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An Experimental Model for Resistance Exercise in Rodents
Joint Authors
Lancha, Antonio Herbert
da Luz, Claudia Ribeiro
Zanchi, Nelo Eidy
Chaves, Daniela Fojo Seixas
Nicastro, Humberto
Source
Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study aimed to develop an equipment and system of resistance exercise (RE), based on squat-type exercise for rodents, with control of training variables.
We developed an operant conditioning system composed of sound, light and feeding devices that allowed optimized RE performance by the animal.
With this system, it is not necessary to impose fasting or electric shock for the animal to perform the task proposed (muscle contraction).
Furthermore, it is possible to perform muscle function tests in vivo within the context of the exercise proposed and control variables such as intensity, volume (sets and repetitions), and exercise session length, rest interval between sets and repetitions, and concentric strength.
Based on the experiments conducted, we demonstrated that the model proposed is able to perform more specific control of other RE variables, especially rest interval between sets and repetitions, and encourages the animal to exercise through short-term energy restriction and “disturbing” stimulus that do not promote alterations in body weight.
Therefore, despite experimental limitations, we believe that this RE apparatus is closer to the physiological context observed in humans.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nicastro, Humberto& Zanchi, Nelo Eidy& da Luz, Claudia Ribeiro& Chaves, Daniela Fojo Seixas& Lancha, Antonio Herbert. 2012. An Experimental Model for Resistance Exercise in Rodents. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nicastro, Humberto…[et al.]. An Experimental Model for Resistance Exercise in Rodents. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nicastro, Humberto& Zanchi, Nelo Eidy& da Luz, Claudia Ribeiro& Chaves, Daniela Fojo Seixas& Lancha, Antonio Herbert. An Experimental Model for Resistance Exercise in Rodents. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473003
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473003