An Experimental Model for Resistance Exercise in Rodents

This study aimed to develop an equipment and system of resistance exercise (RE), based on squat-type exercise for rodents, with control of training variables. We developed an operant conditioning system composed of sound, light and feeding devices that allowed optimized RE performance by the animal....

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Main Authors: Humberto Nicastro, Nelo Eidy Zanchi, Claudia Ribeiro da Luz, Daniela Fojo Seixas Chaves, Antonio Herbert Lancha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/457065