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Assessment of bone mineral density in young female handball players
Abstract Optimizing bone mass gain during childhood and adolescence may help prevent bone diseases in advanced ages. The aim of this study was to verify the bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) in female adolescent ’ s handball players. This is a cross-sectional study where 68 female adolescents (12 – 17 years) were allocated into two groups: handball players (n = 29) (HG) and control group (n = 39) (CG). BMC and BMD from total body (TB), total body less head (TBLH), lumbar spine (L1 – L4), femoral neck (FN), Ward ’ s triangle (WT) and respectively Z-scores were measured using dual-energy X-ray...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Construct validity and reliability of a checklist for volleyball serve analysis
This study aims to investigate the construct validity and reliability of the checklist for qualitative analysis of the overhand serve in Volleyball. Fifty-five male subjects aged 13-17 years participated in the study. The overhand serve was analyzed using the checklist proposed by Meira Junior (2003), which analyzes the pattern of serve movement in four phases: (I) initial position, (II) ball lifting, (III) ball attacking, and (IV) finalization. Construct validity was analyzed using confirmatory factorial analysis and reliability through the Cronbach ’ s alpha coefficient. The construct validity was supported by confirma...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Profiling and predicting performance of indoor rock climbers
Abstract The aim of this study is to establish somatotype and profile the anthropometric and biomotor characteristics of indoor rock climbers. Fourteen elite level male and ten recreational female Iranian indoor rock climbers completed a battery of tests. All anthropometric measurements were performed according to the recommendations of international standards for anthropometric assessment. Upper body strength and endurance were assessed by isometric tests. Explosive power and balance were also evaluated by Sargent jump and Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), respectively. Samples ’ somatotypes were calculated by the me...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Do paralympic track and field athletes have low energy availability?
Abstract One of the greatest challenges when working with athletes is to achieve the energy demands for physiological processes and exercise expenditure. The aim of this study was to assess the energy availability (EA) of Paralympic track and field athletes (sprinters). Seventeen athletes (9 male and 8 female) with visual impairment (VI, n=10), cerebral palsy (CP, n=4) and limb deficiency (LD, n=3) were assessed for energy intake (EI) (4-day food photographic record), energy expenditure with exercise (EEex) (motion sensor), and body composition (skinfolds method). Energy availability was estimated using the equation: EA = ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Tracking of physical activity in adolescents between 2010 and 2014
Abstract Even though the benefits of regular physical activity (PA) are well established, national tracking studies are still scarce. The aim of the study was to analyze the tracking of physical activity (PA) in 2010, 2012 and 2014 of adolescents from Jacarezinho, Paran á. Adolescents (ages: 15.6 ± 0.6 years) were evaluated in 2014, who had participated in the 2010 and 2012 surveys. The Baecke questionnaire was used to evaluate the physical activity fields: school, sports and leisure time. ANOVA for repeated measures was used to compare the physical activity inde x (PAI) in years 2010, 2012 and 2014. The Spearman correla...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Body image and anthropometric indicators in adolescents living with HIV
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare body image and anthropometric indicators among adolescents living with HIV and healthy adolescents (control group). In addition, we verified the associations of anthropometric indicators, infection/treatment, sexual maturity, and sociodemographic characteristics with body image in adolescents living with HIV. One hundred and eleven adolescents aged 10 to 15 years were divided into those living with HIV (n = 57) and a control group (n = 54). Body image was investigated using an eight-point body silhouette scale. Body weight, height, circumferences, and skinfolds were measured. B...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Higher cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness in males could not be attributed to physical activity, sports practice or sedentary behaviorin young people
Abstract The purpose of the present study was to analyze if the association between sex with cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness is independent of physical activity, sports practice and sedentary behavior in young people. A cross-sectional study involving 729 participants aged 10 to 17 years. Physical activity, sports practice and sedentary behavior were assessed through a questionnaire. Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured using 20m shuttle run test and were analyzed: VO2max, number of laps and health-related criteria. Muscular fitness was assessed with 90o push-up test and number of repetition and health-related cri...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Quantitative and qualitative aspects of barriers to bicycle use for adults from Curitiba, Brazil
