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The effects of ballet training on isokinetic strength, power, and muscular endurance
… was tested for isokinetic strength, power, and muscular endurance on the Cybex 11+ before and after the eight week training program of ballet and weight training. Each subject in the two experimental groups attended at least three ballet technique classes a week. The nine members of the weight …
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The Effects of Resistance Deception on Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Perceived Exertion
… results. The effects of deception on strength, muscular endurance, and perceived exertion and the mechanisms of action that may elicit changes are still unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of resistance deception on muscular strength, muscular endurance, and …
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Interrelationships of Muscular Endurance Among Specific Muscle Groups for Continuous and Intermittent Static Contraction in Men
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GENERAL STRENGTH AND MUSCULAR ENDURANCE: RELATIONSHIP TO V1- AND V2-SKATE SKIING ECONOMY IN COLLEGIATE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS
… </strong>Cross-country skiing is a power-endurance sport requiring upper and lower body activation for propulsion across the ground. While high aerobic markers such as VO<sub>2max</sub> and lactate threshold are important performance indicators, recent research has demonstrated the …
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Efficacy of an Online, Concepts-Based Fitness and Wellness Course
… fitness having five components: cardiovascular endurance, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Participants underwent a battery of fitness tests administered by a graduate assistant before and after a mandatory period of exercise that spanned 8 weeks of …
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Evaluation of physical fitness in relation to performance and injury severity in contemporary dance
… assessed for aerobic fitness (DAFT), lower body muscular power (jump height test), upper body muscular endurance (press-ups test), flexibility (active and passive hip ROM), body composition (skinfolds), performance (n=17) and injury severity (n=16). In order to investigate the effects of the …
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Physiological demands of performance in Classical Ballet and their relationships with injury and aesthetic components
… enhance aerobic fitness, jump height and local muscular endurance, on the performance scores of a randomly assigned group of dancers. A control group continued with regular training. Performance scores at the outset of the study were compared to those following the intervention period. Overall …
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Effects of a 500 mile backpacking through hike on the performance of a competitive powerlifter: An observational case study
… squat, bench press, and deadlift, vertical leap, muscular endurance in pull ups, resting heart rate, and resting blood pressure. These variables were measured before and after the 34 day hike. Results- Maximal squat performance decreased by 29.5kg (19%). Maximal bench press performance decreased …
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The influence a 10-week Zulu stick fighting intervention programme has on motor proficiency and health-related physical fitness of prepubescent Zulu males
… cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular endurance and muscular strength. Twenty two prepubescent Zulu males (mean age = 9.80 ± 0.64 years, range 8.60-11.10) formed the experimental group and twenty three other Zulu males (mean age = 10.09 ± 0.73, range 8.43-11.70) formed the …
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Exercise capacity with special reference to type 2 diabetes
… subjects was highly affected by lower extremity muscular strength and muscular endurance (Study I). Also upper body muscular strength correlated to exercise capacity as measured by cycle ergometry. When exercise capacity and muscular strength of the upper body increased in response to combined …
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An Investigation Of The Association Between Physical Self Perceptions, Autonomous Motivation, And Fitness Education Strategies
… fitness tests that assessed aerobic capacity; muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility; and body composition. Scores from these assessments were compared to Healthy Fitness Zone® standards to determine students' overall physical fitness and suggest areas for improvement when …
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The effects of a heavy resistance training intervention of the plantar flexors on the recovery of strength, power, acceleration, and agility in recreational athletes
… is used to develop strength, power, speed and muscular endurance. Although it is associated with many positive benefits it also has some potentially unfavourable effects. These are manifested in the form of altered muscle function through the effects of muscle fatigue and exercise induced …
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Children's Perceptions of the FITNESSGRAM Fitness Test
… components of health-related fitness: aerobic endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students are not compared to each other, but to health fitness standards specific to their age and gender that indicate good health. The purpose of this …
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Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a video conference delivered, group-based physical activity program for cancer survivors
… (p <0.05). Lower (10.4%, p <0.05) and upper body muscular endurance (22.4%, p <0.05) and single-leg balance (12.1%, p <0.05) all increased significantly. No changes were seen in QOL or BARSE and a reduction was seen in ESE (-8.1%, p <0.05). Conclusion: Results indicate that a videoconference …
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Deception of Resistance and the Effects on Muscular Fitness and Perceived Exertion
… tactic that individuals have used to increase muscular fitness for decades. Muscular fitness includes muscular endurance, strength, and power. However, limitations such as self-efficacy and the Central Governor Theory may influence individual maximal performance ability. One training tactic …
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Effects of a high protein diet on weight loss, markers of health, and functional capacity in senior-aged females participating in the Curves® fitness program.
… All groups experienced improvements in strength, muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, and a number of markers of health. Summary: The Curves exercise and weight loss program is effective in senior aged females in promoting weight loss and favorable body composition changes. The greatest effects …
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