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Physical performance among post-COVID and non-COVID individuals: a comparative study 冠状病毒感染后与非冠状病毒感染后个体体能表现的比较研究

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-04-07 DOI: 10.3920/cep220002

R. Ahmed, S. Khan, N. Quddus, T. Saher, N. Fatima

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A randomised controlled trial between hamstring muscle tightness and lumbar lordotic angle 腘绳肌紧度与腰椎前凸角之间的随机对照试验

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-03-18 DOI: 10.3920/cep220001

S. Kachanathu, S. Alabdulwahab, A. Hafez, M. Aldaihan, S. Nuhmani, M. Rizvi

{"title":"A randomised controlled trial between hamstring muscle tightness and lumbar lordotic angle","authors":"S. Kachanathu, S. Alabdulwahab, A. Hafez, M. Aldaihan, S. Nuhmani, M. Rizvi","doi":"10.3920/cep220001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep220001","url":null,"abstract":"Shortening of the hamstring muscles is a common problem in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Low back pain and injury caused by postural deficits might be caused by an imbalance of this muscle. The various degrees of hamstring muscle stiffness and its impact on trunk postures are relatively unknown. The goal of this study was to see how different hamstring muscle length (HML) ranges influenced lumbar lordotic angle (LLA). Sixty asymptomatic healthy male and female subjects with a mean age of 40.4±9.2 years and a body mass index of 25.5± 2.2 kg/m2 participated in this study. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three groups (n=20) with hamstring muscle lengths of 111-120 degrees, 121-130 degrees, or 131-140 degrees, respectively by using a random number generator. The LLA was estimated on a lateral lumbosacral radiograph using the Kinovea application, and hamstring muscle length was measured using the active knee extension test at the university’s rehabilitation centre within a week of subject selection. The Pearson correlation test was used to examine the relationship between LLA and HML, and one-way ANOVA was used to compare the two groups. The correlation coefficients were expressed using 95% confidence intervals. A significant relationship between LLA and HML was observed in 111-120 degrees and 121-130 degrees groups (P<0.05), whereas, the HML >130 degrees group had no influence on LLA (P>0.05). The findings show that hamstring muscle tightness between 111 and 130 degrees has a negative impact on lumbar curvature mechanisms. As a result, hamstring muscle tightness less than 130 degrees should be addressed first in clinical stretching programs for patients. The findings also suggest that instead of focusing on HML, rehabilitation specialists should devote more time to other high-priority interventions, particularly in patients with hamstring muscle lengths greater than 130 degrees.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82778685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of tele rehabilitation on clinical outcomes in patients recovering from COVID-19: a preliminary investigation 远程康复对新冠肺炎康复患者临床预后影响的初步调查

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-03-18 DOI: 10.3920/cep210048

K. Arora, D. Chauhan, M. Gupta, P. Bhati, P. Anand, M. Hussain

{"title":"Impact of tele rehabilitation on clinical outcomes in patients recovering from COVID-19: a preliminary investigation","authors":"K. Arora, D. Chauhan, M. Gupta, P. Bhati, P. Anand, M. Hussain","doi":"10.3920/cep210048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep210048","url":null,"abstract":"Pulmonary rehabilitation has proven to be an effective therapeutic intervention for people with chronic respiratory disease. Considering the highly contagious nature of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it becomes imperative to develop a method which can effectively improve clinical disease outcomes of these patients without any physical contact. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of tele rehabilitation on dyspnoea, endurance and quality-of-life in patients recovering from COVID 19. Thirty-two participants (age: 42.5±13.94, height: 165.8±10.06, weight: 68.5±9.63, body mass index: 25.0±3.61) who are recovering from COVID-19 were recruited as per the eligibility criteria. They were randomly allocated into two groups, Tele rehabilitation (n=16) and Control (n=16) by lottery method. All the selected participants were assessed at baseline for perceived dyspnoea, endurance and quality-of-life. Patients in the Tele rehabilitation group received 14 sessions of rehabilitation on alternate days online via google meet over a period of 28 days. Control group received usual care during the study period. Standard statistical tests were employed to test the study hypothesis. Results suggested a significant improvement in both dyspnoea (P=0.001) and endurance (P<0.001) in response to tele rehabilitation. Domains of quality-of-life such as physical role (P=0.02), vitality (P=0.04), emotional role (P=0.03), mental health (P=0.02) and physical components score (P=0.007) also showed significant improvement with tele rehabilitation in patients recovering from COVID-19. Findings of this preliminary study concludes that tele rehabilitation may be considered a treatment of choice in patients recovering from COVID-19 for improving outcomes of dyspnoea, endurance and quality-of-life.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79377473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of subjective tool based aerobic exercise on pulmonary functions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus – a feasibility RCT 基于主观工具的有氧运动对2型糖尿病患者肺功能的影响——一项可行性随机对照试验

