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Lack of dystrophin influences muscle inflammation but not myogenic regulatory factors after eccentric exercise in mdx mice

Motriz (Online); 26 (3), 2020
Abstract Aim: To investigate the consequences of chronic eccentric exercise in histopathology, inflammatory, and myogenic regulatory factors response in gastrocnemius muscle of X-chromosome-linked muscular dystrophy (mdx) mice. Method: Male mdx and control mice (C57BL/10 lineage) were distributed in t...

Acute Strength Exercise Decreases Satiety by Modifying Blood Cytokines Levels in Physically Active Men

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract Aim: Exercise elicits adaptations in several physiological systems, such as the gastrointestinal tract. We evaluated the effects of an acute strength exercise (acute-SE) on gastric satiety and its correlation with creatinine kinase (CK), lactate, and plasma cytokine levels in humans. Methods:...

Moderate-intensity exercise training improves long-term memory in fructose-fed rats

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract Aim: Animal disease model studies are widely used to show the effectiveness of physical exercise to improve cognitive function. Thus far, few studies are investigating the effects of exercise training on memory performance in fructose feed animals. Method: The present study investigated the ...

Acute effect of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on the performance during CrossFit® training

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract Aim: To verify the acute effect of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) supplementation on performance during CrossFit® workout. Methods: Nine experienced males (30.8 ± 3.5 years; 84.4 ± 9.5 kg; 177.5 ± 4.03 cm; 2.2 ± 1.0 years) in CrossFit® participated in this study. They were allocated to tw...

Moderate intensity swimming training on bone mineral density preservation under food restriction in female rats

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract Aim: To investigate the effect of moderate-intensity swimming training on bone mineral density under a 20% food restriction (FR) schedule for 12 weeks in female rats. Methods: Forty female Wistar rats were distributed into four groups: control (CG), exercised (EG), food restriction (FRG), and...

The intensities of various forms of physical activity in physical education programs offered by universities for female students

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various forms of physical activity (PA) among female students in physical education (PE) programs offered by universities in Poland, Hungary, and the United Kingdom. Methods: Two hundred full-time female university students (mean age: 19...

COVID-19 and social isolation: the consequences of not exercising for older adults' health

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract COVID-19 pandemic has required social isolation to prevent the virus from spreading. Initially, the elderly were the most affected by the novel coronavirus. However, the virus spread out worldwide, affecting all age groups. The elderly are commonly affected by several chronic diseases, and as a ...

Exercise program on the health of people with epilepsy: protocol of a randomized controlled trial study

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract Aim: This study aimed to describe an experimental protocol to evaluate how a structured exercise program can impact on the health of people with epilepsy. Methods: For this purpose, a randomized control trial will be conducted in the city of Pelotas, southern Brazil. Participants will be ran...

Reference values for the Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise test in healthy adults in Brazil

J. bras. pneumol; 46 (1), 2020
ABSTRACT Objective: To establish reference values for the Unsupported Upper Limb EXercise (UULEX) test, which measures peak arm exercise capacity, in healthy adults in Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, involving presumably healthy individuals ≥ 30 years of age who completed quest...

Intervenções não farmacológicas na melhoria da qualidade de vida de crianças/adolescentes oncológicos

Resumo Objetivo Identificar estudos na literatura nacional e internacional sobre a eficácia das intervenções não farmacológicas para melhoria da qualidade de vida de crianças e adolescentes com câncer. Métodos Revisão integrativa, cuja busca ocorreu nos meses de setembro e outubro de 2018, n...