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TAPE it UP! Kinesiology Tape & Tissue Temperature
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015)Studies involving the effects of kinesiology tape (KT) are scarce and collectively inconclusive. Behind the application of KT is the science of how skin responds to a variety of stimuli. Elastic properties of KT manipulate ... -
Thermal therapy and the effects of hot and cold on blood lactate after an isotonic exercise
(Metabolic Laboratory, The University of Texas At ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013-02-22)Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) describes a phenomenon of muscle pain or soreness that frequently occurs as a result of strenuous physical activity. DOMS occurs especially during the first few days after such activity. ... -
To Stretch Or Not To Stretch: Comparison of Static and Dynamic Stretches
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015)Static stretching is a primary component in the warmup routine of athletes (Beckettetal.2009). It consists of stretching the muscles while at rest for about 30 seconds. This type of stretching is believed to aid in athletic ... -
What are the effects of a sheet energy strip on maximal exercise performance?
(Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, University of Texas at Arlington.Exercise Science Research Laboratories, University of Texas at Arlington., 2012-02-20)One of the newest ways to consume energy is by taking Sheet Energy Strips. This new supplement was recently introduced to the market in July 2011. These strips are placed on the tongue and dissolve 100 mg of caffeine per ... -
What Does It Take to be a National Cheerleading Champion?
Cheerleading involves the performance of skills requiring a high degree of muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and determination. Despite the trend of cheerleaders performing increasingly difficult and ... -
Will trained Crossfit athletes continue to see fitness benefits or will they plateau?
(Exercise Science Research Laboratories, the University of Texas at Arlington.Department of Kinesology, the University of Texas at Arlington., 2013-06-14)Crossfit training is defined as constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity. Research has shown drastic gains in fitness when using a constantly varied approach to training as well as ... -
Young children with Developmental Coordination Disorder have difficulties estimating reach space with tools
(Developmental Motor Cognition Lab- The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013-02-11)Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have low motor skills that include marked delays in achieving motor milestones, poor balance, low coordination and handwriting difficulties. Children with DCD often ... -
Zumba: Analysis of Fitness
(Neuromuscular 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, 2013-02-19)Zumba is a Colombian dance based fitness program that was developed in the late 1990s. The exercises use music with fast and slow rhythms and may also include resistance training. This new and sometimes intense workout is ...