Browsing School of Sport and Recreation by Title
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Design of Urban Public Spaces: Intent Vs. Reality
(MDPI, 2018)This study investigated how two public spaces for sport and recreation were utilized by different user groups, and how this aligned with the initial design objectives for these spaces. Two newly built urban spaces situated ... -
The Development of a Model of Community Garden Benefits to Wellbeing
(Elsevier, 2016)Community gardens contribute to community wellbeing by influencing the nutritional and social environment. The aim of this research was to develop a model that communicates the many benefits of community garden participation ... -
Does a Modified Foot-stretcher Improve 500-m On-water and Ergometer Rowing Performance Time and Comfort?
(International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 2016)Foot-stretcher force contributes to rowing performance. A New Zealand designed modified rowing foot-stretcher has a rigid clog shoe with heel and toe wedges to allow contact of the whole surface of the foot to the foot-plate ... -
Does Maximal Strength Training Improve Endurance Performance in Highly Trained Cyclists: A Systematic Review
(Scholars Research Library, 2012)Muscle strength may play an important role in endurance road cycling events. By increasing lower body strength and power, the anaerobic energy production and maximal levels of muscular force required during races to climb ... -
Eccentric exercise as a training modality: a brief review
(Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, 2015)An eccentric muscle action involves the lengthening of a muscle due to an external load and occurs as a result of the mechanical disruption of action and myosin. The mechanical nature of the actin and myosin disruption ... -
Effect of a high and low dose of caffeine on antigen-stimulated activation of human natural killer cells after prolonged cycling
(Human Kinetics, 2011)This study investigated the effect of a high and low dose of caffeine on antigen-stimulated natural killer (NK) cell (CD3- CD56+) activation after prolonged, strenuous cycling, as assessed by the early-activation molecule ... -
Effect of Cold Storage and Reheating of Parboiled Rice on Postprandial Glycaemic Response, Satiety, Palatability and Chewed Particle Size Distribution
(MDPI, 2017)Background: Globally, hot cooked refined rice is consumed in large quantities and is a major contributor to dietary glycaemic load. This study aimed to compare the glycaemic potency of hot- and cold-stored parboiled rice ... -
Effect of Cold Storage, Reheating, and Particle Sizes on In Vitro Glucose Release and Starch Digestibility among Five Rice Products in Auckland, New Zealand
(OMICS, 2016)Rice provides more than 27% of daily energy intake to more than half of the world’s population. Refined and cooked rice, as a staple has been generally perceived to induce high glycaemic responses; however, it is known ... -
The Effect of Cold Treatment of Parboiled Rice with Lowered Glycaemic Potency on Consumer Liking and Acceptability.
(MDPI, 2018)A significant reduction in rice starch digestibility and subsequent postprandial blood glucose responses following extended cold treatment (at 4 °C for 24 h) have been demonstrated in both in vitro and in vivo studies, ... -
The effect of increasing loading on powerlifting movement form during the squat and deadlift
(Faculty of Education, University of Alicante., 2015)Strength based sports, such as powerlifting, are characterized by distinct movements where competitors endeavor to move the maximum weight possible. Powerlifting is characterized by three distinct movements: the squat, the ... -
Effective Coach Feedback and Fighter Application in Mixed Martial Arts
(Otago Polytechnic, 2018)No abstract. -
Effects of lowering body temperature via hyperhydration, with and without glycerol ingestion and practical precooling on cycling time trial performance in hot and humid conditions
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2012)Background Hypohydration and hyperthermia are factors that may contribute to fatigue and impairment of endurance performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of combining glycerol hyperhydration ... -
Effects of Resistance Training on Running Economy and Cross-country Performance
(Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2013)PURPOSE: Heavy-resistance training and plyometric training offer distinct physiological and neuromuscular adaptations that could enhance running economy and consequently distance-running performance. To date no studies ... -
Effects of saddle height on pedal force effectiveness
(Elsevier Ltd, 2011)Bicycle saddle height configuration may affect pedal force application. Our aim was to compare pedal force effectiveness for different saddle height configurations. Eleven cyclists (38 ± 12 years) and eleven triathletes ... -
Efficacy of a Compulsory Homework Programme for Increasing Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Children: The Healthy Homework Pilot Study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2011)Background: Most physical activity and nutrition interventions in children focus on the school setting; however, evidence suggests that children are less active and have greater access to unhealthy food at home. The aim ... -
Elite Rowers Apply Different Forces Between Stationary and Sliding Ergometers, & On-water Rowing
(International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 2017)Rowing on ergometers is often required due to on-water conditions and testing requirements. Force generation between on-water sculling, fixed and sliding ergometers, has been examined, but there are only a few studies with ... -
Evaluating a Shared Spaces Intervention. A Case Study of Street Users in Auckland, New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The environmental qualities of urban spaces have the potential to influence peoples’ behaviours, including mode of transport and physical activity ... -
Evaluation of the Junior Coaching Review: a Technical Report for New Zealand Netball
(Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), Auckland University of Technology, 2015)No abstract. -
Evidence-based Recommendations for Natural Bodybuilding Contest Preparation: Nutrition and Supplementation
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2014)The popularity of natural bodybuilding is increasing; however, evidence-based recommendations for it are lacking. This paper reviewed the scientific literature relevant to competition preparation on nutrition and ... -
Evolution Not Revolution: Nutrition and Obesity
(MDPI, 2017)The increasing prevalence of obesity over the course of life is a global health challenge because of its strong and positive association with significant health problems such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, ...