Benjamin W Cunningham, Mikayla M Reese, Jesse M Jansen, Benjamin S Minier, Curtis A Cornell, Faith C Benedict, Joshua T Mayne, Justin A O'Dell, Gabriel M Lysak, James R Sackett
{"title":"The Effects of Exercise Training in a Novel Full-Body Compression Garment on Anaerobic Performance in Healthy Men.","authors":"Benjamin W Cunningham, Mikayla M Reese, Jesse M Jansen, Benjamin S Minier, Curtis A Cornell, Faith C Benedict, Joshua T Mayne, Justin A O'Dell, Gabriel M Lysak, James R Sackett","doi":"10.70252/DKHN4431","DOIUrl":"10.70252/DKHN4431","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although acutely donning compression garments improves several markers of athletic performance, the effects of training in compression garments remains largely unexplored. Thus, this study aimed to determine the effects of exercise training while donning a novel full-body compression garment on multiple measures of anaerobic performance. Sixteen sedentary males (age: 21±3 y; BMI: 25±3 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) completed 4 weeks of training with (CG; n=8) or without (CON; n=8) a novel full-body compression garment. Subjects performed a 40m sprint (time and velocity), a 5-repetition maximum barbell back squat (barbell weight and serratus anterior activity), a countermovement vertical jump (VJ; displacement, force, power, velocity, and acceleration), and a Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT; peak power, mean power, and fatigue index) before (PRE) and after (POST) training. Data are presented as mean ± SD changes from PRE and were analyzed via two-way repeated measures ANOVAs. CG showed a significant increase when compared to CON for the change in sprint velocity (-0.68±0.26 m/s, <i>P</i> = 0.014), VJ velocity (+0.15±0.07 m/s, <i>P</i> = 0.033), WAnT relative peak power (+0.88±0.49 W/kg <i>P</i> = 0.018), WAnT absolute mean power (+62.37±52.11 W, <i>P</i> = 0.006), and WAnT relative mean power (+0.83±0.53 W/kg, <i>P</i> = 0.004). While there were statistically significant improvements from PRE to POST in other measures, only the aforementioned five variables demonstrated intergroup significance. Overall, donning this novel full-body compression garment during training led to enhanced performance in specific anaerobic measures when compared to not training in the garment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 8","pages":"836-851"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12408074/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145000550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catherine L Jarrett, Brandon J Sawyer, Wesley J Tucker, Dharini M Bhammar, Justin R Ryder, Siddhartha S Angadi, Glenn A Gaesser
{"title":"Change in Free-Living Daily Steps does not Affect VO<sub>2max</sub> Adaptation in Response to a Supervised Aerobic Walking Program in Females Ages 18-45.","authors":"Catherine L Jarrett, Brandon J Sawyer, Wesley J Tucker, Dharini M Bhammar, Justin R Ryder, Siddhartha S Angadi, Glenn A Gaesser","doi":"10.70252/VNUF3861","DOIUrl":"10.70252/VNUF3861","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We hypothesized that an increase in nonexercise physical activity (NEPA), assessed by daily steps outside of steps accrued during supervised exercise training sessions, would be positively correlated with the change in VO<sub>2max</sub>. Females ages 18-45 yr (n = 44; 30 ± 7 yr; 67.7 ± 18.3 kg; 24.9 ± 6.4 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) completed 36 supervised training sessions on a motorized treadmill (3 sessions/week, 30 min/session) over 12 weeks, at 70% VO<sub>2max</sub> (80% max heart rate). VO<sub>2max</sub> was assessed at baseline, 4, 8, and 12 weeks, and steps outside of the supervised exercise sessions were recorded daily during each week of training with a hip-worn pedometer. For each participant, linear regression was used to determine the slope of steps/day during the 12 weeks of training. Mean VO<sub>2max</sub> increased by 8.2% (30.5 ± 5.9 ml/kg/min to 33.0 ± 5.9 ml/kg/min; range -2.65 ml/kg/min to +6.24 ml/kg/min; <i>P</i> < 0.001). Although mean (± Standard Deviation) steps/day did not change during the 12-week intervention, 25 participants decreased daily steps (-1624 ± 1210) and 19 participants increased daily steps (+1713 ± 1402). The change in VO<sub>2max</sub> was not different between the two groups (<i>P</i> = 0.74), and the correlation between Δ VO<sub>2max</sub> and the slope of the regression (steps/day) over the 12 weeks was not significant (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.0005; <i>P</i> = 0.88 for ml/kg/min; R<sup>2</sup> = 0.008, <i>P</i> = 0.59 for l/min). Change in NEPA, assessed by daily steps, does not impact the VO<sub>2max</sub> adaptation observed during a vigorous-intensity walking exercise program in females ages 18-45 yr.