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The effect of training schedule and playing positions on training loads and game demands in professional handball players
(Biology of Sport. 2023;40(3):857-866, 2023)In this research, we aimed to (1) describe the differences in internal and external load between playing positions and (2) characterize the training demands of the days before competitive events for ... -
External and internal load demands in small-sided games according to standard training games in elite rink hockey
(Sport and Performance Science Reports. 2023;187:1-4, 2023)S mall-sided games (SSGs) are useful tasks in modern training methodology, and a growth trend in both practical and scientific fields (1). In outdoor sports like soccer, the evidence is clear regarding ... -
The distribution of different intensity demanding scenarios in elite rink hockey players using an electronic performance tracking system
(PLoS ONE. 2023 Mar 9;18(3):e0282788, 2023-03-09)Despite the traditional use of average values for determining physical demands, the intermittent and fluctuating nature of team sports may lead to underestimation of the most demanding scenarios. All ... -
Bioelectrical, anthropometric, and hematological analysis to assess body fluids and muscle changes in elite cyclists during the Giro d’Italia
(Biology. 2023;12(3):450, 2023)This study aimed to characterize and monitor the body fluid and muscle changes during the Giro d’Italia in nine elite cyclists via bioelectrical (whole-body and muscle-localized) anthropometric and ... -
Physiological demands and motion analysis of elite foil fencing
(PLoS ONE. 2023;18(2):e0281600, 2023)The aim of this study was to determine the physiological demands and motion analysis of a simulated fencing competition. Eighteen fencers each completed 5 ‘poule’ (5 touches) and ‘direct elimination ... -
Professional competences to promote healthy ageing across the lifespan: a scoping review
(European Journal of Ageing. 2023; 20(45), 2023)As societies age, the development of resources and strategies that foster healthy ageing from the beginning of life become increasingly important. Social and healthcare professionals are key agents in ... -
Effects of intermittent pneumatic compression on the recovery of cardiovascular parameters after repeated sprint exercise
(European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2024;124:1037-1048, 2024)Purpose: Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) applies gradual pressure to facilitate lymph and blood flow movement to reduce exercise-induced tissue fluid accumulation and plasma volume loss. This ...