Table tennis performance depends on multiple factors such as technique, tactics and fitness. Several studies have focused investigating different technical-tactical variables. However, research analysing the specific physical qualities of this sport is scarce, particularly in female sex. The aim present study was to assess fitness variables associated with individual elite table players according Forty-eight divided into males (n = 24; 25.38 ± 4.01 years) females 22.33 3.83 participated...

Introduction: Wheelchair sports, such as wheelchair rugby (WR), are intermittent in nature, combining high- and low-intensity actions. Although some data exists on the effects of caffeine intake WR players, further research using specific physical tests related to demands gameplay is necessary. Aims: The aim this study was analyze acute effect supplementation neuromuscular performance repeated-sprint ability (RSA) players. Methodology: A total four players participated study. Participants...

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la influencia regla del punto oro en el rendimiento pádel profesional, observando las posibles diferencias existentes entre ganadores y perdedores, así como género, rondas juego sets. Para ello, se analizaron todos los partidos cuartos final, semifinales finales, tanto categoría masculina (n=100), femenina (n= 74) 15 torneos circuito World Padel Tour 2021, con un total 838 puntos oro. Los resultados muestran que femenino disputan mayor porcentaje...

This study aimed to assess the physical fitness and upper body asymmetries of young padel players aged between 13 16 years determine possible differences genders categories. A total 60 were divided into four groups: under-14 male (n = 15; age: 13.75 ± 0.45 years; height: 1.64 0.07 m; weight: 54.7 8.3 kg), female 0.44 1.60 0.05 51.5 6.0 under-16 15.44 0.51 height:1.71 0.04 63.88 6.2 kg) age:15.46 0.52 height:1.63 55.08 3.6 kg). Handgrip strength, ischiosural flexibility, gestural speed...

Background The present study aimed to determine changes occurring in the erythrocyte concentrations of Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg) and Phosphorous (P) subjects with different levels physical training living same area Extremadura (Spain).Methods Thirty sedentary (24.34 ± 3.02 years) without sports practice a less active lifestyle, formed control group (CG); 24 non-professional (23.53 1.85 years), who perform between 4 6 h/week moderate any performance objective following systematic level (MTG),...

Physical training produces changes in the extracellular and intracellular concentrations of trace minerals elements. To our knowledge, only three compartments have been studied simultaneously. The aim present study was to analyze influence physical on (serum, plasma urine) (erythrocytes platelets) Copper (Cu). Forty young men participated this study. participants were divided into a group (TG; n = 20; 18.15 ± 0.27 years; 68.59 4.18 kg; 1.76 0.04 m) control (CG; 19.25 0.39 73.45 9.04 1.79...

The aim of this study was to identify the differences in body composition and physical fitness between children who played table tennis regularly during a two-year period compared physically active were not engaged regular activity. Three hundred seventy-four aged 10 11 years divided into two groups: players (n = 109 boys 73 girls) group 88 104 girls). Anthropometric analysis included mass index, skinfolds, perimeters bone diameters. Somatotype determined according age-specific equations....

Introduction: There are several tests that provide information about physical fitness and functionality in older adults. The aims of this study were: (i) to analyze the differences between sex age functional, strength cardiorespiratory tests; (ii) correlations according age. Methods: A total 171 adults (72.09 ± 13.27 kg; 1.59 0.09 m; 72.72 6.05 years) were divided (men: n = 63; women: 108) (≥60 <70: 65; ≥70 <80: 89; ≥80: 18). Anthropometry, body composition, upper limb (hand...

Haematological and biochemical parameters have not yet been analysed in professional padel players. The aim of this study was to determine the basal values these observe effect a simulated competition on them, including gender-related differences. A total 14 male players (age: 28.2 ± 7.9 years), 16 female 29.7 3.7 years) participated study. Players were allowed hydrate ad libitum during matches. obtained before after competitive match. men’s group showed higher baseline red blood cells,...

Research on the acute physiological response to a padel match is limited. The present study aimed to: (a) evaluate neuromuscular, urinary, and hematological responses after simulated competition (SC) (b) analyze possible gender differences. In this study, 28 high-level players participated (men = 13, age 26.83 ± 6.57 years; women 15, 30.07 4.36 years). following parameters were analyzed before SC: neuromuscular (hand grip strength, squat jump (SJ), countermovement (CMJ), Abalakov (ABK)),...

Oral health status may affect physical and sports performance. The purpose of this study was to assess the oral habits elite athletes according performed type. A sample 186 divided into individual (n = 74; 53 men 21 women; 24.9 ± 9.3 years) team 112; 97 15 24.5 4.8 participated in study. decayed, missing, filled teeth index (DMFT), impact profile (OHIP), diet assessment caries risk (DACR) were evaluated their status. Athletes modalities had a lower number total teeth, healthy restoration (p...

Physical exercise affects zinc (Zn) homeostasis. This study aimed to analyze the influence of physical training on extracellular (serum, plasma, and urine) intracellular (erythrocytes platelets) concentrations Zn.Forty young men, divided into a group (TG; n = 20; 18.15 ± 0.27 years; 68.59 4.18 kg; 1.76 0.04 m) control (CG; 19.25 0.39 73.45 9.04 1.79 0.06 m), participated in this study. The TG was formed by semiprofessional soccer players from youth category with regular plan 10 h/week. CG...

