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The dose-response phenomenon associated with strength training is independent of the volume of sets and repetitions per session

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 27 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT Introduction There are few studies on the effectiveness of training models with high volume sets per session in particular muscle groups. Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of different resistance training (RT) repetitions with equalized volumes on muscle adaptatio...

The relation between gross motor coordination and health-related physical fitness through raw and standardized measures from the KTK and Fitnessgram tests

Motriz (Online); 27 (), 2021
Abstract Aim: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of considering single/ combined and raw/ standardized measures from the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK) and Fitnessgram tests on the relation between GMC and HRPF in four age-groups. Method: Participated five-hundr...

Light-intensity physical activity patterns and associated factors in adolescents

Motriz (Online); 27 (), 2021
Abstract Aims: This study aimed to measure light-intensity physical activity (LPA) patterns in adolescents according to weekdays and school period and investigated associations between LPA patterns and associated factors. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with 388 students of both genders, selec...

Muscle function, physical function, and gait in older women with and without knee osteoarthritis

Motriz (Online); 27 (), 2021
Abstract Aim: To compare muscle function of knee extensors, gait parameters, and physical function in older women with and without knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and to associate these parameters to the KOA incidence in this population. Methods: Sixteen older women with KOA (66.9 ± 5.5 years; 74.9 ± 10.0 ...

Effect of combined exercise training on heart rate variability in normotensive and hypertensive postmenopausal women

Motriz (Online); 27 (), 2021
Abstract Aim: This study aimed to verify and compare the effects of 10 weeks of combined exercise training on the heart rate variability of normotensive (NT) and hypertensive (HT) postmenopausal women. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental controlled clinical trial. Therefore, 14 HT and 12 NT postmenop...

Effects of physical activity in muscle ultrasound evaluation of an older adult population – a pilot study

INTRODUCTION: Insufficient physical activity levels in aging populations have become an increasing challenge. The phenotype of sarcopenia has many causes in addition to aging. The presence of low muscle performance is necessary for diagnosis, in addition to low muscle mass. The ultrasound is an imaging m...

Práticas corporais/atividades físicas no Programa Academia da Cidade: cuidados em saúde e discursos de usuários

Neste artigo, objetiva-se investigar as práticas corporais/atividades físicas e os discursos produzidos pelos usuários do Programa Academia da Cidade em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, em sua articulação com o cuidado integral na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitat...

Cambios a largo plazo en los marcadores fisiológicos y de rendimiento cognitivo en la diabetes de tipo 2: el estudio Look AHEAD

El peroné: mal alumno, pero buen profesor. (¿Qué tiene prioridad biológica: la integridad, o la supervivencia?)
Fibula: a bad pupil but a good profesor. (What comes first, integrity or survival?)

Actual. osteol; 17 (2), 2021
La concepción original del mecanostato como un regulador de la rigidez estructural ósea orientado a mantener un determinado ‘factor de seguridad’ en todos los esqueletos parece no corresponder por igual a cualquier hueso y para cualquier tipo de estímulo. Hemos descubierto que la estructura cortic...

The relationship between sleep and physical activity in nonagenarians and centenarians

OBJECTIVE: Since the relationship between physical activity and sleep quality has been poorly studied in nonagenarians and centenarians, this study sought to relate the sleep quality and physical activity in this age group. METHODS: This is a secondary analysis of the initial assessment of a longitudinal...