Background: Exercise and its effect on cardiovascular diseases have been extensively studied in the elderly population. The difference blood pressure (BP) between fit unfit subjects can be >5 mmHg. It is not well established whether positive effects of exercising BP are associated with exercise type, it aerobic or anaerobic (maximal muscle strength). Hypothesis: Anaerobic training strength) causes greater improvements than active older adults. Study Design: Clinical trial. Level Evidence:...

This study aims to adapt the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) instrument for autistic children. The adaptation was carried out in three stages: (a) a pilot test, (b) MCA assessment of 45 children with autism (Levels I and II) aged 5–11 years documentation each test difficulties, (c) adaptations original tests were discussed authors, decide adaptation. Ten items from adapted, namely: manipulative tasks—throwing kicking distance at 3 m; stabilizing tasks—rubberizing feet wooden platform...

Introduction: A better understanding of Para Athletics throwers (PAT) training practices is in line with the development and optimization their programs, able to produce peak performances across varying competitive levels. Objective: Investigate PAT practices. Methodology: Male (n=42) female (n=18) completed an online questionnaire regarding descriptive characteristics (e.g., age, height, weight, throwing event) experience, duration, frequency, strength conditioning). were classified into...

Chagas cardiomyopathy is the most severe chronic manifestation and leading cause of mortality in disease. Chronic inflammation, resulting from persistent infection by T. cruzi , leads to continuous immune system activation patients with The knowledge immunological aspects can be important for identification biomarkers capable indicating parasitological cure or clinical progression provides physician’s valuable tools improved evaluation. Soluble cell adhesion molecules (sCAMs) have been...

Purpose The aim of the study was to examine influence small-sided and conditioned games (SSG) on internal load (heart rate [HR] perceived exertion), external (Global Positioning System variables), lower limb power (squat jump [SJ] countermovement [CMJ]). Methods Six collegiate male soccer players (age 20.3 ± 4.8 years; maximal oxygen uptake 42.9 2.7 ml/kg/min; HR 184.7 bpm) performed three 2-min bouts 1 vs. two 3-min 3 format with a work-to-rest ratio 1:1.5. Two-way ANOVA repeated measures...

Despite some knowledge about the fitness levels of elite surfers, there is limited published research examining gender differences, particularly in young athletes. The purpose this study was to describe and compare sex differences physical performance characteristics youth surfers. It also aimed association between variables.This longitudinal prospective based on a total twenty male female surfers who performed battery tests: anthropometrics, weight-bearing dorsiflexion test, Functional...

Participating in outdoor sports blue spaces is recognized to produce a range of significant social benefits. This case study empirically analyzes the benefits associated with School Nautical Activities project carried out Viana do Castelo (Portugal) school-age children and adolescents. It consisted 4 year program which scholars took part nautical activities (surfing, rowing, sailing, canoeing) once week during semester as their physical education course. The methods used for data collection...

This study had two main objectives: (1) to determine if differences in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores exist between levels of competition; and (2) analyze the association FMS individual overall physical performance variables lower-limb power (jumps), repeated sprint ability shot speed. Twenty-two Under 16 (U16) twenty-six 19 (U19) national competitive soccer players participated this study. All participants were evaluated according anthropometrics, FMS, jump performance, instep kick...

Functional movement screen (FMS) have been used to assess the patterns in daily sports practice. Some associations between FMS scores and physical variables found some sports. Nevertheless, no study was conducted surf.Eighteen surf athletes (11 male) participated (18.3±6.3 years; 60.0±9.6 kg; 168.6±8.1 cm). All participants completed anthropometrics, knee-to-wall test, Movement Screen, Isometric Knee Extension, Handgrip, Squat Countermovement Jump. Based on that, this investigated: 1)...

Motor competence (MC) is generally used to describe a person's proficiency in variety of motor skills and the basis for one's performance sports recreational activities. Functional Movement Screen (FMSTM) one most screening systems provide interpretable measure movement quality. Both FMSTM MC constructs share three components: locomotor, manipulative stabilizing movements. In present study, it was hypothesized that scores can explain variables. It also predicted better leads functional...

Twenty-seven nitrated and non-nitrated compounds have been synthesized tested for their growth inhibitory activity on three human cancer cells lines. Fourteen were able to inhibit more than 50% of the at least one cell lines five exhibited high antiproliferative (IC50 < 8.5 μM). The cytotoxicity Vero line was established in vitro evaluate selectivity. All active a good leaving group (bromide or chloride) benzylic position, indicating that mechanism action these is related alkylating...

O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a perceção da qualidade de vida em indivíduos acima dos 70 anos, tendo conta participação programas exercício físico contexto comunitário e idosos institucionalizados. Para o efeito realizado um transversal onde foram avaliados 250 (74.8% do sexo feminino) segundo 4 contextos distintos. Grupo 1 (n=148) corresponde aos comunitários praticar (frequência: 2 sessões/semana; duração: 45 minutos); No grupo (n=41), incluem-se os que pertencem à comunidade não...

Abstract Study aim : This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Pilates-based training program on functional mobility and strength in community-dwelling adults over 70 years old. Material methods Twenty elderly subjects were recruited randomly assigned control (C = 10) or Pilates (PT groups for 8 weeks (2 times/week). Anthropometric, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, mobility, static dynamic balance parameters assessed before after intervention. Results The PT group had higher values...

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to characterize trail running injuries within a cohort Portuguese male and female recreational athletes.METHODS: retrospective (12 months), with data collected through an online survey. A total 719 athletes participated (529 190 female, average age: 38.01±7.78 years). valid questionnaire used collect: 1) demographic information; 2) general 3) training typology; 4) physical 5) (body location, number, type, reason, treatment, time without practice); 6)...

The aging process induces alterations in the body, resulting changes both health-related fitness and specific anthropometric measures. These often pose health risks for older adults. aim of present study was to investigate whether there is an association between indices muscular, motor, cardiorespiratory components active European This included 2687 adults, comprising 1999 women 688 men, with average age 70.05 ± 5.5 years. assessment using Senior Fitness Test indices, such as body adiposity...

Accurate assessment of body composition is an important issue among athletes. Different methodologies generate controversial results, leading to a deep uncertainty on individual exercise prescriptions. Thus, this study aims identify the differences between field methods, such as bioelectrical impedance (BIA) and skinfold assessment, with clinical method, highly accurate, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), elite young football players. Thirty-eight male players mean (sd) age 16.7 (0.87)...

Aging is the main factor in eventual development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence which increasing progressively along with life expectancy. Therefore, it essential to identify most effective indicators for predicting possible CVD. Anthropometric indices provide useful information CVD risk evaluation. These are widely used simplicity their estimates and high correlation positive identification The general population body mass index (BMI), waist hip ratio (WHR) height (WHtR),...