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  1. 1. Individual Musculoskeletal Characteristics of Runners and Advanced Footwear Technology

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

    Author : Sebastian Stattin; [2022]
    Keywords : Advanced Footwear Technology; AFT; Running Mechanics; Anthropometry; Neuromuscular Characteristics; Sports Equipment;

    Abstract : Background: In recent years, sudden improvements in long-distance running performance have been suggested to be due to the latest technological innovations in running footwear. However, inter-individual differences appear to be large in the performance enhancing effect these shoes elicit where some runners experience a decline in performance while others improve substantially. READ MORE

  3. 2. Digitalising The Smith Machine

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Rana Faheem Iftikhar; Sabor Amini; [2021]
    Keywords : Digital Training Machine; Vesc; Vesc Tool; BLDC Motor; Constant Torque;

    Abstract : Health and fitness sector is becoming increasingly popular, and technology is being integrated into the fitness industry. This project proposed to digitalise the smith machine by creating a system to generate force through an electric motor to replace free weights. READ MORE

  4. 3. The loaded barbell squat: Muscle activation with the barbell in a free compared to a fixed vertical movement path in healthy athletes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

    Author : Felicia Svensson; [2020]
    Keywords : Smith machine; electromyography; quadriceps; hamstrings; gluteus maximus; Smithmaskin; elektromyografi; quadriceps; hamstrings; gluteus maximus;

    Abstract : Introduction: Loaded barbell squat is one of the most popular exercises among athletes and can be performed in many different ways to achieve different goals. The difference in muscle activation between a free and afixed vertical movement path (using Smith machine) has not been examined to a particularly large extent. READ MORE

  5. 4. Changes in physical capacity and body composition from military basic training

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Hannes Fransson; [2020]
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    Abstract : Background: Military basic training is important to prepare the recruits for the physical demands that will be put on them during their service. Recruits need to be both strong and have a high aerobic capacity, which requires well-designed exercise plans. READ MORE

  6. 5. Active Forwarder Cab Suspension

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Yantong Zhang; Pedro Escribano; [2016]
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    Abstract : The forest industry plays an important role in Sweden, and forest machine manufactures are underconstant pressure to achieve both high productivity and comfortable operating environment in its products. A forwarder is a forestry vehicle that carries logs which are cut by a harvester. READ MORE