Background: Recent research highlights the importance of environment as a determinant physical activity; however, evidence among Japanese is sparse. The aim this study was to examine association between perceived neighborhood and walking for multiple purposes Japanese.Methods: We conducted population-based, cross-sectional 1461 adults (age: 48.2 ± 14.1 years, men: 44.8%). Neighborhood were assessed by validated questionnaire. odds ratio active walkers calculated in relation environmental...

Physical exercise has been shown to increase adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus and enhance synaptic plasticity. It demonstrated that these neuroprotective effects can be observed following aerobic exercise. However, it remains unknown whether plasticity molecules, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) cyclic AMP response element-binding protein (CREB), are expressed resistance We applied voluntary progressive-resistance wheel (RE) for 14 days, measured BDNF CREB hippocampus....

Persistent stressful situations can have detrimental cardiovascular effects; however, effects on the blood pressure (BP) response to exercise not been fully examined. This study investigated impact of a 2-week situation pressor response. Eight healthy male university paramedic trainees underwent hospital training and control period study. Pre- post-intervention, BP responses test (2-min submaximal isometric handgrip [IHG] followed by post-exercise muscle ischemia [PEMI]) cold (CPT) were...

Background: The perception of barriers to exercise is an important correlate participation. However, only a limited number studies—mostly from Western countries—have attempted describe the perceptions in specific population groups. This study examined associations between sociodemographic attributes and perceived Japanese adults.Methods: A population-based cross sectional 865 participants (age: 20–69 years old, men: 46.5%) was conducted 4 cities Japan. Nine (sex, age, location residence,...

The physiological roles of isoprene, which is one the many endogenous volatile organic compounds contained in exhaled breath, are not well understood. In recent years, isoprene has been associated with skeletal muscle. Some studies have suggested that muscle produces and/or stores some isoprene. However, evidence supporting this association remains sparse and inconclusive. Furthermore, aging may affect breath response because changes quantity quality. Therefore, we investigated between...

Ischemic skeletal muscle conditions are known to augment exercise-induced increases in blood pressure (BP). Aging is also a factor that enhances the pressor response exercise. However, effects of aging on BP ischemic exercise remain unclear. We, therefore, tested hypothesis rhythmic handgrip (RHG) during postexercise ischemia (PEMI). We divided normotensive participants without cardiovascular diseases into three age groups: young (n = 26; age, 18–28 years), middle-aged 23; 35–59 and older...

Some researchers are concerned that exercise training with the blood flow restriction (BFR) technique induces an exaggeration in pressure response and potentiates adverse cardiovascular events. In present study, we demonstrate to arm-curl was intensified by BFR technique, degree of intensification associated a postexercise muscle ischemia elbow flexors, which elicit metaboreflex. Novelty: intensifies exercise, ischemia-induced

Prefrontal brain functions are reported to be involved in postural control. This study examined the correlation between a control task and Stroop/reverse-Stroop test that also taps prefrontal functions. Twenty healthy elderly people (3 men, 17 women) ages 61–81 years participated. Stroop interference reverse-Stroop were measured. The required participants stand as still possible for 30 sec. with eyes open then closed. Reverse-Stroop interference, which is activate more function, correlated...

ABSTRACT Purpose Sleep deprivation and elevated blood pressure (BP) increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, effects sleep on BP response, especially at exercise onset remain unclear. We aimed to elucidate experimental (ESD) resting BPs, including that onset, investigate whether a night-time nap during ESD changes ESD-altered BP. Methods Twelve healthy young men underwent 2-min submaximal isometric elbow flexion (IEF) measure after 7 days normal (control trial), 24-h (ESD with...

It is unclear whether blood flow restriction (BFR) accelerates the adaptation of time constant (τ) phase II oxygen uptake ([Formula: see text]) kinetics in moderate-intensity exercise domain via aerobic training. Therefore, healthy participants underwent [45-60% [Formula: text] Reserve] cycle training with or without BFR (BFR group, n = 9; CON 9) for 8 weeks to evaluate during before (Pre) and after 4 (Mid) (Post) Both groups trained 30 min, 3 days weekly. was performed 5 min every 10 by...

