18 women (19 - 30) were studied to determine if running in a pool elicited similar physiological responses as treadmill running. Each Ss performed 2 VO2max tests, one in the pool (P) which consisted of simulating running ...

The closed-circuit oxygen dilution technique was used to measure residual volume (RV) in 100 female Ss, age 10 to 56, while seated on land (RV dry) and while immersed to the neck (RV wet). There was a significant difference ...

This study examined factors such as self-motivation and exercise habits (compliance or noncompliance) as well as participant reasons for attending the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program Adult Fitness Unit. Participants ...

This study evaluated four health-related fitness components: cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, and body composition. Data were collected on a varied number of subjects for each test. The subjects ...

The intent of this study was to examine the perception of African American students' experiences at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. This was a descriptive study attempting to identify students' perception of the ...

Fifty corporations were surveyed to determine the utilization of computers and software in corporate fitness. Of the corporations surveyed, 83.9% had a computer and were aided by supporting software, and nearly all had a ...

30 healthy college female volunteers, 18-29 yrs, performed an actual VO2max treadmill test and 2, one-mile walks for time. Each S's wt (lbs), gender, age, time and HR responses during a one-mile walk were obtained to ...

34 healthy college male volunteers, 18-29yrs, performed an actual VO2max test and 2, one-mile walks for time. Each S's age, wt (lbs), gender, HR responses, and time during a one-mile walk were obtained to calculate VO2max, ...

21 volunteers, aged 18-24 yrs; were randomly assigned to train on land (males, n=6; females, n=5) or in water (males, n=5; females, n=5) for 6 wks. Max exercise tests utilizing running protocols were completed on the TM ...