Sentences with phrase «decrease muscle activity»

The tape protocol was supposed to decrease muscle activity.

Linking vortex interactions with decreased muscle activity supports a hydrodynamic explanation for fish distributions in schools and in current - swept habitats.

Of particular note is the trial by Lubahn et al. (2011), which reported that adding a lateromedial (outward) force during the single - leg squat directed to increase knee valgus actually decreases the muscle activity of the gluteus medius.

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As the activity of the sympathetic nervous system decreases, the parasympathetic nervous system kicks in, keeping cortisol levels, heart rate, muscle tension, digestive function, secretion and other processes back toward homeostasis.

Instead, he says anaerobic activities, such as weight training and sprinting, are the most effective for building lean muscle mass, which will increase your metabolism and decrease fat.

«The decrease in physical activity indicates that autophagy in one organ can have a major impact on other organs, in this case probably muscle or motor neurons,» said Hansen.

However, another group reported normal mitochondrial activity but decreased mitochondrial content in skeletal muscle of CFS patients [7].

As we get older, our muscle mass naturally decreases and our activity levels decline.

As people age, their creatinine level usually decreases because of the natural loss of muscle mass and lack of physical activity that could maintain it.

Not to mention that decreasing the effects of the sticking point will increase the velocity of the bar and stimulate the activity of the more potent fast - twitch muscle fibers, thereby promoting greater strength gains.

That extra flab, however, usually comes with a decrease in muscle mass and physical activity, a boost in alcohol consumption, and a wholesale change in eating habits from healthy foods to those high in sugar and fat.

1) Phytonutrients: * Occur naturally in fruits and vegetables * Promote the function of the immune system * Help fight off viruses as well as reduce inflammation * Associated with the treatment and / or prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease 2) Enzymes: * Responsible for metabolic processes that occur within a cell and are necessary for sustaining life * Assist and play a large role in digestion, energy production, blood coagulation and contraction of muscles 3) Amino Acids: * The basic building blocks of protein * Absorption of amino acids is essential for your metabolism 4) Essential Fatty Acids: * Reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer * Improve mood * Decrease inflammation 5) Vitamins: * Essential for the normal growth and development of all human beings * Healthy maintenance of cell tissues and organs * Help process proteins, carbohydrates and fats required for utilization 6 & 7) Macro and Trace Minerals: * Involved in electrolyte balance of body fluids * Essential for normal cellular activity * Provide hardness to bones and teeth

The advantage of fish oil is that it seems to be doing both, as it has been shown to decrease the activity of the system that mediates muscle degradation, called ubiquitin - proteasome system.

Three — Alcohol decreases the activity of the cerebellum brain region (decreasing your muscle coordination, increasing dizziness, and making the simple task of walking hilariously difficult).

The resulting increased nerve activity causes the release of adrenaline, which leads to effects such as a higher heart rate, increased blood pressure, increased blood flow to the muscles, decreased blood flow to the skin and inner organs (ovaries), and a release of glucose by the liver.

When muscle spindle activity is decreased and the GTOs are activated, your muscles relax.

Exercise for weight loss should include aerobic activity to burn calories, strength training to build muscle, and flexibility training to increase the range of motion in the joints, prevent injury and decrease stress.

«Skeletal muscle from animals randomized to PMI 5011 was demonstrated to have decreased 20S proteasome activity and reduced gene expression of specific proteins as part of the ubiquitin — proteasome system in skeletal muscle», they write.

They report that with increasing knee flexion angle gastrocnemius muscle activity decreased and soleus muscle activity remained unchanged.

They report that when performing plantarflexion with the knee fully extended, the medial and lateral gastrocnemius displayed superior peak muscle activity with increasing angular velocity, while the soleus displayed decreasing peak muscle activity with increasing velocity.

This simple change in emphasis will automatically decrease the impact of your heel strike and increase the muscle activity on the back side of your body.

BetaTOR decreases the key regulative components and activity of the ubiquitin - proteasome proteolytic pathway, which results in less muscle protein loss.

Montmorency tart cherry juice, compared to a placebo, was found to maintain greater functional performance, impact a key marker of inflammation and decrease self - reported muscle soreness among study participants following prolonged activity that mirrors the demands of field - based sports.

Illness that results in bedrest and a decrease in activity accelerates muscle loss that can result in «sarcopenia,» literally meaning vanishing flesh.

Utilizing an unstable base of support seems to increase triceps muscle activity during the push up, while unstable surfaces during the shoulder press appear to decrease triceps muscle activity.

I'm not sure how this happened, but I'm guessing it's a combination of increasing muscle (I lift weights and started a new program), some decreased activity (just started law school), and probably increased calories (even though I still was trying to eat healthy).

Lost muscle means less strength, less aesthetically pleasing final result (skinny fat is not really anyone's goal), and decreased metabolic activity, which will slow potential fat loss.

Symptoms of insulin resistance include decreased stimulation of muscle glycogen synthesis as well as defects in glycogen synthase activity and glucose uptake (18).

In contrast, sleep studies of patients with central sleep apnea tend to show decreased activity in chest muscles, which can lead to periods of slowed or no breathing.

Although no changes in AMPK activity were observed, decreased intracellular signaling occurred with a concomitant decrease in skeletal muscle protein synthesis.

Decreased activity means muscle atrophy will more likely increase, giving our dogs less strength to partake in activities that ultimately can help their arthritis improve.

Symptoms of this cat and dog health problem vary, but some common symptoms include the following: Weakness in the hind legs, Anxiety, Lameness, Back or neck spasms, Muscle tension, Hunched posture, Decreased activity, Unwillingness to jump, Loss of bladder control, Fecal incontinence and Crying in pain.

With a decrease in activity, the muscles surrounding the joint atrophy and provide inadequate protection of the joint.

Symptoms are common to the three conditions and include generalized forelimb muscle atrophy, swelling of the elbow joint with increased fluid and sometimes bone production, decreased range of motion with pain of the elbow joint and varying degrees of lameness that may be intermittent, exacerbated by heavy activity or most apparent after rest.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard's Mind / Body Medical Institute, wrote The Relaxation Response, in which he recommends the repetition of a word, sound, phrase, prayer, or muscular activity to elicit «the relaxation response» — decreased heart rate, muscle tension, and blood pressure.