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View article: Exploring the interplay of handgrip neuromuscular morphological and psychological characteristics in well-trained and elite athletes:
Exploring the interplay of handgrip neuromuscular morphological and psychological characteristics in well-trained and elite athletes: Open
This study aimed to explore the interplay of neuromuscular characteristics of handgrip and morphological characteristics, along with personality traits, in well-trained and elite athletes. The research involved a sample of 155 well-trained…
View article: Total potentiation level: a new metric for quantifying post-activation potentiation dynamics using tensiomyography and statistical parametric mapping
Total potentiation level: a new metric for quantifying post-activation potentiation dynamics using tensiomyography and statistical parametric mapping Open
Introduction Post-activation potentiation (PAP), a transient increase in muscle twitch force after conditioning stimuli, may influence performance. Traditional discrete metrics often fail to resolve PAP’s time-dependent contractility chang…
View article: Effectiveness of Prolonged Application of Super High-Intensity Continuous Training—Team Case Study
Effectiveness of Prolonged Application of Super High-Intensity Continuous Training—Team Case Study Open
Background: Super High-Intensity Continuous Training (SHCT) is a type of aerobic training program that combines high intensity with continuous loads, such as running for 20 min at 75%, 80%, or even 95% of the velocity at maximal oxygen upt…
View article: Relationship Between Intermuscular Synchronization of Upper Leg Muscles and Training Level in Karate Kumite Practitioners
Relationship Between Intermuscular Synchronization of Upper Leg Muscles and Training Level in Karate Kumite Practitioners Open
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the involuntary stimulated neuromuscular response of thigh muscles in karate subgroups and non-athletes. We investigated whether karate training creates neuromuscular adaptations and if the synchroni…
View article: Assessment of Youth Water Polo Players’ Swimming Sprint Potential: A New Approach to Building an International Model
Assessment of Youth Water Polo Players’ Swimming Sprint Potential: A New Approach to Building an International Model Open
Background: To cope with their horizontal swimming phases, water polo players use different swimming techniques, such as specific variants of the crawl swimming style. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the swimming skills of young wate…
View article: Relationships between maximum Hand Grip Strength and Motor Abilities in primary School Children
Relationships between maximum Hand Grip Strength and Motor Abilities in primary School Children Open
The aim of this study was to determine the structure of qualitative relationships between a test for assessing strength status and a battery of tests for assessing motor abilities in primary school children from rural areas. The research w…
View article: Differences in Contractile Characteristics Among Various Muscle Groups in Youth Elite Female Team Handball Players Compared to a Control Group
Differences in Contractile Characteristics Among Various Muscle Groups in Youth Elite Female Team Handball Players Compared to a Control Group Open
Muscular strength and explosiveness are generally known as factors that affect physical performance. Physical ability modeling has a profound connection with long-term athlete development and talent identification. The purpose of the curre…
View article: Vibration Foam Rolling Treatment Influence on Acute Changes in Plantar Flexors Muscle Temperature and Surface Emg Activity in Amateur Male Athletes
Vibration Foam Rolling Treatment Influence on Acute Changes in Plantar Flexors Muscle Temperature and Surface Emg Activity in Amateur Male Athletes Open
Background/Objectives: Foam rolling is widespread and deeply rooted in exercise practice. The optimal duration and role of this treatment still lack scientific consensus. A relatively novel foam rolling treatment that combines vibration du…
View article: Exploring the Interplay of Handgrip Neuromuscular, Morphological, and Psychological Characteristics in Tactical Athletes and General Population: Gender- and Occupation-Based Specific Patterns
Exploring the Interplay of Handgrip Neuromuscular, Morphological, and Psychological Characteristics in Tactical Athletes and General Population: Gender- and Occupation-Based Specific Patterns Open
Background/Objectives: The correlation of handgrip strength (HGS) and morphological characteristics with Big Five personality traits is well documented. However, it is unclear whether these relationships also exist in highly trained and sp…
View article: Sensitivity of body mass index as a current criterion of nutrition: new body mass index redefinition for young adults
Sensitivity of body mass index as a current criterion of nutrition: new body mass index redefinition for young adults Open
the existing standard BMI criteria for young adults are not specifically accurate regarding obesity. We propose to redefine BMI nutritional status criteria based on PBF for young adult subjects.
