Resistance training is commonly prescribed to enhance strength/power qualities and is
achieved via improved neuromuscular recruitment, fiber type transition, and/or skeletal …

Understanding the factors that contribute to exercise response variation is the first step in
achieving the goal of developing personalized exercise prescriptions. This review discusses …

Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), ACSM's Foundations of
Strength Training and Conditioningoffers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of …

-NEW! Food-Nutrient Delivery: Planning the Diet with Cultural Competency chapter provides
international nutrition guidelines and resources to assist you with multicultural meal …

Physical activity (PA) and nutrition are the essential components of a healthy lifestyle, as
they can influence energy balance, promote functional ability of various systems and …

Maximizing the post-exercise increase in muscle protein synthesis, especially of the
contractile myofibrillar protein fraction, is essential to facilitate effective muscle remodelling …

The human body requires energy to function. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the cellular
currency for energy-requiring processes including mechanical work (ie, exercise). ATP used …

Regular exercise is important for health, fitness and longevity in people living with type 1
diabetes, and many individuals seek to train and compete while living with the condition …

Bodybuilding is a competitive endeavor where a combination of muscle size, symmetry,“
conditioning”(low body fat levels), and stage presentation are judged. Success in …

Recent years have seen a rise in the popularity of the consumption of sports-related
supplements. However, the hypothesis is raised that it is necessary to analyze the quality …