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Exploring whole-body vibration transmission through the human body in different postures on a large vibration platform
(Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(20):9516, 2024-10)The positive effects of whole-body vibration exercise in rehabilitation, sport, fitness and preventive medicine have led to a proliferation of vibrating platforms. However, discrepancies have been claimed ... -
Plasma, urinary, erythrocyte, and platelet concentrations of manganese and molybdenum in football players: differences between sexes and during the season
(Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(20):9370, 2024-10)Physical activity induces modifications in the concentrations of trace mineral elements. However, studies exploring sex-related differences in manganese (Mn) and molybdenum (Mo) levels among athletes ... -
Comparison of mean values and entropy in accelerometry time series from two microtechnology sensors recorded at 100 vs. 1000 hz during cumulative tackles in young elite rugby league players
(Sensors. 2024; 24(24):7910, 2024-12)Several microtechnology devices quantify the external load of team sports using Global Positioning Systems sampling at 5, 10, or 15 Hz. However, for short, explosive actions, such as collisions, these ... -
Validity of force and power measures from an integrated rotary encoder in a HandyGym portable flywheel exercise device
(Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(21):9832, 2024-10)Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the validity of the HandyGym portable flywheel device with an integrated rotary encoder in measuring force and power during iso-inertial exercises compared to ... -
Triple jump performance parameters and inter-limb asymmetry in the kinematic parameters of the approach run in international and paralympic-level class T46/T47 male athletes
(Biomechanics. 2024; 4(4):605-617, 2024-10)Background/Objectives: The triple jump is included in the Paralympic Athletics competition. The aim of the research was to examine the relationship of the phase ratios and the inter-limb asymmetry in ... -
A novel application of entropy analysis for assessing changes in movement variability during cumulative tackles in young elite rugby league players
(Biology of Sport. 2023;40(1):161–170, 2023)The aim of this study was to identify between-position (forwards vs. backs) differences in movement variability in cumulative tackle events training during both attacking and defensive roles. Eleven ... -
Validity of a low-cost friction encoder for measuring velocity, force and power in flywheel exercise devices
(Biology of Sport. 2023 Nov 18;40(3):805-811, 2023-11-18)The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity of a low-cost friction encoder against a criterion measure (strain gauge combined with a linear encoder) for assessing velocity, force and power ... -
Decision making influences movement variability and performance of high-level female football players in an elastic resistance task
(Frontiers in Psychology. 2023;14:1175248, 2023)Introduction: The inclusion of sport-specific constraints in resistance training promotes the development of player abilities in an integrated way, which maximises the effectiveness of player adaptations ... -
Anthropometry, body composition, and physical fitness in semi-professional soccer players: differences between sexes and playing position
(Applied Sciences. 2023 Jan 17;13(3):1249, 2023-01-17)Performance in soccer has been associated with specific morphological characteristics. Few studies have simultaneously compared the relationships between physical fitness and body composition in both ... -
Effects on sleep quality of physical exercise programs in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Clocks & Sleep. 2023 Mar;5(2):152-166, 2023-03)Background: Given the beneficial effects of exercise in different populations and the close relationship between healthy ageing and sleep quality, our objective was to determine if physical exercise ... -
Adding mechanical vibration to a half squat with different ballasts and rhythms increases movement variability
(PLoS ONE. 2023 jul;18(7):e0284863, 2023-07)The aim of this study was to determine whether whole body vibration increases movement variability while performing a half squat with different ballasts and rhythms through entropy. A total of 12 male ... -
Aluminum concentrations in male and female football players during the season
(Toxics. 2023 Nov 10;11(11):920, 2023-11-10)Aluminum (Al) is one of the most abundant trace mineral elements in the earth’s crust. Al is considered a potent neurotoxicant. Physical exercise could cause modifications in some trace mineral elements. ... -
Analysis of technical–tactical actions in high-level table tennis players: differences between sexes
(Sports. 2023 Nov 14;11(11):225, 2023-11-14)Table tennis is a sport played at a high speed; therefore, the technical–tactical variables are very important. The objective of the research is to analyze the technical and tactical characteristics of ... -
Physical fitness in young top level table tennis players: differences between sex, age and playing style
(Frontiers in Sports and Active Living- 2023 Nov 28;5:1308960, 2023-11-28)Understanding the physical fitness of table tennis (TT) players could be interesting in improving the training process and evaluating talent. This study aimed to assess the physical fitness of U14 TT ... -
Are change of direction speed and agility different abilities from time and coordinative perspectives?
(PLoS ONE. 2023 Dec 7;18(12):e0295405, 2023-12-07)This study aimed to test whether agility and change of direction speed (COD) are independent capacities using the same movement pattern (1) in terms of the completion time and (2) the entropy. Seventeen ... -
A deep dive into the use of local positioning system in professional handball: automatic detection of players’ orientation, position and game phases to analyse specific physical demands
(PLoS ONE. 2023 Aug;18(8):e0289752, 2023-08)The objective of this study is to automate and analyse the quantification of external load during an elite men’s handball match. This study was carried out using data from a local positioning system and ... -
Elaboración, validez de contenido y fiabilidad del instrumento de observación SOCTOD-BSR para el análi-sis de acciones en baloncesto en silla de ruedas
(Retos. 2023;49:87–96, 2023-06)Antecedentes: esta investigación pretendía crear un instrumento de observación para estudiar las acciones del baloncesto en silla de ruedas (BSR) en función de la clasificación funcional de este deporte, ... -
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 ...