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Physiology
Stefano Gobbo, Francesco Favro, Valentina Bullo, Lucia Cugusi, Andrea Di Blasio, Alessandro Bortoletto, Danilo Sales Bocalini, Andrea Gasperetti, Andrea Ermolao, Marco Bergamin
Summary: LVAD recipients show significantly reduced functional capacity and exercise tolerance, with low overall strength levels. Lower limb strength variables appear to be independent from peak VO2.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Sport Sciences
Damon L. Swift, Tyara R. Nevels, Chelsey A. Solar, Patricia M. Brophy, Joshua E. Mcgee, Savanna B. Brewer, Angela Clark, Joseph A. Houmard, Lesley D. Lutes
Summary: The study found that increasing nonexercise physical activity combined with aerobic training can promote physical health, reduce waist circumference, body weight, and body fat in obese adults, and improve blood sugar and insulin levels.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kazuki Tobita, Ayumi Goda, Yuichiro Nishida, Kaori Takeuchi, Hanako Kikuchi, Takumi Inami, Takashi Kohno, Shin Yamada, Kyoko Soejima, Toru Satoh
Summary: This study evaluated the exercise capacity of CTEPH patients with near-normal pulmonary hemodynamics, indicating that the 6-minute walk distance performance may be influenced by peripheral oxygen use and muscular factors, while peak oxygen consumption is influenced by hemodynamic and peripheral factors.
JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alessandro D. Heubel, Erika Z. Kabbach, Naiara T. Leonardi, Nathany S. Schafauser, Debora M. O. Kawakamia, Anna Claudia Sentanin, Valeria A. Pires Di Lorenzoa, Audrey Borghi Silva, John R. Hurst, Renata G. Mendes
Summary: Patients hospitalized for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) may experience decreased exercise capacity, and this study found that respiratory and peripheral muscle strength can influence the recovery of exercise capacity. Specifically, quadriceps muscle strength was closely associated with the recovery of exercise capacity.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tomoya Hirai, Kazuhiro Fujiyoshi, Satoru Yamada, Takuya Matsumoto, Junko Kikuchi, Kohki Ishida, Miwa Ishida, Minako Yamaoka-Tojo, Takayuki Inomata, Kyo Shigeta, Taiki Tojo
Summary: This study found that the AGEs score was associated with HbA1c, isometric knee extension strength (IKES), and 6 min walking distance (6MWD) in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The AGEs score may be a useful indicator for evaluating both glycemic control and physical functions.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jungwan You, Seungwook Choi
Summary: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of lower extremity muscle strength on aerobic capacity in adults with cerebral palsy. The results showed that the muscle endurance of the knee joint and the muscle power of the hip joint were important factors in predicting the aerobic capacity of individuals with cerebral palsy.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anas Raed, Jessica Bilz, Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Lufei Young, Li Chen, Pamela Cromer, Haidong Zhu, Andrew Mazzoli, Samip Parikh, Jigar Bhagatwala, Yutong Dong, Zhuo Sun, Debbie Layman, Yanbin Dong
Summary: This study suggests that handgrip strength may be associated with sex-specific cardiometabolic risk factors in Hispanic/Latino farmworkers, with absolute handgrip strength in males related to triglycerides and in females related to fasting plasma glucose, while relative handgrip strength in males is associated with waist circumference, waist/hip circumference ratio, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides, and in females related to waist circumference and fasting plasma glucose. Moreover, it was found that different CMR factors influenced the levels of absolute and relative handgrip strength in both males and females.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Lidong Zhang, Hedong Lang, Li Ran, Guoliang Tian, Hui Shen, Jundong Zhu, Qianyong Zhang, Long Yi, Mantian Mi
Summary: Exercise has been found to have a positive impact on skeletal muscle performance, possibly through its effects on gene expression, grip strength, serum testosterone levels, and muscle cross-sectional area. Furthermore, exercise can alter the structure of the gut microbiota, which may be related to testosterone production.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Helio Jose Coelho-Junior, Riccardo Calvani, Anna Picca, Stefano Cacciatore, Matteo Tosato, Francesco Landi, Emanuele Marzetti
Summary: Previous studies have shown that regular aerobic training and adherence to a Mediterranean diet can lower the prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults. However, the effect of their combination on sarcopenia indices is unknown.
