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Physical activity and health: a historical and conceptual approach

This theoretical essay reflects on physical activity (PA) and health and the development of this study area, particularly in Brazil. A historical review is presented based on major research themes in the area since the 1950s and the evolution of PA recommendations for health. Crucial conceptual and opera...

Associação entre atividade física e saúde mental durante a pandemia COVID-19: um estudo transversal

O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar a associação entre níveis de atividade física e sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. Foi elaborado um questionário online no Google Forms® com questões objetivas e abertas para avaliar as questões relacionadas à prática de atividade físi...

Acute effects of exercise with blood flow restriction on endothelial function in healthy young and older populations: a systematic review

The objective of this review is to identify the acute effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) with vs without exercise on endothelial function in healthy individuals and the changes in endothelial function in young and older adults following different levels of exclusive BFR vs free flow. Systematic sear...

Histopathological examination of the protective effect of intense exercise in apoptotic germ cell damage due to diabetes

Acta cir. bras; 38 (), 2023
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the protective and antioxidative effects of intensive exercise on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced testicular damage, apoptotic spermatognial cells death, and oxidative stress. Methods: 36 male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into three groups: control, diabet...

Imagem corporal e autoestima em adolescentes da rede pública estadual de Salvador-Bahia

RESUMO. Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre insatisfação com a imagem corporal e autoestima de adolescentes matriculados na rede pública estadual de ensino fundamental em Salvador-Bahia. Método: Participaram deste estudo de corte transversal 860 adolescentes de 10 a 19 anos de idade, de ambos...

Benefits of running on cardiac protection and the culture of exercise health awareness

ABSTRACT Introduction: Several programs to encourage physical activity has been encouraged to reduce the sedentary lifestyle in China. Running is among them because it has potentially positive effects on cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hypercholesterolemia, in addition to t...

Swarm algorithms applied to fitness testing of athletes in competition

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 29 (spe1), 2023
ABSTRACT Introduction Many countries have increased their investments in human resources and technology for the internal development of competitive sports, leading the world sports scene to increasingly fierce competition. Coaches and research assistants must place importance on feedback tools for frequ...

Análise posturográfica em professores da rede estadual de ensino com diferentes níveis de atividade física habitual

Audiol., Commun. res; 28 (), 2023
RESUMO Objetivo comparar parâmetros do controle postural em professores da rede estadual de ensino com diferentes níveis de atividade física habitual. Métodos participaram 50 professores (48,1±9 anos) que foram avaliados em plataforma de força, na posição bipodal, olhos abertos, em superfícies...

The interplay between physiotherapist and exercise physiologist in the exercise oncology program

ABSTRACT Exercise is a relevant tool in the oncology rehabilitation program due to restoring functional capacity, improving quality of life, and preventing early cancer mortality, mainly in unfit cancer patients. According to a systematic physical evaluation and risk stratification model, exercise physio...