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View article: Open Water Swimming: Swimmers’ Kinematical and Neuromuscular Characterisation in 5 km Swim
Open Water Swimming: Swimmers’ Kinematical and Neuromuscular Characterisation in 5 km Swim Open
This study aimed to characterize and analyse the kinematic parameters and muscle activity of swimmers in open water swimming (OWS). Nine male swimmers (age: 25.4 ± 11.9 years; body mass: 75.9 ± 9.0 kg; height: 180.7 ± 6.7 cm; and arm span:…
View article: Force Production and Muscular Activation Patterns in Variable-Cam Resistance Training Machines: A Narrative Review
Force Production and Muscular Activation Patterns in Variable-Cam Resistance Training Machines: A Narrative Review Open
This review synthesizes the existing literature comparing force production and muscle activation patterns in variable-cam machines versus other resistances, such as isokinetic devices. A systematic search was conducted using PubMed, Web of…
View article: Open Water Swimming: Swimmers Kinematical and Neuromuscular Characterization in 5 km
Open Water Swimming: Swimmers Kinematical and Neuromuscular Characterization in 5 km Open
This study aimed to characterise and analyse the kinematic parameters and muscle activity of swimmers in Open Waters swimming (OWS). 9 male swimmers (age: 25.4 ± 11.9 years; body mass: 75.9 ± 9.0 kg; height: 180.7 ± 6.7 cm; arm span: 185.6…
View article: Kinematic and neuromuscular responses to different visual focus conditions in stand-up paddleboarding
Kinematic and neuromuscular responses to different visual focus conditions in stand-up paddleboarding Open
Purpose This study analyzed the kinematics and muscle activity during the stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) under different visual focus points in three conditions: i) eyes on the board nose, ii) looking at the turn buoy, and iii) free choice.…
Associations of Gait, Cognitive Imparment, Dementia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea inIndividuals with Down Syndrome: Preliminary Findings Open
Background It is known that atipical aging in DS is related to a high risk of early dementia, with neuropathological charactheristics compatible with Alzheimer´s disease (AD). Changes in functional mobility are expected throughout the agin…
Assessment of Muscle Activity During a Deadlift Performed by Construction Workers Open
Construction work is physically demanding. The tasks involved in this professional occupation physically exhaust workers and put them at high risk of injury. This work aimed to analyze muscle fatigue in civil construction workers with and …
View article: Predominant technical actions used in the European judo championship
Predominant technical actions used in the European judo championship Open
Judo is an Olympic combat sport that is divided into male and female weight categories. Each weight category implies significant differences in technical and strategic dimensions, as well as physiological, performance, and body composition…
View article: Detraining and Retraining Effects from a Multicomponent Training Program on the Functional Capacity and Health Profile of Physically Active Prehypertensive Older Women
Detraining and Retraining Effects from a Multicomponent Training Program on the Functional Capacity and Health Profile of Physically Active Prehypertensive Older Women Open
Background: Resuming a physical exercise program after a period of cessation is common in older women. Monitoring the responses during this detraining (DT) and retraining (RT) may allow us to analyze how the body reacts to an increase and …
View article: A Systematic Review for Stand-up Paddle
A Systematic Review for Stand-up Paddle Open
Background: The goal is to investigate how the length and height of passes impact a team's performance in national championships. A predictive model will be developed to analyse the success of different pass characteristics, including shor…
Assessment of Muscle Activity during a Deadlift Performed by Trained and Untrained Construction Workers Open
Construction work is physically demanding. The tasks involved in this professional occupation physically exhaust workers and put them at high risk of injury. This work aims to analyze muscle fatigue in civil construction workers, with and …
View article: Neuromuscular Assessment of a Stand-Up Paddle Stroke
Neuromuscular Assessment of a Stand-Up Paddle Stroke Open
This study analyzed muscle activity during the stand-up paddle stroke, considering the paddling side and the adjacent and opposing muscles relative to the position of the arms during paddling. Methods: Fourteen male paddleboarders performe…
Intra- and inter-individual variability in the underwater pull-out technique in 200 m breaststroke turns Open
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the intra- and inter-individual variability in arm-leg coordination during the underwater phase of the turn segment in 200 m breaststroke. Thirteen male swimmers were recruited and perfor…
View article: Sprint Performance Determinants in High-level Young Swimmers
Sprint Performance Determinants in High-level Young Swimmers Open
Background: Identifying and evaluating the variables that influence performance are essential for obtaining excellence in sport. Objective: This study aimed to identify which parameters have the most influence on the 50 meters freestyle ti…
