Essays Tagged: "Muscle"

BodyBilding

ength. There is much more to bodybuilding than there appears to be. In order to produce substantial muscle growth, proper training methods must be followed. On a different level, training and preparat ... ke up bodybuilding, his primary goal must be to learn the proper techniques in order to fatigue the muscle properly. Once the muscle has been brought to a point of failure, it must be given time to re ...

(6 pages) 78 1 4.6 Apr/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Bones in the human body.

There are over 700 muscles in the human body and they are identified in large groups. The muscles groups in the head an ... re the suboccipital, prevertebral, anterolateral neck, superficial neck, anterior neck, epicranial, muscles of facial expression, muscles of mastication, extraocular and laryngeal. Each of the muscles ... trapezium and the insertion is at the lateral aspect of base of proximal phalanx of the thumb. The muscle groups in the area of the thigh, leg and foot are gluteal, posterior thigh, adductor thigh, a ...

(1 pages) 32 1 2.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Human Biology

Bodybuilding.

se to take is to use steroids. The other direction you can choose from is to be all natural with no muscle boosters. Most people who use steroids are unaware of the major side effects they cause. The ... elop testosterone, which creates more muscular mass for the athlete. However while they are gaining muscle mass, it is proven that steroids cause some people to lose their hair, develop breasts and re ...

(2 pages) 50 1 4.0 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Biology notes on "The Muscular System."

The Muscular SystemMuscles are what allow and make your skeleton able to move around. The muscles are attached to the b ... ched to the bones by strips of dense connective tissue called tendons. The origin is one end of the muscle which remains stationary during a muscle contraction. This gives the muscle something to pull ... ontraction. This gives the muscle something to pull against. The insertion is the other side of the muscle, it is attached to a bone that moves when the muscle contracts. A muscle's insertion always m ...

(1 pages) 53 0 4.3 Aug/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Human Biology

The Benefits of Yoga.

dule, physical changes begin to occur inside and out. Through a series of poses done regularly, the muscles become strengthened and toned. From the strengthening comes improved balance and posture. Th ... hening comes improved balance and posture. The stretching that results from these poses relaxes the muscles, relieves tension, and adds increased flexibility. In addition to releasing molecule-damagin ...

(2 pages) 106 1 5.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

How aerobice exercising compares to arobic exercising.

stems. Anaerobic, with its lower heart rate and blood pressure allows you to effectively strengthen muscles without going into an exercise zone which is too high to maintain (Z5). Greater heart rates ...

(2 pages) 37 0 5.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Biotechnology - Anabolic Steroids

are any drugs or hormonal substances chemically related to testosterone, a male hormone that helps muscle growth. Anabolic means "building body tissue." Anabolic steroids help build muscle tissue and ... two ways of taking steroids, some anabolic steroids are taken orally, others are injected into the muscle, and others are provided in gels or creams that are rubbed on the skin. Doses taken by abuser ...

(6 pages) 105 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biotechnology

Athletes with eating disorders

ultural expectations.Many sports demand low percentages of body fat. In general, men have more lean muscle tissue and less fatty tissue than women do. Males also tend to have higher metabolic rates th ... ess fatty tissue than women do. Males also tend to have higher metabolic rates than females because muscle burns more calories faster than fat does. So women, who in general carry more body fat than m ...

(6 pages) 77 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Community health

I'll write about how to increase my muscle and weight. I have average weight and always want to build muscle and gain some weight. But s ... me weight. But since I have fast metabolism, it is very difficult for me to gain weight by building muscle. This is the reason why I chose this topic as my research paper. To build desirable body, I n ... that I need to take, what exercise I need to do. Also, I need to know how this process to building muscle affect my body condition.NutritionTo build muscle, I need to take more protein and avoid fat. ...

(2 pages) 40 0 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Anabolic Steroids

drogenic steroids, are a class of drugs typically taken by athletes and weight trainers to increase muscle mass, strength and endurance or to improve their appearance. Wright and Cowart authors of Ana ... t & Cowart, 25). The main reasons why most people engage in the use of steroids are to increase muscle mass and gain strength. People also look forward to steroids to improve their performance in ...