The aim of this study was to assess and compare performance movement variability (MV) in both bilateral unilateral vertical drop jumps (DVJs) under conditions involving the incorporation or exclusion ball catching. Twelve amateur basketball players were recruited for participation (seven females five males). Participants performed three each six analyzed randomized order: DVJ without (BNB) with (BB); right leg (RNB) (RB); left (LNB) (LB). MV parameters an accelerometer a force platform....

The main objective of this study was to investigate the influence carbohydrate intake (cyclodextrin) on performance during two consecutive workouts day (WODs) lasting 20 min each. Twenty-one male CrossFit (CF) athletes (29.5 ± 4.3 years; 72.81 12.85 kg; 1.74 0.06 m; 3.41 1.21 years experiences) participated in a crossover, randomized, and double-blind study. effect supplementation with 30 g cyclodextrin (SG) (Cluster Dextrin®) or placebo (PG) (Bolero Advanced Hydration®) evaluated specific...

Fatty acids (FAs) are an essential component of the erythrocyte membrane, and nutrition physical exercise two variables that affect their structure function. The aim this study was to evaluate profile in a group high-level endurance runners, as well changes different FAs, throughout sports season relation training performed. A total 21 male runners (23 ± 4 years; height: 1.76 0.05) were evaluated at four times season. athletes had least 5 years previous experience participated national...

No research that has analyzed the structural characteristics, physiological profile, and energy demands in game of table tennis as played by women is available. The present study aimed to evaluate physiological, metabolic, temporal variables players observe gender differences. Forty-eight elite participated this study: 24 men (25.3 ± 4.07 years) (22.3 3.8 years). During simulated competition, structure, heart rate (HR), lactate (LA) were evaluated. maximum ergospirometric evaluations...

The aim of this study was to determine the possible correlations between essential and toxic trace elements plasma with several anthropometric body composition parameters performance in endurance runners. Sixty-five high-level middle long-distance runners (21 ± 3 years; 1.77 0.05 m; 64.97 7.36 kg; VO2 max. 67.55 4.11 mL/min/kg) participated present study. Abdominal, subscapular, iliac crest, triceps, front thigh medial calf skinfold thicknesses an incremental test until exhaustion were...

Physical training produces changes in the concentrations of trace mineral elements. Sex differences copper (Cu) athletes are scarce. The objectives this study were (i) to analyze intracellular (erythrocytes and platelets) extracellular (plasma urine) Cu during a sports season soccer players (ii) sex differences. A total 46 (22 men 24 women) participated study. Three assessments performed throughout season. Anthropometry, body composition, nutritional intake, physical condition, female...

Table tennis is a sport played at high speed; therefore, the technical–tactical variables are very important. The objective of research to analyze technical and tactical characteristics high-level TT players according sex. A total 48 (24 women 24 men) participated in present study. investigation was carried out during two championships. matches were recorded subsequently analyzed by notational analysis. results indicate that stroke ball more times rallies. In men’s competition, forehand...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects Tetraselmis chuii (TC) microalgae supplementation for sixty days on hematological, anthropometric and hormonal parameters in healthy young men. Forty-six men divided into a placebo group (PG; n = 16; 20.77 ± 2.7 years; 72.14 7.18 kg; 1.76 0.07 m), supplemented with 25 mg/day TC (SG 25; 15; 20.40 1.40 71.28 8.26 0.05 m) another 200 200; 20.83 2.45 72.30 11.13 1.77 0.08 participated double-blind study. PG ingested lactose powder. Participants...

Iron (Fe) is one of the most widely studied trace mineral elements. Fe metabolism and homeostasis could be altered by physical training. The aim this study was to analyze influence long-term training on serum, plasma, urine (extracellular), erythrocyte platelet (intracellular) concentrations. Forty men from same geographical area divided into a group (TG; n = 20; 18.15 ± 0.27 years) control (CG; 19.25 0.39 participated in study. TG composed soccer players highest youth category. CG consisted...

Carbohydrate intake is a commonly used strategy in sports, and supplementation for triathletes includes pre-competition, intra-competition, post-competition intake. The consumption of fructose–glucose improves intestinal transit gastric emptying. main purpose this study was to analyse the effect intra-session carbohydrate training super-sprint modality. Eleven adolescent (boys, n = 9, 14.6 years; girls, 2, 15.2 years) participated crossover, randomised, blind on with 45 g carbohydrates...

Fatty acids (FAs) are the major structural component of erythrocyte membranes. Diet and physical exercise directly influence their incorporation function. Endurance runners engage in high volumes weekly aerobic training, alternating between low-intensity high-intensity sessions. The aim study was to assess compare FA profile a group high-level male endurance (EG) with control non-athlete subjects (CG). This observational conducted on 85 subjects, 63 (23 ± 3 years; height: 1.76 0.05) 22 who...

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the validity of HandyGym portable flywheel device with an integrated rotary encoder in measuring force and power during iso-inertial exercises compared a traditional reference system. Methods: In total, 10 trained volunteers (3 women, 7 men; age 25.2 ± 3.8 years) performed half-squats five different load configurations using device. Concurrent measurements were obtained from HandyGym’s criterion system (MuscleLab 6000 strain gauge linear encoder)....