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Self-reported characterization of sleep quality in trained male and female amateur triathletes: a descriptive study

Pensar mov; 22 (1), 2024
Abstract Sleep quality is a determining factor for performance and health of sportspeople in general. The objective of the present study was to characterize sleep quality in trained male and female amateur triathletes aged between 20 and 59 years. A survey was carried out with 151 trained amateur triathl...

Anthropometric Characteristics, Training Intensity Distribution, Physiological Profile and Performance of an Elite Trail Runner: A Longitudinal Case Study

Int. j. morphol; 42 (2), 2024
SUMMARY: Trail running (TR), an extreme endurance sport, presents unique challenges due to the variety of terrain and distances, where physiological capacity and body composition have been considered better predictors of performance. This longitudinal case study examines the impact of training intensity ...

Sprint and Anaerobic Power with the Soccer-Specific ACTN3 Gene: A Distintive Example

Int. j. morphol; 42 (2), 2024
SUMMARY: The aim of this study is twofold: (1) to identify differences in certain anaerobic parameters (10m sprint, 30m sprint, anaerobic power, and Illinois agility tests) between professional and amateur soccer players, and (2) to determine whether there is a difference in the ACTN3 gene polymorphism b...

A cidade não pode parar: a Maratona do Rio de Janeiro em 2020 na era da pandemia

RECIIS (Online); 18 (1), 2024
Neste artigo, iremos apresentar como ocorreu a edição virtual da Maratona do Rio de Janeiro em 2020, ainda sem autorizações sanitárias para a realização de grandes eventos. Para isso, analisaremos o Guia do corredor, apresentado aos corredores na época. A competição é realizad...

Correlation between the medial longitudinal arch and foot-related quality of life in recreational runners: a cross-sectional study

Rev. Pesqui. Fisioter; 14 (1), 2024
BACKGROUND: The foot's anatomical structure, specifically the medial longitudinal arch (MLA), is critical in running biomechanics, as it absorbs impact forces and facilitates movement. Alterations in MLA structure can lead to abnormal foot kinematics, increasing susceptibility to injuries and negatively ...

A prática da corrida de rua recreativa no sudoeste do Paraná: um estudo sobre fatores motivacionais

Objetivo: Analisar os aspectos motivacionais associados à prática da corrida de rua em corredores recreacionais do sudoeste do Paraná. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo com delineamento transversal e quantitativo. Participaram desta pesquisa 91 corredores recreacionais de ambos os sexos, com ...

Analysis of Dietary Intake and Body Composition of Collegiate Runners

Int. j. morphol; 41 (3), 2023
SUMMARY: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare dietary intake to published recommendations and to analyze the potential relationship between body composition and dietary intake in collegiate athletes. Eighteen healthy male middle- and long- distance runners (age 20.11 ± 2.72 y; height, 17...

Autorregulación del aprendizaje y rendimiento académico en estudiantes de Medicina: el caso de tres Universidades de Paraguay

Introducción: La autorregulación del aprendizaje se refiere a la modulación de los procesos afectivos, cognitivos y conductuales a lo largo de una experiencia de aprendizaje para alcanzar un nivel de logro deseado. Los estudiantes que tienen un mejor manejo de sus habilidades cognitivas y metacognitiv...

Características antropométricas, capacidad de salto vertical y resistencia de carrera de bomberos, en servicio activo, con relación a la edad

Int. j. morphol; 41 (2), 2023
El objetivo de este estudio fue establecer relaciones entre las variables de rendimiento físico e índices antropométricos según la edad de bomberos adultos chilenos, en servicio activo, provenientes de la región de Valparaíso. Participaron 68 bomberos, hombres, sanos, en servicio activo, que fueron...

Core training impacts running athletes' physical capacity

ABSTRACT Introduction: Core strength training focuses mainly on the muscle group and neuromuscular system of the central area of the human body to gain strength and stability for complex movements. Studies have reported the effect of core training on high-capacity athletes, but there is still a gap rega...