The figure below (click to enlarge) is from the outstanding book Physiology of sport and exercise , by Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill, an...
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Showing posts with label endurance exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label endurance exercise. Show all posts
How much protein does one need to be in nitrogen balance?
This post has been revised and re-published . The original comments are preserved below.
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Long distance running causes heart disease, unless it doesn’t
cardiovascular disease,
endurance exercise,
endurance running,
heart disease,
J curve,
research,
U curve
Regardless of type of exercise, disease markers are generally associated with intensity of exertion over time. This association follows a J-...
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Why red meat consumption may appear unhealthy in scientific studies
There have been many academic articles in the past linking red meat intake with increased mortality, and there will be more in the future. ...
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How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Strength training plus a mild caloric deficit
body fat,
endurance exercise,
fat loss,
muscle gain,
research,
resistance exercise,
strength training
Ballor et al. (1996) conducted a classic and interesting study on body composition changes induced by aerobic and strength training. This st...
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How much protein does one need to be in nitrogen balance?
The figure below, from Brooks et al. (2005), shows a graph relating nitrogen balance and protein intake. A nitrogen balance of zero is a sta...
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Exercise and blood glucose levels: Insulin and glucose responses to exercise
The notion that exercise reduces blood glucose levels is widespread. That notion is largely incorrect. Exercise appears to have a positive e...
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Soccer as play and exercise: Resistance and endurance training at the same time
Many sports combine three key elements that make them excellent fitness choices: play, resistance exercise, and endurance exercise; all at t...
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Does strength exercise increase nitrogen balance?
calorie restriction,
endurance exercise,
muscle gain,
muscle loss,
nitrogen balance,
protein,
research
This previous post looks at the amounts of protein needed to maintain a nitrogen balance of zero. It builds on data about individuals doing...
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Growth hormone secretion drops with age, but not exactly in the way you would expect
Many people assume that growth hormone secretion drops with age in a somewhat linear fashion, as implied by this diagram . This assumption p...
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