Changes in Muscular Activity in Different Stable and Unstable Conditions on Aquatic Platforms Open
The present study aimed to analyse and compare the muscle activity of twelve participants (seven men and five women) (age 20.1 ± 0.9 years; height 170.5 ± 10 cm; body mass: 64.86 ± 8.3 kg) in two exercises, each with two variants: squat (d…
View article: The Effect of Handlebar Height and Bicycle Frame Length on Muscular Activity during Cycling: A Pilot Study
The Effect of Handlebar Height and Bicycle Frame Length on Muscular Activity during Cycling: A Pilot Study Open
The cycling literature is filled with reports of electromyography (EMG) analyses for a better understanding of muscle function during cycling. This research is not just limited to performance, as the cyclist’s goal may be rehabilitation, r…
View article: The Effects of 12 Weeks In-Water Training in Stroke Kinematics, Dry-Land Power, and Swimming Sprints Performance in Master Swimmers
The Effects of 12 Weeks In-Water Training in Stroke Kinematics, Dry-Land Power, and Swimming Sprints Performance in Master Swimmers Open
Background: Master swimming is becoming increasingly popular, but research related to the training process and its effect on this population is scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 12 weeks in-water training in s…
View article: Analysis and prediction of competition performance in master swimmers
Analysis and prediction of competition performance in master swimmers Open
This study aimed to quantify the participation of male master swimmers during ten seasons (2008/2009 – 2018/2019) in the national master swimmers and predict the results for the 2020/2021 season in the events of 50 100, 200 and 400 m frees…
Arm–leg coordination during the underwater pull-out sequence in the 50, 100 and 200 m breaststroke start Open
The arm-leg coordination and timing of the dolphin kick showed no difference between the events, but the total underwater glide duration was longer in both the 100- and 200-meter compared with the 50-meter start. This shows that swimmers d…
View article: The Acute Effects of a Swimming Session on the Shoulder Rotators Strength and Balance of Age Group Swimmers
The Acute Effects of a Swimming Session on the Shoulder Rotators Strength and Balance of Age Group Swimmers Open
The purpose of this study was to analyze the acute effects of a standardized water training session on the shoulder rotators strength and balance in age group swimmers, in order to understand whether a muscle-strengthening workout immediat…
View article: Reaction forces and bone maturation in taekwondo: comparison with and without tatami
Reaction forces and bone maturation in taekwondo: comparison with and without tatami Open
Purpose. Exercise performed improperly, in disagreement with age and development, may trigger negative bioactive effects. Adolescent taekwondo athletes, being able to practise on tatami or without tatami and barefoot, may be submitted to m…
View article: Neuromuscular and motor patterns in breaststroke technique
Neuromuscular and motor patterns in breaststroke technique Open
The aim of this study was to analyze the inter-temporal neuromuscular and motor patterns in breaststroke technique. Five national level male swimmers performed 200 m breaststroke at maximal effort. Electromyography data onbiceps brachii, d…
Neuromuscular and motor patterns in breaststroke technique Open
The aim of this study was to analyze the inter-temporal neuromuscular and motor patterns in breaststroke technique. Five national level male swimmers performed 200 m breaststroke at maximal effort. Electromyography data onbiceps brachii, d…
Proceedings of the XLII Technical and Scientific Congress of the Portuguese Association of Swimming Technicians Open
The abstracts published in the present supplement were submitted to the Scientific Committee of the XLII Technical and Scientific Congress of the Portuguese Association of Swimming Technicians - APTN held on 26 to 28th of April of 2019 in …
Neuromuscular and motor patterns in breaststroke technique Open
The aim of this study was to analyze the inter-temporal neuromuscular and motor patterns in breaststroke technique. Five national level male swimmers performed 200 m breaststroke at maximal effort. Electromyography data onbiceps brachii, d…
Effect of glide on neuromuscular adaptation in breaststroke swimming: a case study of an elite swimmer Open
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Assessment of isometric strength of the shoulder rotators in swimmers using a handheld dynamometer: a reliability study Open
It can be concluded that microfet 2™ is a reliable apparatus for measuring the strength of the external and internal rotation of the shoulder in swimmers. Its light weight and easy portable characteristics can help swimming coaches monitor…
Air ventilation effects during the stationary roller bicycle test Open
Problem Statement: The aim of our study was to analyse the influence of body cooling through fan airflow, in acute physiological responses of elite cyclists during a maximal progressive exercise with four stages. Approach: Nine male cyclis…
Strategy operationalization in a Taekwondo Federation Open
[EN] The management of sport requires addressing the organization structures and systems, considering simultaneously...