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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 ... -
Physiological response to incremental stationary cycling using conventional, circular and variable-geared, elliptical Q-chain rings.
(2008)Background: As variable-geared, elliptical Rotor Q-rings may improve pedal dynamics by reducing the effect of the "dead spot" in the pedaling action and altering the mechanical leverage, use of these chain rings is currently ... -
The prevalence of obesity and related risk factors amongst nurses in a public health hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2013-06-08)Introduction: The prevalence of obesity in South Africa and throughout the world is increasing. Obesity is related to hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, dyslipidemia and other sub-clinical conditions. Aim: To ... -
Respiratory tract symptoms in multi-day trail runners - a focus on allergy.
(2012)Introduction: Respiratory tract symptoms (RTS), common in athletes during heavy training and after events, result in impaired readiness for events and race times. Since the 1980’s exercise immunologists have investigated ... -
The role of the department of sport and recreation in the provision and delivery of sport and recreation in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015-01-12)The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sports and Recreation is mandated to provide and deliver sport and recreation in the province, which is done in collaboration with a number of stakeholders. These include the sports federations, ... -
Salivary biomarkers of mucosal immunity and sympathetic activation in children : effects of body composition, cardio-respiratory fitness and exercise.
(2014-09-12)Worldwide, overweight/obesity and associated chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, have reached epidemic proportions. Statistics show that overweight/obesity and chronic disease is prevalent amongst adults and children ...