Category: Athletes

3. MicroRNAs profile and type of trainingEndurance versus strength trainingThe term endurance training generally refers to aerobic training. As a result of endurance training, many changes are observed in the cardiovascular system as well as in the skeletal muscle system, and these changes may affect other systems. Long-term endurance training induces many physiological adaptations in both central and peripheral systems. In case of physiological adaptations in central cardiovascular system, it involves mainly decreased heart rate, increased stroke volume of the heart97 (Noakes 2000) as well as increased blood plasma volume without any major changes in red blood cell count which […]

Essay 4One of the most popular training methods mostly for high school athletes trying to get better overall is bigger, faster, stronger this method is too help correct technique in the weight room and on the field for athletes to become a better player overall. The lingo used to describe this methis is called the six absolutes. This method takes about 45 minuets twice a week to be able to fully and correctly teach the proper way to lift and spot for many different exercises and body parts, as well as agility, flexibility, and jumping. Cross fit is mainly focused […]

Definition essay of “what is a hero” Name: Course: Institution: Instructor: Date: Definition essay of “what is a hero” The word hero is known to almost all people that know English including young children even some who English is not a first language. In addition, if one was told to give examples of a hero, the list could be big enough ranging from people we envy to those we feel or think they are heroes. However, if you would ask people to define the word, there are very few who would give the right meaning. Many people define a role […]

thepurpose of this study was to find out if sports massage has an effect on the muscularstrength of an athlete. (Sportstherapyuk.com Patria A) states that Sportmassage has been used for centuries in an attempt to prevent injuries. Massageis considered to enhance muscle relaxation reduce muscle tension and sorenesspromote the healing process, and consequently improve an athlete’smuscular  strength and performance  According to perviousresearch, massage has an effect on the athlete physically. (ARCHER, P. A.) states that pre and post massage helps to improve the range ofmotion, improving the flexibility. Without the full range of movement theathlete cannot perform to the best of […]

According to Kristen Lewis, injuries thatare occurring in cheerleading are happening more frequently due to the factthat there are many cheerleaders today (Lewis 6). Participation in the sport ofcheerleading can lead to injuries ranging from sprains to traumatic head injuries.Lewis states “Today, cheerleading accounts for 65 percent of all catastrophicinjuries among girl athletes in high school” (Lewis 7). Jeanna Bryner explains that most injuriesthat occur in cheerleading are not serious injuries. Sprains to the ankles andknees happen frequently and do not require much time away from the sport toheal (Bryner 8). Angela Bagnulo also states that the injuries that occur […]

       Wheyprotein is commonly used by bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness fans to supportwith muscle recovery, lean muscle growth, and general health. Whey protein isthe term used to define a group of milk proteins that are isolated from whey,which is the left-over product of milk after it is coagulated during the cheesemaking process. NITRO-TECH 100% Whey Gold is a low-fat, low-carb and a low-calorie wheyprotein blend designed to sustain growth and recovery. Comparing to otherbrands, this product is superior due to his premium whey isolate protein, his amazingflavor and his high-quality concentration of amino acids and glutamine.      First, […]

Caffeine is a naturally arising alkaloid which is found inthe leaves, seeds and fruits of over 63 plants species worldwide. It is analkaloid of methylxanthine family. The methylxanthines caffeine(1,3,7-trimethyxanthine), theobromine (3,7- dimethylxanthine), and theophylline(1,3-dimethylxanthine) can be usually found in tea leaves, cola nuts, coffeebeans, cocoa beans,  mate leaves andother kinds of plants. While coffee and tea beverages naturally containcaffeine and other methylxanthines, Caffeine aids as an ingredient in manycarbonated soft drinks including colas, pepper-type beverages, and citrusbeverages. Pure caffeine occurs as odorless, white, fleecy masses, glisteningneedles of powder. Its molecular weight is 194.19g, melting point is 236°C, pointat which caffeine […]

Aristotle explains that thereare two kinds of virtue. Intellectual virtue and moral virtue. Intellectual virtueis the result of being educated about something which requires you to have anexperience. Moral virtues come from a result of habituation or a habit. Heexplains that our character cannot be defined by nature it just is not possible.He tells us in the story that “a stone that naturally falls downward could notbe made by habituation to rise upwards”. (Aristotle p. 23) Nature cannot be madeto act in a different way due to the habits we endure. He explains that naturegives us room to endure our […]

Neurobiological basisMany EEG studies have illustrated that during luciddreaming there is an increased brain activity in areas that are normallydeactivated during REM-sleep. Early studies have shown that lucid dreams areassociated with an overall increase in alpha activity (8-12 Hz) at thebeginning of REM-sleep. The resulting data suggests that a momentarily peak inalpha activity marks the initiation of lucid dreaming during REM-sleep (Ogilvie, Hunt, Paul, & Lucescu, 1982; Tyson,Ogilvie, & Hunt, 1984). A subsequent research have shown an increase ofgamma activity (30-50 Hz) in the frontal and frontolateral region. (Voss, Holzmann, Tuin, & Hobson, 2009). This is in line with the […]

Tim Montgomery is an ex-Track and Field athlete who once laid claim to the title of “World’s Fastest Man”. His early days in the sport were modest with many 6th place finishes in the mid-1990s, with the 100-meter dash being his specialty. His popularity in the sport began to rise when he won a bronze medal in the 100m at the 1997 World Championships and was ranked #4 in the world, with a best time of 9.92. In 1999, he began training with Marion Jones and the two eventually became a couple. In 2000, Montgomery was on the U.S. Olympic […]