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Heart rate response to graded exercise test of elderly subjects in different ranges of TSH levels

ABSTRACT Objective: Life expectancy is increasing worldwide and studies have been demonstrating that elevated serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration in elderly is associated with some better health outcomes. This elevation is somewhat physiological as aging. The aim of this study was to i...

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...

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...

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 ...

Physical performance, body composition and metabolic syndrome in military personnel from the brazilian army

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 24 (6), 2018
INTRODUCTION: The Brazilian Army (BA) considers Military Physical Training (MPT) essential for the development of physical conditioning and general health, including prevention of chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs), including metabolic syndrome (MS) risk factors. The evaluation of body composition ...

Exercise training improves quality of life in women with subclinical hypothyroidism: a randomized clinical trial

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim was to evaluate the quality of life (HRQoL) in women with subclinical hypothyroidism (sHT) after 16 weeks of endurance training. Subjects and methods: In the first phase, a cross-sectional study was conducted in which 22 women with sHT (median age: 41.5 (interquartile range:...

Analysis of lifestyle and bone mineralization in a population of Spanish young adults

Colomb. med; 49 (3), 2018
Abstract Objective: To analyze the environmental factors (nutritional status, levels of physical activity and nutritional habits) and their possible association with bone mass in a population of young adults. Methods: The study population consisted of 200 subjects (117 women and 83 men) aged between 18...