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 5","pages":"852-863"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12408078/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145000514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Difference in Knee Joint Structure and Lower Extremity Functioning Among People with Varying Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Shubham Tawade, Rajani Mullerpatan, Bela Agarwal","doi":"10.70252/LESB9473","DOIUrl":"10.70252/LESB9473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal condition. It is reported that knee OA progressively affects lower-extremity functioning. Evidence is lacking on when there is a substantial decline in function and whether this trend differs between males and females and disease severity. This study aimed to examine influence of gender and increasing grade of knee OA on lower-extremity function. Following Institutional Ethical Committee approval and signed-informed consent, 115 participants (57-males, 58-females), aged 40-65 years, with diagnosed knee OA (grade 1-4) were recruited. Lower-extremity function was studied using reliable and valid outcome variables such as muscle strength-endurance, joint motion, ground-level activity exposure and physical activity. The medial knee joint space width (JSW) decreased by 56.7%(males) and 49.2%(females) from grades 1 to 2 and by 29.6%(males) and 47.8%(females) from grades 3 to 4. Lower-extremity muscle strength and mobility measured by 30-second-deep-squat test declined by 62%(males) and 40.4%(females) from grades 1 to 2 and by 94.4%(males) and 60.9%(females) from grades 3 to 4. Lower-extremity muscle endurance measured by 30-second-chair-sit-to-stand test declined by 8.3%(males) and 7.1%(females) from grades 1 to 2 and by 31.6%(males) and 85.7%(females) from grades 3 to 4. Physical function decreased by 0.3%(males) and 2.3%(females) from grades 1 to 2 and by 22.7%(males) and 32.0%(females) from grades 3 to 4. Physical activity decreased by 27.6%(males) and 28.6%(females) from grades 1 to 2 and by 53.1%(males) and 60.7%(females) from grades 3 to 4. A substantial decline was observed from grades 3 to 4, when both males and females presented considerable reductions in lower-extremity function.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 5","pages":"910-921"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12408080/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145000522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robert G Lockie, Joseph M Dulla, Jennifer Meloni, Kristina A Ross, Robin M Orr, J Jay Dawes, Tomas J Ruvalcaba
{"title":"Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT) Performance by Attempt in Southern California Structural Firefighter Candidates.","authors":"Robert G Lockie, Joseph M Dulla, Jennifer Meloni, Kristina A Ross, Robin M Orr, J Jay Dawes, Tomas J Ruvalcaba","doi":"10.70252/LGER1776","DOIUrl":"10.70252/LGER1776","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT) is a job task simulation that must be completed in ≤9:34 min:s by structural firefighter candidates to be accepted to a fire training academy. This study investigated the influence of prior attempts on BPAT time. Retrospective analysis was conducted on 1435 male and 72 female candidates. All participants received equivalent instruction on how to complete the BPAT which incorporated: dry hose drag; charged hose drag; halyard raise; roof walk; attic crawl; roof ventilation; victim removal; ladder removal and carry; stair climb with hose bundle; crawling search; stair climb with air bottles; and hose hoist. Candidates in the dataset were split into 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and ≥6th attempt groups. A one-way ANOVA, with Bonferroni post hoc, compared groups in BPAT time (all times combined and passing times only; <i>p</i>≤0.05). All candidates who failed to meet time requirements, did not finish, or were disqualified, were recorded. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd attempt groups were significantly (<i>p</i>≤0.007) slower than the 4th, 5th, and ≥6th attempt groups when considering all and passing times. The percentage of candidates that did not pass the BPAT relative to their attempt group was: 1st = 13%; 2nd = 6%; 3rd = 7%; 4th = 2%; 5th = 0%; ≥6th = <1%. Most candidates passed the BPAT. However, BPAT practice based on previous attempts generally led to faster times and more candidates passing. It could be beneficial for candidates to attend practice courses and fitness training sessions to improve BPAT performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 8","pages":"895-909"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12408076/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145000542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Noelle J Smith, Brett S Nickerson, Ronald L Snarr, Matthew P Brancaleone
