The aim of the present study was to examine effects a high-dose omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids supplementation, in combination with antioxidant vitamins, on cognitive function functional capacity older adults mild impairment (MCI), over 6-month period randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Forty-six MCI (age: 78.8 ± 7.3 years) were randomized 1:1 receive either 20 mL dose formula containing mixture (810 mg Eicosapentaenoic acid 4140 Docosahexaenoic acid) (1800 gamma-Linolenic...

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were asked to stay at home. Places where interacted such as schools, universities, and cafes closed, all gatherings forbidden. Only stores offering fast-moving consumer goods open, so citizens could purchase food categories. The aim of this cross-sectional study was investigate effect lockdown on eating buying habits consumers in Cyprus Greece, any changes their lifestyles. Methods: An online survey including 1011 participants took place using...

Evidence of the effectiveness zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) on resting metabolic rate (RMR) physical function parameters in people with overweight obesity is scarce, while effects thyroid body composition are still a topic debate controversy. The aim this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to examine hypocaloric diet Se–Zn co-supplementation RMR, function, composition, fitness, functional capacity or obese individuals. Twenty-eight overweight–obese participants (mean BMI:...

Intense interval exercise training induces various physiological and metabolic adaptations related to performance health. For designing a program, the F.I.T.T. principle, referring frequency, intensity, time, type of exercise, can be used manipulate level stress in body, leading adaptations. Modifying these four parameters results wide range protocols that are safe effective for different populations including athletes individuals with chronic diseases. In this review, we present how...

The aim of the current study was to investigate effect glycemic index post-exercise meals on sleep quality and quantity, assess whether those changes could affect next day’s exercise performance. Following a baseline/familiarization phase, 10 recreationally trained male volunteers (23.2 ± 1.8 years) underwent two double-blinded, randomized, counterbalanced crossover trials. In both trials, participants performed sprint interval training (SIT) in evening. Post-exercise, consumed meal with...

Background: The present study aimed to explore the associations between functional capacity and global cognition, executive function well-being in older adults. Methods: Ninety-seven adults (age 80.6 ± 8.2 years) were examined for cognitive (Mini-Mental State Examination), (symbol cancellation test), (sit-to-stand tests, 6 min walk test, timed up-and-go test handgrip strength test) (quality of life, fatigue levels, sleep quality daily sleepiness). Adjusted partial correlations computed...

The aim of the present study was to examine effects creatine (Cr) supplementation on power output during repeated sprints a non-motorized treadmill. Sixteen recreationally active males volunteered for this (age 25.5 ± 4.8 y, height 179 5 cm, body mass 74.8 6.8 kg). All participants received placebo (75 mg glucose·kg−1·day−1) days and then performed baseline test (6 × 10 s non-motorised treadmill). Thereafter, they were randomly assigned into Cr monohydrate·kg−1·day−1) or supplementation, as...

Abstract Aim Individuals living in a hot environment appear to face increased risk of dehydration. Currently there is not extensive literature on the adolescent population relation hydration. The aim present study was assess hydration status and total water intake (TWI) at school, adolescents environment, investigate association TWI with various subjective feelings. Methods 141 (boys n = 102), age 15–17 years, assessed via urine specific gravity (USG), beginning (07:30 am) end (1:30 pm) one...

This study aimed to investigate the effect of dehydration on archery performance, subjective feelings and heart rate response. Ten national level archers performed two competition simulations, once under euhydration (EUH) in a dehydrated state (DEH), induced by 24-h reduced fluid intake. Hydration status was verified prior each trial urine specific gravity (USG ≥ 1.025). Archery score measured according official regulations. Subjective thirst, fatigue concentration were recorded visual...

Summary Dehydration is associated with several alternations in body homeostasis involving both physiological and mental aspects. In addition some studies have reported a negative effect of dehydration on subjectively assessed sleep‐related parameters. The aim the current study was to examine for first time controlled sleep quality quantity using gold‐standard method polysomnography. Twelve healthy male volunteers participated this (23.4 ± 0.8 years). Participants performed an in‐house full...

This study investigated the effect of various cycling intensities on sleep-related parameters in healthy young adults with intermediate chronobiological phenotype. Ten recreationally trained male volunteers underwent an evening i) moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT; 45 min at 70% Wmax), ii) high-intensity interval (HIIT; 10 × 1 90% iii) sprint (SIT; 6 20 sec 140% Wmax) or iv) a non-exercise (CON) trial randomized, counter-balanced and crossover order. At baseline, somatometric...

Posnakidis, G, Aphamis, Giannaki, CD, Mougios, V, Aristotelous, P, Samoutis, and Bogdanis, GC. High-intensity functional training improves cardiorespiratory fitness neuromuscular performance without inflammation or muscle damage. J Strength Cond Res 36(3): 615-623, 2022-We examined the effects of high-intensity (HIFT) on performance, as well inflammatory damage markers. Thirteen physically active healthy volunteers (aged 28.3 ± 3.8 years, 5 men 8 women) underwent weeks a group HIFT program...

The current study aimed to examine the effects of adding specific high-load resistance exercises a high-intensity functional training (HIFT) program on healthy adults’ physical fitness and body composition. Twenty recreationally active volunteers (30 ± 4 y, 12 females, 8 males) were randomly assigned either HIFT-control (HIFT-C, n = 10) or HIFT-power (HIFT-P, group trained three times per week for eight weeks. HIFT-C protocol included four rounds an 8-exercise circuit (30:15 s work: rest, 2...

Recent data revealed that adolescent obesity appeared to be a rising problem in Cyprus. However, there is scarcity of published regarding fitness-related parameters, which could contribute for the presence Cyprus' adolescence population. The aim current study was investigate association between obesity, body composition, and fitness levels. A total 270 high school students volunteered participate this cross-sectional study. Body mass height were assessed order calculate index, while fat...