A5073524064- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Physical Education and Gymnastics
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Physical Activity and Health
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Science and Education Research
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
2016-2025
Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network
2013-2024
Association for the Development of Douro Viticulture
2010-2024
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
2024
Universidad de Extremadura
2024
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
2024
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
2024
Transylvania University of Brașov
2024
Universidade Federal do Ceará
2024
University of Beira Interior
2011-2020
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the responses creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) after performing different resistance aerobic exercise protocols. Twelve recreationally trained men (age, 23.2 ± 5.6 years; body mass, 84.3 9.3 kg; height, 178.9 4.5 cm; BMI, 26.3 2.3 kg·m2) volunteered participate in study. All subjects were randomly assigned four experimental protocols (crossover): (a) training at 60% VO2max, (b) 80% (c) a (RE) session with bi-set protocol,...
Media influence may lead adolescents to internalize patterns of physical beauty, resulting in dissatisfaction with their own bodies when they are unable match up these patterns. In the constant search for an 'ideal body', begin develop risk behaviors development eating disorders (ED). The object this study was analyze mass media on body (BD) and ED adolescents, comparing genders. We also analyzed BD developing unsuitable behaviors, ED, A cross-sectional carried out 1011 adolescents: 527...
Associations Between Dry Land Strength and Power Measurements with Swimming Performance in Elite Athletes: a Pilot Study The main aim of the present study was to analyze relationships between dry land strength power measurements swimming performance. Ten male national level swimmers (age: 14.9 ± 0.74 years, body mass: 60.0 6.26 kg, height: 171.9 6.26, 100 m long course front crawl performance: 59.9 1.87 s) volunteered as subjects. Height Work were estimated for CMJ. Mean propulsive phase...
The aim of this study was to identify the dry land strength and power tests that can better relate with sprint swimming performance in young competitive swimmers.Twenty-eight (16 boys 12 girls) swimmers national level (12.01 ± 0.56 years-old, Tanner stage 1-2) volunteered participate study.Swimming (25 m 50 freestyle tests), muscle (bench press leg extension) (throwing medicine ball countermovement jump) performances were tested.Spearman ranking correlation coefficient computed verify...
The aim of this study was to develop a structural equation model (i.e., confirmatory technique that analyzes relationships among observed variables) for young swimmer performance based on selected kinematic, anthropometric and hydrodynamic variables. A total 114 subjects (73 boys 41 girls mean age 12.31 ± 1.09 years; 47.91 10.81 kg body mass; 156.57 10.90 cm height Tanner stages 1–2) were evaluated. variables assessed the: (i) 100 [m] freestyle performance; (ii) stroke index; (iii) speed...
Breast cancer (BC) is the most common among women, with an incidence of 85–94 per 100,000 people annually in Europe. Despite increasing BC, advancements early detection and novel therapeutic approaches have improved survival rates. However, adjuvant treatments are associated side effects, including a reduction left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), which can result severe cardiac damage progress to heart failure. Methods: Thirty-eight women undergoing BC treatment were included study....
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between intra-cyclic variation horizontal velocity (dv) and 4 competitive swimming techniques in young swimmers. 45 swimmers performed a set maximal × 25 m (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke butterfly stroke) swims with water start. A speed-meter cable attached swimmer's hip. dv were analyzed. Within-subject tests presented significant variations based on technique. Post-hoc test revealed differences across all pair-wised (P<0.001),...
(i) gender; (ii) performance and; (iii) gender versus interactions in young swimmers' anthropometric, kinematic and energetic variables. One hundred thirty six swimmers (62 boys: 12.76 ± 0.72 years old at Tanner stages 1-2 by self-evaluation; 64 girls: 11.89 0.93 self-evaluation) were evaluated. Performance, anthropometrics, kinematics variables selected. There was a non-significant effect on performance, body mass, height, arm span, trunk transverse surface area, stroke length, speed...
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...
The purpose of this study was to learn the interplay between dry-land strength and conditioning, stroke biomechanics in young swimmers, during a 34-week training programme. Twenty-seven swimmers (overall: 13.33 ± 0.85 years old; 11 boys: 13.5 0.75 16 girls: 13.2 0.92 old) competing at regional- national-level competitions were evaluated. submitted specific in-water over 34 weeks (and evaluated three time points: pre-, mid-, post-test; M1, M2, M3, respectively). 100-m freestyle performance...
Abstract The continuous execution of swimming techniques may cause muscle imbalances in shoulder rotators leading to injury. However, there is a lack published research studies on this topic. aim study was analyze the influence competitive swim period rotator–cuff balance young swimmers. A randomized controlled pretest–posttest design used, with two measurements performed during first macrocycle season (baseline and 16 weeks). Twenty‐seven male swimmers (experimental group) 22 students who...
In Paralympic powerlifting (PP), athletes with and without spinal cord injury (SCI) compete in the same category. Athletes SCI may be at a disadvantage relation to production of muscle strength execution motor techniques.To analyze indicators force, dynamic static, different intensities, on performance SCI.The sample was composed two groups PP athletes: (30.57 ± 4.20 years) other deficiencies (OD; 25.67 4.52 years). performed test maximum isometric force (MIF), time MIF (Time), rate...
The aim of this study was to analyze the agreement active drag coefficient measured through and propulsion methods. sample composed 18 swimmers (nine boys: 15.9 ± 0.9 years; nine girls: 15.3 1.2 years) recruited from a national swimming team. velocity perturbation method used as measurement system Aquanex system. For both sexes combined, frontal surface area 0.1128 0.016 m2, swim 1.54 0.13 m∙s-1, 62.81 11.37 N, 68.81 12.41 N. level calculated based on mean values comparison, simple linear...
Abstract There is limited research on female football players, especially related to their physical and cognitive performance under different climactic conditions. We analyzed the impact of a hot environmental temperature anticipation in elite players during fatigue‐inducing intermittent protocol. Elite ( n = 21) performed countermovement jump (CMJ) responded filmed sequences offensive play two distinct temperatures (i.e., mild environment temperature‐ 20°C 30% rh versus 38°C 80% rh),...
The relationship between handgrip isometric strength and swimming performance was assessed in the four competitive strokes swimmers of different age groups both sexes. 78 national-level Portuguese (39 males, 39 females) were selected for this study. Grip strength, previously used as a marker overall to predict future performance, measured using hand dynamometer. best time at 100 200 m all converted into 2010 FINA points. Non-parametric tests evaluate differences groups. Pearson...
The association between physical activity and quality of life in stroke survivors has not been analyzed within a framework related to the human development index. This study aimed identify differences level two cities differing economic aspects Two groups subjects who had suffered at least year prior testing showed hemiplegia or hemiparesis were studied: group from Belo Horizonte (BH) with 48 people (51.5 ± 8.7 years) one Montes Claros (MC) 29 (55.4 8.1 years). Subsequently, regardless...
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-...
Background: Recovery from training is vital as it ensures and performance to continue at high intensities longer durations stimulate the body cause further adaptations. Objective: To evaluate different methods of post-workout recovery in Paralympic powerlifting athletes. Methods: Twelve male athletes participated (25.4 ± 3.3 years; 70.3 12.1 kg). The presence muscle edema, pain threshold, plasma cytokines, measurement were evaluated five times. used this study passive (PR), dry needling...