Exercise Load: Definition, Components, and Application in Training
In exercise science, "load" refers to the entire physiological stimulus placed upon the body during physical activity, encompassing intensit...
By Jordan
Category: Exercise Science
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The Theory of Running: Biomechanics, Anatomy, Physiology, and Performance
The theory of running posits that it is a complex, bipedal gait characterized by a distinct aerial phase, driven by the coordinated interplay of biome...
By Hart
CostGuard: Understanding Unrecognized Terms and Evidence-Based Fitness Principles
"CostGuard" is not a recognized or established term within the academic or professional lexicon of exercise science and kinesiology, suggest...
By Alex
Exercise Science: Defining Its Domain and Scope
Exercise science and kinesiology focus on the empirical study of human movement and physiology, not fictional narratives or conceptual relationships.
By Hart
FHO: Flexion, Hyperextension, Abduction, Adduction, and Rotation Explained
FHO stands for Flexion, Hyperextension, Abduction, Adduction, and Rotation, serving as a mnemonic for primary joint movements crucial in exercise scie...
By Alex
Ligaments: Acute Responses, Chronic Adaptations, and Injury Prevention During Exercise
Ligaments undergo significant acute and chronic adaptations in response to exercise, becoming stronger, more resilient, and better at facilitating pro...
By Hart
Cadence and Height: Understanding Stride Length and Running Efficiency
Tall individuals generally exhibit a lower step cadence than shorter people at the same speed due to their longer limb segments and the biomechanical ...
By Alex
Metabolic Programming: Understanding Energy Systems, Principles, and Applications
Metabolic programming is the strategic manipulation of training variables to optimize the body's energy production and utilization pathways for specif...
By Hart
Physiological Adaptation: Principles of Growth and Transformation in Exercise Science
The human body adapts and transforms in response to exercise through fundamental principles like progressive overload, specificity, and the crucial re...
By Alex
