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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Eero A. Haapala, Marja H. Leppanen, Maarit Lehti, Niina Lintu, Tuomo Tompuri, Anna Viitasalo, Ursula Schwab, Timo A. Lakka
Summary: Cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a cardioprotective metabolite profile in children, independent of body fat percentage. Associations between fitness and certain serum metabolites remained significant even after adjusting for body fat.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hossein Shahinfar, Mahtab Ghanbari, Yahya Jalilpiran, Nastaran Payande, Mahshid Shahavandi, Nadia Babaei, Kurosh Djafarian, Cain C. C. Clark, Sakineh Shab-Bidar
Summary: This study investigated the combined association of major dietary patterns and CRF on MetS and its components. It found a significant positive association between the mixed dietary pattern and MetS, but no significant interaction between any of dietary patterns and CRF on the odds of MetS.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sizhu Wu, Xiaolei Xiu, Qing Qian
Summary: The physical fitness and activity levels of Chinese adolescents are concerning, and unhealthy dietary behaviors are common. The factors associated with physical fitness and diet have an impact on Chinese adolescents. This study found that girls, those living in rural areas, and those who are actively engaged in physical activity performed better in physical fitness tests. Additionally, unhealthy dietary patterns were negatively correlated with cardiorespiratory fitness in boys, and the effects on girls' body mass index became significant after adjusting for physical activity.
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Pediatrics
Xiaosheng Dong, Lijie Ding, Rui Zhang, Meng Ding, Baozhen Wang, Xiangren Yi
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between screen-based sedentary behavior, physical activity, and physical fitness among Chinese adolescents. The results indicated that high socioeconomic status and physical activity in leisure time were significantly associated with most dimensions of physical fitness. To improve the physical fitness of Chinese adolescents, it is necessary to focus on sedentary television-watching behavior and promote physical activity.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Sakiko Yoshizawa Morikawa, Yasunaga Takeda, Kazuya Fujihara, Izumi Ikeda, Ayako Kobayashi, Mariko Hatta, Yurie Mitsuma, Chika Horikawa, Hajime Ishiguro, Takaho Yamada, Yohei Ogawa, Hirohito Sone
Summary: This study examined the associations between metabolic health, weight status, and physical fitness components in Japanese adolescents. The combination of weight status and handgrip strength or sit-ups scores was found to be additively associated with clustered metabolic risk. Overweight adolescents with low handgrip strength or sit-ups scores were more likely to have a higher clustered metabolic risk.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Luc Souilla, Martina Avesani, Aymeric Boisson, Anne Requirand, Stefan Matecki, Marie Vincenti, Oscar Werner, Gregoire de la Villeon, Victor Pommier, Jean-Luc Pasquie, Sophie Guillaumont, Pascal Amedro
Summary: In children with congenital long QT syndrome, finding a balance between exercise restrictions and promotion of physical activity is challenging due to the increased risk of arrhythmic events during exercise. However, there is limited research on cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle fitness, and physical activity in these children. Therefore, assessing and providing rehabilitation for these children is of great importance.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rasmus K. Hansen, Ryan G. Larsen, Uffe Laessoe, Afshin Samani, Rachel E. Cowan
Summary: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and severity of physical activity barriers among manual wheelchair users, and found that health-related barriers were inversely related to physical activity level, while organizational and community barriers were rated as particularly severe. These results can guide the design of future interventions to increase physical activity levels among manual wheelchair users.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Noelia Gonzalez-Galvez, Maria Carrasco-Poyatos, Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal, Pablo J. Marcos-Pardo
Summary: There is a lack of studies analyzing the interaction between risk variables as predictors of back pain in adolescents. This study examined the relationship between back pain and various risk variables, and found that this relationship was mediated by gender and the results of a specific test.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Zhang, Yong Liu, Shuang Xu, Raymond Kim-Wai Sum, Ruisi Ma, Pu Zhong, Shixiang Liu, Minghui Li
Summary: This study found that the physical fitness level among Chinese university students is decreasing, with men performing better in vital capacity, muscular strength, and aerobic fitness. There is a positive correlation between physical literacy and different aspects of physical fitness in both men and women. The results support promoting participation in physical activity among university students and using physical literacy as a tool to enhance physical fitness.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Catalina M. Mascaro, Cristina Bouzas, Sofia Montemayor, Miguel Casares, Cristina Gomez, Lucia Ugarriza, Pere-Antoni Borras, J. Alfredo Martinez, Josep A. Tur
Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease, and the best treatment option is a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and physical activity. A study assessed the association between liver steatosis stages and physical activity performance, and found that NAFLD patients had lower fitness status, aerobic capacity, sleep efficiency, and energy expenditure compared to non-NAFLD participants.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Angel Denche-Zamorano, Juan Manuel Franco-Garcia, Raquel Pastor-Cisneros, Diana Salas-Gomez, Daniel Collado-Mateo, Pedro Rufino Olivares, Jose Carmelo Adsuar
