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Gender Differences in Upper and Lower Body Performance during High Intensity Intermittent Exercise

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Leonie Harvey, Matthew Bousson, Chris McLellan and Dale I Lovell

Objective: To compare upper and lower body 5x6s performance between males and females to determine if significant gender differences exist. Methods: Twenty physically active adults (males n=12, females n=8) volunteered to perform an upper and lower body 5x6s. The upper body 5x6s was conducted on a modified electro-magnetically braked cycle ergometer, while the lower body 5x6s was conducted on an electronically braked cycle ergometer using a flywheel braking force corresponding to 5% and 7.5% bodyweight respectively. During the upper body 5x6s, participants were restrained at the waist with an adjustable seatbelt in an attempt to minimise the contribution from the lower body. Body ... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-9080.1000221

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