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| M G BembenSummaryAffiliation: University of Oklahoma Country: USA Publications
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Total body water estimations in healthy men and women using bioimpedance spectroscopy: a deuterium oxide comparisonJordan R Moon
Metabolic and Body Composition Laboratories, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA
Nutr Metab (Lond) 5:7. 2008..The purpose of this study was to examine the validity of the SFB7 for estimating total body water in healthy college-age men and women compared to the 4000B and deuterium oxide (D2O)...
Age-related variability in body composition methods for assessment of percent fat and fat-free mass in men aged 20-74 yearsM G Bemben
Physical Fitness Research Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, IL, USA
Age Ageing 27:147-53. 1998..Methodological differences among indirect body composition techniques are a source of variability that can affect estimations of fat-free mass (FEM) or percent fat, especially for different age groups...- Effects of age and ACL reconstruction on quadriceps gamma loop functionMichael S Richardson
University of Oklahoma, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, 401 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019, USA
J Geriatr Phys Ther 29:28-34. 2006..Appropriately applied vibration can affect the gamma loop by causing disruption of afferent feedback to a muscle and result in decreased force capabilities. We investigated the effect of age and ACL reconstruction on gamma loop function... - Creatine supplementation and exercise performance: recent findingsMichael G Bemben
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
Sports Med 35:107-25. 2005..There appears to be no strong scientific evidence to support any adverse effects but it should be noted that there have been no studies to date that address the issue of long-term Cr usage... - The effects of supplementation with creatine and protein on muscle strength following a traditional resistance training program in middle-aged and older menM G Bemben
Neuromuscular Lab, Dept Health and Exercise Science, U Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
J Nutr Health Aging 14:155-9. 2010..Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of creatine and protein supplementation on strength gains following a traditional resistance training program for middle-aged and older men... - Use of diagnostic ultrasound for assessing muscle sizeMichael G Bemben
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, USA
J Strength Cond Res 16:103-8. 2002..5% and 6.7%. The intraclass correlation for the MRI images was r = 0.90 and the CV was 5.2%. In conclusion, it appears that diagnostic US can provide a reliable and cost-effective alternative method for assessing muscle... - Effects of creatine supplementation on isometric force-time curve characteristicsM G Bemben
Neuromuscular Research Lab, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
Med Sci Sports Exerc 33:1876-81. 2001..To assess the effects of creatine monohydrate on isometric force-time curve parameters of sedentary college males aged 18-25 yr... - Creatine supplementation during resistance training in college football athletesM G Bemben
Neuromuscular Research Lab, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
Med Sci Sports Exerc 33:1667-73. 2001..This investigation assessed the effects of a 9-wk regimen of creatine monohydrate (Cr x H2O) supplementation coupled with resistance training on body composition and neuromuscular performance in NCAA Division I football athletes... - Age related neural adaptation following short term resistance training in womenM G Bemben
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Norman 73019, USA
J Sports Med Phys Fitness 41:291-9. 2001..This study examined the influence of age on neural facilitation and neural cross-education following short term unilateral dynamic resistance training with the hypothesis that older women may have a diminished ability for adaptation... 
