Conclusions
The following conclusions are drawn from the data presented:
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The mean latent time of the intact gastrocnemius muscle is .0176±.0003 sec. for the trained subject, and .0177±.0005 sec. for the untrained.
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On the basis of these figures physical training, as defined in this study, has no effect on the latent time of the intact gastrocnemius muscle.
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Small amounts of exercise have a definite tendency toward a decrease in the latent time of the gastrocnemius muscle in the majority of cases. In some instances, however, 50 knee-bends are severe enough to produce the onset of fatigue in the muscle.
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This opportunity is taken to thank Dr.W. W. Tuttle for directing this research.
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Beers, L.B. The acute and chronic effects of exercise on the latent period of the gastrocnemius muscle in man. Arbeitsphysiologie 8, 539–544 (1935). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02011287
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