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Assessing fundamental movement skills using the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD): Challenges and solutions to comparability and standardization

Proficiency in fundamental movement skills in children is linked to numerous positive physical, behavioral, and cognitive outcomes. The Test of Gross Motor Development is a widely used tool in research...

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Observed relationships between nap practices, executive function, and developmental outcomes in Tunisian childcare centers

The objective of this design was to conduct an observational study comparing anthropometric characteristics, cognitive functions, as well as gross and fine motor skills. The study included 118 preschool-aged...

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Preschool-aged children 24-hour movement behaviours before and during COVID-19

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) affected health, economies, and lifestyles, but little is known about its impact...

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24-h movement guidelines and its association with health-related physical fitness in Brazilian adolescents

To examine the link between adherence to 24-h movement guidelines (isolated and combined) and muscular strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and obesity indicators in Brazilian adolescents....

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Corticospinal tract alterations after ankle sprain in adolescence: Insights from the mouse model

Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are associated with corticospinal pathway deficits. Existing evidence is primarily based on cross-sectional investigations and noncausal speculations. This study aims to...

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Strength development following a six-week risk reduction athletic development training program in men and women

This study retrospectively evaluated data from an athlete management system on the impact of a 6-week, 12-session risk-reduction athletic development training program on maximal isometric strength in...

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Beyond physical exhaustion: Understanding overtraining syndrome through the lens of molecular mechanisms and clinical manifestation

Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) is a condition resulting from excessive physical activity without adequate recovery, predominantly affecting elite athletes and military personnel. While overreaching can...

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Exercise self-efficacy in older adults with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: A latent profile analysis

China has a high prevalence rate of Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), and there is currently limited understanding of the levels of exercise self-efficacy (ESE) among individuals with...

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Objectively measured 24-h movement behaviours of child-guardian pairs in low-to-middle income households in Nairobi City County, Kenya

The decreasing prevalence of physical activity (PA) among urban children in Sub-Saharan Africa is a growing public health concern. More emphasis should focus on examining the influence of parental PA...

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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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Epidemiology and intrinsic risk markers of hip and groin problems in Swiss Women's Super League football: A full-season prospective cohort study

Hip and groin problems are common in football, but most research has focused on male players and relied on a time-loss injury definition. Data on female football players remain limited. This study aimed...

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Probiotics, gut microbiota and physical activity: A close relationship

The topic of this review is the study of the gut microbiota (GM), and the use of probiotics, especially in humans, as a new frontier in the field of prevention and health in general. The beneficial...

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Why do we have a musculoskeletal injury? - Beyond biomechanics

Musculoskeletal injuries remain a prevalent challenge in healthcare, yet our understanding of their root causes and optimal prevention strategies still needs to be completed. While biomechanical approaches...

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A cross-sectional study of 2rd-12th grade students’ physical activity related to academic achievement

Decreased physical activity (PA) influences childhood obesity and student learning. Sixty minutes (min) of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) are recommended for good health and optimized...

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Affective responses during low-volume high-intensity interval exercise in overweight and obese adults: A systematic review

Obesity is a global public health challenge, and physical exercise, as a means of increasing energy expenditure, plays a crucial role in its management and reduction. High-intensity interval exercise...

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Exercise preconditioning prevents immobilization-induced skeletal muscle atrophy by activating Prmt1-p38/ATF2-Sesn1 signaling axis in C57BL/6J mice

This study aimed to explore the effects of a 10-week combined exercise regimen on immobilization-induced muscle atrophy and elucidate the possible function of Protein arginine methyltransferase 1 (Prmt1)...

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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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