The acute muscle swelling effects of blood flow restrictionJeremy Paul Loenneke
University of Oklahoma, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Norman, OK, USA
Acta Physiol Hung 99:400-10. 2012..This is supported by our finding that the changes in muscle thickness are maintained even after the cuffs have been removed...- Blood flow restriction: an evidence based progressive model (Review)J P Loenneke
University of Oklahoma, Department of Health and Exercise Science Norman, OK, USA
Acta Physiol Hung 99:235-50. 2012..We have provided an evidence based model of progression from bed rest to higher load resistance training, based largely on BFR literature concentrating on more at risk populations, to highlight a possible path to recovery... - Age comparisons of bone density and geometry in menV D Sherk
Bone Density Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, USA
J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact 9:256-62. 2009..The purposes of this study were to examine tibia bone density and geometry in young and middle aged men, and to explore relationships between pQCT- and DXA-derived body composition variables... - Comparison of skeletal muscle mass to fat-free mass ratios among different ethnic groupsT Abe
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
J Nutr Health Aging 16:534-8. 2012..e., SMM / height square or SMM to fat-free mass (FFM) ratio, differs among different ethnic groups at the same level of body mass index (BMI)... - β2 Adrenoceptor signaling-induced muscle hypertrophy from blood flow restriction: is there evidence?J P Loenneke
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019 0615, USA
Horm Metab Res 44:489-93. 2012.... - Acute and chronic testosterone response to blood flow restricted exerciseJ P Loenneke
Department of Health and Exercise Science, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Horm Metab Res 43:669-73. 2011..It may also be that there are differing mechanisms underlying hypertrophy induced by high intensity resistance training and via blood flow restricted exercise... - Effects of combined whole-body vibration and resistance training on muscular strength and bone metabolism in postmenopausal womenDebra A Bemben
Bone Density Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
Bone 47:650-6. 2010..Bone metabolism in postmenopausal women was not affected by resistance training either with or without WBV. In contrast, the addition of WBV augmented the positive effects of resistance training on muscular strength in these older women... - Influence of type of mechanical loading, menstrual status, and training season on bone density in young women athletesDebra A Bemben
Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, USA
J Strength Cond Res 18:220-6. 2004..Cross-country runners were determined to be at greater risk than the gymnasts for low bone mass; thus, it is recommended that these athletes include more high-impact activities in their training regimen to optimize their bone health... - The anabolic benefits of venous blood flow restriction training may be induced by muscle cell swellingJ P Loenneke
Department of Health and Exercise Science, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019 0615, USA
Med Hypotheses 78:151-4. 2012..We hypothesize that cell swelling is important for muscle growth and strength adaptation but when coupled with higher metabolic accumulation, this adaptation is even greater... - Blood flow restriction: the metabolite/volume threshold theoryJ P Loenneke
Department of Health and Exercise Science, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA
Med Hypotheses 77:748-52. 2011.... - Musculoskeletal responses to high- and low-intensity resistance training in early postmenopausal womenD A Bemben
Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Norman 73019, USA
Med Sci Sports Exerc 32:1949-57. 2000..The 6-month programs were matched initially for training volume (3 sets, 3 d x wk(-1)) for 12 exercises selected to specifically load the spine and hip... - Acute effects of passive stretching vs vibration on the neuromuscular function of the plantar flexorsT J Herda
Biophysics Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019 6081, USA
Scand J Med Sci Sports 19:703-13. 2009..e., gamma loop impairment) that may have been responsible for the strength losses. However, mechanical factors related to PROM and MTS cannot be ruled out as contributors to the stretching-induced force deficit... - Comparisons between twice-daily and once-daily training sessions in male weight liftersMichael J Hartman
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
Int J Sports Physiol Perform 2:159-69. 2007..Many elite athletes use increased daily training frequencies as a means to increase training load without substantial published literature to support this practice... - Does nutritional supplementation influence adaptability of muscle to resistance training in men aged 48 to 72 yearsJack M Carter
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus, Norman, OK 73019, USA
J Geriatr Phys Ther 28:40-7. 2005..CONCLUSIONS: Men aged 48 to 72 years maintained their ability to improve isokinetic muscle function following isotonic training, however, supplementation did not enhance muscle adaptability... - Dose-response effect of 40 weeks of resistance training on bone mineral density in older adultsD A Bemben
Bone Density Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
