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Physical activity, exercise, and mental health of healthy adolescents: A review of the last 5 ​years

The mental health of adolescents is a priority for successful development. Physical activity (PA) and exercise can have effects on the mental health of adolescents. This review analysed the effect that...

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Effects of high-intensity intermittent cross-training on maximal oxygen uptake

We investigated the effects of high-intensity intermittent cross-training (HIICT) on maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max). The HIICT consisted of alternating intermittent 20-s treadmill running (1st, 3rd,...

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Combined effects of Tai-Chi gait with mediolateral ground support perturbation on dynamic balance control

Tai-Chi (TC) is a broadly used exercise that appeared to decrease the risk of falls. However, biomechanical mechanisms underlying the reduced fall risks following TC exercise remain unclear and hinder...

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Future risk of falls induced by ankle-foot sprains history: An observational and mendelian randomization study

Ankle-foot sprains are the most common musculoskeletal injuries, which can impair balance and theoretically increase the risk of falls, but still, there is a lack of evidence supporting the direct association...

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Model for predicting metabolic activity in athletes based on biochemical blood test analysis

Improving the efficiency of athletic performance and reducing the likelihood of overtraining are primarily determined goals that can be achieved by the correct organization of the training process....

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Mechanisms of muscle repair after peripheral nerve injury by electrical stimulation combined with blood flow restriction training

This review elucidates the impact of electrical stimulation (ES) and blood flow restriction (BFR) training on muscle function. ES induces a transformation in muscle fibers type by rearranging myosin...

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Sport-related concussion in Brazilian professional soccer: A four-year prospective epidemiological analysis

This study aimed to investigate the incidence and other significant features of craniomaxillofacial trauma (CMFT), particularly Sport-Related Concussion (SRC), among professional soccer players from...

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Affective valence predictors from real-world based short sprint interval training

Affective valence is typically positive at exercise intensities below the lactate threshold, yet more aversive responses occur at supra-threshold intensities. Nevertheless, the physiological and psychological...

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Correlation between daily physical activity and intestinal microbiota in perimenopausal women

This study aimed to examine the correlation between daily physical activity levels and gut microbiota during the perimenopausal period. To explore the physiopathological traits of perimenopause women,...

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Economic cost of not meeting the 24-h movement guidelines in china: Research gaps and recommendations

It is well-known that not meeting the 24-hours(h) movement guidelines, including insufficient physical activity (PA), excessive sedentary behavior (SB), inadequate sleep duration, and their combinations,...

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Defecation after magnesium supplementation enhances cognitive performance in triathletes

Constipation is correlated with diminished cognitive function, revealing a possible rectum-brain connection. In this counter-balanced crossover trial, 13 elite triathletes underwent a Stroop test to...

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Influence of puberty on high intensity exercise induced skeletal muscle damage and inflammatory response in sedentary boys

The present investigation examined the influence of age and pubertal transition on magnitude of muscle damage and inflammatory response following high intensity incremental treadmill running till volitional...

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Exploring the role of adipokines in exercise-induced inhibition of tumor growth

The integration of exercise prescriptions into cancer adjuvant therapy presents challenges stemming from the ambiguity surrounding the precise mechanism through which exercise intervention mitigates...

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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation producing low evoked force elicits the repeated bout effect on muscle damage markers of the elbow flexors

This study examined the repeated bout effect (RBE) on muscle damage markers following two bouts of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in untrained individuals. Following familiarization, participants...

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Effects of eccentric resistance training after stroke on body function, activities of daily living and cognitive function: A review

Impairments on body function, activities of daily living (ADL) and cognition are common after stroke. Eccentric resistance training (ERT) may be implemented to improve them....

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Self-reported exertional heat illness and risk factors among collegiate marching band artists

Marching band (MB) artists are often part of the general student population and not required to complete a pre-participation health screening to identify predisposing medical conditions or risks for...

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An integrative review of the effects of high-intensity interval training on the autonomic nervous system

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has gained prominence as a time-efficient and effective exercise modality to improve cardiovascular (CV) fitness, metabolic health, and physical performance....

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Exercise-related self-perception, physical activity and intention to in-person and virtual activities among adolescent girls

This study aimed (1) to describe the experience of adolescents and adults using FitSpirit asynchronous virtual (V) exercise videos that target adolescent girls, (2) to compare physical activity (PA)...

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Resistance exercise alleviates skeletal muscle atrophy through reduction of oxidative stress via Sestrin1 in C57BL/6J mice

Resistance exercise has been confirmed to be important for maintaining muscle mass and function. However, despite considerable experimental studies, the underlying mechanisms still requires further...

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Episodic denervation as a driver of loss of skeletal muscle redox homeostasis and muscle weakness in sarcopenia: Possible amelioration by exercise

Substantial reductions in muscle motor unit numbers accompany ageing and occur in parallel the age-related changes in skeletal muscle mass and fibre number. These motor unit changes are reflected in...

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Evolution of resistance training in women: History and mechanisms for health and performance

Throughout history, cultural norms and stereotypes have discouraged resistance training in women. Today, as awareness and acceptance of resistance training in women has grown, supported by scientific...

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The characteristics of cerebral cortical oxygenation levels and functional connectivity under upper and lower limb exercise-induced fatigue

This study aims to explore the impact of fatigue induced by different limb exercises on cerebral cortical oxygenation levels and functional connectivity strength using functional near-infrared spectroscopy...

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Exercise improves systemic metabolism in a monocrotaline model of pulmonary hypertension

Exercise training in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has been gaining popularity with guidelines now recommending it as an important adjunct to medical therapy. Despite improvements in function...

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Sulforaphane, Urolithin A, and ZLN005 induce time-dependent alterations in antioxidant capacity, mitophagy, and mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle cells

Efficient signal transduction that mediates mitochondrial turnover is a strong determinant of metabolic health in skeletal muscle. Of these pathways, our focus was aimed towards the enhancement of antioxidant...

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The effect of incline walking on lower extremity and trunk mechanics in older adults

Older adults are at an increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. High internal knee abduction moment during daily activities may elevate the risk of knee osteoarthritis. Incline walking exercise...

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