Review
Sport Sciences
Paquito Bernard, Guillaume Chevance, Celia Kingsbury, Aurelie Baillot, Ahmed-Jerome Romain, Virginie Molinier, Tegwen Gadais, Kelsey N. Dancause
Summary: The study reveals a consistent negative impact of air pollution, extreme weather conditions, and natural disasters on levels of physical activity, particularly affecting adults with chronic diseases, higher BMI, and the elderly. Although the sport and physical activity communities play an important mitigating role post-natural disasters, transport related to sports practices also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Georgia Teare, Marijke Taks
Summary: This paper explores potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on changing youth sport and physical activity preferences and trends, presenting three predicted trends: (1) amplification of youths' preferences from organized to non-organized contexts; (2) shifting reasons for youth as well as parents/guardians to participate in sport or any physical activity; (3) consumers reconceptualize value expectations from youth sport and physical activity organizations.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matteo Crotti, James Rudd, Simon Roberts, Katie Fitton Davies, Laura O'Callaghan, Till Utesch, Lawrence Foweather
Summary: This study compared the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels and teaching practices in primary physical education (PE) using linear pedagogy, nonlinear pedagogy, and usual practice. The results showed that both linear and nonlinear pedagogical approaches did not negatively impact MVPA levels compared to usual practice. Additionally, these pedagogical approaches included higher percentages of MVPA promoting teaching practices.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jean-Michel Oppert, Alice Bellicha, Cecile Ciangura
Summary: Physical activity and exercise have various benefits for individuals with obesity, aiding in weight loss and reduction of body fat. Different types of training have slightly different effects on weight loss but all improve physical fitness and reduce cardiovascular risk. Tailored physical activity counseling and exercise prescriptions are crucial in achieving specific treatment goals for individual patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fredrik Lauritzen, Astrid Gjelstad
Summary: This study examines the use of dietary supplements (DS) among athletes who have participated in doping controls from 2015 to 2019. Results show that half of the doping control forms contained information about DS. National level athletes are more likely to use DS compared to recreational athletes. Athletes in strength and power, VO2(max) endurance, and muscular endurance sports have the highest proportion of DS use.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Reisha Hull, Lisa Zaidell, Katya Mileva, Rita F. de Oliveira
Summary: This study aimed to qualitatively explore factors influencing young women and girls' participation in exercise, finding disparities in perceptions between participants and providers, particularly at the intrapersonal and interpersonal levels. Both agreed that schools offer opportunities but also barriers, with urbanization, safety, culture, and social media being main environmental themes. Aligning needs and expectations at these levels is crucial for providing engaging physical activity and sustainable exercise for this demographic.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Andreas Hohmann, Xinchi Yuan, Manfred Schmitt, Hui Zhang, Micha Pietzonka, Maximilian Siener
Summary: This study examined the relationship between MVPA, PF, and MC in 8- to 9-year-old children in Germany and China. An increase in MVPA in school sport in Germany and club sport system in China is recommended based on the findings, along with enhancements in family sport in Germany and outside play activities in China.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alejandro Garcia-Mas, Aurelio Olmedilla, Sebastien Laffage-Cosnier, Jaume Cruz, Yann Descamps, Christian Vivier
Summary: This study analyzed the representation of physical and sporting activities in Tintin's adventures, finding that from the first book in 1931 to the last in 1976, the depiction of sports remained steady and consistent. Herge never stopped believing in the positive effects of physical activity on young people.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathryn Reilly, Adrian Bauman, Lindsey Reece, Christophe Lecathelinais, Rachel Sutherland, Luke Wolfenden
Summary: This study examined the uptake and impact of the Active Kids scheme in New South Wales, Australia. It found that children who redeemed a voucher were more likely to participate in organized team sports, although there were no significant improvements in physical activity levels. The study also highlighted the positive contribution community sport can have on children's health and wellbeing.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Huan Wang, Lianshi Feng, Yanfeng Zhang, Fuhong Zhang, Jinmei Fu, Mei Wang, Dongming Wu, Qiang Feng, Xinhua Liu, Chaoqun Fan, Jingjing Wang, Weizhen Gao, Daniel J. McDonough, Zan Gao
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, physical activity levels among Chinese adults significantly decreased, particularly among females. Some individuals increased their physical activity during the pandemic, but overall, a large portion did not meet the World Health Organization's physical activity guidelines.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Chmielewska, Bozena Regulska-Ilow
Summary: This study evaluated the choices, reasons, and sources of dietary supplements among sport climbers at different levels. It found that climbers considered diet to be important for sports performance, relied on the internet for supplement information, and most commonly used supplements for health maintenance and recovery improvement, rather than performance enhancement.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Josh W. Newbury, S. Andy Sparks, Matthew Cole, Adam L. Kelly, Lewis A. Gough
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of nutritional supplements among highly trained swimmers on a national talent pathway. The study found that 98% of swimmers reported using at least one supplement, with performance and recovery being the main reasons. National swimmers used more supplements, particularly ergogenic aids, compared to age-group and development swimmers. Parents/guardians were the main source of supplement information for development swimmers, while performance nutritionists played a significant role for age-group and national swimmers. The study suggests the need for supplement education for parents/guardians at the development level and further research on the efficacy of supplements used by national swimmers.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Agata Kamionka, Malgorzata Lipowska, Sebastian Lizinczyk, Mariusz Lipowski
