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The effects of dance on mood, self esteem, and body composition.
(2012-04-25)
Dance is rapidly growing as a widely recognized form of exercise, but how effective is it at improving body composition and what other effects may it have on a person’s body? Some research suggests that dance does improve ...
The placebo effect of the Power Balance Band on muscle strength, agility, power and RPE.
(2012-02-21)
Power Balance advertises that its hologram bracelet improves exercise performance by harnessing the belief in the harmony of mind and body. There is no credible scientific evidence to support these claims. Previous research ...
The effects of nitric oxide precursor supplementation on maximal exercise and oxygen consumption.
(2012-02-20)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of supplementation of a nitric oxide precursor, arginine-alpha-ketoglutarate, on maximal exercise and oxygen consumption
Impact forces of jump landings between beginner and elite dancers
(2012-04-25)
Unlike most athletic activities, dancers complete the vast majority of their training by concentrating solely on dance technique, with very little to no other forms of exercise. This limitation obviously increases probability ...
The effect of exercise intervention on community-dwelling seniors' fitness level.
(2012-02-14)
Amongst the many health problems plaguing the elderly, falling is of major concern. Approximately 30% of community-dwelling seniors older than 65 endure an injurious fall each year with the most serious outcome reported ...
Effects of warm-up on anaerobic performance.
(2012-02-14)
Warm-up is a common practice among athletes and those who partake in physical activity. According to McMillian et al. (2006) warm- up increases muscle and tendon elasticity, stimulates blood flow to the periphery, increases ...
Differences in maximal oxygen uptake between a traditional diet and vegetarian diet.
(2012-02-13)
There has been a recent rise in vegetarian athletes around the world. Very few studies have been performed on vegetarian diets and maximal oxygen uptake.
The effects of nitric oxide on responese to a maximal stress test.
(2012-02-20)
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) is the maximum capacity of the body to transport and utilize oxygen during incremental exercise.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of supplementing nitric ...
Efficacy of G Series Prime 01 on aerobic performance
(2012-02-13)
Prime 01 is a new pre-workout Gatorade beverage that is highly concentrated in carbohydrates that is promoted to enhance aerobic performance. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Prime 01 on aerobic ...
The effect of caffeine on blood lactate after a maximal exercise test.
(2012-02-14)
Numerous studies exist on the use of caffeine for both endurance exercise and short-term, higher intensity exercise. Consumption of caffeine is known to help athletes train harder and longer. This study examined the ...