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Neck circumference as a discriminator of obesity in older women enrolled in a physical activity program
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate neck circumference (NC) as a discriminator of overweight and obesity and to establish cut-off points for physically active older women. The sample consisted of 170 older women (69.5 ± 6.8 years) practicing physical activity. Anthropometric measures (body weight, height, waist circumference – WC, and NC) were obtained and the body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Correlation analysis was performed and ROC curves were constructed. NC was significantly correlated with BMI (rho = 0.656; p<0.0001) and WC (r = 0.561; p<0.0001). Correlating BMI with NC, areas under the ROC ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of combined training on ratings of perceived exertion and sensation of pleasure/displeasure in obese women
Abstract Self-selected intensities during walking and resistances training by obese subjects are below recommended guidelines to improve health-related outcomes. From this perspective, there is the possibility of combining both aerobic and resistance training in a single exercise session with the purpose of increasing training volume and optimizing physiological adaptations, while preserving positive affective responses. Until now, no study has assessed ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and sensations of pleasure/displeasure (SPD) during a combined training session in obese women. The present study aimed to: (1) assess R...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Physical aggression among adolescents from Santa Catarina: association with sociodemographic factors and physical activity
Abstract The aims of the present study were to evaluate possible gender differences in the prevalence of physical aggression among adolescents, and to examine the association between sociodemographic factors and physical activity participation with physical aggression in boys and girls. The sample was composed of 6,529 high school students (aged 15-19 years) from public schools of the state of Santa Catarina. A questionnaire was applied to collect data regarding sociodemographic factors, involvement in physical aggressions and types of physical activity. Crude and adjusted binary logistic regression models were performed. ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Analysis of the Effectiveness of Long Distance Passes in 2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of long distance passes performed during the 2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup. All 64 matches were analyzed, however, actions performed during overtime were not included in the sample. The study defined long pass as an action made by a player from the defensive midfield aiming at passing the ball to another teammate located on the offensive field. The action result assessment followed these criteria: shots on goal, ball possession maintenance, loss of ball possession and ball possession recovery. Total long distance passes were also considered in the analysis. Throu...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Association between effect of reception and game procedures in high-level Brazilian volleyball: The case of the women’s “Superliga” champion team
Abstract The present study aimed to analyze the association between effect of reception and game procedures practiced by the women ’ s “ superliga ” champion team in the side-out, as well as the behavior of the opposing central blocker, according to the performance level of the opposing team. The sample was composed of the observation of 21 games of the 2015-2016 Women ’ s “ Superliga ” champion team. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test, SPSS software version 20.0 for Windows and significance of p ≤ 0.05. The results showed that there was an association between performance level of the opposing tea...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

The peak velocity of Carminatti’s Test for aerobic-fitness training in male soccer players
Abstract Aerobic energy transference is highly required and accounts for more than 90% of total energy consumption during a soccer match. In addition high aerobic fitness contributes to recovery from high-intensity intermittent exercise, specific to performance in soccer. The aim of the present study was to examine whether the peak velocity in the Carminatti ’ s test (PVT-CAR) for prescribing interval-training drills is effective in eliciting aerobic-fitness development intensities in male soccer-players. Fifteen Brazilian male elite soccer-players (U20) were tested for T-CAR and monitored for heart rate (HR) during PVT-...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Comparison of two classification criteria of lateral strength asymmetry of the lower limbs in professional soccer players
Abstract Prospective studies have indicated that assessing muscle function by the isokinetic test in the preseason is able to identify muscle strength variables that can be associated with injuries in the hamstring muscles of professional soccer players. However, the results are conflicting and could be related to the different cutoff points for the categorization of athletes in asymmetric or symmetric. Based on these conflicting results, the present study aims to: i) Identify the cutoff points of lateral asymmetry (LA) of the 95% confidence interval for the peak torque in soccer players, evaluated by the isokinetic test, ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Translation and adaptation of the physical activity enjoyment scale (PACES) in a sample of Portuguese athletes, invariance across genders nature sports and swimming
Abstract The aim of this study was to translate and validate of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) from Mullen et al. version in Portuguese athletes, invariance across genders and nature sports and swimming, as well as, external validity, through the Portuguese version of BRSQ.Athletes (n=1032; 273 nature sports, 759 swimming) with an average age of 18,95 ± 6,59 years participated in this study. Confirmatory factor analysis (maximum likelihood), multigroup analysis (measurement invariance) and correlation analysis were used for data analyzed. Results supported the suitability of the models (one factor which eig...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - February 23, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Is the combination of interval and resistance training more effective on physical fitness? A systematic review and Meta-analysis
