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
Category: Exercise Science
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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
Exercise Science: Anatomical Planes, Training Methods, and Muscular Balance
The mythological narrative of Zeus cutting people in half serves as a metaphor in exercise science to understand anatomical planes, unilateral vs. bil...
By Hart
Isotonic Movement: Understanding Muscle Contraction, Benefits, and Exercise Examples
Isotonic movement describes muscle contraction where the muscle changes length while generating force, encompassing both shortening (concentric) and l...
By Hart
Squatting: Calculating Gravitational and Dynamic Forces for Performance
Calculating force in a squat involves determining static gravitational force on the total mass and dynamic ground reaction force, which accounts for a...
By Jordan
Bicep Curl: Understanding Its Anatomical Plane and Proper Form
The bicep curl is primarily performed in the sagittal plane, which involves elbow flexion and divides the body into left and right halves.
By Hart
Flexion Plane: Understanding Movement in the Sagittal Plane and Its Importance in Exercise
The "flexion plane" refers to the sagittal anatomical plane where the joint action of flexion, defined as a decrease in the angle between tw...
By Jordan
