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View article: The Potential Mediating Role of Good Mental Health on the Relationship Between Low Physical Activity and High Screen Time with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents
The Potential Mediating Role of Good Mental Health on the Relationship Between Low Physical Activity and High Screen Time with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents Open
Background: Childhood and adolescence are increasingly recognized as life stages that pose specific challenges for treating and promoting mental health and cognitive development. Objective: The objective of the present study was to determi…
View article: Mejoras en la rigidez arterial y dilatación mediante ejercicio físico combinado son independientes de la reducción del peso corporal
Mejoras en la rigidez arterial y dilatación mediante ejercicio físico combinado son independientes de la reducción del peso corporal Open
Introduction: Although exercise is known to improve vascular outcomes associated with weight loss, there is limited evidence of whether similar benefits occur in the absence of weight loss. Objective: To examine the effects of 6-week concu…
View article: Effects of Strength Training on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Protein or Calcium Intake in Older People with Osteosarcopenia: A Meta-Analysis
Effects of Strength Training on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Protein or Calcium Intake in Older People with Osteosarcopenia: A Meta-Analysis Open
Objective: this systematic review with a meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the available body of published peer-reviewed randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies on the effects of different doses and types of strength training (ST) on body …
View article: Association Between Lifestyle Parameters, Quality of Life, and Satisfaction with Life in Chilean University Students
Association Between Lifestyle Parameters, Quality of Life, and Satisfaction with Life in Chilean University Students Open
Background: A negative lifestyle has been reported to be associated with poor quality of life (QoL). However, there is limited information regarding the relationship between satisfaction with life (SWL) and lifestyle factors in university …
View article: Effects of squat training on energy expenditure, oxygen consumption, and heart rate in young healthy adults
Effects of squat training on energy expenditure, oxygen consumption, and heart rate in young healthy adults Open
The main purpose of this study was to assess the changes in energy expenditure (EE), oxygen volume (VO2), heart rate (HR), and velocity (V) measurements obtained during three sets of each of two squat training protocols in a group of healt…
View article: Effects of olympic combat sports on physical fitness in non-athlete students: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Effects of olympic combat sports on physical fitness in non-athlete students: a systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Introduction Olympic combat sports (OCS) present complex physical characteristics where cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, postural balance, endurance, agility, speed, strength, and muscular power are determinants of physical fitness.…
View article: Development of a physical literacy consensus statement for Chile: study protocol
Development of a physical literacy consensus statement for Chile: study protocol Open
Physical literacy is a multidimensional concept that encompasses various aspects of an individual’s ability to engage in physical activities throughout their lifespan. As a holistic approach, physical literacy (PL) has generated a lot of i…
View article: Association Between Food Habits with Mental Health and Executive Function in Chilean Children and Adolescents
Association Between Food Habits with Mental Health and Executive Function in Chilean Children and Adolescents Open
Objective: To determine the association between foods habits with mental health (i.e., anxiety, depression, and stress) and executive function (i.e., attention, inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility) in Chilean children and…
View article: The influence of physical activity levels on lactate production during squat training using a functional electromechanical dynamometer
The influence of physical activity levels on lactate production during squat training using a functional electromechanical dynamometer Open
Objective This study aimed to determine the association between changes in lactate production and levels of physical activity in a group of healthy young adults in response to two squat training protocols. Material and methods Twenty-nine …
View article: Relationship Between Body Composition, Somatotype and Physical Abilities in Young Selected Chilean Basketball Players
Relationship Between Body Composition, Somatotype and Physical Abilities in Young Selected Chilean Basketball Players Open
To analyze the relationship of sprinting and agility with body composition, adiposity, and so-matotype in young Chilean basketball players. Material and Method: The research design is non-experimental, descriptive transectional. 20 Chilean…
View article: Skeletal muscle and body fat interact with blood pressure in cerebral vascular disease: characterization study from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-17
Skeletal muscle and body fat interact with blood pressure in cerebral vascular disease: characterization study from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-17 Open
Background: peripheral (PVD) and cerebral vascular disease (CeVD) are two vascular conditions of relevance in older adults. However, there is little epidemiological studies about the body composition role (i.e., skeletal muscle mass [by ca…
View article: Effects of Exergaming on Morphological Variables, Biochemical Parameters, and Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Effects of Exergaming on Morphological Variables, Biochemical Parameters, and Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Objectives: This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the available body of published peer-reviewed studies on the effects of exergaming (EXG) compared to the control group (CG) on morphological variables, biochemical par…
View article: Association Between Screen Time and Lifestyle Parameters with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents: Potential Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life
Association Between Screen Time and Lifestyle Parameters with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents: Potential Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life Open
Background/Objective: This study aimed to (i) investigate the association between lifestyle parameters (i.e., screen time [ST], food habits, and physical activity [PA]) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with executive functions (E…
View article: Understanding the Dynamics of Squat Training: Effects on Energy Expenditure, Oxygen Consumption, and Heart Rate in Young, Healthy Adults
Understanding the Dynamics of Squat Training: Effects on Energy Expenditure, Oxygen Consumption, and Heart Rate in Young, Healthy Adults Open
The main purpose of this study was to assess the changes in energy expenditure (EE), oxygen volume (VO2), heart rate (HR), and velocity (V) measurements obtained during three sets of each of two squat training protocols in a group of healt…
View article: Unhealthy Lifestyle Contributes to Negative Mental Health and Poor Quality of Life in Young University Students
Unhealthy Lifestyle Contributes to Negative Mental Health and Poor Quality of Life in Young University Students Open
Background: A negative lifestyle is reported to be related to poor mental health and quality of life (QOL). However, there is little information on this in university students. The objective of the present study was to investigate the asso…
View article: Effects of elastic band training on body composition and physical performance in older people: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Effects of elastic band training on body composition and physical performance in older people: A systematic review with meta-analysis Open
EBT improves 30-second chair stand, sit-and-reach, and timed up-and-go in older people. Nevertheless, the certainty of evidence is very low; thus, not definitive recommendations can be made.