Aims] We examined the relationship between depression and states of mental physical function as well activity to clarify factors that influence among university students.[Methods] A total 1269 first-year students were asked answer a questionnaire survey on web.The number subjects analyzed was 118 (53 men 65 women, response rate: 9.9%).Presence or absence depression, scores executive functions, level determined using CES-D self-assessment scale, Executive Functions Questionnaire (EFQ)...

The physiological functions of expiratory isoprene, which is abundantly contained in human breath, are not well known. Recently, breath isoprene has been proposed to be related oxidative stress, although no direct evidence reported. Therefore, the purpose this study was investigate relationship between and stress status. Ten healthy male subjects performed a 20-min submaximal step-load cycling exercise, intensity corresponded 60% peak oxygen uptake after 10-min rest. Breath excretion during...

PURPOSE: The ACSM guideline recommends for older adults to adopt resistance training in enhancing ADL and improving health. purpose of this study was identify whether exercise with electrical loading machines, which were developed the elderly out consideration their safety, can enhance related physical fitness attenuate atherosclerotic risks. METHODS: Twenty two Japanese females voluntarily participated 12-week twice a week program exercise. Ten people (75.2± 4.5 year-old; E-G) participants...

The ACSM and AHA recommend to do balance exercise in older adults for preventing falls, whereas the evidences of are still insufficient. PURPOSE: purpose this study was identify timing when adopt exercises earlier or later phase 12-week resistance training program falls elderly women. Method: Twenty one Japanese women (age: 69.0 ± 7.9 yrs, height: 154.5 5.5 cm, weight: 55.5 5.8 kg), who voluntarily participated study, completed twice a week 12 weeks. Ten people out all participants performed...

Recent research has revealed the effects of active commuting on cardiovascular disease risks (Hamer M. et al. Prev Med.2008). PURPOSE: The purpose this study was to examine difference step counts assessed by pedometer between those who walk for (W) and do not use other modes transportation (NW). METHODS: A cross-sectional mail survey using a random sample community residents including 3,200 subjects (male: 50%), aged from 20-59 years old, in four cities Japan conducted. Among 1091...

Amino acids supplementation is effective not only to improve sport performance but also preservation of athletes' physical conditions. Many studies which investigated effects amino usually adopt high dose acids, whereas lower intake are still unclear. Pre-exercise amounts peptide form can be more rapidly and efficiently absorbed than itself, may have positive on conditioning especially during in-season. PURPOSE: To investigate the pre-exercise with soy serum creatine kinase (CK) level...

Many athletes consume protein both immediately after exercise and before sleeping to build up the body recover from strenuous exercise. Little is known about effects of supplementation during because can have a bitter taste. Recently, been consuming sports drink containing good tasting rapidly absorbed water-soluble protein, without evidence any obvious benefit. PURPOSE: To determine whether intake has favorable effect on muscle damage, performance, soreness. METHODS: Japanese trained male...

Many studies have revealed the effects of supplementing protein on endurance exercise performances or attenuating muscle damage derived from resistance training, whereas evidences supplementation for strenuous intermittent are still insufficient. PURPOSE: To investigate a beverage anaerobic and through double-blind manner. METHODS: Subjects consisted 7 Japanese male collegiate athletes (age; 21.4 ± 0.5yrs, height; 176.9 4.8cm, weight; 70.2 5.8kg) underwent twice same protocol different 2...

Although an increasing number of studies examining the association between physical activity and environment have been reported, there not enough using objective methods assessment both in activity. PURPOSE: This study examined associations objectively-measured step counts assessed by pedometer among Japanese. METHODS: A cross-sectional mail survey was conducted four Japanese cities (Tsukuba, Koganei, Shizuoka Kagoshima). sample 4,000 adults (male: 50%), aged from 20 to 69 yrs, randomly...