Cardiovascular adjustments to isometric contractions: The role of intensity of contraction, endurance time, and different muscle groups

This study was designed to investigate the influence of the intensity of contraction, endurance time, and the contracting muscle group on the cardiovascular responses to static exercise. Three primary questions were addressed: (1) Are the cardiovascular responses to isometric contractions dependent on the relative intensity of contraction?; (2) Are the cardiovascular responses to isometric contractions to fatigue with the knee extensors and finger flexors different?; (3) Are the cardiovascular responses to isometric contractions at each of the selected intensities and muscle groups different at the moment of fatigue?. A three-way within-subjects design was employed in order to examine the role of three different factors: time, intensity of contraction, and distinct muscle groups, on the circulatory adjustments to static exercise.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Kinesiology and Community Health

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Meirelles, Eduardo Leal

Contributors dc:contributor

• Boileau, Richard A.

• Biology, Animal Physiology
• Health Sciences, Recreation

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 Meirelles, Eduardo Leal

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9543669
(UMI)AAI9543669

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19906