View article: The Mediating Role of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the Association between a Negative Lifestyle and Poor Mental Health in Chilean Schoolchildren
The Mediating Role of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the Association between a Negative Lifestyle and Poor Mental Health in Chilean Schoolchildren Open
Background: A negative lifestyle has a reported relationship with psychological problems and deteriorated well-being. However, there is little information regarding the mediating role of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in this relationship…
View article: Association between Active Commuting and Lifestyle Parameters with Mental Health Problems in Chilean Children and Adolescent
Association between Active Commuting and Lifestyle Parameters with Mental Health Problems in Chilean Children and Adolescent Open
Background: Little is known about the association between active commuting (i.e., walking or cycling to school) with lifestyle parameters and mental health in youths. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association be…
View article: Exploring the mediating role of promoting school physical activity on the relationship between low socioeconomic status and academic achievement and school climate: evidence from 4,990 Chilean schools
Exploring the mediating role of promoting school physical activity on the relationship between low socioeconomic status and academic achievement and school climate: evidence from 4,990 Chilean schools Open
There is evidence that promoting school physical activity (PSPA) benefits children and adolescents, but little is understood about how this promotion may relate to academic achievement and school climate across varying levels of socioecono…
View article: Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study
Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study Open
Background: A negative lifestyle is reported to be related to cognitive problems. However, there is little information about this in relation to university students. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association bet…
View article: Muscleness and fatness phenotypes for diabetes and hypertension prediction from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-17
Muscleness and fatness phenotypes for diabetes and hypertension prediction from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-17 Open
Introduction: diabetes and arterial hypertension are increasing in adults, where calf circumference and waist circumference are two clinical epidemiological markers poorly studied for predicting cardiometabolic risk. Objective: to characte…
View article: Muscle Quality Index is inversely associated with psychosocial variables among Chilean adolescents
Muscle Quality Index is inversely associated with psychosocial variables among Chilean adolescents Open
A good muscle quality index (MQI) may have an inverse relationship with psychosocial variables of depression, anxiety, and stress in adolescents. Unfortunately, little scientific evidence has related MQI to psychosocial variables in this p…
View article: A Higher Skeletal Muscle Mass and Lower Adiposity Phenotype Is Associated with Better Cardiometabolic Control in Adults with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Results from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017
A Higher Skeletal Muscle Mass and Lower Adiposity Phenotype Is Associated with Better Cardiometabolic Control in Adults with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Results from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017 Open
Objective: This study aimed to (1) characterize cardiometabolic factors in self-reported hip and knee osteoarthritis (OAD) across four body composition phenotypes defined by muscle mass and adiposity, and (2) associate risk factors with di…
View article: Males Have a Higher Energy Expenditure than Females during Squat Training
Males Have a Higher Energy Expenditure than Females during Squat Training Open
The main objective of this study was to determine the differences in energy expenditure (EE) according to sex during and after two different squat training protocols in a group of healthy young adults. Twenty-nine Sports Sciences students …
View article: Validation of an instrument to evaluate the satisfaction of the professional practice in pertaining students to the program of Nutrition and Dietary
Validation of an instrument to evaluate the satisfaction of the professional practice in pertaining students to the program of Nutrition and Dietary Open
Introduction. Professional practice is a relevant process for the personal and academic development of students. It uses learning contexts located in real scenarios and enables the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies necessa…
View article: Muscle Quality Index in Morbidly Obesity Patients Related to Metabolic Syndrome Markers and Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Muscle Quality Index in Morbidly Obesity Patients Related to Metabolic Syndrome Markers and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Open
Background: Muscle quality index (MQI) is an emerging health indicator obtained by dividing handgrip strength by body mass index (BMI) that needs to be studied in morbidly obese patients (defined by BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2). Objective: To determine…
View article: Body Composition and Somatotype of Athletes in the Chilean Sport Talent Development Program
Body Composition and Somatotype of Athletes in the Chilean Sport Talent Development Program Open
Introduction: Determining the body composition and somatotype in sport talents provides a useful reference to improve the trajectory toward high-level competition. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the body composition and s…
View article: Cardiac autonomic regulation in response to functional power threshold testing in elite cyclists.
Cardiac autonomic regulation in response to functional power threshold testing in elite cyclists. Open
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a functional power threshold test (FTP) on cardiac autonomic regulation indicators in high performance cyclists.
Methods: A total of 12 male elite cyclists (mean age 36.1 ± 11.2 years) were recruited.…
View article: After-school sports programmes and social inclusion processes in culturally diverse contexts: Results of an international multicase study
After-school sports programmes and social inclusion processes in culturally diverse contexts: Results of an international multicase study Open
This research aimed to understand the role of after-school sports programs in social inclusion processes in culturally diverse contexts through a multicase study within two locations. The first location was in Spain where immigrant and Spa…