Browsing UW-L Theses & Dissertations by Subject "Walking -- Physiological aspects"
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Comparative analysis of the one-mile field test to actual maximal oxygen consumption in college males
(1989-07-27)34 healthy college male volunteers, 18-29yrs, performed an actual VO2max test and 2, one-mile walks for time. Each S's age, wt (lbs), gender, HR responses, and time during a one-mile walk were obtained to calculate VO2max, ... -
Comparative analysis of the one-mile walk field test to actual maximal oxygen consumption values in college females
(1989-07-27)30 healthy college female volunteers, 18-29 yrs, performed an actual VO2max treadmill test and 2, one-mile walks for time. Each S's wt (lbs), gender, age, time and HR responses during a one-mile walk were obtained to ... -
Energy cost of walking with and without hand weights while performing rhythmic arm movements
(1985-06-19)The purpose of this study was to determine the energy cost of walking while performing hand-weighted exercises. Ss, 15 active healthy males (x=48.9 yrs), walked at 3.0 performing the following: normal walk (NW), and rhythmic ... -
Physiological and subjective differences between walking in flat soled shoes versus fitness shoes
(2010-04-23)The purpose of this study was to determine if MBT, Skechers Shape-Ups, or Reebok's EasyTone shoes provide walkers with a more intense workout than New Balance walking shoes. Subjects included 12 physically active women ...