Browsing by Subject "Strength"
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Analgesic and anti‐inflammatory drugs in sports: implications for exercise performance and training adaptations
(Wiley, 2018)Over‐the‐counter analgesics, such as anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol, are widely consumed by athletes worldwide to increase pain tolerance, or dampen pain and reduce inflammation from injuries. Given that ... -
Cryotherapy reinvented: application of phase change material for recovery in elite soccer
(Human kinetics, 2018)Purpose: To examine whether donning lower-body garments fitted with cooled phase change material (PCM) would enhance recovery after a soccer match. Methods: In a randomized, crossover design, 11 elite soccer players from ... -
Cycling-specific isometric resistance training improves peak power output in elite sprint cyclists
(Wiley, 2020)Introduction This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a 6‐week cycling‐specific, isometric resistance training program on peak power output (PPO) in elite cyclists. Methods Twenty‐four elite track sprint cyclists ... -
The effect of the growth spurt on strength, power, speed and agility training in boys during mid-adolescence
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Four physical and motor fitness components are essential to excel in sport, namely muscle strength, speed, agility and explosive power. Size and performance differences which are associated with variation in biological ... -
Exploring the needs and strengths of families who live in a resource constrained community in Christiana, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Families are natural social systems and its members act as both emotional and economic networks that provide individuals with a sense of belonging. The connectedness of individuals biologically and historically related ... -
Strength, running speed, agility and balance profiles of 9- to 10-year-old learners: NW-child study
(Univ Stellenbosch, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the strength, running speed and agility, and balance profiles of 9- to 10-year old learners and the relation between these skills of the learners. Using a stratified random selection ... -
Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change scores of twelve functional fitness tests in adults with Down syndrome
(Elsevier, 2016)Aim The purpose of the study was to explore the test–retest reliability and minimal detectable change of selected functional fitness test items in adults with Down syndrome. Methods Forty-three adults with Down syndrome ...