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-03-18 DOI: 10.3920/cep210049

M. Saini, J. Kaur

{"title":"Effect of subjective tool based aerobic exercise on pulmonary functions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus – a feasibility RCT","authors":"M. Saini, J. Kaur","doi":"10.3920/cep210049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep210049","url":null,"abstract":"Literature has proved the benefit of exercise on pulmonary functions among the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, objective tools of exercise intensity prescription have been used in previous trials. The trials to explore the effectiveness of subjective tools-based exercise on pulmonary functions among these patients are scarce. The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of subjective tools-based exercise among patients with T2DM. Another objective was to see the effectiveness of this kind of exercise on pulmonary functions among patients with T2DM. 49 patients were randomly allotted to three groups, talk test group (TTG, n=16); rating of perceived exertion group (RPEG, n=16); and control group (CG, n=17). Subjects were evaluated for five progression criteria. The intervention period for the groups was 8 weeks. Recruitment and retention rate was 62.82 and 75.5%, respectively. Adherence rate was 67.34% and 58.91% for supervised and unsupervised sessions, respectively. 78.38% of the patients were available for post-intervention outcome evaluation. A significant increase in pulmonary functions in both the experimental groups (P=0.00) was found after 8 weeks of training. This study provides evidence that a trial of this nature is feasible with a few amendments in methodology. Additionally, the study also concluded that the subjective tool based aerobic exercise may be effective in improving pulmonary functions among patients with T2DM. Trial registration at Clinical Trial Registry-India: CTRI/2019/02/017531.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82225043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Ergogenic effects of phosphatidylserine alone and combined with branched-chain amino acids in trained rats 磷脂酰丝氨酸单独及与支链氨基酸联用对训练大鼠的麦角作用

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-03-18 DOI: 10.3920/cep210044

J. Guimarães, A.L. Cordeiro, K. Borbely, E. de Oliveira Barreto, P. Scariot, H. Spineli, C. Gobatto, G. D. de Araujo

{"title":"Ergogenic effects of phosphatidylserine alone and combined with branched-chain amino acids in trained rats","authors":"J. Guimarães, A.L. Cordeiro, K. Borbely, E. de Oliveira Barreto, P. Scariot, H. Spineli, C. Gobatto, G. D. de Araujo","doi":"10.3920/cep210044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep210044","url":null,"abstract":"Acute phosphatidylserine (PS) or branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) supplements alone may have an adrenocorticotropic hormone, cortisol suppressive effect and increase the testosterone/cortisol ratio, but the associated effect of these supplements during a period of high-intensity physical stress is not yet known. The study investigated the effects of chronic PS supplementation alone and combined with BCAA during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on training volume tolerance, anabolic-catabolic balance and stress biomarkers in rats. Thirty-three rats were separated into: placebo (PLA, n=11), PS alone (n=11) and combined with BCAA (PSBCAA, n=11). Groups performed swimming sessions of HIIT (5 series × 1 min × 1 min recovery; external load equivalent to 13% of body mass) and nine recovery sessions of moderate-intensity training (30 min at 5% of body mass) alternately. One-way ANOVA was used to compare biochemical variables and two-way ANOVA was calculated to compare training volume. Training volume performed (TVP) was higher in first, fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth HIIT sessions in the PS group in comparison to PLA (P<0.05). TVP was higher in the fourth session in PSBCAA compared to PLA. There were no differences in TVP during the sessions between PS and BCAA groups. Creatine kinase (CK) was lower in PSBCAA in comparison to PS alone (P=0.03) and PLA (P=0.04) after the experimental period. Testosterone concentration was enhanced in PSBCAA group compared to PLA (P=0.01); testosterone/corticosterone ratio was higher in PSBCAA compared to PS (P=0.05) and PLA (P=0.004) after protocol. PS combined with BCAA increases testosterone concentration and testosterone/corticosterone ratio, demonstrating an enhancement of anabolic state in trained rats.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86485506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Cardiovascular and locomotory parameters during training in Thoroughbred racehorses: a multi-national study 纯种马训练期间的心血管和运动参数:一项多国研究

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-03-18 DOI: 10.3920/cep210037

