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An economic impact analysis of the Comrades Marathon on the city of Durban.
(2009)Sport has become a major industry as well as a key cultural preoccupation in contemporary society. Cities are increasingly using major sporting events and activities to re-image themselves, promote urban development and ... -
The effect of an anti-inflammatory homeopathic product on cytokine status in venous blood following 90 minutes of downhill running.
(2008)Background: Downhill running involves eccentric contractions of the gluteal, quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscles and the lengthening of muscle fibres as they contract. Several studies have demonstrated that this type ... -
The effect of an anti-inflammatory homeopathic product on systemic markers of inflammation following 90 minutes of downhill running.
(2008)Background: The homeopathic preparation, Traumeel S, has been used as a valuable alternative to conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for over 30 years. This antihomotoxic, anti-phlogistic drug has ... -
The Effect of exhaustive exercise on lymphocyte apoptosis.
(2001)Post exercise lymphocytopenia is a well documented phenomenon. Studies have reported exercise induced DNA damage in leucocytes and have postulated a possible link to apoptosis. Five subjects of differing fitness levels ... -
Effect of group exercise on anthropometry, nutritional status and health related quality of life of older persons living in aged care homes within the eThekwini Municipality.
(2014)Introduction: Globally, the prevalence of chronic disease is on the increase with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death. Worldwide the proportion of older persons aged 60 years and older is also increasing. ... -
The effect of therapeutic horseback riding on heart rate variability of children with disabilities.
(2015)Introduction: Heart rate variability (HRV) is the oscillation in the interval between consecutive heart beats, resulting from dynamic interplay between multiple physiologic mechanisms that regulate instantaneous heart rate. ... -
The effects of a structured group exercise program on functional fitness of older persons living in old age homes within the eThekwini Municipality, South Africa.
(2014)Aim: The study aimed to determine the effects of a structured group exercise program on functional fitness of older persons living in five old age homes within the eThekwini Municipality of South Africa. Population: The ... -
The effects of exercise and diet on selected physiological and biochemical parameters in a sedentary Indian male cohort.
(1995)In common with other expatriate Indian Populations, the Indian community of South Africa has a high incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD). Little information is available on the effects of exercise and diet on risk ... -
The effects of exercise on the aged.
(2002)This study aimed to document the effects of regular exercise and physical activity on the aged. Subjects (n=S8) over the age of sixty-five participated in the study. All subjects were patrons from various retirement centers ... -
The effects of high intensity exercise on lymphocyte DNA and antioxidant status in trained athletes.
(1998)Apoptosis (programmed cell death) and exercise immunology have been the focus of research for the past five years. Trained athletes are particularly susceptible to a wide variety of viral and bacterial infections and this ... -
The effects of music tempo on performance, psychological and physiological variables during 20 km cycling in well-trained cyclists.
(2013)Introduction Music is commonly used to accompany exercise and has been viewed as a type of legal performance enhancing drug due to its beneficial effects such as reduced RPE, increased work output, enhanced mood, enhanced ... -
The efficacy of a 1500G magnetic breathing device in optimizing cardio-respiratory function in endurance athletes during maximal exercise breathing.
(2015-08-25)Introduction: The O2 Gold magnetic device is a non-medicinal inhaler containing a magnetic coil that has been designed to improve cardio-respiratory function. Oxygen (O2) in the inhaled air passes through the magnetic coil ... -
Factors affecting participation in sport and recreation of students staying in residences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Almost all the institutions of higher learning across the globe offers sport and recreation opportunities to its students and staff. These programmes and services are offered to serve several purposes of which at the summit ... -
Five minute recordings of heart rate variability in physically active students : reliability and gender characteristics.
(2011)Introduction Heart rate variability (HRV) is regarded as a useful, non-invasive method for investigating the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Over the past decade there has been an increase in the number of HRV investigations ... -
The health and fitness profiles of sport studies students at a tertiary institution in South Africa.
(2014)Introduction The first time most adolescents start to take care of themselves with limited parental support is when they attend university. The watchful guidance of parental support typically wanes and students start ... -
The impact of a school-based physical activity intervention on learners' health behaviour.
(2014)Introduction: Five percent of South African youth are obese, 20% overweight, 13% stunted and eight percent is underweight. Physical activity among children and adolescents is believed to be insufficient and low levels ... -
Muscle damage and inflammation following a three-day trail run.
(2012)Introduction The physiological effects of single and multiday road running races have been studied extensively and include the occurrence of rhabdomyolysis, reflected by significantly increased urinary myoglobin (uMb), ... -
Physiological and physical fitness profiles of elite South African surfers.
(2000)The present study profiled the fitness characteristics of elite South African surfers. Sixty-one surfers volunteered to participate in the study. Each subject underwent a maximal tests in order to measure peak maximum ...