{"title":"Exploring Changes in Body Composition Before and After a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Season of Marching Artists.","authors":"Noelle J Smith, Brett S Nickerson, Ronald L Snarr, Matthew P Brancaleone","doi":"10.70252/ZXSY6001","DOIUrl":"10.70252/ZXSY6001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to observe the changes in body composition of collegiate marching band artists after a competitive season NCAA Division I football season. Thirty-seven marching artists (7 females, 31 males; age: 21.5 (1.4) years; height: 177.2 (9.5) cm had body fat percentage (BF%), fat mass (FM), android adiposity, gynoid adiposity, bone mineral content (BMC), and lean soft tissue (LST) measured before and after a competitive season of Division I football. Body composition measures were conducted using single-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis device (Quantum IV, RJL systems, Clinton MI). Pre- and post-season differences in anthropometrics and body composition were evaluated using repeated measures analysis of variance with Cohen's <i>d</i> statistics to estimate the magnitude of effect. Over the 15 weeks, participants experienced an average body mass loss of -0.4 (2.5) kg (<i>d</i>=0.17). BF% and FM increased on average by 1.4 (1.8)% (<i>d</i>=0.78) and 0.95 (1.8) kg, respectively. There were small increases in both android (0.08 (0.2) kg; <i>d</i>=0.36) and gynoid (0.10 (0.3) kg; <i>d</i>=0.38) fat throughout the season. Additionally, BMC showed a trivial increase of 0.002 (0.1) kg (<i>d</i>=0.02), despite a large decrease in mean LST (-1.40 (1.3) kg; <i>d</i>=1.06). Nutrition and physical activity level may have led to physical changes. Interventions designed to maintain adiposity throughout a season may be necessary. Additionally, resistance training programs may be appropriate to help maintain or increase LST throughout a season. Healthcare providers should be aware of changes in body composition which may lead to higher prevalence of injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 8","pages":"727-735"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12408070/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145000572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bethany C Guerra, Steven E Martin, Lisa C Colvin, J Jay Dawes, Matthew J McAllister, Drew E Gonzalez
{"title":"Firefighters Versus Law Enforcement Officers: A Comparison of Cardiovascular Disease Risk.","authors":"Bethany C Guerra, Steven E Martin, Lisa C Colvin, J Jay Dawes, Matthew J McAllister, Drew E Gonzalez","doi":"10.70252/WHUP7091","DOIUrl":"10.70252/WHUP7091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Firefighters (FFs) and law enforcement officers (LEOs) have heightened cardiovascular disease (CVD), with data suggesting that ≈45% of on-duty FF fatalities are related to CVD, while LEOs have a 1.7 times higher CVD prevalence than the general public. This study compared CVD risk biomarkers, fitness, and body composition between FFs and LEOs. Ninety-eight career, structural male FFs (age = 35.1±9.6 yrs; weight = 94.3±15.4 kg; height = 178.4±13.2 cm) and seventy-three career LEOs (age = 41.4±9.0 yrs; weight = 92.3±16.8 kg; height = 179.6±8.1 cm) from local departments were studied. Participants completed a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPXT), where VO<sub>2max</sub> was estimated from the Foster equation. Fasted blood was collected to assess CVD risk biomarkers. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry assessed body composition, and waist and hip measures were taken. Analyses with and without women participants were conducted to assess differences in CVD risk biomarkers, fitness, and body composition between the FFs and LEOs. Effect sizes were calculated and reported as Cohen's <i>d</i>. Univariate general linear model (GLM) analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were conducted to account for age as a covariate, wherein partial Eta squared (η<sub>p</sub> <sup>2</sup>) values were used to assess effect size for the GLM statistics. FFs had higher (<i>p</i><0.05) CPXT exercise times (FFs: 10.9±1.6 min; LEOs: 10.3±2.0 min; <i>d</i>=0.366) compared to LEOs. FFs also had higher (<i>p</i><0.05) advanced oxidation protein products (FFs: 134.8±90.1 μM; LEOs: 106.8±67.6 μM; <i>d</i>=0.342), blood cortisol (FFs: 14.2±5.0 μg/dL; LEOs: 12.5±5.6 μg/dL; <i>d</i>=0.325), and waist-to-hip ratios (FF: 0.95±0.06; LEO: 0.89±0.08; <i>d</i>=0.792). These findings suggest that while FFs demonstrated greater CPXT time-to-exhaustion, they also expressed higher stress and CVD risk biomarkers concentrations than LEOs. These data suggest that occupation-specific characteristics and stressors may play a role in the CVD risk profile of first responders.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 6","pages":"659-671"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12289233/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144707436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haley Roberts, Jennifer Bunn, Patrick Davis, Yvette Figueroa
