Margaria-Kalamen Test: Measuring Peak Anaerobic Power and Its Applications
The Margaria-Kalamen Test assesses an individual's peak anaerobic power, specifically quantifying the maximum rate of mechanical work produced by the ...
By Jordan
Category: Exercise Physiology
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Skeletal Muscle Metabolism: Energy Systems, Fuel Sources, and Adaptations During Exercise
Skeletal muscles require a continuous supply of ATP for contraction during exercise, which is regenerated by three primary energy systems —phosphage...
By Jordan
Muscle Force: Mechanisms of Generation, Principles, and Training Applications
Greater muscle force is generated through a complex interplay of neural and muscular factors, primarily by recruiting more motor units and increasing ...
By Hart
Knee Extension: Understanding Concentric and Eccentric Contractions
Concentric knee extension involves quadriceps muscle shortening to generate force and straighten the knee, while eccentric knee extension involves the...
By Alex
Muscle Fatigue: Causes, Mechanisms, and Contributing Factors
Muscle fatigue is a reversible reduction in muscle force or power, primarily caused by depletion of energy substrates, accumulation of metabolic bypro...
By Hart
Exercise Breathlessness: Causes, Physiological Responses, and When to Be Concerned
Difficulty breathing after exercise is a normal physiological response caused by the body's increased oxygen demand, elevated carbon dioxide productio...
By Jordan
The Second Wind: Symptoms, Physiology, and How to Leverage It
The second wind is a physiological and psychological phenomenon during prolonged exertion, characterized by renewed energy, reduced discomfort, easier...
By Jordan
Exercise and Hemoglobin Saturation: Understanding Its Impact
Exercise profoundly impacts hemoglobin saturation by acutely modulating oxygen delivery to meet increased metabolic demands and chronically enhancing ...
By Jordan
Blood Lactate: Mechanisms of Post-Exercise Clearance and Recovery
Immediately post-exercise, blood lactate concentrations decline due to active removal mechanisms, primarily its oxidation as fuel by various tissues a...
By Hart
