PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of increasing training volume from one set to three sets on muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition in adult recreational weight lifters. METHODS Forty-two adults (age 39.7 +/- 6.2 yr; 6.2 +/- 4.6 yr weight training experience) who had been performing one set using a nine-exercise resistance training circuit (R...

PURPOSE Nutrition is an important component of any physical fitness program. The main dietary goal for active individuals is to obtain adequate nutrition to optimize health fitness and to increase sports performance. The present study aims to assess the nutrition knowledge, attitude and practice among the selected athletes. METHODS Athletes from five different private colleges situated in Sal...

BACKGROUND Kettlebell lifting has gained increased popularity as both a form of resistance training and as a sport, despite the paucity of literature validating its use as a training tool. Kettlebell sport requires participants to complete the kettlebell snatch continuously over prolonged periods of time. Kettlebell sport and weightlifting involve similar exercises, however, their traditional u...

course, and comorbid factors. Acute kidney injury is a potential major complication of rhabdomyolysis and worldwide occurs in 15% to 45% of cases. In contrast, 7% to 10% of cases of acute kidney injury in the United States are caused by rhabdomyolysis. Mortality generally ranges from 3% to 10% but can be as high as 25% in mass casualty incidents that involve crush injuries. Certain populations ...