The effect of prior knowledge of test endpoint on non-local muscle fatigue.

Introduction: If the work duration or volume is known, it is common for individuals to anticipate this challenge by pursuing a strategy that may decrease the initial force output and maintain a force level that ensures a force reserve towards the end of the task. However, it is unknown whether this is a global strategy that is transferred to a non-exercised muscle following fatigue of a contralateral homologous muscle.

Methods: To clarify if prior knowledge of task endpoint has an effect on non-local muscle fatigue (NLMF), 15 male participants (22.

Breathing Techniques Affect Female but Not Male Hip Flexion Range of Motion.

Two protocols were undertaken to help clarify the effects of breathing techniques on hamstrings (hip flexion) range of motion (ROM). The protocols examined effects of breathing conditions on ROM and trunk muscle activity. Protocol 1: Thirty recreationally active participants (15 male, 15 female, 20-25 years) were monitored for changes in single-leg raise (SLR) ROM with 7 breathing conditions before or during a passive supine SLR stretch.