C. Schrurs, G. Dubois, F. Patarin, M. Cobb, D. Gardner, E. van Erck-Westergren

{"title":"Cardiovascular and locomotory parameters during training in Thoroughbred racehorses: a multi-national study","authors":"C. Schrurs, G. Dubois, F. Patarin, M. Cobb, D. Gardner, E. van Erck-Westergren","doi":"10.3920/cep210037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep210037","url":null,"abstract":"Studies assessing concurrent speed, cardiovascular physiology and biomechanical parameters in racehorses during training have been rarely reported, mostly due to a lack of available comprehensive technology. Here, using a validated device (the ‘Equimetre’™) that records all parameters simultaneously, we report the effect of increased training speed and thus intensity, from slow canter to hard gallop, on racehorse heart rate, heart rate recovery and on biomechanical parameters, such as stride length and frequency. We also demonstrate the effects of varying track surface, horse age and sex. Cohorts comprised a total of 509 Thoroughbred racehorses in-training in either Australia or France, completing a total of 1,124 and 6,016 training sessions, respectively. Horses varied by age (2-9 years old) and sex (including geldings) and were trained by either a single trainer (Australia) or two trainers (France); both using multiple training centres that varied by track surface (sand, turf or fibre). Data were analysed using Analysis of Variation (ANOVA) or linear mixed-effect models as appropriate. Racehorses increased speed predominantly by an increment in stride length, then frequency, both of which varied according to track surface (shorter stride on sand; P<0.001). Cardiovascular parameters (peak, and recovery of, heart rate) increased with training intensity, but not linearly (Ptrend<0.001). Older horses recorded lower heart rate at 15 mins after training (P=0.002), often due to lower achieved peak heart rate at most training intensities (P<0.001 for the cohort in Australia). In conclusion, this immersive field study demonstrates the value of technology for recording physiological and biomechanical parameters of racehorses-in-training. The data could inform trainers, jockeys and owners on aspects of individual racehorse health, welfare and suitability for certain races.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72917361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Reduced high-intensity training distance in growing horses had no effect on IGF-1 concentrations, but training onset interrupted time-dependent IGF-1 decline 在生长中的马中，减少高强度训练距离对IGF-1浓度没有影响，但训练开始中断了时间依赖性的IGF-1下降

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.3920/cep210036

L. Johansson, S. Ringmark, E. Skiöldebrand, J. Bergquist, A. Jansson

{"title":"Reduced high-intensity training distance in growing horses had no effect on IGF-1 concentrations, but training onset interrupted time-dependent IGF-1 decline","authors":"L. Johansson, S. Ringmark, E. Skiöldebrand, J. Bergquist, A. Jansson","doi":"10.3920/cep210036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep210036","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated plasma insulin like growth factor (IGF)-1 concentrations in 16 young Standardbred horses introduced to systematic high-intensity training at two different levels of intensity. Growth and locomotion asymmetry and correlations between these and plasma IGF-1 concentrations were also examined. From September as 1-year olds to March as 2-year olds (Period 1), all horses were subjected to the same submaximal training program. In March (start of Period 2), the horses were divided into two groups (n=8) and one group was introduced to regular high-intensity training. The other group was introduced to a program where the high-intensity exercise distances were reduced by 30%. These two training programs were maintained for the remaining 21 months of the study (Periods 2, 3, and 4). There was no effect of training group on plasma IGF-1 concentrations. A continuous decline in IGF-1 levels was observed throughout the study (P<0.0001), with one notable interruption in Period 2 when the IGF-1 concentration remained at the level seen at the start of Period 1. Growth rate of body length was equally high in Periods 1 and 2 (P>0.05). Front and hind limb asymmetry was elevated in Period 2 compared with Period 1. There were positive correlations between IGF-1 concentrations and changes in body condition score, and a negative correlation between IGF-1 concentration and weight. These results indicate that introduction to high-intensity training induces IGF-1 release in horses, but that a 30% difference in the distances used in high-intensity training does not affect IGF-1 levels. The temporary interruption in decline in IGF-1 release with the onset of high-intensity training may influence growth pattern and locomotion asymmetry, but further studies are needed to assess causality.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77465727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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High-intensity interval training improves fat oxidation during submaximal exercise in active young men 高强度间歇训练可改善活跃青年在亚极限运动时的脂肪氧化

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.3920/cep210028

A. Ahmadi, H. Rajabi, J. Baker

{"title":"High-intensity interval training improves fat oxidation during submaximal exercise in active young men","authors":"A. Ahmadi, H. Rajabi, J. Baker","doi":"10.3920/cep210028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep210028","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to examine the effects of four-weeks high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on fat oxidation responses during submaximal exercise in active young men. For this purpose, 20 active young men (who participated in the exercise three times per week) were divided into two groups, including a training group (age: 19.3±0.48 years, V̇O2peak 2.9±0.35 l/min, n=10) and a control group (age: 19.7±0.67 years, V̇O2peak 2.7±0.26 l/min, n=10). The training group performed high-intensity interval training for three sessions per week. Specifically, each session included 8-11 intensive cycling efforts comprising of 60 s duration. A 75 s low pedalling rate (30 W) was used as an active recovery between the intervals. Furthermore, a V̇O2peak test was performed prior to, at the end of two weeks and after the training period. Also, a 60 min constant cycling protocol was performed at ~60% V̇O2peak, in addition to the V̇O2peak test, before and after the training protocol. To assess plasma free fatty acids and glucose, blood samples were taken during a 60-min aerobic exercise prior to and following the training period. An increase (17.8%) in V̇O2peak was observed for the HIIT group after the training period compared to the control group (P<0.05). The HIIT group performed the 60 min sub-maximal exercise test at a lower percentage of V̇O2peak, and decreases in the respiratory exchange ratio were greater in the HIIT group than in the control group (P<0.05). Compared to the pre-test values and control group results, the HIIT group used less carbohydrate and more lipid oxidation during submaximal exercise (P<0.05). The present study’s results indicate that short-term low volume HIIT can increase aerobic capacity and fat oxidation during submaximal exercise.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76765692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Aerobic exercise training combined with probiotic supplement improves antioxidant defence of cardiomyocytes by regulating Nrf2 and caspase3 gene expression in type 2 diabetic rats 有氧运动训练联合益生菌补充通过调节2型糖尿病大鼠Nrf2和caspase3基因表达提高心肌细胞抗氧化防御能力

