A5083321289- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Physical Activity and Health
- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Music Therapy and Health
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Noise Effects and Management
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Magna Graecia University
2017-2025
Birmingham City University
2023
Foro Italico University of Rome
2008-2016
Sapienza University of Rome
2008-2016
Centre de Recherche en Nutrition Humaine d'Auvergne
2014
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement
2014
Unité de Nutrition Humaine
2014
Department of Medical Sciences
2008-2012
Appalachian State University
2009
Indiana University
2006
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Purpose This study aimed to examine the validity, reliability and minimum detectable change (MDC) of Cosmed K5 in breath by (BxB) mode, against VacuMed metabolic simulator. Intra inter-units was also assessed. Methods Fourteen rates (from 0.9 4 L.min-1) were reproduced a system pulmonary ventilation (VE), oxygen consumption (VO2) carbon dioxide production (VCO2) measured two different units. Validity assessed ordinary least products (OLP) regression analysis, Bland-Altman plots, intraclass...
The aim of this investigation was to examine the potential influence varying types exertion on immediate attentional performance 138 primary school boys and girls.Subjects performed three different [cognitive (school curricular lesson), physical (traditional education mixed cognitive (coordinative lesson)] at same time day for 3 wk. Before immediately after each session, subjects were administered d2 Test Attention.Results showed that participants' performances significantly affected by type...
To examine the influence of different types exertion on immediate and delayed attention in 116 primary school children divided three groups [cognitive – CE (school curricular lesson), physical PE (traditional education mixed cognitive CPE (coordinative lesson)]. was combination load due to practice exercises requested perform movement‐based problem solving tasks requiring accurate timing, temporal estimations, production, spatial adjustments. Children's attentional capacity tested before...
Although several studies have shown that immune cells stimulated by in vitro stress are capable to produce neurotrophins, there is still no evidence whether physiological stress, such as exercise, can modulate the vivo levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) peripheral blood mononuclear (PBMCs).This work investigated acute exercise modulates expression BDNF, pro-BDNF, and p75(NTR) PBMCs 10 healthy young men who performed a cycling incremental test exhaustion (MAX) or exercised at...
Background. A multidisciplinary approach seems to be effective in creating healthy habits children. The aim of this study was evaluate the efficacy three 5-month combined physical education (PE) and nutritional interventions on body composition, activity (PA) level, sedentary time eating schoolchildren. Methods. Anthropometric data, weekly PA 230 students were analysed using a repeated-measures ANOVA with Group (experimental group 1 vs experimental 2 control group), Adiposity Status (under...
This study investigated the efficacy of a physical activity (PA) program to improve attention span in normal weight vs. overweight/obese children. The was designed as cluster-randomized controlled intervention. One hundred fifty-seven and primary school children were randomly divided three cohorts: Traditional PA, Coordinative PA Control group (not attending any PA). Before after 5 months intervention, administered d2-R test attention. Results showed that participants' attentional...
In obese diabetic subjects, a correct life style, including diet and physical activity, is part of intervention protocol. Thus, the aim this study was to evaluate effects aerobic training intervention, based on heart rate at gas exchange threshold (AerTge), clinical physiological parameters in elderly subjects with type 2 diabetes (OT2DM). Thirty OT2DM were randomly assigned an (IG) or control group (CG). The IG performed supervised exercise AerTge whereas CG maintained their usual...
Background: Although athletes with mental retardation (MR) have achieved an important role, literature concerning the evaluation tests in basketball is still poor. Objective: To assess ability before and after a 4-month training performed championship for MR to correlate variations levels. Methods: 15 trained players (11 men 4 women; age range 21–43 years; MR: 3 mild, 8 moderate, severe 1 profound). Athletes were tested (pre) (post) month preceding championship. The assessed levels of , each...
Aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness two different 5-month physical education (PE) interventions conducted by a specialist PE teacher on primary school children's skill- and health-related outcomes. About 230 children were randomly assigned one three intervention groups: experimental_1 group, experimental_2 group or control (school curriculum given generalist teacher). Pre- post-intervention tests assessed pupils' fitness (pacer, curl-up, push-up, trunk lift, sit reach tests)...
School-settings represent ideal context to promote healthy habits as in adolescence most risk factors may occur or intensify leading the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles. Thus, a deeper understanding promoting lifestyles adolescents is utmost importance.This observational study aims investigate: 1) gender-related differences physical activity (Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescets – PAQ-A), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index - PSQI) and internet addiction (Internet...
Context: Physical exercise-related stress activates hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis; nitric oxide is one of the mediators HPA axis response to stress, and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors influences oxide-linked biological activities. Objective: The objective study was investigate whether a single oral long half-life inhibitor (tadalafil) administration stress. Design: This double-blind, cross-over trial. Participants: Participants included nine healthy male athletes....
Objective: There is growing interest in the implementation and assessment of strength conditioning programmes among young children. The purpose this study was to examine association between given anthropometric characteristics, pubertal development, salivary androgen hormones explosive leg power soccer players. Methods: 51 (age range 10–14 years) players were investigated. relations age, developmental stages, testicular volume, weight, height, body fat, fat free mass, DHEAS concentrations,...