A5012424007- Physical Activity and Health
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sports Performance and Training
- Physical Education and Gymnastics
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Healthcare Regulation
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Sports Science and Education
- Science and Education Research
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Public Health in Brazil
Universidade Lusófona
2021-2025
Hospital da Luz
2023-2025
Vodafone (Portugal)
2024
University of Lisbon
2016-2023
Reducing sitting time as well increasing physical activity in inactive people is beneficial for their health. This paper investigates the effectiveness of European Fans Training (EuroFIT) programme to improve and sedentary male football fans, delivered through professional setting.A total 1,113 men aged 30-65 with self-reported body mass index (BMI) ≥27 kg/m2 took part a randomised controlled trial 15 clubs England, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal. Recruitment was between September 19, 2015,...
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Risk stratification and early interventions are essential to overcome this reality. The RADICAL Study ( R isk A ssessment via D igital I nput for C ardiovascular nd L ifestyle Factors) aimed evaluate prevalence self-reported cardiovascular risk factors in individuals without known disease using a digital tool. tool, comprising 23 questions about classical lifestyle factors, was completed by 4149 aged 40-69 years (median age...
The overwhelming list of new bacterial genomes becoming available on a daily basis makes accurate genome annotation an essential step that ultimately determines the relevance thousands stored in public databanks. MicroScope platform (http://www.genoscope.cns.fr/agc/microscope) is integrative resource supports systematic and efficient revision microbial annotation, data management comparative analysis. Starting from results our syntactic, functional relational pipelines, provides integrated...
Introduction: The aim of this review was to systematically synthesize the published literature describing psychological and behavioral correlates recreational running in adults, defined as for leisure, with or without a competitive component. Methods: Quantitative research peer-reviewed journals until January 2021 were included. Studies identified through MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Web Science included if they (1) aimed at running, (2) general adult samples (18 years older, diagnosed...
Lifestyle interventions targeting physical activity, sedentary time and dietary behaviours have the potential to initiate support behavioural change result in public health gain. Although men often been reluctant engage such lifestyle programs, many are at high risk of several chronic conditions. We developed an evidence theory-based, gender sensitised, program (European Fans Training (EuroFIT)), which is designed attract through loyalty they feel football club support. This paper describes...
Introduction: Previous research has not explored features and behavior change techniques (BCTs) in physical activity (PA) promotion interventions among adolescents, including mobile health (mHealth) applications. Purpose: This study aims to conduct a narrative literature review of adolescent PA apps, examining their theoretical foundations, key BCTs, primary features, influence on adherence maintenance. Methods: The includes peer-reviewed studies published from 2012 December 2024, employing...
Objective: Gender-sensitive approaches to increasing men’s physical activity (PA) through sports settings have shown promise across cultural contexts. We examined changes walking and the contribution of towards self-reported PA after participating in men-only European Fans Training (EuroFIT) programme before exploring experiences sustaining explain quantitative findings. Design: A sequential mixed-methods design was used collect questionnaire data as part a randomised controlled trial at...
The inconsistency and disparities in existing functional training definitions have led to confusion when explaining the concept its potential. wide range of interpretations suggests that any approach could be deemed functional, thereby diminishing significance term significantly limiting understanding application. Thus, this paper aimed develop first consensual definition using an international e-Delphi method. From a panel 31 experts initially selected, 13 participated consensus. presented...
EuroFIT is a gender-sensitised, health and lifestyle program targeting physical activity, sedentary time dietary behaviours in men. The delivery of the football clubs, led by clubs' community coaches, designed to both attract engage men change through an interest or loyalty club they support. will be evaluated multicentre pragmatic randomised controlled trial (RCT), for which ~1000 overweight men, aged 30–65 years, recruited 15 top professional clubs Netherlands, Norway, Portugal UK. process...
Abstract Background A randomised trial of European Fans in Training (EuroFIT), a 12-week healthy lifestyle program delivered 15 professional football clubs the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and United Kingdom, successfully increased physical activity improved diet but did not reduce sedentary time. To guide future implementation, this paper investigates how those effects were achieved. We ask: 1) was EuroFIT implemented? 2) what processes through which outcomes achieved? Methods analysed...
