Search
Now showing items 1341-1350 of 1358
High intensity interval training practices in competitive field-based invasion team sports
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)
High intensity interval training (HIIT) can be defined as alternating bouts of short duration exercise (e.g., 5s to 10 minutes) at near/maximal intensities separated by complete
rest or low intensity activity allowing ...
The effect of post activation potentiation exercises (depth-jump vs. countermovement jumps) on Wingate anaerobic performance in collegiate athletics.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-10-16)
An effective warm-up to enhance anaerobic power is essential
prior to a cycling event (1).
Postactivation potentiation (PAP) is the change in characteristics
of the skeletal muscle through force-time / -velocity which ...
Physical activity and dietary behaviour among adolescents who have completed active cancer treatment – a study protocol for a qualitative investigation
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)
Introduction: Approximately 200 Irish adolescents receive a cancer diagnosis each year (1). Cancer treatment
during youth can be associated with significant toxicity resulting in cancer-related fatigue, musculoskeletal
...
Cancer survivors' experiences of physical activity: exercise as a vehicle for recovery?
(ACSM, 2017-05)
Physical activity (PA) can have benefits for individuals at each stage of the cancer journey, including improved fitness and quality of life. However, many cancer survivors are not meeting the physical activity recommendations.
Fetuin-A as a potential biomarker of metabolic variability following 60 days of head-down-tilt bed rest
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)
Physical inactivity and exposure to microgravity can cause a pronounced reduction in whole-body insulin sensitivity, which is influenced by the secretion of proteins from tissues of metabolic importance. Fetuin-A, a novel ...
The effects of resisted sprint training on sprint performance in field based invasion team sport athletes: a systematic literature review
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)
Speed is an essential performance attribute for field-based invasion team sport (FBITS) players. Traditional training methods used to
enhance sprint performance (SP) such as resistance training, typically aim to improve ...
Speed qualities and methodological considerations in Gaelic games: a systematic scoping review
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)
In recent years, there has been a marked
increase in research examining speed
qualities in Gaelic Games; ladies and mens
Gaelic football, hurling and camogie.
The distribution of speed qualities
examined across Gaelic ...
The effects of resisted sprint training on sprint performance in field-based invasion team sport athletes: a systematic review & meta-analysis
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)
Speed is an essential performance attribute for field-based invasion team sport (FITS) players. Traditional training methods used to enhance
sprint performance (SP) such as resistance training, typically aim to improve ...
Dietary practices, beliefs and behaviours of adults with inflammatory bowel disease in Ireland: a cross sectional study.
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprised
of Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis
(UC) is characterised by chronic relapsing
inflammation, which typically results in
gastrointestinal discomfort (1)
. Many ...
Investigating the effects of dance exercise intervention on the health of people with dementia
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)
Different methods of exercise can be used as
a form of treatment for dementia such as
dance exercise interventions (Ho et al. 2018).
The study aims to develop a communitybased dance exercise intervention that is
patient ...