Obesity, as an epidemic, finds its beginnings within the last 100 years, though we have only seen its obvious growth since the 1970s (Kenney, Wilmore, & Costill, 2012). As Western society and culture moved from a subsistent nation to an industrialized one, we began slipping from the ways of old. That is, we began moving […]
Read MoreObesity carries with it, many complications that have detrimental effects on the health of an individual. Side effects can grow in a stealthy and insidious fashion, such that a person may not know a disease exists until it has manifested too deeply. I would like to cover the health problems associated with obesity, its complications, […]
Read MoreObesity is an epidemic finding its home in children, adolescents, and adults. It does not discriminate among age groups or race, nor does it confine itself to a particular geographical region. In less than 100 years, civilization has moved from horse and cart, to astronauts orbiting the earth. Significant leaps in technology and knowledge marks […]
Read MoreAnticipation and detection of cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) are paramount in its treatment. Understanding the degenerative process and risk factors of CHD helps shape our exercise choices and program development. I would like to cover contemporary research regarding benefits of exercise, in order to curtail the deleterious effects of CHD. Epidemiological evidence shows that physically […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the disease process of coronary heart disease (CHD) allows us to anticipate, detect and treat its dysfunction before CHD worsens. Epidemiology has assisted us by collating several biomarkers that filters out individuals at risk of CHD. The following will cover these risk factors in more depth, in an attempt to broaden our understanding of […]
Read MorePathophysiology helps us understand the pathology and physiology behind diseased and disordered systems of the body. In my last post, I covered roles of the cardiovascular system and the diseased states that occurred within it. Now, I would like to cover the pathophysiology behind these diseased states, as a precursor to anticipate, treat and prevent […]
Read MoreThe cardiovascular system serves many important functions, and supports every other physiological system. The more positive adaptation the cardiovascular system experiences, the more proficient it can fulfill its roles. Conversely, a diseased cardiovascular system will hinder all other physiological processes. I would like to briefly review the functions of the cardiovascular system, look deeper into […]
Read MoreChildren and adults share similar biochemical and physiological characteristics. However, “similar” should not be confused with “identical.” I would like to review some of these characteristics, identify similarities, and attempt to show subtleties that exist between these two age groups. Childhood might be defined as the period of time between the first birthday and adolescence, […]
Read MoreNeurological adaptations drive strength gains in preadolescent resistance training. Although children can improve strength and force development, limitations within their own physiology does exist. I would like to review these limitations, and explore solutions to circumvent them. Resistance training in children is accompanied by several physiological adaptations such as improved maximal oxygen uptake, body composition, […]
Read MorePositive outcomes with periodized and supervised strength programs for youth are well documented. However, the physiological pathway to force production among children is somewhat different than that of adults. I would like to review, in more detail, those mechanisms behind preadolescent strength adaptations. Strength gains are precursors to improved power and athleticism in sport (Kenney, […]
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