Abstract Interval training (HIIT / SIT) combined with resistance training (RT) has been highlighted as a strategy for the improvement of health-related physical fitness markers (HRPF) in adults. Thus, the aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of combined training (HIIT / SIT + RT) with other exercise protocols on HRPF markers in adults. A systematic search was performed in MEDLINE via PebMed, Cochrane-CENTRAL, SPORTDiscus, LILACS, SCIELO and Scopus databases between January and March 2017, using the following keywords in English and Portuguese: physical fitness, high-intensity interval training, sprint inte...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - December 21, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Development of a Body Image Scale for Brazilian women
Abstract Body image is an important parameter of body satisfaction and needs to be evaluated with instruments developed and validated for a specific population. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a scale to assess body image in Brazilian women. A scale consisting of 11 silhouettes was prepared. Content validation was performed by seven experts from different health areas. To assess repeatability (two consecutive assessments) and reproducibility (reassessment after one week), an intentional sample stratified into four groups according to the characterization of Brazilian women regarding nutritional status was...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - December 21, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Perceived neighborhood environment and leisure time physical activity among adults from Curitiba, Brazil
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the association between perceived neighborhood characteristics and leisure time physical activity (PA) and the moderator effect of gender, age, schooling and time spent working/studying on perceived environment and leisure PA in adults. This is a cross-sectional study conducted with 699 adults (53.1% women), distributed from 32 census tracts selected according to walkability and neighborhood income characteristics in Curitiba. Perceived neighborhood characteristics were assessed using the Brazilian version of the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Abbreviated (A-NEWS). ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - December 21, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Acute effects of passive static stretching on the vastus lateralis muscle architecture of healthy young men
Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate the acute effects of passive static stretching (PSS) on the fascicle length (FL) and fascicle angle (FA) of the vastus lateralis muscle (VL) in two different joint positions. Twelve physically active men (26.9 ± 7.5 years, 178.6 ± 7.0 cm, and 82.5 ± 16.8 kg) were placed in the prone position for the acquisition of ultrasound images (US) of VL, registered with extended and totally flexed knee up to the heel contact with the gluteus, before and after a PSS routine comprised of three 30-s repetitions main tained in the maximal discomfort position as reported by the participa...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - December 21, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Dual Task Multimodal Physical Training in Alzheimer’s Disease: Effect on Cognitive Functions and Muscle Strength
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dual task multimodal physical training (MPT) on the cognitive functions and muscle strength in older adults with AD. Participants were 19 subjects with AD in the mild and moderate stages, divided into training group (TG) and control group (CG). The TG performed dual task MPT for 12 weeks. Subjects were evaluated at the pre- and post-intervention moments. The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Clock Drawing Test (CDT) and Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB) were used to assess cognition. For muscle strength, the Chair Lift and Sit Test (CLST) and Manual Grasp For...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - December 21, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Obesity awareness among elders living in rural area: a household survey
This study aimed to verify obesity awareness of elders living in rural areas and associated socioeconomic and demographic factors. We conducted a cross-sectional household survey with 562 individuals, who were older than 60 years and were rural residents from a Brazil southeast city. The identification of obesity awareness was consisted in the agreement between the self-referred obesity and the diagnosis criteria using the body-mass index>27Kg/m2. The associated socioeconomic and demographic factors were: gender, age range, marital status, education and income. Descriptive statistical analysis, Kappa index and logistic ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - December 21, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Relationship between adiposity and heart rate recovery following an exercise stress test in obese older women
Abstract The aim of the present study was to compare differences in heart rate (HR) response during and following exercise in obese older women with different percent body fat levels. Ninety older, obese women aged 60-87 years participated in the study, were categorized, and enrolled to one of two groups based on a lower percent body fat (LPBF ≤ 41.10 %) or higher percent body fat (HPBF> 41.10 %) as measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. The peak HR during exercise and in the first and second minutes of recovery period were compared between groups. The HPBF group presented a lower peak HR during exercise (p =....
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - December 21, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research