News tagged with exercise physiology
Exercise has benefits, even when it's done in space
Astronauts have been taking part in short spaceflight missions since 1961. They have only recently begun to spend significantly longer times in space, with missions extending for months, since the days of the Russian Mir ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 22, 2012 |
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Heat acclimation benefits athletic performance
Turning up the heat might be the best thing for athletes competing in cool weather, according to a new study by human physiology researchers at the University of Oregon.
Oct 25, 2010 |
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Muscle mass in elderly boosted by combining resistance exercise and blood flow restriction
For years, researchers have known that resistance exercise training -such as weightlifting, in which muscles work against gravity or another force — can be one of the most effective ways to fight the debilitating muscle loss ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
May 14, 2010 |
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Sizing up the competition: Researchers compare body composition measurement techniques
Measuring body composition - the amount of fatty tissue, muscle tissue and bone present in the body - can provide valuable information for determining an individual's overall health status. However, obtaining accurate measurements ...
Apr 14, 2010 |
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A simple way for older adults to assess arterial stiffness: reach for the toes
How far you can reach beyond your toes from a sitting position - normally used to define the flexibility of a person's body - may be an indicator of how stiff your arteries are.
Oct 06, 2009 |
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Beetroot juice boosts stamina, new study shows
(PhysOrg.com) -- Drinking beetroot juice boosts your stamina and could help you exercise for up to 16% longer. A University of Exeter led-study, published today, shows for the first time how the nitrate contained ...
Aug 06, 2009 |
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Mental fatigue can affect physical endurance
When participants performed a mentally fatiguing task prior to a difficult exercise test, they reached exhaustion more quickly than when they did the same exercise when mentally rested, a new study finds.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 24, 2009 |
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