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Genetic effects on physical activity: Results from the Swedish Twin Registry

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A study was conducted to investigate the genetic effects on leisure-time physical activity using data from the Swedish Twin Registry. The results from study established heredity as an important component behind individual differences in physical activity in adult men and women, which might be one reason behind difficulties in convincing people to adopt an active lifestyle.

Author: Lichtenstein, Paul, Ahlbom, Anders, Carlsson, Sofia, Andersson, Tomas, Michaelsson, Karl
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2006
Sweden, Genetic aspects, Heredity, Clinical report

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The lactate paradox: Does acclimatization to high altitude affect blood lactate during exercise

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The lactate concentration (La) exercise relationship over time at altitude is debated. Results argued that acclimatization to altitude results in lowering of maximal blood lactate levels.

Author: Wagner, Peter D.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2007
Acclimatization, Acclimatization (Biology)

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