Summary: This study examined the relationship between physical activity level (PAL) and pain indicators in the Spanish population. The results showed that higher PALs were associated with lower prevalence and degree of pain, as well as reduced limitations and impact on daily activities caused by pain. The study suggests that increased physical activity could potentially decrease the use of pain medication among adults in Spain.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yunhua Cao, Zhen Yang, Yongbo Yu, Xin Huang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between sleep quality and life satisfaction among Chinese high school students. The results showed that students with better sleep quality tended to have higher life satisfaction.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Edem Allado, Mathias Poussel, Eliane Albuisson, Jean Paysant, Margaux Temperelli, Oriane Hily, Anthony Moussu, Noura Benhajji, Gerome Gauchard, Bruno Chenuel
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the intensity level of exercise in patients with chronic diseases participating in a hospital-based program of adapted physical activity. The results showed that the intensity level of exercise was moderate for most patients, regardless of their limitations in exercise performance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sam Liu, Megan Perdew, Alexander Lithopoulos, Ryan E. Rhodes
Summary: This study investigated the impact of Instagram on exercise identity and physical activity levels. The results indicated that an increase in PA-related Instagram posts and fitness-related followings were associated with a greater sense of exercise identity, leading to higher levels of physical activity.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zi-yi Chen, Lei Liu, Xu-xiu Zhuang, Yi-cong Zhang, Ya-nan Ma, Yang Liu, De-liang Wen
Summary: This study aimed to confirm and compare the associations of non-traditional lipid profiles with metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Chinese adolescents, determine the lipid parameter with better predictive potential, and investigate its discriminatory power on MetS. Medical measurements and blood tests were conducted on 1112 adolescents aged 13-18. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess the relationships between lipid profiles and MetS. The lipid accumulation product (LAP) index was found to have the closest association with MetS and showed sufficient capabilities to identify adolescents with MetS and its components.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Katie L. J. Cederberg, Brenda Jeng, Jeffer E. Sasaki, Robert W. Motl
Summary: This study examined the device-measured physical activity levels and sedentary behavior participation of adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) at different times of the day. The results showed that fatigued MS participants engaged in less moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, took fewer steps, and had more sedentary time compared to nonfatigued participants. Regardless of fatigue status, the highest levels of physical activity occurred in the morning and midday, while the highest levels of sedentary behavior were seen in the evening.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Brenda Jeng, Katie L. J. Cederberg, Byron Lai, Jeffer E. Sasaki, Marcas M. Bamman, Robert W. Motl
Summary: The study showed a strong association between wrist-based activity counts and energy expenditure for both persons with PD and controls, with significantly different cut-points for quantifying time spent in MVPA between the two groups.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Brenda Jeng, Katie L. J. Cederberg, Trinh L. Huynh, Petra Silic, Catherine D. Jones, Corey D. Feasel, E. Morghen Sikes, Jessica F. Baird, Stephanie L. Silveira, Jeffer E. Sasaki, Robert W. Motl
Summary: This study examined the correlates of physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) who reported elevated fatigue. The results indicated that self-efficacy, goal-setting, and social support may be important factors in increasing physical activity in these individuals. These findings provide guidance for behavioral interventions based on social cognitive theory.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Filipe Rodrigues Mendonca, Waynne Ferreira de Faria, Jadson Marcio da Silva, Ricardo Busquim Massuto, Gessika Castilho dos Santos, Renan Camargo Correa, Claudinei Ferreira dos Santos, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Antonio Stabelini Neto
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of two combined training methods on health-related physical fitness components in adolescents. The results showed that both moderate-intensity continuous training combined with resistance training and high-intensity interval training combined with resistance training had significant effects on improving body composition, muscular fitness, and cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents.
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE & FITNESS
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Gerson Daniel de Oliveira Calado, Andressa de Oliveira Araujo, Gledson Tavares Amorim Oliveira, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Amanda L. Rebar, Daniel Gomes da Silva Machado, Hassan Mohamed Elsangedy
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between implicit associations and explicit evaluations with affective responses during physical activity and sedentary behavior in adults. The study found that individuals with more positive implicit associations towards physical activity reported higher affective responses during exercise and engaged in more moderate to vigorous physical activity. Encouraging pleasant physical activity may improve future physical activity through automatic motivational processes.
JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Ricardo de Camargo, Alexandre Vilaca, Gustavo R. Mota, Hassan Mohamed Elsangedy, Luke Haile, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki
Summary: This study investigated the effects of combined mouth rinse and topical application of L-menthol on perceptual responses and running performance. The results suggest that L-menthol strategies can promote fresh sensations and potentially improve running performance in a 10-km time trial, although the improvement may be mainly due to a placebo effect.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Luis Paulo Gomes Mascarenhas, Valderi Abreu de Lima, Denise Barth Rebesco, Suzana Nesi Franca, Gabriel Ribeiro Cordeiro, Jorge Mota, Neiva Leite
Summary: The study found that in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) can slow down the rate of blood glucose reduction and lead to faster recovery after exercise compared to moderate-continuous exercise (MCE).
ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY METABOLISM
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Raphael Ferreira de Oliveira, Gustavo R. Mota, Wellington Roberto Gomes de Carvalho, Gabriel Felipe Arantes Bertochi, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki
Summary: Multiple sessions of self-myofascial release with a roller are more effective in recovering lower limb power and speed performance than just one session. A single session is more effective for recovering strength performance than multiple sessions. Both single and multiple sessions showed similar results in the recovery of agility, pain, flexibility, blood lactate removal, and perception of recovery. However, using a roller for multiple sessions between sets of resistance exercise seems to reduce performance.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE MEDICINA DO ESPORTE
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Valderi de Abreu de Lima, Francisco Jose de Menezes Junior, Luana da Rocha Celli, Suzana Nesi Franca, Gabriel Ribeiro Cordeiro, Luis Paulo Gomes Mascarenhas, Neiva Leite
Summary: Resistance training shows potential for improving glycemic control in individuals with Type 1 Diabetes, leading to a reduction in HbA1c levels, increased strength, and improved lipid metabolism. This form of exercise should be integrated into treatment plans for better management of T1D.
ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY METABOLISM
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Gabriel Felipe Arantes Bertochi, Joilson Meneguci, Robert W. Motl
Summary: Pedometers and accelerometers are commonly used in multiple sclerosis research to assess physical behaviors. Current applications include measuring steps and classifying physical activity intensity and sedentary behavior. With technological advances, these motion sensors have the potential to be used as biomarkers for disease severity and progression, with potential applications in clinical practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rhai Andre Arriel, Hiago L. R. Souza, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Moacir Marocolo
Summary: This article presents the relevant research findings on XC-MTB and discusses the characteristics of the races and the demands on the athletes. The study found that the exercise intensity of XC-MTB events varies and the characteristics and skill level of the cyclists have an impact on their performance. Additionally, bikes equipped with full suspension and 29-inch wheels have been shown to be effective on XC circuits. Strategies such as protective equipment, bike fit, resistance training, and accident prevention measures can reduce the severity and number of injuries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fernanda Rocha de Faria, Djalma Barbosa, Cheryl Anne Howe, Karina Lucia Ribeiro Canabrava, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim
Summary: Movement behaviors are associated with levels of depression/anxiety in adolescents. Reallocating time between different movement behaviors can result in differences in depression/anxiety levels. Sleep, sedentary behavior, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity all have associations with levels of depression/anxiety. Replacing sedentary behavior with light physical activity is associated with improvement in depression/anxiety levels, while replacing light physical activity with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is associated with worsening of depression/anxiety levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rodolfo Carlos dos Santos Silva Filho, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Alex Pinheiro Gordia, Alynne Christian Ribeiro Andaki
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of an extracurricular physical exercise program and health advice on sedentary behavior (SB) in adolescents. The results showed that the intervention group had significant improvements in subscapular fold, VO(2)MAX, and total SB compared to the control group. This indicates that the extracurricular physical exercise program and health advice were effective in reducing SB in adolescents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriela C. Silva, William R. Tebar, Italo R. Lemes, Jeffer E. Sasaki, Jorge Mota, Raphael M. Ritti-Dias, Luiz Carlos M. Vanderlei, Diego G. D. Christofaro
Summary: The study found that early sports practice during childhood and adolescence is associated with higher intensities of physical activity in adulthood. Specifically, sports practice during adolescence is particularly associated with high-intensity physical activity in adulthood, highlighting the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle during this period.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lucas Lima Galvao, Rizia Rocha Silva, Sheilla Tribess, Joilson Meneguci, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Douglas de Assis Teles Santos, Jair Sindra Virtuoso Junior
Summary: This study examined the direct and indirect relationships between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and survival time in older adults. A population-based cohort study with 319 adults aged >_60 years utilized exploratory survey methods and physical performance tests. Trajectory diagrams were used to visualize the relationships between independent, mediating, and dependent variables in the initial and final models. Physical activity had an indirect association with survival time, mediated by instrumental activities of daily living and functional performance. Conversely, the duration of sedentary behavior was mediated by instrumental activities of daily living, functional performance, the number of hospitalizations, and medications. The final model explained 19% of the variance in survival time.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
