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Real and simulated altitude training: physiological and performance effects
(Lincoln University, 2012)
The use of altitude training has long been of interest to enhance sea-level performance in athletes. Living at altitude and training at sea-level is claimed to be the most effective approach compared to other forms of ...
Hypoxic repeat sprint training improves rugby player's repeated sprint but not endurance performance
(Frontiers Media, 2017-02-07)
This study aims to investigate the performance changes in 19 well-trained male rugby players after repeat-sprint training (six sessions of four sets of 5 × 5 s sprints with 25 s and 5 min of active recovery between reps ...
Measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness in children from two commonly used field tests after accounting for body fatness and maturity
(2014-01-01)
Body fat and maturation both influence cardiorespiratory fitness, however few studies have taken these variables into account when using field tests to predict children's fitness levels. The purpose of this study was to ...
Validity and reliability of the Hexoskin® wearable biometric vest during maximal aerobic power testing in elite cyclists
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins for National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2017-07-28)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Hexoskin® vest for measuring respiration and heart rate (HR) in elite cyclists during a progressive test to exhaustion. Ten male elite cyclists ...
Monitoring training loads and perceived stress in young elite university athletes
(Frontiers Media, 2019-01-29)
With increased professionalism in sport there has been a greater interest in the scientific approach to training and recovery of athletes. Applying appropriate training loads along with adequate recovery, is essential in ...
Inter-operator reliability for measuring pulse wave velocity and augmentation index
(Frontiers Media, 2020-04)
Background: Arterial stiffness is a reversible precursor to hypertension. However, research is needed to determine the minimum amount of training required before acceptable arterial stiffness measurements are collected by ...
Using neopterin to monitor stress in hypoxic and normoxic repeated sprint training in rugby players
(Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand, 2019-11-27)
Objectives: Neopterin has been used as a stress marker in team sport athletes, but its use in monitoring stress in hypoxic training requires further investigation. The objective of this study was to determine whether ...
Detecting body fat - a weighty problem BMI versus subcutaneous fat patterns in athletes and non-athletes
(PLoS One, 2013)
We aimed to describe the relationship between BMI and the subcutaneous adipose tissue topography within young athletes and non-athletic controls, to comparatively evaluate the diagnostic powers of subcutaneous adipose ...
The effect of physical activity on serum lipids, lipoprotein, and apolipoproteins
(CIAFEL, Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure., 2010)
The aim of this study was to measure apolipoprotein-A1 and apolipoprotein-B serum concentrations during a physical activity program. Serum apolipoprotein concentrations may be a more sensitive indicator of coronary heart ...
Determination of maximal oxygen uptake using the Bruce or a novel athlete-led protocol in a mixed population
(Academy of Physical Education, 2012)
Treadmill tests for maximal oxygen uptake (V O2max) have traditionally used set speed and incline increments regardless of participants training or exercise background. The aim of this study was to determine the validity ...