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Effects of mechanical vibration during an incremental slide board skating test on physiological and movement variability parameters
(Applied Sciences. 2024 Feb;14(4):1342, 2024-02)The physiological, kinematic, and performance benefits of slide board (SB) training are well established. However, there is limited research investigating the potential effects offered by combining SB ... -
Effects of adding mechanical vibration and a stick on acceleration and movement variability during a slide-board skating exercise: differences between the dominant and non-dominant legs
(Applied Sciences. 2024 Feb;14(4):1481, 2024-02)The aim of the present study was to analyse differences in acceleration and movement variability caused by adding whole-body vibration (WBV) and an implement (stick) while performing a slide-board (SB) ... -
Effect of ball inclusion in drop vertical jump test on performance and movement variability in basketball players
(Applied Sciences. 2024 Jan;14(2):505, 2024-01)The aim of this study was to assess and compare performance and movement variability (MV) in both bilateral and unilateral vertical drop jumps (DVJs) under conditions involving the incorporation or ... -
A new flexometric method to evaluate range of movement: a validity and reliability study
(Applied Sciences. 2024 Apr;14(8):3226, 2024-04)Hip range of movement (ROM) impairments could affect individuals’ quality of life. The aim of this study is to describe a new flexometric method (FM) as a means to estimate hip ROM and to determine its ... -
Erythrocyte phospholipid fatty acid profile in high-level endurance runners
(Applied Sciences. 2024 May;14(10):3965, 2024-05)Fatty acids (FAs) are the major structural component of erythrocyte membranes. Diet and physical exercise directly influence their incorporation and function. Endurance runners engage in high volumes ... -
Influence of long-term soccer training on the fatty acid profile of the platelet membrane and intra-platelet antioxidant vitamins
(Nutrients. 2024 Jul;16(15):2391, 2024-07)This research aimed to study the long-term effects of soccer training on platelet membrane fatty acid levels and antioxidant vitamins. Forty-four subjects divided into soccer players (SP; n = 22; 20.86 ... -
Changes in the fatty acid profile in erythrocytes in high-level endurance runners during a sports season
(Nutrients. 2024 Jun;16(12):1895, 2024-06)Fatty acids (FAs) are an essential component of the erythrocyte membrane, and nutrition and physical exercise are two variables that affect their structure and function. The aim of this study was to ... -
Plasma, urinary, erythrocyte and platelet zinc concentrations in soccer players
(Nutrients. 2024 Aug;16(16):2789, 2024-08)Essential trace minerals are vital for general human health and athletic performance. Zinc (Zn) plays critical roles in several biochemical processes in exercise physiology, especially during intense ... -
Influence of the slope and gate offset on movement variability and performance in slalom skiing
(Applied Sciences. 2024;14(4):1427, 2024-02)Adaptability to all types of terrain changes, slopes, and course settings is a key aspect related to the coordinative ability that elite skiers possess. In recent years, several studies have analyzed ... -
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 ...