Browsing Brock Theses by Subject "Isometric exercise."

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Comparison of strength gains over 13 and 26-weeks of resistance training in children

Harris, Alana P. Y. (Brock University, 2009-02-16)

The primary aim of this study was to determine if there were significant strength gains achieved by children participating in the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Sport Academy Program. The secondary aim was to ...
The reliability of an isometric test based on constant perception of effort

Kilburn, Shane Michael. (Brock University, 2009-02-16)

To date there is no documented procedure to extrapolate findings of an isometric nature to a whole body performance setting. The purpose of this study was to quantify the reliability of perceived exertion to control ...
Training distribution and the acquisition of maximal isometric elbow flexion strength

Calder, Kristina M. (Brock University, 2004-07-14)

Twenty-six sedentary, college-aged females were matched and randomly assigned to one of two groups. The massed group (n=13) completed 15 maximal isometric elbow flexion strength trials in one session, while the distributed ...

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