Francisco Saavedra

ORCID: 0000-0002-0439-5420
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  • Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Sports Performance and Training
  • Sports injuries and prevention
  • Physical Education and Gymnastics
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Exercise and Physiological Responses
  • Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Youth, Drugs, and Violence
  • Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Physical Education and Sports Studies
  • Children's Physical and Motor Development
  • Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
  • Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Youth Development and Social Support
  • Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
  • Sports and Physical Education Studies
  • Healthcare Regulation
  • Muscle metabolism and nutrition
  • Health and Lifestyle Studies
  • Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
  • Botanical Research and Applications
  • Sports and Physical Education Research
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Body Composition Measurement Techniques

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
2013-2022

Centro de Investigação em Desporto Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano
2017-2022

Association for the Development of Douro Viticulture
2022

University of Évora
2017

Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network
2013-2017

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
2014

University of Washington Medical Center
2011

Accurate, understandable public health information is important for ensuring the of nation. The large portion US population with Limited English Proficiency best served by translations public-health into other languages. However, a number departments and primary care clinics face significant barriers to fulfilling federal mandates provide multilingual materials individuals. This article presents pilot study on feasibility using freely available statistical machine translation technology...

10.1136/amiajnl-2011-000176 article EN Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association 2011-04-16

Complex training (CXT) is the result of a combination strength and plyometric exercises in same session. This method has recently been used preparation athletes different sports. The aim present study was to observe acute effects CXT program 6 weeks: i) on agility with ball, sprinting efficiency crossing shooting youth soccer players; ii) influence number sessions per week (one vs. two). Sixteen male players were randomly divided into three groups: group that performed one weekly session...

10.2478/hukin-2014-0095 article EN Journal of Human Kinetics 2014-12-01

Vilaça Alves, J, Saavedra, F, Simão, R, Novaes, Rhea, MR, Green, D, and Machado Reis, V. Does aerobic strength exercise sequence in the same session affect oxygen uptake during postexercise? J Strength Cond Res 26(7): 1872–1878, 2012—Concurrent training is a strategy employed both general fitness sports conditioning. The purpose of this study was to compare responses V[Combining Dot Above]O2 different combinations with interval exercise. Eight men (23.6 ± 4.2 years, 178 6.3 cm, 77 7.9 kg,...

10.1519/jsc.0b013e318238e852 article EN The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2011-10-08

The aim of this study was to analyze the strength and flexibility gains after 12 weeks training (FLEX), isolated or combined. Twenty-eight trained women (age = 46 ± 6.52 years; body mass 56.8 5.02 kg; height 162 5.58 cm; mean SD) were randomly divided into 4 groups: (ST) (n 7), FLEX combination (ST + FLEX) (FLEX ST) 7). All groups assessed before for sit reach test, goniometry, 10 repetition maximum in bench press (BP) leg (LP) exercises. protocol all included sessions on alternate days...

10.1519/jsc.0000000000000719 article EN The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2014-09-30

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling chronic disease of the nervous system in which myelin central deteriorated. This study aimed to evaluate effectiveness an aquatic exercise program on physical condition patients suffering from multiple sclerosis.The included 26 participants divided into two groups: experimental group (EG) with 13 individuals and control (CG) also individuals. The EG underwent 12 weeks exercise, three times per week 45-60 minutes session. groups were evaluated pre-...

10.23736/s0022-4707.17.07151-1 article EN The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2018-04-01

Concurrent training (CT) has been widely used in fitness centers to simultaneously optimize cardiovascular and neuromuscular fitness, induce a high-energy expenditure. Therefore, the aim of this study was compare acute effects 2 different orders CT on hormonal responses concurrently trained men. Fourteen men (mean ± SD: 24.7 5.1 years) were randomly divided into groups: endurance followed by strength (ES, n = 7) (SE, 7). Serum concentrations testosterone, cortisol, growth hormone, IGF-1...

10.1519/jsc.0000000000000610 article EN The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2014-07-16

Dias, MRC, Simao, RF, Saavedra, FJF, and Ratamess, NA. Influence of a personal trainer on self-selected loading during resistance exercise. J Strength Cond Res 31(7): 1925-1930, 2017-The purpose this study was to compare differences in muscle strength training intensities between trained subjects who under the supervision (PT) those without (WoPT). Twenty-one subjects, men (n = 12) women 9), completed 3 sessions (separated by 48 hours) following sequence: first session, intensity assessment...

10.1519/jsc.0000000000001663 article EN The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2016-09-27

Evaluation of the effects an individualized home-based unsupervised aerobic training on body composition, physical and physiological parameters in female male obese adults. Two hundred twenty adults (age 47.9 ± 12.4 years; BMI 38.0 7.2 kg/m2) entered 4-month program. Body functional capacities were assessed pre- post-intervention. All subjects requested to perform with intensity based heart rate, walking speed OMNI-RPE score corresponding individual ventilatory threshold for at least 5...

10.1007/s40618-017-0771-2 article EN cc-by Journal of Endocrinological Investigation 2017-10-28

Speculation exists whether dance provides physiological stimuli adequate to promote health and fitness benefits. Unfortunately, research date has not addressed the affective exertional responses dance. These are of interest as positive experienced during physical activity may play an important role in predicting adherence. The present study aims examine psychophysiological different Salsa styles. Ten pairs dancers performed two structured lessons dance, including Typical Rueda de Casino...

10.1371/journal.pone.0121465 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2015-04-10

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the values oxygen uptake (VO2) during and after strength training exercises (STe) ergometer (Ee), matched for intensity exercise time. Eight men (24 ± 2.33 years) performed upper lower body cycling Ee at individual’s ventilatory threshold (VE/VCO2). STe session included half squats bench press which were with a load individual blood lactate concentration 4 mmol/l. Both sessions lasted 30 minutes, alternating 50 seconds effort 10 second transition...