View article: THE INFLUENCE OF LIFTING STRAPS ON ISOMETRIC BACK EXTENSOR MUSCLE STRENGTH MECHANICAL CARACTHERISTICS: A STUDY OF POWERLIFTERS
THE INFLUENCE OF LIFTING STRAPS ON ISOMETRIC BACK EXTENSOR MUSCLE STRENGTH MECHANICAL CARACTHERISTICS: A STUDY OF POWERLIFTERS Open
The aim of this study was to investigate how lifting straps affect isometric back extensors muscle strength. The participants were divided according to gender and training level: trained – powerlifters (n = 17) and control – a specifically…
View article: Vibration Foam Rolling Treatment Influence on Changes in Plantar flexors Muscle Temperature and Surface emg Activity in Amateur Athletes
Vibration Foam Rolling Treatment Influence on Changes in Plantar flexors Muscle Temperature and Surface emg Activity in Amateur Athletes Open
Foam rolling is widespread and deeply rooted in exercise practice. Optimal duration and role of this treatment still lack scientific consensus. Relatively novel foam rolling treatment that combines vibration during application targets diff…
View article: Metric Stability of One Month Handgrip Maximal and Explosive Isometric Strength Measured by Classic and Impulse Contractions
Metric Stability of One Month Handgrip Maximal and Explosive Isometric Strength Measured by Classic and Impulse Contractions Open
The aim of this study is to determine the metric stability of the one-month handgrip test (HGT) in order to define the contractile characteristics of the biological variation of maximal isometric strength ( F max ) and maximal isometric ra…
View article: Body Typology of Lebanese Adults: Initial Cluster Cross-Selection Study
Body Typology of Lebanese Adults: Initial Cluster Cross-Selection Study Open
This study aims to investigate body typologies based on a combination of basic anthropo-morphological characteristics and body composition measured by multichannel bioimpedance in a sample from the adult population of Lebanon.A total of 30…
View article: How old are Elite Olympic swimmers?
How old are Elite Olympic swimmers? Open
The primary aim of this research is to determine the age of best Olympic swimmers. Secondary aim is to determine the qualitative and quantitative data’s considering the current age in relation to the criteria of winners, medalists, and non…
View article: Different Body Partialization Procedures Considering Maximum Strength and Explosiveness: Factorial Analysis Approach
Different Body Partialization Procedures Considering Maximum Strength and Explosiveness: Factorial Analysis Approach Open
The aim of this study was to determine the sensitivity of different methods of partialization, in terms of different body component indices in relation to indicators of strength and explosiveness. The research involved 187 subjects who wer…
View article: Acute Effects of Short-Term Massage Procedures on Neuromechanical Contractile Properties of Rectus Femoris Muscle
Acute Effects of Short-Term Massage Procedures on Neuromechanical Contractile Properties of Rectus Femoris Muscle Open
Background and Objectives: In many sports, maintaining muscle work at an optimal level despite fatigue is crucial. Therefore, it is essential to discover the most efficient way of recovery. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the acut…
View article: Mental toughness and empathy as match performance predictors of high-level female basketball players
Mental toughness and empathy as match performance predictors of high-level female basketball players Open
Study aim : The aim of this study was to explore empathy and mental toughness as predictors of match performance of young basketball players. Material and methods : The correlation design was used in order to meet the research goals. The r…
View article: The effect on body composition by physical (in)activity
The effect on body composition by physical (in)activity Open
Body composition, as a term that denotes the relative proportions of all major body components, is under a significant influence by exogenous factors. The aim of this study is to determine the degree of exogenous influence, i.e., the influ…
View article: Profile of the physical status of students at the Academy for National Security: Initial modeling
Profile of the physical status of students at the Academy for National Security: Initial modeling Open
This study aimed to investigate the morphological characteristics of male and female students at the Academy for National Security. The sample consisted of 54 healthy first and second-year students, including 41 males (age: 19.83 ± 0.74 yr…
View article: Analysis of the testing system of overall and specific physical preparedness of firefighters in Serbia and abroad
Analysis of the testing system of overall and specific physical preparedness of firefighters in Serbia and abroad Open
The aim of this study is to carry out a comparative analysis of different methodologies for testing the basic and specific physical preparation of firefighters that are applied in different countries of the world and, based on the applicat…
View article: How Supplementation with SOD-Rich Plant Extract, Combined with Gliadin, Can Affect Oxidative Stress Markers and Zonulin Levels in Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress
How Supplementation with SOD-Rich Plant Extract, Combined with Gliadin, Can Affect Oxidative Stress Markers and Zonulin Levels in Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress Open
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to investigate the influence of supplementation with a superoxide dismutase (SOD)-rich plant extract on markers of oxidative stress, zonulin levels and the performance of e…
View article: The effects of fatigue on linear and angular kinematics during bilateral squat
The effects of fatigue on linear and angular kinematics during bilateral squat Open
This study was aimed to analyze in detail how the fatigue effects to kinematic parameters of body weight squat exercise (BSQ) by dividing a squat cycle into four different regions. Twenty-one male athletes participated in this study. Parti…
View article: Effects of Plant-Origin Superoxide Dismutase Supplementation on Selected Parameters of Inflammation and White Blood Cell Count in Athletes
Effects of Plant-Origin Superoxide Dismutase Supplementation on Selected Parameters of Inflammation and White Blood Cell Count in Athletes Open
Background and objectives: Regular moderate exercise is considered a protector against chronic inflammatory diseases. Intense exercise causes a significant release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and free radicals depending on exercise inten…