The Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training on the Perceptions of Exercise in Middle-Aged Females: A Pilot Study.

The high prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity in the U.S. is a public health crisis.

The Impact of Critical Speed and Lean Body Mass on Load Carriage Performance for Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Cadets.

Introduction: Load carriage is an inherent part of tactical operations. Critical speed (CS) has been associated with technical and combat-specific performance measures (e.g.

Evaluation of Nutrition and Performance Parameters in Division 1 Collegiate Athletes.

Background: Testing and evaluating athletes is necessary and should include performance, body composition, and nutrition. The purpose of this study was to report assessments of dietary intake, V˙O, and body composition in D1 collegiate athletes and examine relationships between these assessments.

Methods: Dietary intake was assessed with 3-day recalls and compared to recommendations, and body composition was assessed via bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) ( = 48).

Severe body condition loss lowers hepatic output of IGF1 with adverse effects on the dominant follicle in dairy cows.

The severe loss of body condition score (BCS) during the early lactation period has been associated with infertility in cows. However, the mechanisms are not fully understood. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of BCS loss on liver health, and ovarian functions in cows during early lactation.

Contributions from incumbent police officer's physical activity and body composition to occupational assessment performance.

Introduction: Police officers must perform various tasks in unpredictable work environments and potentially volatile situations. This study aimed to determine if cardiovascular fitness, body composition, and physical activity levels could predict performance in a Midwest Police Department's Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA).

Methods: Researchers collected data from thirty incumbent police officers (33.