10.1515/hukin-2016-0021 article EN Journal of Human Kinetics 2016-10-15

Associations Between Rate of Force Development Metrics and Throwing Velocity in Elite Team Handball Players: a Short Research Report Performance assessment has become an invaluable component monitoring participant's development distinct sports, yet limited contradictory data are available trained subjects. The purpose this study was to examine the relationship between ball throwing velocity during 3-step running throw elite team handball players selected measures rate force like force,...

10.2478/v10078-011-0059-0 article EN Journal of Human Kinetics 2011-09-01

Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy During Resistance Exercise at 80% 1RM The present study investigated the accumulated oxygen deficit (AOD) method to assess energy cost in resistance exercises (RE). aim of was evaluate aerobic anaerobic release during performed 1-RM four (half squat, bench press, triceps extension lat pull down), as well accuracy its estimation. sample comprised 14 men (age = 26.6 ± 4.9 years; height 177.7 0.1 cm; body mass 79.0 11.1 kg; estimated fat 10.5 4.6%). Test re-test...

10.2478/v10078-011-0061-6 article EN Journal of Human Kinetics 2011-09-01

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de dois programas exercício físico (treinamento resistido e Pilates) na aptidão física idosas. Participaram mulheres idosas que não praticavam nenhum tipo regular. Elas foram aleatoriamente divididas em três grupos: 1-grupo Pilates (GP), 2-grupo treinamento (GTR) 3-grupo atividades lúdicas cognitivas (GLC). A intervenção durou 24 semanas, cada grupo praticou a sua respectiva atividade duas vezes por semana, 50-60 min sessão. avaliação da realizada...

10.47197/retos.v41i0.84162 article PT cc-by Retos 2021-02-22

Abstract Exercise order is an essential variable of resistance training (RT) programs which usually related to repetition performance. The purpose this study was investigate the acute effect different exercise on number repetitions performed failure and ratings perceived exertion (RPE). Thirteen male adolescents (age: 14.46 ± 1.39 years, body height: 165.31 12.75 cm, mass: 58.73 12.27 kg, estimated fat: 21.32 2.84%), without previous experience in RT, four exercises: incline leg press (ILP),...

10.2478/hukin-2013-0080 article EN Journal of Human Kinetics 2013-12-01

Ballroom dance practice might play a pivotal role for successful aging, but its effects could differ depending on dancers' experience level. The aim of this study was to investigate the six months ballroom (three times/w) physical fitness and reaction time (RT) in 24 middle-aged adults who are experienced dancers (age: 59.4 ± 11.6 years). Body composition, handgrip test (HG), standing long-jump (SLJ), step (ST), one-legged stance balance (OLSB), RT were assessed before (T0) after (T6)...

10.3390/ijerph18042036 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021-02-19

This study compared training load and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during resistance (RT) aerobic (AT) sessions at self-selected intensity. Participants were 54 recreationally trained subjects assigned to either RT or AT groups. During RT, participants performed three sets 10 repetitions each exercise a intensity (load). After completion, one repetition maximum (1RM) 10RM tests. AT, treadmill duration (velocity time). maximal test using ramp protocol. chose an (43.6%-60.2% 1RM) below...

10.1177/0031512518774461 article EN Perceptual and Motor Skills 2018-05-04

The aims of this study were to: (1) compare the Heart Rate (HR) and Rating Perceived Exertion (RPE) in training with self-selected imposed loads, (2) associate OMNI-Walk/Run Borg scales both on a treadmill. Ten trained men (20.3 ± 2.0 years, 75.6 9.8 kg, 175.1 5.1 cm) participated program load (time speed individually preferred) another (even time 10% higher). HR RPE measured, every minute training, by scales. No significant differences found between sessions. correlation showed moderate...

10.2478/hukin-2014-0100 article EN Journal of Human Kinetics 2014-12-01

Resumo Objetivo comparar os efeitos do treinamento resistido (TR) e Pilates na qualidade de vida (QV) idosas. Foi realizado um estudo delineamento experimental com intervenção 12 semanas. Métodos Foram avaliadas mulheres idosas (≥60 anos) que não praticavam nenhum tipo exercício físico regularmente há pelo menos 3 meses. Participaram 41 foram aleatoriamente divididas em três grupos:1- grupo (GP), 2- (GTR) 3- controle (GC). Para avaliar a QV, utilizados questionários WHOQOL-OLD, WHOQOL-BREF...

10.1590/1981-22562020023.200283 article PT cc-by Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia 2020-01-01

Abstract Matos, F, Neves, EB, Rosa, C, Reis, VM, Saavedra, Silva, S, Tavares, and Vilaça-Alves, J. Effect of cold-water immersion on elbow flexors muscle thickness after resistance training. J Strength Cond Res 32(3): 756–763, 2018—Cold-water (CWI) is commonly applied to speed up the recovery process exercise. Muscle damage may induce a performance reduction consequence intramuscular pressure induced by muscular swelling. The aim study was verify CWI effects (MT) behavior strength training...

10.1519/jsc.0000000000002322 article EN The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2017-11-14

<p>The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effect resistance exercise performed at different intensities on hemodynamics normotensive men. The included 10 and recreationally-trained men (25.40 ± 6.90 years) following three experimental protocols in a randomized order: a) 60% 8RM; b) 80% c) 100% 8RM. All six exercises (Leg Press, Vertical Bench Leg Flexion, Close-Grip Seated Row, Extension Shoulder Press) with sets eight repetitions for each exercise. Systolic blood pressure...

10.6063/motricidade.6020 article EN cc-by-nc Motricidade 2016-06-23
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