The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of a resistance training protocol on the muscular strength of adults with Down Syndrome (DS). Four participants with a mean age of 26.9 years took part in a resistance ...

The purpose of this study was to determine if using a new form of creatine monohydrate (Phosphagems -EAS) could increase muscular strength and favorably alter body composition. Twenty-seven college-aged Ss were randomly ...

This study sought out to test the effectiveness of using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on increasing strength and endurance of the gluteus muscles compared to volitional exercise. Seventy-two female volunteers between ...

This study was made to determine the effect that the bent arm hang exercise and concentrated rope climbing would have on the ability of a fourth grade student to climb a rope. Boys and girls from six fourth grades in the ...

This study compared the effects of parallel squat (PS) training and 45 degree angle leg press (LP) training on the acquisition of absolute strength (AS) and relative power (RP). Thirty male subjects (19-24 yr.) volunteered ...

A strength training program was undertaken to determine if a home strength training device (Schwinn Bowflex) could result in similar improvements in strength compared to a more traditional method (Universal). Seventy-two ...

This study determined potential changes in upper body muscular strength and endurance as a result of walking with the use of specially designed walking poles (Exerstriders). Ninety-two inactive females, 20-49 yrs, ...

This study compared the effects bouldering wall activities to resistance band exercises on upper body strength and grip strength in elementary school children. Fifty-five (n = 55) subjects in grades 4-6 participated in ...

Fifty-two junior and senior non-athletes of the South Milwaukee Senior High School, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin participated in the study of the effects of selected weight training programs and a relationship to their dynamic ...

Collegiate level gymnastics creates extreme amounts of load and stress on the trunk musculature of athletes. Therefore, low back injuries are prevalent during practice competition hours. This clinical investigation aimed ...