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.3920/cep200089

H. Maherinia, M. Peeri, M. azarbayjani, M. Delfan

{"title":"Aerobic exercise training combined with probiotic supplement improves antioxidant defence of cardiomyocytes by regulating Nrf2 and caspase3 gene expression in type 2 diabetic rats","authors":"H. Maherinia, M. Peeri, M. azarbayjani, M. Delfan","doi":"10.3920/cep200089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep200089","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to evaluate the effect of four weeks of aerobic exercise training combined with probiotic supplementation on mRNA levels of Nrf-2 and caspase-3 genes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in rats with type 2 diabetes. 40 male Wistar diabetic rats were divided into five groups: healthy placebo control group (NC), diabetic control group without supplement (DC), diabetic control group with supplement (SDC), diabetic aerobic training group without supplement (DT), and diabetic aerobic training group with probiotic supplement (SDT). Each training group performed training five days per week for four weeks and each session of training consisted of 30 min running on a treadmill with an intensity of 65-60% of maximum speed. Simultaneously, rats were fed probiotic supplements. Serum glucose, SOD, and TAC were analysed. The real-time PCR technique was used to determine the gene expression of Nrf-2 and caspase-3. Both aerobic exercise training and probiotic supplementation interactively reduced caspase 3 gene expression, increased Nrf-2 gene expression and enhanced TAC in the left ventricle of diabetic rats. Also, the reduction of caspase-3 mRNA in the left ventricle was more effective in the SDT group than in other diabetic groups. There was no interaction effect on SOD. However, a simultaneous effect of training and supplementation was observed on increasing TAC levels when compared to the DC group. Pearson’s correlation showed that the heart weight gain in the SDT group occurred only by decreasing the expression of the caspase-3 gene. Based on these results, probiotics combined with exercise training can be a strategy for improving the antioxidant defence system and preventing risk factors of diabetic cardiomyocytes, especially cell death and myocardial ischemia.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82076624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Dietary assessment and effect of Pilates exercises on quality of life, body composition, and physical fitness in Iranian postmenopausal women 饮食评估和普拉提运动对伊朗绝经后妇女生活质量、身体成分和身体健康的影响

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Comparative Exercise Physiology Pub Date : 2022-02-14 DOI: 10.3920/cep210040

S. N. Boushehri, M. Farazmand, A. Zar

{"title":"Dietary assessment and effect of Pilates exercises on quality of life, body composition, and physical fitness in Iranian postmenopausal women","authors":"S. N. Boushehri, M. Farazmand, A. Zar","doi":"10.3920/cep210040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3920/cep210040","url":null,"abstract":"Menopause is an important period of life for women, all of whom experience this natural state. However, awareness of the bodily changes during this period is of great significance. Hence, not paying attention to the dietary, physical, and psychological criteria can reduce the quality of women’s lives. This study aimed to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL), body composition, and physical fitness in postmenopausal women after Pilates exercises. Thirty postmenopausal Iranian women were randomly divided into Pilates (performed for 8 weeks) and control groups. The HRQoL Questionnaire (SF-12) was filled out, and a three-day record of food intake was also kept for dietary assessment. The diet of the women consisted of mean values of 1,923 Kcal daily energy, 16% protein, 72% carbohydrate, 12% fat, and 11.32 mg iron. Calcium, zinc, vitamin D, and vitamin E intake were respectively 73, 87.5, 81.7 and 83.53% of the recommended daily allowance. Pilates exercises had a significant effect on flexibility (P=0.002), endurance (P=0.001), muscle strength (P=0.001), body mass index (P=0.001), lean mass (P=0.003), body fat percentage (P=0.001), and quality of life (P=0.001). Therefore, Pilates is an appropriate training to increase body fitness and improve body composition, lean mass, and quality of life in postmenopausal women.","PeriodicalId":10709,"journal":{"name":"Comparative Exercise Physiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80918990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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