Summary: Parental support and health-promoting habits significantly influence children's physical activity intensity and parental involvement, but do not directly impact children's leisure time engagement in physical activity. Parental attitudes have a stronger impact on parents' physical activity goals rather than their children's leisure time involvement.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Roberto Matorras, Alfredo Navarro, Dagoberto Ramos, Iker Malaina, Jon Irazusta, Alberto Vendrell, Amaia Fernandez, Marcos Ferrando, Fernando Quintana
Summary: The purpose of the study was to investigate the association between physical activity and sperm quality. The results showed that physical activity, even at a very high intensity, did not have a detrimental effect on conventional sperm parameters. In addition, higher levels of physical activity were associated with better fertilization rates in IVF cycles.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kwok Ng, Pasi Koski, Nelli Lyyra, Sanna Palomaki, Kaisu Mononen, Minna Blomqvist, Tommi Vasankari, Sami Kokko
Summary: The study examined physical activity levels, contexts, and changes during the lockdown among late adolescents. Most late adolescents reported a decrease in physical activity levels during the lockdown, but some actually experienced an increase.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alvaro Lopez-Samanes, Alberto Perez-Lopez, Esther Morencos, Alejandro Munoz, Adriaan Kuhn, Violeta Sanchez-Migallon, Victor Moreno-Perez, Pablo Gonzalez-Frutos, Anna Bach-Faig, Justin Roberts, Raul Dominguez
Summary: Beetroot juice supplementation did not produce any statistically significant improvement in neuromuscular performance or match-play demands in elite female field hockey players.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Antonio Jesus Sanchez-Oliver, Israel Caraballo, Alejandro Perez-Bey, Angela Sanchez-Gomez, Raul Dominguez
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the differences in anthropometric characteristics among elite sailors based on categories and performance level. The results showed that higher-performing sailors had lower BMI, body fat mass, and fat mass in specific body regions, as well as higher muscle mass in these regions. Additionally, windsurfing sailors had lower arm fat mass and higher arm muscle mass compared to monohull sailors.
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE & FITNESS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luis Maicas-Perez, Juan Hernandez-Lougedo, Juan Ramon Heredia-Elvar, Blanca Pedauye-Rueda, Ana Maria Canuelo-Marquez, Manuel Barba-Ruiz, Maria del Carmen Lozano-Estevan, Pablo Garcia-Fernandez, Jose Luis Mate-Munoz
Summary: This study analysed the effect of creatine supplementation on performance improvement in a bench pressing strength test and evaluated muscle fatigue and metabolic stress during a 20-minute recovery period. The results showed that the creatine group had more repetitions after supplementation, but experienced greater metabolic stress and muscle fatigue during the recovery period.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruben Jimenez-Alfageme, Noelia Rubio-Quintanilla, David Romero-Garcia, Antonio Jesus Sanchez-Oliver, Isabel Sospedra, Jose Miguel Martinez-Sanz
Summary: This study analyzed the pattern of sports supplement consumption among 357 mountain runners in Spain and found that the consumption of sports supplements is common in mountain races, and the number of supplements consumed increases as the level of competition increases.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Dolores Salas-Gonzalez, Maria del Carmen Lozano-Estevan, Aranzazu Aparicio, Laura M. Bermejo, Viviana Loria-Kohen, Rosa M. Ortega, Ana M. Lopez-Sobaler
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between breakfast quality and insulin resistance in schoolchildren. The results showed that higher-quality breakfast was associated with better overall diet quality and a lower risk of insulin resistance, especially in boys.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sergio Segado-Fernandez, Maria Del Carmen Lozano-Estevan, Beatriz Jimenez-Gomez, Carlos Ruiz-Nunez, Pedro Jesus Jimenez Hidalgo, Invencion Fernandez-Quijano, Liliana Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Azucena Santillan-Garcia, Ivan Herrera-Peco
Summary: Health misinformation on social media, especially regarding nutrition and other health aspects, is a significant public health issue. Healthcare professionals are crucial in detecting and correcting this misinformation. A qualitative study conducted in January 2022 focused on the use of competencies related to methodology, health literacy, and critical analysis to identify sources of health misinformation using scientific articles. The study found that health literacy and critical analysis skills enabled better detection of misinformation and were associated with a higher rate of responses to those spreading it. The study highlights the need to improve health literacy and critical analysis skills among healthcare professionals, with a focus on providing psychological support to those facing bullying for debunking health hoaxes on social media.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ma del Carmen Lozano-Estevan, Liliana Guadalupe Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Rafael Lozano-Fernandez, Jorge Velazquez-Saornil, Jose Luis Sanchez-Manzano, Ivan Herrera-Peco, Jose Antonio Guerra-Guirao, Pilar Leal-Carbajo
Summary: During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the supervision of medication for patients with chronic diseases has decreased. Customized automated dosing systems (SPDA) have been proven to be safe and effective for patients and cost-effective for the healthcare system. An intervention study conducted in a residential center for the elderly showed that the use of SPDA resulted in cost reduction and improved medication preparation efficiency, making it a useful and economically profitable strategy for residential centers for the elderly.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jose Luis Mate-Munoz, Juan Hernandez-Lougedo, Jaime Ruiz-Tovar, Rafael Olivares-Llorente, Pablo Garcia-Fernandez, Irene Zapata
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the physical activity, eating habits, self-perceived well-being, and toxic habits of university students during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing them with the pre-pandemic period. The results showed that students with higher levels of physical activity had better perceived physical activity, healthier eating habits, and a better self-perceived health state. Sedentary students were negatively correlated with perceived physical activity and showed a correlation with cocaine consumption. Students who smoked, consumed alcohol, and binge drank had low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and those with high stress levels slept less than 7 hours.
