Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Design of Columns under an Eccentric Load01:21

Design of Columns under an Eccentric Load

1.3K
Designing columns to withstand eccentric loads is a critical aspect of structural engineering, ensuring structures can support off-center loads without failure. This design process must account for the additional normal stresses introduced by eccentric loading, which can significantly influence a column's stress distribution and overall stability. An eccentric load applied to a column induces normal stresses that can be conceptualized as a combination of stresses due to an equivalent...
1.3K
Eccentric Loading01:16

Eccentric Loading

1.1K
Eccentric loading is a crucial concept in the study of structural engineering and mechanics, particularly when analyzing the stability and stress distribution in columns. Unlike centric loading, where the force is applied along the centroidal axis, causing uniform compression, eccentric loading occurs when a force is applied off-center. This off-center application introduces not only direct compressive stress but also bending stress, significantly influencing the column's behavior under...
1.1K
Exercise and Muscle Performance01:27

Exercise and Muscle Performance

2.9K
Exercise induces a range of adaptations in muscle tissue, depending on the type and duration of activity. Such physical training can be broadly categorized into two types: endurance exercises and resistance exercises.
Endurance exercises
Endurance exercises involve running, swimming, or cycling, which require repetitive movements with low force output. When a person engages in endurance exercise, a few noticeable changes occur in their skeletal muscles. For instance, the number of capillaries...
2.9K
Exercise and Cardiovascular Response01:20

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

4.8K
Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
4.8K
Eccentric Axial Loading in a Plane of Symmetry01:16

Eccentric Axial Loading in a Plane of Symmetry

673
Eccentric axial loading occurs when an axial load is applied away from the centroidal axis of a structural member. This scenario is common in engineering, where structural elements may not be directly aligned due to various design or functional requirements.
673

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Climate change impacts on tomato production in high-tech soilless greenhouses in Türki̇ye.

BMC plant biology·2025
Same author

Developing sustainable approach for controlling foodborne pathogens, based on chlorella vulgaris extract/alginate nanoemulsion, and enhanced via the dispersed zinc oxide nanoparticles.

International journal of biological macromolecules·2025
Same author

Digital Twins in Agriculture and Forestry: A Review.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2024
Same author

Human-Robot Interaction in Agriculture: A Systematic Review.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2023
Same author

Racial and Ethnic Variation in Complementary and Integrative Health Therapy Use Among US Veterans.

JAMA network open·2023
Same author

Responsible development of autonomous robotics in agriculture.

Nature food·2023
Same journal

Re-establishing Confidence in Confidence Intervals: An Evaluation of Recent Practices in Sport Injury Epidemiology.

Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)·2026
Same journal

Reliable Change of Blood-Based Biomarkers Following Acute Sport-Related Concussion: A CARE Consortium Study.

Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)·2026
Same journal

Polygenic Score Identifies Athletes at Increased Risk for Slower Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion: A Concussion Assessment, Research, and Education (CARE) Consortium Study.

Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)·2026
Same journal

Precision Exercise for Breast Cancer-Related Outcomes: Towards Personalised Training Based on Tumour, Treatment and Patient Characteristics.

Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)·2026
Same journal

Factors Influencing Consultant Knee Surgeons' Decision Making in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Management in Athletes: An International Delphi Study.

Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)·2026
Same journal

Systemic Degree of Perturbation of Plasma Markers Reveals Cumulative Biological Stress Across the Competitive Season in Professional Soccer Players.

Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 14, 2026

Improving Strength, Power, Muscle Aerobic Capacity, and Glucose Tolerance through Short-term Progressive Strength Training Among Elderly People
12:59

Improving Strength, Power, Muscle Aerobic Capacity, and Glucose Tolerance through Short-term Progressive Strength Training Among Elderly People

Published on: July 5, 2017

13.3K

Chronic Adaptations to Eccentric Training: A Systematic Review.

Jamie Douglas1,2, Simon Pearson3,4, Angus Ross5

  • 1Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. jamie.douglas@hpsnz.org.nz.

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|September 21, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Eccentric training significantly enhances muscle strength and power compared to traditional methods. This form of training also promotes muscle-tendon unit adaptations, leading to improved athletic performance.

More Related Videos

Versatility of Protocols for Resistance Training and Assessment Using Static and Dynamic Ladders in Animal Models
08:31

Versatility of Protocols for Resistance Training and Assessment Using Static and Dynamic Ladders in Animal Models

Published on: December 17, 2021

3.4K
Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations
07:30

Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations

Published on: May 1, 2018

16.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 14, 2026

Improving Strength, Power, Muscle Aerobic Capacity, and Glucose Tolerance through Short-term Progressive Strength Training Among Elderly People
12:59

Improving Strength, Power, Muscle Aerobic Capacity, and Glucose Tolerance through Short-term Progressive Strength Training Among Elderly People

Published on: July 5, 2017

13.3K
Versatility of Protocols for Resistance Training and Assessment Using Static and Dynamic Ladders in Animal Models
08:31

Versatility of Protocols for Resistance Training and Assessment Using Static and Dynamic Ladders in Animal Models

Published on: December 17, 2021

3.4K
Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations
07:30

Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations

Published on: May 1, 2018

16.0K

Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Resistance training is crucial for athletic preparation.
  • Eccentric strength training offers unique neuromuscular stimuli.
  • Evidence suggests eccentric training drives novel adaptations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the effects of eccentric training.
  • Compare eccentric training to concentric-only or traditional resistance training.
  • Evaluate long-term effects on healthy adults.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of MEDLINE, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus databases.
  • Included studies of healthy adults (17-35 years) aged 17-35.
  • Analyzed 40 studies with training interventions lasting ≥4 weeks.

Main Results:

  • Eccentric training yields greater muscle strength gains, often mode-specific.
  • Superior improvements in power and stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) function observed.
  • Eccentric training matches other methods for muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) increase, potentially via sarcomere addition in series, with preferential type II fiber hypertrophy and unique effects on fiber transitions. Tendon tissue also shows adaptations.

Conclusions:

  • Eccentric training powerfully stimulates muscle mechanical function and muscle-tendon unit (MTU) adaptations.
  • Unconstrained eccentric loads surpass traditional training for strength, power, and speed improvements.
  • Eccentric training is a potent stimulus for athletic performance enhancement.