Anatomical Planes: Understanding Frontal Plane Movement in Sport and Training
The frontal plane divides the body into front and back halves, with side-to-side motions like the lateral shuffle in basketball serving as a prime exa...
By Hart
Category: Exercise Science
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Comparing Decimals: Precision in Exercise Science, Performance, and Health Metrics
Comparing decimals in exercise science involves precise methods of evaluating progress, assessing health parameters, and optimizing training strategie...
By Jordan
Yoda's Training: Exercise Science Principles for Longevity and Mastery
While Yoda's specific trainer is unknown in Star Wars lore, his extraordinary abilities and longevity are analogous to the diligent application of rea...
By Alex
Principle of Training Reversibility: What It Is, How It Affects Fitness, and Mitigation
The Principle of Training Reversibility states that physiological adaptations gained through exercise are gradually lost when the training stimulus is...
By Alex
Muscle Work: Formula, Applications, and Limitations in Exercise
Muscle work is calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by the distance it moves in the direction of that force, with considerations f...
By Jordan
Viscoelasticity: Understanding Its Role in Exercise Science, Injury, and Performance
Understanding the viscoelastic properties of biological tissues is fundamental in exercise science and kinesiology, providing critical insights into t...
By Jordan
Dumbbell Lifts: Understanding Muscle Contraction, Prime Movers, and Synergists
The specific muscles that contract to lift a dumbbell vary depending on the exercise, involving primary prime movers alongside synergistic and stabili...
By Jordan
Angular Momentum: Principles, Applications in Exercise, and Performance Optimization
Angular momentum in human movement is the product of an object's moment of inertia and angular velocity, crucial for understanding rotation in sports ...
By Alex
Thigh Dominance: Understanding, Identification, and Correction
Thigh dominance is a lower body movement pattern characterized by the disproportionate engagement and overload of the quadriceps muscles, often leadin...
By Alex
