Human movement is produced by the rotation of segments around the instantaneous axis of
rotation of the joints. Mechanically, rotation is only possible with the application of a moment …

Enhancing or preserving cognitive performance of personnel working in stressful,
demanding and/or high tempo environments is vital for optimal performance. Emerging …

This study quantitatively assessed the mechanical reliability and validity of position, torque
and velocity measurements of the Biodex System 3 isokinetic dynamometer. Trial-to-trial and …

Conventionally, the hamstring: quadriceps strength ratio is calculated by dividing the
maximal knee flexor (hamstring) moment by the maximal knee extensor (quadriceps) …

Context As many sports are divided in male/female categories, governing bodies have
formed regulations on the eligibility for transgender individuals to compete in these …

Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Second Edition, presents the most current protocols
used for assessing high-level athletes. Based on the insight and experience of sport …

El presente libro proporciona una visión integrada de la programación del entrenamiento de
la fuerza y los factores biológicos más importantes de la respuesta orgánica a este tipo de …

Data by the present editors in 1996, there was no laboratory manual that would serve as a
compendium of practical activities for students in this field. Accordingly, the text was …

It is often claimed that strength training of one limb increases the strength of the contralateral
limb, but this has not been demonstrated consistently, particularly in well-controlled studies …

Resistance training can be defined as the act of repeated voluntary muscle contractions
against a resistance greater than those normally encountered in activities of daily living …