Monthly Archives: October 2007

How Body Composition Is Related to Health

Posted on October 31, 2007 by richard

The most accurate method to assess body composition involves chemical analysis of the body. However, as this can be done only after death, it is of limited value in the assessment of body composition in the living. Fortunately, several indirect … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Antioxidant During Exercise

Posted on October 14, 2007 by richard

In the athlete, it appears that the most promising characteristic of antioxidant supplementation regarding performance is the ability to aid recovery As athletes know, recovery after exercise is vitally important to improved performance. Eccentric contractions (i.e., “negatives”) are a necessary … Continue reading →

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How Age Factor Effects Health

Posted on October 6, 2007 by richard

Muscle mass is dramatically reduced in both men and women with advancing age. Called sarcopenia, this phenomenon has considerable significance because it leads to a decreased quality of life, and often, major health care expenses for the associated medical/nursing care. … Continue reading →

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Effects of Exercise on The Muscle Cell

Posted on October 1, 2007 by richard

Under normal physiological conditions, cells are highly efficient at maintaining steady state. However, under conditions of physiological stress, such as hypoxia (reduced oxygen supply) caused by ischemia or strenuous exercise, the energy balance can be disrupted and the functional integrity … Continue reading →

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