Results: 305

Technical-tactical performance in basketball: evaluation of gaming actions according to specific positions

Motriz (Online); 26 (1), 2020
Aim: This study aimed to analyze the level of technical-tactical performance of female basketball base players, considering the association between the game actions and the specific positions performed by the players. Methods: Twenty-six players from a basketball club in the state of Santa Catarina (Bra...

Is there any difference between "amateur" and "recreational" runners? A latent class analysis

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract Aims: to identify and describe the clustering of characteristics related to running amongst Brazilian runners using latent class analysis and to verify if there is a profile associated with better performance. Material and Methods: a sample of 1149 Brazilian runners answered an online questi...

The influence of maturational and morphological status pre- and post-menarche on the 100-m freestyle swimming performance of competitive teenagers

Motriz (Online); 26 (4), 2020
Abstract Aim: This study investigated whether the difference anthropometric of swimmers pre- and post-menarche influence the motor performance of a 100-m freestyle swimming test. Methods: Twenty-five female swimmers participated in this study, nine swimmers have not had menarche (age 11.7 ± 0.63), an...

Performance comparison in the Wingate test between standing and seated positions in competitive cyclists

Motriz (Online); 26 (2), 2020
Abstract Aims: The current study aimed to compare the anaerobic power output through the Wingate test in different positions, i.e., standing and seated, and identify the relationship between power-output and body mass. Methods: Eleven male competitive cyclists (age: 30.3 ± 4.7 years; body mass: 73.7 ...

Inter- and intra-rater reliability of swimming teachers with different skill levels, in different conditions, evaluating front crawl arm movement in non-expert swimmers

Motriz (Online); 26 (2), 2020
Abstract Aim: This study aimed (i) to test the inter-rater reliability of swimming teachers, (ii) to test the swimming teacher's discussion effect on inter-rater reliability and (iii) to verify the intra-rater swimming teacher's reliability. Method: Twenty-one learning swimmers (14.1 ± 5.1 years old) ...

Influence of Adventure Race Disciplines on the Overall Performance during 35 to 50-km Races

Motriz (Online); 26 (3), 2020
Abstract Aims: This study aims to analyze the influence of adventure race disciplines on the overall performance during 35 to 50-km competitions. Methods: Twenty-four athletes from twelve teams were studied during the second (Jacarei-SP, Brazil, 44.5-km) and fourth (Passa Quatro-MG, Brazil, 37.1-km) ...

The relative peak power output of amateur mountain bikers is inversely correlated with body fat but not with fat-free mass

Motriz (Online); 26 (3), 2020
Abstract Aims: To evaluate whether body mass (BM) and body composition may influence mountain bike cycling performance. Methods: Forty male amateur mountain bikers attended the laboratory on two non-consecutive days. At the first visit, anthropometric measures (height, BM, body fat [BF], fat-free mas...

Effects of different methods of strength training on indicators of muscle fatigue during and after strength training: a systematic review

Motriz (Online); 26 (3), 2020
Abstract Introduction: The development of strength has shown to be beneficial to sports performance and health. However, during strength training, they also produce alterations in muscle fatigue indicators, leading to a decrease in the ability to generate strength. Despite this, there is still not enou...

Which defensive tactical indicators are associated with victory in the semifinals and finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

Motriz (Online); 26 (3), 2020
Abstract Aim: The objective of this study was to verify whether the match winners in the semifinals and finals of the FIFA World Cup 2014 were those who presented the highest frequency of pressing and intense behaviors in the recovery of ball possession. Methods: The sample was composed of 533 defens...

Shark liver oil consumption decreases contractility in EDL muscle of trained rats

Abstract Introduction: Professional and recreational athletes make daily use of nutritional supplements to improve physical performance. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been used in this sense. N-3 PUFA, particularly eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids are involved in importa...