The two processing paradigms of Genetic Algorithms (GAs) and Neural Networks (NNs) are combined to form a hybrid system to act as an adaptive pattern evolution device; this system is subsequently applied to a musical composition task. GAs are well suited to algorithmic musical composition, due to the complex nature of the search space of this task. Previous applications of GAs to musical compos...

BACKGROUND Leisure-time physical activity and strength training participation levels are low and socioeconomically distributed. Fitness trainers (e.g. gym/group instructors) may have a role in increasing these participation levels. However, it is not known whether the training location and characteristics of Australian fitness trainers vary between areas that differ in socioeconomic status. M...

Cerebral white matter (WM) degeneration occurs with increasing age and is associated with declining cognitive function. Research has shown that cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise are effective as protective, even restorative, agents against cognitive and neurobiological impairments in older adults. In this study, we investigated whether the beneficial impact of aerobic fitness would extend ...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of combined linear and nonlinear periodic training on physical fitness and competition times in finswimmers. The linear resistance training model (6 days/week) and nonlinear underwater training (4 days/week) were applied to 12 finswimmers (age, 16.08± 1.44 yr; career, 3.78± 1.90 yr) for 12 weeks. Body composition measures included weight, ...

Objectives—To assess the evidence for the eVects of physical training on pulmonary function, symptoms, cardiopulmonary fitness, and quality of life in subjects with asthma. Methods—A search was conducted for randomised controlled trials of subjects with asthma undertaking physical training using the Cochrane Airways Group register of controlled clinical trials, Medline, Embase, Sportdiscus, Sci...

INTRODUCTION Physical fitness is an important prognostic factor in heart failure (HF). To improve fitness, different types of exercise have been explored, with recent focus on high-intensity interval training (HIT). We comprehensively compared effects of HIT versus continuous training (CT) in HF patients NYHA II-III on physical fitness, cardiovascular function and structure, and quality of life...

OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of physical training on physical fitness and blood pressure in children aged 9-11 years. DESIGN Prospective randomised controlled intervention study of a sample of children drawn from a population survey of coronary risk factors in children. SETTING Odense, Denmark. SUBJECTS 69 children with mean blood pressure greater than or equal to 95th centile (hyperte...