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Biology
Jort Veen, Diego Montiel-Rojas, Fawzi Kadi, Andreas Nilsson
Summary: The study investigates the impact of reallocating time spent in different intensities of physical activity (PA) on sarcopenia risk in older adults. The results show that reallocating sedentary time to at least light-intensity PA is significantly related to a lower sarcopenia risk score (SRS), even after adjustment for PA type and protein intake. Similarly, reallocating time in light- to moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA is also related to a lower SRS. These findings emphasize the importance of displacing sedentary behaviors for more active pursuits in older adults to alleviate age-related deterioration of muscle health.
Article
Pediatrics
Hikmet Ucgun, Hulya Nilgun Gurses, Meltem Kaya, Erkan Cakir
Summary: This study suggests that aerobic video game exercises have additional benefits in improving peripheral muscle strength and functional capacity, while breathing video game exercises have a more significant impact on improving respiratory muscle strength. Additionally, both aerobic and breathing video game exercises are effective in improving balance.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Olivia Moraes Ruberti, Andressa Silva Sousa, Lais Rosa Viana, Moises Felipe Pereira Gomes, Alessandra Medeiros, Maria Cristina Cintra Gomes Marcondes, Luciano de Figueiredo Borges, Carlos Cesar Crestani, Cristiano Mostarda, Telma Fatima da Cunha Moraes, Rafael Renatino Canevarolo, Maria Andreia Delbin, Bruno Rodrigues
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of aerobic training on autonomic, cardiometabolic, ubiquitin-proteasome activity, and inflammatory changes in ovariectomized rats with myocardial infarction. Aerobic training improved physical capacity, increased interleukin-10, and decreased pro-inflammatory cytokines. Metabolomic analysis revealed distinct metabolic profiles among different groups, with aerobic training group showing prevention of certain metabolic responses.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Gozde In, Halit Eren Taskin, Muzaffer Al, Hasan Kerem Alptekin, Kagan Zengin, Volkan Yumuk, Baris Ikitimur
Summary: This pilot study compared the effects of two post-bariatric surgery home-based exercise programs, finding that patients who underwent aerobic exercise combined with progressive resistance conditioning achieved greater weight loss, functional capacity, muscle mass, and upper-body strength compared to those who only did aerobic exercise.
Article
Pediatrics
Claudio Farias-Valenzuela, Gerson Ferrari, Sebastian Espoz-Lazo, Paloma Ferrero-Hernandez, Emilio Jofre-Saldia, Sebastian Alvarez-Arangua, Carlos Poblete-Aro, Andres Godoy-Cumillaf, Cristian Cofre-Bolados, Pedro Valdivia-Moral
Summary: Lockdown due to COVID-19 has negatively impacted the physical condition and functionality of schoolchildren with intellectual disabilities, particularly girls. Implementing strength training exercise programs is necessary for their physical and functional reconditioning.
Article
Physiology
Lukasz Tota, Bartlomiej Matejko, Malgorzata Morawska-Tota, Wanda Pilch, Sandra Mrozinska, Tomasz Palka, Tomasz Klupa, Maciej T. Malecki
Summary: In patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, aerobic capacity is lower and the oxidant-antioxidant balance is disrupted.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Mairena Sanchez-Lopez, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Francisco B. Ortega, Diego Moliner-Urdiales, Idoia Labayen, Jose Castro-Pinero, Pedro J. Benito, German Vicente-Rodriguez, Joaquin Sanchis-Moysi, Jaume Cantallops, Enrique G. Artero, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino
Summary: The study aims to examine the validity and reliability of the parent-reported IFIS in preschoolers. The results indicate that there is poor concordance between parent-reported fitness levels and objective assessment, suggesting that parents may not be able to correctly classify preschoolers according to their fitness level.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Irene Sequi-Dominguez, Dimitris Mavridis, Ivan Cavero-Redondo, Alicia Saz-Lara, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Sergio Nunez de Arenas-Arroyo
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of different types of exercise in reducing arterial stiffness in children and adolescents. The results showed that aerobic exercise and high intensity interval training (HIIT) were more effective in reducing pulse wave velocity (PWV), while sensorimotor training did not show a significant advantage.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Sara Reina-Gutierrez, Ana Belen Meseguer-Henarejos, Ana Torres-Costoso, Celia Alvarez-Bueno, Ivan Cavero-Redondo, Sergio Nunez de Arenas-Arroyo, Maria Jose Guzman-Pavon, Mairena Sanchez-Lopez, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino
Summary: This network meta-analysis examined the effects of different types of exercise on muscular fitness and cardiorespiratory fitness in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and found that aerobic exercise had the greatest effect on cardiorespiratory fitness, while combined and resistance training had the greatest effect on muscular fitness.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mayara Santos, Rafaela Sirtoli, Renne Rodrigues, Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Camilo Molino Guidoni, Arthur Eumann Mesas
