Athletic Performance
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

The impact of physical exercise on calcium balance in healthy subjects during prolonged hypokinesia.

29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether during hypokinesia (diminished movement) periodic physical exercise affects calcium (Ca(2+)) balance and Ca(2+) loss. METHODS: Studies were conducted on 30 physically healthy male volunteers during the preexperimental ... Read more...

Enhanced functional and structural properties of high-density lipoproteins from runners and wrestlers compared to throwers and lifters.

28 Sep 2009 Plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels are inversely correlated with the risk of cardiovascular disease, and are known to increase with repetitive exercise. In the current study, HDL fractions from athletes' sera were isolated ... Read more...

Lower limb influence on standing arm-cranking ('grinding').

15 Sep 2009 Standing arm-cranking ('grinding') is predominantly an upper-body exercise, however, the contribution of the legs to this activity is unknown. The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of normal lower-limb movement on physiological ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Athletic Performance'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Letter by Corrado et al regarding article, "sudden deaths in young competitive athletes: analysis of 1866 deaths in the United States, 1980-2006". 18 Oct 2009
• The impact of physical exercise on calcium balance in healthy subjects during prolonged hypokinesia. 29 Sep 2009
• Enhanced functional and structural properties of high-density lipoproteins from runners and wrestlers compared to throwers and lifters. 28 Sep 2009
• Lower limb influence on standing arm-cranking ('grinding'). 15 Sep 2009
• Habitual throwing and swimming correspond with upper limb diaphyseal strength and shape in modern human athletes. 30 Aug 2009
• Intensity, repetitiveness, and directionality of habitual adolescent mobility patterns influence the tibial diaphysis morphology of athletes. 30 Aug 2009
• Sports - medicine for the disabled. The time for specialization in prosthetics and orthotics is now. 30 Aug 2009
• Muscle strength and metabolism in master athletes. 12 Aug 2009
• Feeding the Beijing Olympics: an interview with Jillian Wanik. Interview by Louise M. Burke. 30 Jul 2009
• Caffeine enhances cognitive function and skill performance during simulated soccer activity. 30 Jul 2009
• Carbohydrate mouth rinsing in the fed state: lack of enhancement of time-trial performance. 30 Jul 2009
• Catering for the athletes village at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: the role of sports dietitians. 30 Jul 2009
• Protein plus carbohydrate does not enhance 60-km time-trial performance. 30 Jul 2009
• The effect of pitching biomechanics on the upper extremity in youth and adolescent baseball pitchers. 30 Jul 2009
• Performance outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the National Basketball Association. 30 Jul 2009
• Cold fluids improve exercise performance in the heat by slowing the rate of heat gain. 30 Jul 2009
• Different strategies for sports injury prevention in an America's Cup yachting crew. 30 Jul 2009
• Effect of caffeine as an ergogenic aid during anaerobic exercise performance in caffeine naïve collegiate football players. 30 Jul 2009
• Functional performance, maximal strength, and power characteristics in isometric and dynamic actions of lower extremities in soccer players. 30 Jul 2009
• Comparison of physical characteristics and performance among elite snowboarders. 30 Jul 2009

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Technical information about 'Athletic Performance'

Definition: Carrying out of specific physical routines or procedures by one who is trained or skilled in physical activity. Performance is influenced by a combination of physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors.

Descriptor UI: D054874

Alternative terms: Athletic Performance; Athletic Performances; Performance, Athletic; Performances, Athletic; Sports Performance; Performance, Sports; Performances, Sports; Sports Performances;

Related Mesh Headings: Psychomotor Performance;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; education; history; legislation & jurisprudence; psychology; standards; trends; statistics & numerical data; ethics; physiology;

Tree Number: I03.450.642.845.054;

History Note: 2008