brad (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 ...
-
Jose, Jocelyn (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCenter for Healthy Living and Longevity, The University of Texas at Arlington, 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. ...
-
Hernandez, Natasha (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 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 ...
-
Hernandez, Christine (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonKinesiology Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 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 ...
-
Flores, Josue (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 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, ...
-
Arciniega, Mario (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonNeuromuscular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 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 ...
-
Abowd, Marian (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonBiomechanics Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 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, ...
-
Nduka, I. (Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas At ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas At ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)
It has been reported that dietary nitrate supplementation effectively reduces blood pressure and increases tolerance of both moderate and high intensity exercise. However, it is presently unknown whether these effects are ...
-
Salib, David (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonApplied Exercise Physiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)
Introduction: Exercise is commonly followed by fatigue which an athlete usually tries to minimize with the intake of protein supplements and high protein diets. The fatigue felt by the athlete can have an effect on his or ...