Summary: Poor sleep quality and lack of free-time physical activity (FTPA) are common among university students. This study found a negative association between FTPA and sleep quality, with students who practiced FTPA 4-7 times/week having poorer sleep quality compared to those who did not practice FTPA. Students who engaged in FTPA also had better overall sleep quality, subjective sleep quality and duration, less sleep disturbances, and less daytime dysfunction compared to their counterparts who did not practice FTPA.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Ivan Cavero-Redondo, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Stefanos N. Kales
Summary: No previous systematic review has examined the effects of Mediterranean diet interventions on anthropometric measures in children and adolescents. This meta-analysis found that such interventions can lead to reductions in body mass index and obesity in this population.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Arthur Eumann Mesas, Edmarlon Girotto, Renne Rodrigues, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Estela Jimenez-Lopez, Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil
Summary: This study found an association between ultra-processed food consumption and alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use among Brazilian adolescents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bruno Bizzozero-Peroni, Ruben Fernandez-Rodriguez, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Maria Medrano, Estela Jimenez-Lopez, Arthur Eumann Mesas
Summary: A prospective study on middle-aged and older UK adults found that moderate nut consumption was associated with a lower risk of depression, especially in the absence of other known risk factors for depression.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Torres-Costoso, Vera Zymbal, Kathleen F. Janz, Vicente Martinez Vizcaino, Fatima Baptista
Summary: This study identified two risk phenotypes for sarcopenia in healthy young people, which are a low lean body mass phenotype and a low lean body mass to fat body mass phenotype. These risk phenotypes suggest the presence of reduced muscle strength in young individuals. Absolute measures of handgrip strength and vertical jump power, as well as body mass adjusted measures of these markers and plank endurance time, can be used as screening tools.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Torres-Costoso, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Fatima Baptista, Sara Reina-Gutierrez, Sergio Nunez de Arenas-Arroyo, Luis Enrique Hernandez-Castillejo, Miriam Garrido-Miguel
Summary: This study used cluster analysis to examine body composition phenotypes in young adults and assessed their associations with bone health outcomes. The results showed that individuals with higher lean mass had better bone health compared to other body composition categories. Additionally, individuals with similar average lean mass index but higher fat mass had better bone outcomes.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Eva Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Ana Torres-Costoso, Alicia Saz-Lara, Bruno Bizzozero-Peroni, Maria Jose Guzman-Pavon, Mairena Sanchez-Lopez, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino
Summary: This study compared the acute and chronic effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), and a control condition on peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in adults. The results showed that HIIT acutely increased BDNF levels and may be effective in increasing BDNF levels in the long term.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
R. Fernandez-Rodriguez, R. Ortola, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, B. Bizzozero-Peroni, F. Rodriguez-Artalejo, E. Garcia-Esquinas, E. Lopez-Garcia, A. E. Mesas
Summary: This study found cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between nut consumption and depression in two cohorts of older adults. The results suggest that nut consumption may lower the risk of depression in older adults and should be recommended as part of a healthy diet.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Eva Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Ana Torres-Costoso, Carlos Pascual-Morena, Diana P. Pozuelo-Carrascosa, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of resistance exercise on neuroprotective factors in middle and late life. The results showed that resistance exercise had a significant effect on peripheral insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels, especially when performed three times per week. However, the effect on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) was inconclusive, and the effect on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) could not be determined due to a lack of studies.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Eva Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Ana Torres-Costoso, Carlos Pascual-Morena, Diana P. Pozuelo-Carrascosa, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the effect of resistance exercise on neuroprotective factors. The results showed that resistance exercise had a significant effect on IGF-1 levels, especially when performed three times per week. However, the effects on BDNF and VEGF were inconclusive.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria E. Visier-Alfonso, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Celia Alvarez-Bueno, Mairena Sanchez-Lopez, Montserrat Hernandez-Luengo, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the associations among passive (TV viewing) and active (using other electronic devices) screen time and academic achievement and executive functions in schoolchildren and to assess whether this relationship is mediated by diet quality. The results suggest that children who spent >3 h watching TV had lower academic achievement and children who spent >3 h using other electronic devices had more inhibition. Both types of screen use were associated with a lower quality of diet.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-HEIDELBERG
(2023)