Osteoporos Int 22:179-86. 2011..We found positive bone density responses for the hip and spine for all types of resistance training... - Effects of age on testosterone responses to resistance exercise and musculoskeletal variables in menJeremy R Baker
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA
J Strength Cond Res 20:874-81. 2006..On a practical application level, older men can complete a high-intensity resistance exercise program resulting in spikes in T that may attenuate age-related muscle and BMD loss... - Effects of 6 weeks of periodized squat training with or without whole-body vibration on short-term adaptations in jump performance within recreationally resistance trained menHugh S Lamont
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
J Strength Cond Res 22:1882-93. 2008..Baseline squat strength, resistance training experience, and amplitude, frequency, and duration of application of WBLFV seem to be important factors that need to be controlled for... - Relationships between body composition, muscular strength, and bone mineral density in estrogen-deficient postmenopausal womenVanessa D Sherk
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, 1401 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019, USA
J Clin Densitom 12:292-8. 2009..In conclusion, the contribution of body composition and strength variables to BMD varied by site as FM was more important for total body, forearm and spine BMD, and LBS exerted greater influence on the hip sites... - Bone density comparisons in male competitive road cyclists and untrained controlsAaron M Smathers
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73109, USA
Med Sci Sports Exerc 41:290-6. 2009..Low bone mineral density (BMD) has been documented in endurance-trained runners; however, the bone status of cyclists is unclear... - Whole-body vibration augments resistance training effects on body composition in postmenopausal womenCecilie Fjeldstad
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, 73019, United States
Maturitas 63:79-83. 2009..Resistance training alone has been shown to have positive effects on body composition, however, these benefits may be enhanced by the addition of a vibration stimulus... - Potential safety issues with blood flow restriction trainingJ P Loenneke
Department of Health and Exercise Science, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Scand J Med Sci Sports 21:510-8. 2011.... - BMD and bone geometry in transtibial and transfemoral amputeesVanessa D Sherk
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, USA
J Bone Miner Res 23:1449-57. 2008..These lower BMD values put amputees, particularly the above-knee amputees, at increased risk for osteoporosis and fragility fractures in the hip... - Predictors of balance in young, middle-aged, and late middle-aged womenGrant Weirich
Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus, Norman, OK 73019, USA
J Geriatr Phys Ther 33:110-7. 2010.... - Interlimb muscle and fat comparisons in persons with lower-limb amputationVanessa D Sherk
Bone Density Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73109, USA
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 91:1077-81. 2010..We hypothesized that the amputated limb would have a higher relative amount of fat than the intact limb, and transfemoral amputees would have greater limb differences in muscle size than transtibial amputees... - Influence of age on isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic force production characteristics in menEric D Runnels
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus, Norman, OK 73019, USA
J Geriatr Phys Ther 28:74-84. 2005..CONCLUSION: Chronological age affected performance of both upper and lower extremity muscles, independent of muscle mass, and regardless of contraction type; however, isometric performance was the least affected... - Comparisons of bone mineral density and bone quality in adult rock climbers, resistance-trained men, and untrained menVanessa D Sherk
Bone Density Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
J Strength Cond Res 24:2468-74. 2010..In conclusion, resistance-trained men had higher bone density at the central skeletal sites than rock climbers; however, bone quality variables of the peripheral limbs were similar in rock climber and resistance-trained groups... - Influence of type of muscle contraction, gender, and lifting experience on postactivation potentiation performanceKendall P Rixon
Neuromuschular Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, USA
J Strength Cond Res 21:500-5. 2007.... - Effect of continuous passive motion (machine-assisted) exercise as an alternative form of training on physiological profiles of women aged 40-65 yearsSusan B White
University of Oklahoma Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, USA
J Strength Cond Res 19:634-9. 2005..In conclusion, CPM training did not appear to provide a sufficient stimulus to significantly alter measures of strength, flexibility, or body composition in women aged 40-65 years... - Analysis of the assessment of caloric expenditure in four modes of aerobic danceKendall P Rixon
Center for Human Movement, University of Tasmania (Newham, Launceston, Australia
J Strength Cond Res 20:593-6. 2006..Additionally, heart rate assessment provided a quantitative method for estimating energy expenditure and the effectiveness of different aerobic programs... - Anthropometric dimensions do not enhance one repetition maximum prediction from the NFL-225 test in college football playersJerry L Mayhew
Human Performance Laboratory, Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri 63501, USA
J Strength Cond Res 18:572-8. 2004....