Physical Conditioning: Effect on the Myoglobin Concentration in Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle of Bar-Headed Geese

Authors

David K. Saunders, Kansas State UniversityFollow
M. R. Fedde, Kansas State University

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part A: Physiology

Volume

100

Issue

2

First Page

349

Last Page

352

Abstract

1. 1. A 12 week program of treadmill exercise (0.7 m/sec, 30 min per day, five days per week), significantly increased the myoglobin concentration of the femorotibialis medius muscle in bar-headed geese as compared to nonexercised controls. 2. 2. The myoglobin concentration differed among various muscles within a bird. The highest myoglobin concentrations were found in the primary flight muscle, the pectoralis major, and in cardiac muscle. 3. 3. By physically conditioning their muscles, bar-headed geese may improve the oxygen flow to mitochondria and, thereby, enhance their ability to exercise under conditions of low oxygen partial pressures. © 1991.

Department

Department of Biology

Original Publication Date

1-1-1991

DOI of published version

10.1016/0300-9629(91)90481-Q

Recommended Citation

Saunders, David K. and Fedde, M. R., "Physical Conditioning: Effect on the Myoglobin Concentration in Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle of Bar-Headed Geese" (1991). Faculty Publications. 6121.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/6121