Abstract The implementation of bicycling promotion programs should consider the barriers to this behavior. The aim of this study was to quantitative and qualitatively characterize barriers to leisure and commuting bicycle use for adults from Curitiba, Brazil. The first phase comprised a cross-sectional household survey involving 677 adults (53% women). Of these, 16.7% and 11.2% reported leisure and commuting bicycle use, respectively. Then, 24 bicycle users (50% women) were recruited and participated in focus group interviews. The content of answers was analyzed with a conceptual matrix. The most reported barriers to leisu...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Changes in leisure physical activity, commuting and television watching in men and women users of the Brazilian National Health System in a middle-sized city: 18-months of follow-up
Abstract Given the importance of physical activity for health promotion and for the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases, the Unified Health System (SUS) has changed its strategy of action in the last decades, trying to adopt preventive activities, seeking better quality of life of the Brazilian population and reduce costs with treatment of diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns in users of the Brazilian National Unified Health System during 18 months and the impact of sex and time on such variables. One hundred and ninety-eight participant...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Impact of a dual task intervention on physical performance of older adults who practice physical exercise
Abstract Physical exercises, especially multicomponent training, can improve cognitive functions and physical impairments in older adults. The aim this study was to purpose of this two-arm clinical trial was to investigate the effects of the addition of a dual task to multicomponent training on physical performances of community-dwelling older adults who practice physical exercise. Seventy-one older adults were divided into a Control Group (CG) and Intervention Group (IG). Participants of the CG performed isolated multicomponent training, participants of the IG performed multicomponent training associated with cognitive ta...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of pilates method on inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength in the elderly
Abstract With aging, the respiratory muscle strength decreases and the Pilates method is a technique that uses respiration as one of its principles. The present study has the aim of analyzing the influence of the Pilates method on respiratory muscle strength in older women. For the evaluation of respiratory muscle strength (inspiratory and expiratory), manovacuometer was used. Thirty-oneolder women were divided into two groups: 14 participated in the Pilates group and 17 in the control group. Participantsof the Pilates group performed 16 sessions of Pilates method with an hour of training, twice week for eight weeks. The c...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - March 27, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Physiological transition threshold in mountain runners: a systematic review
Abstract The identification of physiological transition thresholds (TT) is commonly used for prescribing and evaluating the performance of endurance athletes; however, the methods need further investigation in mountain runner athletes. The aim of the present review was to analyze the different methods used to determine TT in mountain runners. After analyzing 1,176 articles found in different databases, 4 articles that presented a relationship with the theme were selected. Varied proposals were observed, in which the surveys searched for physical and/or cardiorespiratory performance, as well as the effect of acclimatization...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Physical fitness related to sportive performance in artistic gymnastics
This study is a systematic review and used the following databases: Scielo, PubMed and SportDiscus, with no starting date and using as final cutoff the month of February 2017. The search strategy was based on the identification of the Population of adolescents practicing artistic gymnastics and outcome related to physical fitness characteristics related to sports performance, and allowed verifying how studies were evaluated. There was a predominance of studies related to anthropometric variables, such as BMI and body fat percentage (%F) of gymnasts. Based on this type of study, the information available in this study will ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of long-term resistance training on blood pressure: a systematic review
Abstract Studies assessed the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on blood pressure (BP); however, few studies have evaluated the effects of long-term resistance training on variations of this response. The aim of the study was to verify through a systematic review, the long-term effect of resistance training on BP. Searches were made on Medline through Pubmed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science and Lilacs databases. Overall, 751 articles were found, of which 22 were further analyzed. The analysis followed the PRISMA checklist (Statement for Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Studies) and was divided ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Obesity and association of anthropometric indicators with risk factors in teachers
Abstract The aim of this study was to verify general and central obesity, as well as the association of anthropometric indicators with cardiovascular risk factors (CvRF) in teachers of the private network of Vi çosa-MG. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 150 teachers. Body Mass Index (BMI), Conicity Index (CI), Body Adiposity Index (BAI), Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR), Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR), Waist Circumference (WC), Abdominal Circumference (AC) and Body Fat Percentage (%BF); Systo lic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP); Glycemia (GL), Total Cholesterol (TC), High Density Lipop...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research