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Prevalence of negative self-rated health in university students and its relationship with the co-occurrence of risk behaviors

ABSTRACT The present study estimate the prevalence of negative self-rated health and to analyze its association with simultaneous risk behaviors (insufficient levels of physical activity, greater exposure to sedentary time and inappropriate sleep time) in students at a public university in the state from...

Multimodal exercise program contributes to balance and motor functions in men and women with Parkinson's disease differently: an intervention study

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To verify the effects of a multimodal exercise program on balance and motor functions, and the differences by sex, in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods: The intervention study, was composed of 16 people with PD, that were assessed before and after 16 weeks of interventions wit...

Postural control performance of active and inactive older adults assessed through postural tasks with different levels of difficulty

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To investigate postural control between active (AOA) and inactive (IOA) older adults and active young adults (YA) due to the difficulty level of the postural task. Methods: 25 active YA, 31 AOA, and 30 IOA were invited to perform postural tasks with eyes open and closed: bipedal stance on...

People with asthma: care during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of regular exercise for the immune system

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To show the possible immunologic pathways of protection for asthmatics against infection of Covid-19 through the capacity of recognition and cytotoxicity to eliminate pathogens improved by regular exercise aerobic. Methods: The bibliographic search was conducted on the following databases...

The influence of Burpee on the stability of attention of schoolchildren

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To determine the influence of the «Burpee» exercise on the indicators of endurance and stability of attention in children aged 15-16. Methods: the pedagogical experiment was carried out based on a comprehensive school, in the city of Kirov, Russia. The study involved children 15-16 year...

Effects of an intradialytic cardiovascular rehabilitation program on functional capacity and cardiac function: ICRP trial

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular complications. Although previous studies have described significant improvements in exercise in functional capacity and quality of life in patients with...

Hemodynamics and functional outcomes after resistance training in hypertensive and normotensive elderly: An experimental study

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To evaluate the chronic effects of resistance training on resting blood pressure, handgrip strength, gait speed, and Timed Up and Go test (TUG) in normotensive and hypertensive elderly individuals. Methods: Experimental study based on TREND. Hypertensive patients were diagnosed by an inde...

Functional training versus Mat Pilates in motor and non-motor symptoms of individuals with Parkinson's disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: This study aims to compare a functional training protocol and Mat Pilates for individuals with Parkinson's disease and to evaluate the effects on motor symptoms, as well as non-motor symptoms using a randomized controlled trial. Methods: Protocol for a randomized clinical trial in which 4...

Functional capacity and quality of life of older adults practitioners of câmbio: a cross-sectional study

Motriz (Online); 28 (spe2), 2022
Abstract Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the levels of functional capacity and quality of life in older adult practitioners of câmbio. Methods: This is a cross-sectional analytic study that evaluated men and women aged over 60 years, practitioners of câmbio in the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The par...

Psychophysiological effects of different execution speeds of single bout exercise in outdoor fitness equipment performed by older men

Motriz (Online); 28 (spe2), 2022
Abstract Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different cadences of movement in ATI equipment on the psychophysiological parameters of older adults during the training session. Methods: Fifteen physically independent older men voluntarily participated in this study. Three 30-min exercis...