Foot Stride: Definition, Phases, Measurement, and Optimization
A foot stride is the complete gait cycle of one leg, from initial ground contact to the next initial contact of the same foot, fundamental for analyzi...
By Hart
Category: Exercise Science
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Power Exercise: Measurement Methods, Direct & Indirect Techniques, and Key Considerations
Measuring power exercise involves assessing the rate at which work is performed by quantifying the force produced and the velocity at which it is appl...
By Jordan
Muscle Hyperplasia: Causes, Mechanisms, and Implications for Muscle Growth
Muscle hyperplasia, an increase in muscle fiber number, is theorized to be caused by extreme mechanical stress and satellite cell activation, though i...
By Hart
Sled Test: Purpose, Performance, Benefits, and Variations
A sled test is a versatile assessment method in exercise science that measures an individual's strength, power, acceleration, and conditioning capabil...
By Jordan
Training Load: Defining, Measuring, and Optimizing a Good Acute Load
A good acute load represents the optimal short-term training stress that promotes desired physiological adaptations without excessive fatigue or heigh...
By Alex
Exercise Sensations: Physiological, Perceptual, and Psychological Changes
During exercise, the body experiences a complex interplay of physiological, perceptual, and psychological changes, manifesting as sensations ranging f...
By Jordan
Force in Physical Education: Definition, Types, Laws, and Athletic Impact
In physical education, force is a fundamental biomechanical concept defined as a push or a pull that can cause an object or the human body to accelera...
By Hart
Dynamic Muscular Action (DMA): Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Movements in Exercise
In a gym setting, DMA most commonly refers to Dynamic Muscular Action, describing muscle contractions that result in joint movement, primarily categor...
By Alex
Coupling in Exercise Science: Understanding Interdependent Relationships, Human Movement, and Performance
In exercise science, while the term 'coupling constant' isn't used as in physics, 'coupling' refers to the consistent, interdependent relationships be...
By Hart