Abstract This paper investigated facilitators and barriers to implementing the European Football Fans in Training program (EuroFIT) professional sports clubs England, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal. We analyzed qualitative data collected at that delivered EuroFIT, based on semi-structured interviews with coordinating staff (n = 15), coaches 16), focus group participants 108), as well from considered delivering EuroFIT future, 7) stakeholders 8). Facilitators for implementation related content...
The purpose of this study was to cross-sectionally estimate the prevalence recreational running in Portugal and describe characteristics adult runners. A random representative sample 1068 Portuguese adults selected. Socio-demographic information, physical activity habits behavior were assessed. Recreational runners’ training habits, motivations, barriers, vitality flow also 10.6%. It higher men (14.6% vs. 6.6%, p = .024) younger runners (13.6% 7.7%, .026). Participants ran on average 3...
This study mapped existing health-promotion provisions targeting adults in professional football clubs across England, the Netherlands, Norway, and Portugal, explored motives behind clubs’ adoption of European Fans Training (EuroFIT) programme. We surveyed top-tier four countries interviewed representatives from charitable foundation who delivered EuroFIT. The findings showed large between-country differences, with England reporting far greater healthy lifestyle provision than other...
Abstract Background Increased physical activity (PA), reduced time spent sedentary (SED), healthier diet and body weight may all have a positive impact on cardiometabolic risk. The relative importance of change in each these variables risk, however, is unclear. We therefore sought to investigate the contributions changes PA, SED, Methods This secondary analysis data collected from EuroFIT randomised controlled trial, which was 12-week group-based lifestyle intervention for overweight...
Recent reports on children and adolescents’ physical activity indicate that approximately 80% do not meet the World Health Organisation’s recommended levels of activity. Childhood is a critical period development; as such, it important to prioritize health promotion in this phase one’s life. Use gamification mobile apps has been shown positively influence adolescents. Inclusion behaviour change techniques (BCTs) noted increase effect promoting interventions. Previous research highlights...
Purpose: This study explores how children and adolescents perceive physical activity (PA) PA apps. We aim to understand their perceptions, past experiences, expectations of Methods: Participants (N=39) aged 11-15 from five European countries: Netherlands (NL), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Spain (ES), Sweden (SWE) participated in the study. They provided insight regarding Behaviour Chance Techniques (BCTs) that enhance app engagement. Results: The results offer valuable insights for creating...
Introdução: A obesidade infantil é um problema de saúde pública global com cerca 29% das crianças, entre sete e nove anos, a viverem excesso peso. As doenças crónicas, como as perturbações mentais, são cada vez mais prevalentes nas crianças nos jovens adolescentes. O objetivo desta revisão identificar, descrever verificar o impacto intervenções para autogestão mediadores outcomes psicológicos obesidade. Métodos: pesquisa foi realizada em três bases dados: PubMed, SportDiscus PsycInfo....
Introdução: A prevalência de excesso peso e obesidade é um problema saúde pública global, afetando tanto adultos como crianças. O objetivo desta revisão sistemática analisar a literatura que descreva os efeitos programas exercício na metabólica composição corporal adolescentes com obesidade. Métodos: Para esta foi realizada uma pesquisa literária em bases dados PubMed SPORTDiscus, aplicando estratégia PICOS para busca palavras-chave, envolveu processo seleção três etapas por dois autores...
Abstract Background The benefits of physical activity (PA) and adequate sleep are well documented, their importance strengthens with the increasing prevalence chronic diseases multimorbidity (MM). Interventions to promote that use commercial trackers may be useful non-pharmacological approaches managing individual health; however, limited evidence exists on improve in older adult patients MM. Methods This study aims measure effects behavioral change techniques (BCTs) delivered by a wearable...
Background This paper describes the rationale, intervention development, study design and results from pilot feasibility of Keep On Running (KOR) trial. KOR aims to test a web-based brief theory-based intervention, targeting maintenance recreational running behavior over time (i.e. relapse preventing).Methods Intervention development was based both on Self-Determination Theory Self-Regulation Theory. As part it, implemented (n=18) measure adherence participant satisfaction in order establish...