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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"aerobics"”.
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Evaluation of A "Floating" Aerobics Floor
Aerobics dance floors often produce annoying floor vibrations in adjacent parts of a building due to the rhythmic impact of the aerobicists. Various types of shock absorbing aerobics and dance floors are widely used to prevent injuries to the participants, but the floors may not prevent vibrations …
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The nature and rate of injury in elite sport aerobics athletes
… the 12 months prior to the FISAF world's sport aerobics championships in May/June 2004. Data was collected using a retrospective questionnaire developed from published research in similar areas. This study is important in establishing the prevalence and rate of injury in elite sport aerobic …
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Eating disorders and excessive exercise : a comparison of high-impact aerobics and road running
… for age and gender, were studied. High-impact Aerobics participants (n =59) and Road Runners (n = 85) were chosen as they represented respectively : an athletic group that emphasises thinness and an athletic group that places an emphasis on fitness. A control group (n = 61) was also recruited. …
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A Comparison of Cureton's Low and Middle Gear Training Program and Cooper's Aerobics in Young Adult Women
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-12T01:11:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7114912.pdf: 8096677 bytes, checksum: b109031311372f46fe2ee4fb542cad25 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1970
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The effect of active video games on blood lipids as a measure of CVD risk
… the effects of a four week Nintendo Wii aerobics intervention on blood lipids. Specifically, HDL, LDL, TC, TG and the LDL: HDL ratio. A sample of fifteen (4 males, 11 females) individuals from the University of Central Lancashire took part in the study. Participants were divided into two …
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Mindfulness and Cognition in Older Adults
… randomized to a cognitive training program (Mind Aerobics) or waiting list control. Dependent variables included measures of attention, working memory, processing speed, memory, and general cognition. Participants in theMBSR condition did not show improvement on dependent measures as compared to …
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Análisis del mercado textil en Argentina dedicado a la producción y comercialización de indumentaria deportiva
… que concurren a un gimnasio (musculación, aerobics, spinning). Para ello estudiaremos la situación actual de las empresas establecidas, sus comienzos y desarrollo buscando patrones comunes dentro de la industria por un lado, e investigaremos las preferencias y hábitos de los consumidores …
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The effect of surface compliance on the cost and benefit of performing drop-jumps
… on a force plate (C1), turf surface (C2) and aerobics mat (C3). GRF and kinematic data were recorded concurrently at 1000 Hz and 200 Hz, respectively. Dependent variables were analyzed using a repeated measures ANOVA. FPEAK was different between C3 and C2 (p < 0.05). TFPEAK was different (p < …
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Participation patterns and barriers to participation in adult education activities among international women in Blacksburg, Va., U.S.A.
… lessons by private tutors, cooking, swimming, aerobics, and unpaid English classes. Participation in English from an unpaid tutor overall is much less than the indicated preferences. It is concluded that the major barriers are cost, no child care, lack of information, fear of deficiency of …
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The effect of a comprehensive weight reduction program on blood variables, body composition, and nutrient intake in obese black women
… Twenty subjects participated in a low impact aerobics programs 3 times per week for 3 months. A 3.8 kg average weight loss was observed. A 2.6% significant reduction in body fat (BF) was observed in the exercise group. Total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) fell …
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Application of Magneto-Rheological Dampers in Tuned Mass Dampers for Floor Vibration Control
… use of floors for rhythmic activities, such as aerobics and concerts, is more common. Analytical and experimental studies were conducted to provide an understanding of the effects of incorporating the semi-active-TMD as a remedy to annoying floor vibration. A pendulum tuned mass damper (PTMD) in …
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The Relation of Weight Loss and Improved Fitness to Survival in Healthy Males
… subset (n = 1,616), age 20 to 65 years, from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study was selected. Males were grouped according to the following weight and fitness change combinations between first and second visits: 1. Weight same, fitness same; 2. Weight same, fitness increase; 3. Weight loss, …
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Longitudinal Analyses of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Adiposity and Glucose Levels
… Three manuscripts were written by analyzing the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study dataset. In study one, Generalized Additive Mixed Models showed the nature of the associations between age and PA, CRF, and BMI differed among 1,467 women. There was a positive curvilinear association between BMI …
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Immune responses to next generation computer gaming
… response (s-IgA was used as a marker) to step aerobics on the Nintendo Wii between people with varying degrees of cardiorespiratory fitness (fair and good). Measures were taken at baseline and then after participants had attended three 30 minute sessions each week for four weeks. Following a …
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Lifestyle practices associated with anthropometric status among students at the University of Venda
… activities. Most played activities were soccer, aerobics and athletics. Majority of the participants (85%) had outstanding physical activity knowledge. About (44.4%) of the participants practiced good lifestyle habits. There was low intake of alcohol and tobacco. The findings revealed that 21.8% …
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The Dynamic Body Image and the Moving Body: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation
… dance, Middle-eastern dance (or belly dance) and aerobics (instructors). The investigation considered core propositions described by Schilder with respect to the role of movement and the body image, to explore structuralization from the point of view of procedural movement. The study sought also …
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The effects of a structured wellness program on physical and mental well-being of public school teachers and staff members
… program. The four intervention components were aerobics, health-related seminars, health-related pamphlets and handouts, and the Governor's (Virginia) Physical Fitness Award Program for School Personnel. The dependent variable measures for mental well-being included: the General Well-Being …
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The relationship between increased physical fitness and learning disabled children's self-concept, anxiety, and academic achievement
… in an aerobic exercise program (i.e. running and aerobics) and the comparison group remained in study hall. All 34 LD students were pretested and posttested using the 12 Minute Walk/Run Test. Piers-Harris Self- Concept Scale for_ Children, Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale, and Wide Ranae …
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Physical Activity Recognition and Monitoring for Healthcare in Internet of Things Environment
… it covers a range of bodily movement from aerobics to anaerobic that may all bring health benefits. However, existing PA recognition approaches are mostly designed for specific scenarios like hospital or smart homes and often lack extensibility for application in other areas, thereby …
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