(5 pages) 101 0 4.5 Jun/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

The art of aerobics

obically. When you work anaeriobically, you will tire faster and are more likely to experience sore muscles after exercise is over.These are some of the benefits of aerobicsexercise:v Increased resist ... some of the benefits of aerobicsexercise:v Increased resistance to fatigue and extra energy.v Toned muscles and increased lean body mass.v Decrease tension and aid in sleeping.v By ecological benefits ...

(1 pages) 26 2 2.6 Jul/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Anabolic steroids

and physical appearance. The main reason that athletes use steroids is to rapidly increase skeletal muscle and bone mass, as well as strength. Increasing muscle strength and mass allows an athlete to ... oids can also increase hemoglobin concentration, thereby increase the delivery of oxygen to working muscles, during exercise. Increased oxygen supply to the muscles translates into the muscles working ...

(6 pages) 98 2 5.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

...vibrant love into a sullen hollow."

and fallen debris. The pain seemed to be leaking throughout his head, trickling along his muscle-ridged jaw line. Lowering his gaze, he began to feel the spiders of displeasure that danced a ... life, on the cusp between worlds. His eyelids lowered again slowly, begging for rest. Arms shaking, muscles burning, he walked on, pushing through the immense pain. The dark blurs ahead began ...

(28 pages) 20 1 2.5 May/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies > Writing

America's Present Time--this is a satirical essay about the use of steroids in sports today.

ular chest? It is impossible to think of anything more attractive than a woman that is bulging with muscle. No one wants a woman with a nice figure; nice figures are out, andmuscular figures are the w ... . When the women see how muscular he is it will not matter. All that will matter is the size of his muscles. Women will not care if he is able to perform, his muscles will make up for everything. The ...

(2 pages) 31 0 1.0 May/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

Anabolic Steroids.

Anabolic Steroids are related to male sex hormones. "Anabolic" refers to muscle building and "Steroids" is a class of drugs. These drugs are available legally but only with ... escribed to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass. However, this can lead to serious health problems, some which can't be cured.Today, ath ...

(1 pages) 37 0 4.3 Oct/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Analysing an advertisement for joint care

ngredients in the product does and also introduces to us that this product will also help with your muscles and bones as well as your joints.The phrase “supple and flexible” tells us that th ... way your body works.At the top of the advertisement it has this phrases “Triple action joint, muscle and bone care.” this is telling us that this product is so powerful that it will help wi ...

(3 pages) 18 0 3.7 Jun/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Descriptive Essays

The Benefits Of Exercise

vel of endurance, require exercise such as running, or swimming. Endurance exercises will works the muscles for prolonged periods of time, building them to be able to accomplish longer periods of work ... ise, there is also weight lifting and flexibility exercise. Individuals who wish to obtain a larger muscle mass, and become capable of lifting or handling heavier objects (such as a construction worke ...

(5 pages) 77 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays

The Art Of Yoga

tently on an area of the body. You could liken it to an internal massage.Yoga does not only work on muscle strength and flexibility but on the internal organs of the body. Consistent practice of simpl ...

(1 pages) 1191 1 0.0 Mar/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Anabolic Steroids and The User

n the normal amount. The increase in testosterone increases anabolic activity, resulting in greater muscle bulk. Athletes participate in the use of steroids because it increases their performance. How ... tain testosterone, which increases the production of protein, in return increasing the mass of your muscles. “These steroids have been proven to enhance muscle mass and strength when combined wit ...

(5 pages) 26 0 0.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Anabolic steroids

pill that will transform a 130 pound weakling into the hulk in a month. Steroids alone do not make muscles grow. They only aid in muscle growth. Steroids basically speed up muscle repair and slow dow ... . Steroids basically speed up muscle repair and slow down the body?s natural tendency to break down muscle. Popular media has insinuated to the public about horror stories and the dangers. If they are ...

(8 pages) 41 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs