Isokinetic Muscle Strength and Fatigue Evaluation Following a Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Program on a Gravity Independent Flywheel Device

Authors

Joshua A. Cotter, University of California - IrvineFollow
Tomasz Owerkowicz, University of California, Irvine
Alvin M. Yu, University of California, Irvine
Marinelle L. Camilon, University of California, Irvine
Theresa Hoang, University of California, Irvine
Per A. Tesch, Mid Sweden University
Vincent J. Caiozzo, University of California, Irvine
Gregory R. Adams, University of California, Irvine

Abstract

Exposure to microgravity imposes changes on the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems leading to decreases in aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and muscular fatigue (1). Anti-gravity muscles, those that play a postural role in a standard gravity environment such as the soleus and quadriceps, are most affected by microgravity (2) with nearly all musculature affected with extended spaceflight (3). The multi-mode exercise device (M-MED) is a gravity independent device that provides both high force resistance type and low force aerobic type modes of exercise. Consequently, the M-MED has the ability to enhance both skeletal muscle function through resistance training exercises as well as cardiovascular function with aerobic training.

Recommended Citation

Cotter, Joshua A.; Owerkowicz, Tomasz; Yu, Alvin M.; Camilon, Marinelle L.; Hoang, Theresa; Tesch, Per A.; Caiozzo, Vincent J.; and Adams, Gregory R. (2011) "Isokinetic Muscle Strength and Fatigue Evaluation Following a Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Program on a Gravity Independent Flywheel Device," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 29.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol5/iss2/29