Isokinetic Muscle Strength and Fatigue Evaluation Following a Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Program on a Gravity Independent Flywheel Device
Year: 2011
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Exposure to microgravity imposes changes on the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems leading to decreases in aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and muscular fatigue (1). Anti-gravity muscles, those that play a postural role in a standard gravity environment such as the soleus and quadriceps, are most affected by microgravity (2) with nearly all musculature affected with extended spaceflight (3). The multi-mode exercise device (M-MED) is a gravity independent device that provides both high force resistance type and low force aerobic type modes of exercise. Consequently, the M-MED has the ability to enhance both skeletal muscle function through resistance training exercises as well as cardiovascular function with aerobic training.
Authors: Joshua A. Cotter, Tomasz Owerkowicz, Alvin Yu, Marinelle L. Camilon, Theresa Hoang, Per A. Tesch, Vincent J. Caiozzo, Gregory R. Adams
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2248208552