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"Vamos nos movimentar": uma ação para mulheres de todas as idades

Rev. Kairós; 21 (4), 2018
O projeto "Vamos nos movimentar" tem como objetivo oportunizar espaços de fomento à prática da atividade física para mulheres de todas as idades, especialmente as idosas, por meio de experiências relacionadas à dança e à ginástica. As vivências corporais são coletivas e ao mesmo tempo realizad...

A humanização da atividade física em um programa governamental: um olhar necessário

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as aulas de um programa governamental de atividade física. Trata de uma pesquisa de caráter qualitativo-descritivo, do tipo estudo de caso, sendo a escolha do local feita de forma intencional. Como procedimento metodológico para a coleta dos dados foi utilizada a o...

Inter season physiological control of the brazilian beach handball team

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 24 (6), 2018
INTRODUCTION: The Brazilian national women's beach handball team traditionally holds intense pre-competition training with several daily sessions in the weeks before major matches. This can cause excessive physical strain, but physiological monitoring can guide the coaching staff to modulate the training...

Association of dietary intake with eating behavior, screen time, and physical activity among Brazilian adolescents

Rev. chil. nutr; 45 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT The purpose of this article was to investigate the association of dietary intake with eating behavior, screen time, and physical activity among Brazilian adolescent students. This was a cross-sectional study with 14,653 adolescents attending ninth grade in 281 public and private schools in Brazi...

Is willingness to exercise programmed in utero? Reviewing sedentary behavior and the benefits of physical activity in intrauterine growth restricted individuals

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (6), 2018
Abstract Objective: The literature suggests that a fetus will adapt to surrounding adversities by optimizing its use of energy to improve survival, ultimately leading to the programming of the individual's energy intake and expenditure. While recent reviews focused on the fetal programming of energy int...

Biocultural approach of the association between maturity and physical activity in youth

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (6), 2018
Abstract Objective: To test the biocultural model through direct and indirect associations between biological maturation, adiposity, cardiorespiratory fitness, feelings of sadness, social relationships, and physical activity in adolescents. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with 1,152...

Insatisfação corporal, nível de atividade física e comportamento sedentário em adolescentes do sexo feminino

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a associação da imagem corporal com o nível de atividade física, composição corporal e o comportamento sedentário de adolescentes do sexo feminino. Métodos: Estudo transversal e exploratório com 120 adolescentes do sexo feminino, de 14 a 19 anos, de Viçosa, MG. A im...

Maximum effort training performed in hypoxia alters the mood profile

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 24 (6), 2018
INTRODUCTION: Physical exercise at high altitude has become constant. However, the risks associated with this type of exercise represent a major concern, considering the influence of important stressors such as hypoxia and physical exercise on psychobiological and physiological responses. OBJECTIVE: Anal...

Clinical application of thermography for energy balance in athletes - state of the art and new paradigms

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 24 (6), 2018
This article aims to describe the evolution of techniques that have enabled the proper application of the Laws of Thermodynamics for physical activity and athletes. The objective is to propose performance indicators to help add information to the current indices used in medicine and sports, such as the l...

Level of knowledge of physical education professionals about aerobic and resistance exercise prescription for elderly people

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 24 (6), 2018
INTRODUCTION: Regular aerobic and resistance exercises are recommended to improve functional capacity and quality of life in the elderly. OBJECTIVE: To describe the familiarity of physical education professionals with the recommendation of aerobic and resistance exercise for the elderly, and to identify ...