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The effects of isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic training programs upon push-up achievement in high school boys
Thesis (M.S.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1972
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REVISED STRATIGRAPHIC AND TECTONIC EVOLUTION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO RIDGE; AN EMERGING PUSH-UP STRUCTURE IN THE NORTHEAST DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
… of the Hispaniola Island and separates an uplifted oceanic crust represented by the Cordillera Septentrional, and a “fore arc” basin, corresponding to the Cibao Valley. The San Francisco Ridge is a 50 km long by 11 km wide deformed and faulted asymmetrical anticline, interpreted as a …
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Effectiveness of lift-assisted training in developing upper body strength in females
… protocols and performed lift-assisted (LA) pull-ups (PU) and/or LA bar dips (BD) for a period of 12 weeks. PU and BD performance were compared at 0, 4, 8 and 12 weeks training. Flexed arm hang (FAH), modified pull-up (MPU) and push-up exercises were compared at 0 and 12 weeks. A 3 x 4 (group by …
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Effects Of A Six-Week Functional Training Program On Fitness And Body Composition Of Fire Science Majors
… (N = 12) were randomly assigned to a control group (CG; n=6) or an exercise group (EG; n=6). Both groups underwent pre and post testing prior to and following the six-week training period. Subjects performed a battery of fitness tests which included: one-mile run, body fat percentage, height, …
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The role of neuromuscular performance on bone strength and properties in the forearm and lower leg of children
… dynamometer. Peak force from a single maximal push-up performed on force platforms and the number of standard push-ups completed in a single attempt were recorded. Countermovement and standing long jump maximal forces were recorded, impulse and power were calculated, and average standing long …
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Establishing associations for the evaluation of mobility screen (EMS) in an adult South African population
… for males and females across different age groups and levels of physical activity. Objective: To evaluate and compare differences in EMS scores relating to age, gender and physical activity levels. Methods: This was a quantitative study, with a descriptive, correlational design. The sample …
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Healthy Individuals Using the (B)Strong Training System: A Randomized Controlled Trial
… were randomly selected into three groups: HIRES (high intensity resistance training), LIBFR (low intensity blood flow restriction training) or CON (control). All participants refrained from structured activity outside of this study for the duration of the entire study. Anthropometrics, …
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The Impact of Non-Mandated Physical Training on Physiological Measures and Performance in Army Officers
… and muscular strength were measured in both groups before and after the intervention period (1812 weeks). At pre-intervention, MT and NMT were not different in body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, anaerobic power, or muscular strength (P>0.05). Post-intervention, there were no …
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Modelo biomecânico de corpo inteiro com coordenadas naturais para análise de movimento humano
… directly in a noninvasive way. Here, the push-up exercise was analyzed using a whole body model, which can be considered as a closed-loop multibody system, with a focus on the upper limbs and trunk. The movement was performed by 12 healthy volunteers, while four force platforms collected …
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The Acute Effects Of Alpha-Gpc On Hand Grip Strength, Jump Height, Power Output, Mood, And Reaction-Time In Recreationally Trained, College-Aged Individuals
… a mental and physical performance enhancement supplement, very limited research on this topic exist, and no current studies examine alpha-GPC in collegiate-aged trained individuals. This study hopes to bridge the gap in the current research literature on the topic of alpha-GPC ingestion in young …
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Efficacy of an Online, Concepts-Based Fitness and Wellness Course
… and the American College of Sports Medicine Push-Up Test to measure muscular endurance. Statistical analysis using paired samples t-tests revealed significant improvements among levels of cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular endurance. Changes to muscular strength and body …
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Evaluation of Physical Fitness Tests and the Usefulness of an Internal Crew Questionnaire to Predict Job Readiness in Hotshots
… The 6 mile hike with 65lb pack (p<0.01) and the push-up test were significantly (p<0.05) correlated with the Eleven predictor variables and the three Calculated variables (sum overall ability, upper body, lower body) (table 2). Furthermore, the 4 mile run test was significantly (p<0.05) …
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Evaluation of Physical Fitness Tests and the Usefulness of an Internal Crew Questionnaire to Predict Job Readiness in Hotshots
… The 6 mile hike with 65lb pack (p<0.01) and the push-up test were significantly (p<0.05) correlated with the Eleven predictor variables and the three Calculated variables (sum overall ability, upper body, lower body) (table 2). Furthermore, the 4 mile run test was significantly (p<0.05) …
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Evaluation of ACFT Scores in Army ROTC Cadets
… found between raw scores for the hand-release push-up and standard APFT push-ups (r =.75, p < .01), and ACFT and APFT 2-mile runs (r =.96, p < .01). However, the relationship between total scores for the APFT and the ACFT was not significant (r =.28, p >.05). A significant relationship was …
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Urbanisation and Fiscal Risks in China
… costs. A booming local land market would push up the value of land assets held by LGFVs and therefore strengthen its ‘collateral channel’, enabling LGFVs to borrow at a lower cost. The thesis’ findings can help investors better identify the risks associated with LGFV bonds and enable local …
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Observations on myxozoans (Myzozoa: Myxosporea) and the spatial and temporal variation in parasite assemblages of the nosestripe klipfish, Muraenoclinus dorsalis Bleeke, 1860 (Perciformes: Clinidae)
… winter waves do not disturb the fish but rather push up the tide thereby extending the submergence period of M dorsalis. A longer period of submergence may provide parasites with increased opportunities to infect a host. Nestedness analysesconfirmed a nested subset structure in all component …
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Analysis of the Caloric Expenditure of Students in Middle School Physical Education Classes
… between the PACER, sit and reach, sit-up, and push-up fitness tests and caloric expenditure. There were significant differences in caloric expenditure and body mass index. Students with a higher body mass index burned significantly more calories. In addition, there were positive …
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Return to sport criteria post glenohumeral joint stabilisation in male contact and collision athletes
… Data collection included force plate capture of upper quadrant performance tests, angle-specific isokinetic shoulder rotational strength, and psychological and shoulder-specific patient-reported outcome measures. Results The outcome variables of three upper quadrant performance tests (the …
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A pilot study on high intensity functional training in an adaptive population
… BHM including the squat, lunge, rotation, push-up, brace, and hinge were directly measured via photographs. Results: While all 8 participants completed the exercise intervention, only 2 participants completed pre-test and post-test surveys, and 7 completed the BHM assessments at pre- and …
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Uso de herramientas tecnológicas y sus efectos en la enseñanza de las matemáticas en cinco instituciones educativas a nivel medio de los municipios de San Vicente y Guadalupe
… un hecho bastante positivo de que son un grupo apasionados por la enseñanza en su mayoría y que se toma en cuenta a la hora de la concientización que se plasma en este documento en el sentido que se deja muy claro que los escenarios virtuales no vienen a sustituir al maestro si no a darle …
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