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Effects of 28 days of protein and amino acid supplementation and ankle immobilization on gastrocnemius muscle mass and strength and atrophy- and apoptosis-related gene expression in males.
(2008-06-11)
Purpose: The primary purpose was to determine the extent to which the daily supplementation of protein and amino acids for 28-days in combination with ankle immobilization in humans attenuated decreases in: 1) gastrocnemius ...
Changes in activation of Mexican-heritage children and father physical activity social networks in response to a father-focused family-centered health program.
(2021-04-13)
Physical activity (PA) and active play are beneficial for physical, mental, and emotional health; however, very few families meet PA guidelines to attain health benefits. Unfortunately, Latinx children report lower PA ...
Effects of lower- and higher- volume resistance exercise on serum testosterone and skeletal muscle androgen receptor content in men : subsequent effects on the mRNA expression of insulin- like growth factor peptide and myostatin in skeletal muscle.
(, 2014-01-28)
Testosterone is the primary sex steroid hormone within males. Testosterone effects are ubiquitous and are categorized as either anabolic or androgenic. The androgen receptor is a specific nuclear hormone receptor through ...
Evaluating the risk factors of dating violence among undergraduates attending a faith-based university.
(2017-03-16)
The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors of dating violence among undergraduates attending a private, faith-based university and to explore how the context of college dating relationships contribute to dating ...
Analysis of exercise intensity and energy expenditure of women participating in the Curves exercise program.
(2006-07-30)
The Curves program is designed to improve fitness. The purpose of this study was to identify exercise intensity, HR and energy expenditure in a group of women participating in the Curves program. Seventy-eight women (53.6 ...
Acute effects of dynamic and static stretch on the peak torque and ROM of the shoulder internal and external rotators.
(2010-10-08)
Purpose: The primary purpose was to determine whether or not static and/or dynamic stretch techniques affect the peak torque and average power of the shoulder rotators. A secondary purpose was to assess and compare range ...
Peripheral neuropathy and depressive symptomology : examining the association among persons with and without diabetes mellitus.
(2019-04-05)
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) symptoms among the general population are
underappreciated. Physical symptoms of PN are known to significantly increase the risk
of disability. However, less is known about the mental health ...
Self-selected intensity, repetitions, RPE and adherence of novice female weight lifters during 6-weeks of resistance training.
(2007-02-09)
The purpose of this investigation was to determine what intensity novice female individuals would choose when allowed to self-select intensity when beginning a strength training program, the influence of efficacy beliefs ...
Nutrition self-efficacy of Veggie Van customers in Central Texas.
(2017-03-22)
Obesity is a growing public health issue nationally and worldwide. Eating behavior may be a modifiable risk factor for obesity. Low nutrition self-efficacy and lack of access to healthy foods may inhibit healthy eating. ...
Effects of blood flow restriction resistance training on strength, vascular and motor function in persons with Parkinson's disease.
(2020-04-22)
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that displays itself most notably through motor symptom disruptions. The first line of defense for persons with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) is carbidopa-levodopa ...