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Body surface, body surface calculation

The body surface area (BSA, from the English Body Surface Area ) is a very important anthropometric parameter; knowing it, it is possible to draw up specific nutritional or pharmacotherapeutic programs (the dosage of certain drugs is expressed in mg per m2 of BSA). Compared to weight, the body surface area represents a better indicator of the metabolic mass, since it is less influenced by the quantity of adipose tissue

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Quiz on the history of bodybuilding

If you love this sport you also need to know its history and take inspiration from the teachings of past champions. Answer the following questions to assess your level of knowledge on the subject:
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Screening

See also: PAPP-A and screening for Down syndrome A screening test is an exam that identifies those who are most likely to suffer from it in a population considered at risk for a particular disease. directing them to specific diagnostic tests which, in the case of positivity, allow early therapeutic strategies to be adopted, and therefore generally effective or even preventive
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Sensitivity and specificity of a test

The specificity of a diagnostic test is defined as the ability to correctly identify healthy subjects, that is, those not affected by the disease or condition to be identified. If a test has excellent specificity, then the risk of false positives is low , that is of subjects who, despite presenting anomalous values, are not affected by the pathology that is being sought
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Borg's Scale and Effort Perception

The Borg scale owes its name to its creator, Dr. Gunnar Borg, who introduced the concept of perception of effort first around the 1950s. In fact, Borg developed two different scales, the RPE (Ratings of Perceived Exertion) and the CR10 (Category-Ratio anchored at the number 10). In this article we will consider the RPE scale, which is the most used and the easiest to evaluate
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Body surface, body surface calculation

The body surface area (BSA, from the English Body Surface Area ) is a very important anthropometric parameter; knowing it, it is possible to draw up specific nutritional or pharmacotherapeutic programs (the dosage of certain drugs is expressed in mg per m2 of BSA). Compared to weight, the body surface area represents a better indicator of the metabolic mass, since it is less influenced by the quantity of adipose tissue
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How to assess flexibility

FLEXIBILITY: WHY DO WE MEASURE IT? Flexibility is important for health assessment and quality of life in general. Many musculoskeletal problems are the result of poor flexibility. Measuring this parameter allows you to: highlight any limitations of joint mobility or muscle stiffness establish a base value monitor a rehabilitation or training program
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YMCA bench press test

The goal of the YMCA bench press test is to assess the strength and endurance of the elbow extensor muscles and the flexor and adductor muscles of the shoulder. MATERIAL REQUIRED: flat bench, barbell and cast iron discs assistant metronome set at 60 bpm EXECUTION TECHNIQUE: Load the bar evenly and secure the discs with the appropriate safety clips
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