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Ventilatory Mechanics in Endurance Athletes
… for exercise. However, upon further research, endurance athletes have been found to reach their maximum ventilation, demonstrating an insufficiency of the lungs to accommodate the demands of highly demanding endurance sport. This knowledge has inspired researchers to look further into the …
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Gastrointestinal symptoms and nutritional strategies of endurance athletes
… gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common among endurance athletes and can negatively impact training and competition performance. These symptoms are similar to those characteristic of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional GI disorder affecting 10-20% of the U.S. population. A more recent …
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Dynometrics : an innovative lactic acid measurement solution for endurance athletes
… the power of science and data to empower athletes with factual insights from their bodies and help them improve their performance. We have developed the first wearable lactic acid meter that works in real time and does not require a single drop of blood. This thesis will outline our …
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A Comparison of the Pulmonary Function of Older Endurance Athletes with Age-Matched Sedentary Controls
Purpose: To compare the pulmonary function of older runners with non-runners and also the population norms. Method: 40 males ages 45 to 65 were compared for respiratory muscle strength, spirometry and maximum voluntary ventilation. Univariate and multivariate analysis (p < 0.05) were used to …
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Respiratory health of the endurance athlete : prevalence of respiratory related conditions/illnesses in endurance athletes
Background: Endurance athletes, in particular triathletes and ultra-distance runners, undergo high volumes of intense training in preparation for events. There is recent epidemiological evidence that the respiratory tract is the most common system affected by illness in athletes during tournaments. …
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Affirm on the Run: Wearable Technology as a Tool to Improve Mentality in Endurance Athletes
… and rapid adoption of wearable technology for endurance athletes has accompanied this boom. Most runners now view wearable technology as integral to their sport. The wide adoption of this technology, in conjunction with the mental nature of endurance sports, makes it imperative for wearable …
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High Levels of Total Energy Expenditure in Ultra-Endurance Athletes: Is There Evidence for Constraint?
… F = 28) who ranged from being sedentary to ultra-endurance trained runners (0 to 78 mi/wk.) using the doubly labeled water technique and PA and sedentary time using a waist mounted triaxial accelerometer during the same 14-day period. We obtained fasting serum (albumin, cortisol, TNFα, C-reactive …
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From The Race Course To The Boardroom: How Endurance Sports Inspire A Strong Sense Of Leadership And An Unrelenting Pursuit Of Success.
… to explore the connection between competing in endurance sports and leadership in the workplace. Is there a link between the two and if so, are the skillsets transferable? The research is examined through a multidisciplinary approach of literature, survey results of 63 endurance athletes and …
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Effects of Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia, Acute and Chronic Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Na+,K+ATPase, Buffering Capacity and Plasma Electrolytes in Well-Trained Athletes
Endurance athletes may use hypoxic exposure, and high intensity interval training to improve subsequent endurance performance. Research on the physiological adaptation of athletes to these interventions has tended to focus on metabolic, haematological and respiratory measures. Consequently, …
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The Effects of Two Sodium Containing Beverages with Carbohydrates on Performance, Ad Libitum Water Intake, and Perceived Thirst in Hydrated Collegiate Male Soccer Players
… research dealing with hydration focuses on endurance athletes but recent studies have shown that soccer players can suffer from dehydration similar to endurance athletes. Many athletes arrive to practice and/or games in a dehydrated state, so once competition begins they become more …
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Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) symptons in Ironman triathletes : a study relating GIT symptons to changes in splanchnic blood flow
… tract (GIT) symptoms commonly affect endurance athletes such as those competing in the Ironman Triathlon. Although a number of risk factors and the pathophysiological mechanisms for the development of GIT symptoms during exercise have been proposed, scientific evidence in support of …
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Exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) in Ironman triathletes
… period. There is a high prevalence in endurance athletes, including ultra-distance triathletes. The exact cause for this condition has not been defined but various hypotheses have been proposed. Over the last decade the ""fatigue hypothesis"" has received most of the support in the …
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A Comparison of Markers of Iron Status between Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Female High School Cross Country Runners. Is Routine, Pre-Season Screening Warranted?
… vegetarian and non-vegetarian adolescent female endurance athletes.
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The Relationship between Eating Disorders, Weight Control Methods, and Body Satisfaction in Elite Female Runners Competing at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
<p>The prevalence of eating disorders in athletes is higher than in the general population. Various training styles, weight periodization, and presence of eating disorder (ED) may affect energy availability. This study investigated the relationship between lifetime prevalence of ED with training, …
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Psychological correlates of performance, injury and illness in Two Oceans Ultramarathon athletes
… factors on performance, illness and injury in endurance athletes. While general psychological traits of athletes and the non-athletic population has been described in the past, the specific relationship between psychological factors and their effects on performance in ultra-marathon athletes …
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Influence of protein nutrition and exercise on muscle metabolism
… feeding harnesses any ergogenic benefit for endurance athletes. In this thesis demonstrate no effect of protein on endurance performance. Furthermore, data presented herein indicates that protein co-ingestion does not enhance recovery 24 hours after exercise. Consequently, there is currently …
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