Aim: To determine differences in physical activity level and functional fitness between young elderly (60–69 years) old (70–80 people with the hypothesis that an age-related decline would be found. Methods: A total of 1288 participants' was evaluated using International Physical Activity Questionnaire: 594 were male (mean ± standard deviation: body height 175.62 9.78 cm; weight 82.26 31.33 kg) 694 female 165.17 23.12 69.74 12.44 kg). Functional also estimated Senior Fitness Test: back...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and factorial validity agility tests used in soccer. One hundred fifty (n = 150), elite, male, junior soccer players, members First Junior League Team, volunteered participate study. slalom test (ST) sprint 4 x 5 m (S4 5) 9-3-6-3-6-9 with 180 degree turns (S180 degrees) had a greater coefficient (alpha 0.992, 0.979, 0.976), whereas within-subject variation ranged between 2.9 5.6%. mentioned 6 resulted extraction 2 significant...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether players in different positional roles have a physical and physiologic profile. For the study, measurements were taken 270 soccer during precompetitive period 2005/06 2006/07. According roles, categorized as defenders (n = 80), midfielders attackers goalkeepers 30). Analysis variance (ANOVA) use determinate differences between team positions. Goalkeepers are tallest heaviest team. They also slowest when sprinting ability over 10 20 meters is...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects speed, agility, quickness (SAQ) training method on power performance in soccer players. Soccer players were assigned randomly 2 groups: experimental group (EG; n = 50) and control (n 50). Power assessed by a test quickness--the 5-m sprint, acceleration--the 10-m tests maximal speed--the 20- 30-m sprint along with Bosco jump tests--squat jump, countermovement (CMJ), CMJ, continuous jumps performed legs extended. initial testing procedure...

The purpose of the present study was to determine test-retest reliability Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) questionnaire in college students. Two hundred and seventy-six students (127 men, 46%; 149 women, 54%; mean age 19.70 ± 1.32 years; height 1.75 0.09 m; weight 69.28 13.84 kg; body-mas index 22.41 3.19 kg/m²) participated study. To investigate KIDMED questionnaire, participants were asked complete on two occasions weeks apart, stratified by gender. Kappa statistics showed...

The main purpose of the study was to explore associations sleep duration and quality with physical activity (PA). In this cross-sectional study, participants were 894 elderly individuals (mean age 80 ± 3 years; 56.0% women) living in nursing homes. PA, duration, (based on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)) self-reported. PA at home level analyzed using generalized estimating equations clustering. Participants reporting short (<6 h; OR = 0.45; 95% CI 0.25–0.80) less likely report...

The main aims of this study were to explore the associations between time spent in bed (as a proxy sleep duration) and quality with overweight/obesity status large sample young adults.In cross-sectional study, participants 2100 university students (49.6% women). We used Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire assess quality. Body-mass index (BMI) was self-reported dichotomized as normal (<25 kg/m²) vs. (≥25 status.In model 1, both short (<6 h/day, OR = 2.72; 95% CI 1.27 5.84)...

To assess the effect of maternal physical activity during pregnancy on abnormal fetal growth.The study group 166 women in gestational week 6-8 exercised regularly three days per at submaximal intensity their entire and control 168 received standard antenatal care. The main outcomes were macrosomia intrauterine growth restriction.The had a lower frequency newborns (6.0% vs 12.5%, P=0.048) diabetes (1.8% 8.3%, P=0.008) than control-group, but there was no significant difference restriction...

The main purpose of the present study was to explore associations between sleep quality and insufficient physical activity.Cross-sectional.Faculties in Croatia.2100 university students (1049 men 1051 women) aged 18-24 years were recruited.To assess domains (independent variables) 'insufficient' activity (dependent variable), we used previously validated Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index International Physical Activity questionnaires. Logistic regressions calculate activity.When entered...

Aim . The aim of the present study was to investigate relationship between maximal aerobic capacity (VO 2 max ) and repeated sprint ability (RSA) in a group professional soccer players. Methods Forty‐one players (age 23 ± 4 yrs, height 180.0 5.3 cm, weight 79.6 kg) were required perform tests assess RSA VO on two separate days with at least 48 hr rest testing sessions. Each player performed treadmill test determine their for involving completing 6 × 40 m sprints (turn after 20 m) s active...

Abstract The popularity of female soccer is increasing as well the number females playing soccer. Similarly, over last twenty or so years, research in has increased significantly, but a large disparity exists volume studies involving male and players. As consequence this, players remain less understood compared to males. purpose present narrative review was describe morphological characteristics, physiological demands, physical abilities injuries Physiological demands are similar between...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects recreational soccer (SOC) compared moderate-intensity continuous running (RUN) on all health-related physical fitness components in healthy untrained men. Sixty-nine participants were recruited and randomly assigned one three groups, which sixty-four completed study: a training group (SOC; n = 20, 34±4 (means±SD) years, 78.1±8.3 kg, 179±4 cm); (RUN; 21, 32±4 78.0±5.5 179±7 or passive control (CON; 23, 30±3 76.6±12.0 178±8 cm)....

This study aimed to determine the associations between self-reported sleep duration and self-rated health in young adults.In this cross-sectional study, participants were 689 adults (mean age 20 ± 1.35 years, 49.8% female). Sleep health, as main outcome of interest, measured self-reported. As potential covariates, we included sex, age, smoking status, alcohol consumption, physical activity, sedentary behavior, psychological distress, body mass index.Approximately 30% slept 7-8 hours, 17.4%...

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the reliability, validity and usefulness 30-15IFT in competitive female soccer players. METHODS: Seventeen elite players participated study. A within subject test-retest design utilized assess reliability 30-15 intermittent fitness test (IFT). Seven days prior 30-15IFT, subjects performed a continuous aerobic running (CT) under laboratory conditions criterion 30-15IFT. End velocity (VCT VIFT), peak heart rate (HRpeak) maximal oxygen consumption...

The purpose of this study was to determine the changes in physical performance after a 6-week skill-based conditioning training program male competitive volleyball players. Sixteen players (mean ± SD: age 22.3 3.7 years, body height 190.7 4.2 cm, and mass 78.4 4.5 kg) participated study. were tested for sprinting (5- 10-m sprint), agility, jumping (the vertical-jump test, spike-jump standing broad jump [SBJ]). Compared with pretraining, there significant improvement 5- speed. There no...

There are a plethora of studies investigating agility in soccer; however, have rarely presented the reaction time differentiating age groups adolescent soccer players. We investigated differences reactive agility, speed, and change direction speed (CODs), group highly trained A total 75 male players (aged 14–19 years) were recruited. The grouped based on their to under 15 (U15; n = 27), 17 (U17; 25), 19 (U19; 23) Players tested for 5 m, 10 20 m sprint, CODs test, Illinois test (total time)....

Contemporary top-division soccer is characterized by high-intensity activity throughout the entire match, which also requires high levels of a wide range players' functional and motor abilities. Furthermore, requirements vary in relation to position on pitch. In view above, objective this study was determine any differences body composition specific abilities position. Twenty elite female players (age: 20.90 ± 3.70 years; height: 166.95 5.83 cm; weight: 58.97 7.50 kg; training experience:...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in anaerobic endurance elite First-league soccer players throughout 2 consecutive seasons, phases, with and without high-intensity situational drills. Eighteen were tested before after the 8-week summer conditioning again next season. measured variables included 300-yard shuttle run test, maximal heart rate, blood lactate at end test. During first phase study, traditional sprint training performed only x weeks consisted 15 bouts straight-line...