Letter
Physiology
Joao Pedro Assis Moreira, Guilherme Pereira Saborosa, Rafael Correa Teodoro, Caroline Santiago dos Santos, Joao Marcos Silva, Paula Souza Alves dos Santos, Joao Pedro de Souza Ferreira, Francisco de Assis Manoel, Sandro Fernandes da Silva
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Maria Garcia-Arrabe, Pablo Garcia-Fernandez, Maria Jose Diaz-Arribas, Jose Javier Lopez-Marcos, Angel Gonzalez-de-la-Flor, Cecilia Estrada-Barranco, Jean-Sebastien Roy
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of different types of shoes on the EMG activity of pelvic floor muscles and internal oblique muscles during running, as well as their correlation with participants' morphological characteristics. It found that minimalist shoes significantly decreased the activity of internal oblique muscles, but no significant differences were found for pelvic floor muscles when comparing traditional and minimalist shoes. Age showed a significant correlation with the EMG activity of both muscle groups. The long-term effects of minimalist footwear on EMG activity and its relationship to morphological characteristics need further investigation.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Juan Hernandez-Lougedo, Jose Luis Mate-Munoz, Pablo Garcia-Fernandez, Edurne Ubeda-DOcasar, Juan Pablo Hervas-Perez, Blanca Pedauye-Rueda
Summary: This review aims to compare the differences in performance, nutritional intake, and health between omnivorous and vegetarian athletes. The results suggest that there are no significant differences in physical performance and health, but vegetarian athletes have a higher intake of carbohydrates and a lower intake of proteins.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Dolores Salas-Gonzalez, Laura M. M. Bermejo, Liliana G. G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Maria Del Carmen Lozano-Estevan, Rosa M. M. Ortega, Ana M. M. Lopez-Sobaler
Summary: Being more active, being less sedentary, and sleeping enough are associated with adequate body weight and adiposity in children. Few researchers have analyzed these different lifestyle behaviors and the adherence to 24 h movement guidelines with respect to insulin resistance (IR) at school age in Spanish schoolchildren.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Renata Peroy-Badal, Ana Sevillano-Castano, Rodrigo Nunez-Cortes, Pablo Garcia-Fernandez, Rodrigo Torres-Castro, Jordi Vilaro, Isabel Blanco, Elena Gimeno-Santos
Summary: Many COVID-19 patients recovering from an acute episode experience prolonged symptoms, and exercise testing can be a feasible and cost-effective option to assess exercise tolerance and related symptoms. The Chester step test (CST), a progressive submaximal test for predicting aerobic capacity, shows good reproducibility for evaluating exertional desaturation and exercise capacity in post-COVID-19 patients. A cross-sectional study on 42 symptomatic post-COVID-19 patients found no significant difference between two CST tests, and the ICC for the total number of steps in the CST was 0.993 (95% CI: 0.987 to 0.996).
Article
Sport Sciences
Eulogio Pleguezuelos, Amin Del Carmen, Eva Moreno, Marc Miravitlles, Mateu Serra, Manuel V. Garnacho-Castano
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a 15-week telerehabilitation program and a detraining period on cardiorespiratory fitness and mechanical efficiency in patients with post-COVID-19 sequelae. The results showed that the telerehabilitation program significantly improved exercise capacity, power output, and mechanical efficiency, and also improved ventilatory efficiency. However, the program did not have a significant effect on improving VO2peak. The results after the detraining period highlight the importance of maintaining the rehabilitation program over time.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Angela Sanchez-Gomez, Raul Dominguez, Borja Sanudo, Alejandro F. San Juan
Summary: This study demonstrates that 8 weeks of EE, stretching, ESWT, and manual therapy have positive effects on tendon tissue healing, lower limb muscle power and strength performance in athletes with PT.
RETOS-NUEVAS TENDENCIAS EN EDUCACION FISICA DEPORTE Y RECREACION
(2023)