{"title":"The Effect of Breakfast on a Resistance Training Session and Response in Female Collegiate Athletes.","authors":"Haley Roberts, Jennifer Bunn, Patrick Davis, Yvette Figueroa","doi":"10.70252/IGQS1507","DOIUrl":"10.70252/IGQS1507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breakfast consumption has been shown to be an essential component to a healthy lifestyle in various populations, yet research in this area is limited among female athletes. This study aimed to examine the effect of breakfast consumption on collegiate female athletes during a resistance training session and their nutritional habits throughout the remainder of the day. Twenty-three female collegiate Division I athletes (basketball, volleyball, bowling, and soccer) during the offseason participated in this cross-over study. The study included three visits: baseline measures for heart rate (HR), blood glucose (BG), salivary cortisol (SC), and 5-repetition maxes for strength exercises; and two randomized conditions: a resistance training session with breakfast (experimental) and one with breakfast omission (control). For each condition, BG, HR, and SC was collected after a wait period which immediately preceded a resistance training session. Blood glucose, RHR, SC, heart rate recovery (HRR), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was collected after resistance training. A two-way multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to examine how the condition (breakfast or breakfast omission) and time (pre and post) affected BG, HR, and SC. BG was more stable between pre and post in the experimental condition compared to the control. Lastly, a Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed that breakfast was associated with increased happiness and lower academic stress. This study showed that consuming breakfast could influence female collegiate athletes emotionally and physiologically, promoting further research as it could be of importance to female athletes, coaches, and administration.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 6","pages":"591-609"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12289237/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144707437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alfonso Penichet-Tomas, Sergio Calavia-Carbajal, Basilio Pueo, Lamberto Villalon-Gasch
{"title":"Kinematic Analysis of Olympic and Traditional Rowing Mechanics at different Stroke Rates.","authors":"Alfonso Penichet-Tomas, Sergio Calavia-Carbajal, Basilio Pueo, Lamberto Villalon-Gasch","doi":"10.70252/RFXJ1471","DOIUrl":"10.70252/RFXJ1471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rowing requires strength, endurance, and technique, where stroke efficiency depends on body mechanics, movement sequencing, and stroke rate, which impact speed transfer. This cross-sectional study investigates the role of kinematic differences in stroke mechanics as a key component of performance analysis in Olympic and Traditional rowing. Thirteen elite national-level female rowers (age: 26.9 ± 5.1 years; body mass: 60.6 ± 6.9 kg; height: 166.7 ± 6.7 cm) performed three stroke-rate conditions on two ergometer setups: an Olympic rowing ergometer and a modified ergometer with a static seat replicating Traditional rowing. The stroke rates included 18 spm (120 s), 24 spm (100 s), and 30 spm (60 s), with 2-minute rest intervals between sets. Kinematic data, including leg and trunk angles at the catch and finish, as well as leg, trunk, and arm velocities, were captured using an automated analysis system. A two-way repeated measures ANOVA revealed significant interactions between rowing modality and stroke rate for leg catch angle (<i>η</i> <i><sup>2</sup></i> =0.254; <i>p</i>=0.05), trunk finish angle (<i>η</i> <i><sup>2</sup></i> =0.352; <i>p</i>=0.013), leg velocity (<i>η</i> <i><sup>2</sup></i> =0.624; <i>p</i><0.001), trunk velocity (<i>η</i> <i><sup>2</sup></i> =0.665; <i>p</i><0.001), and arm velocity (<i>η</i> <i><sup>2</sup></i> =0.348; <i>p</i>=0.014). These findings emphasize distinct biomechanical patterns between modalities, which are crucial for technical optimization and individualized training. Performance analysis of angles and velocities provides valuable insights into improving rowing efficiency and addressing technical deficiencies in each modality.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 7","pages":"610-621"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12289236/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144707438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David M Werner, Liubov Arbeeva, Yvonne M Golightly, Balasrinivasa R Sajja, Michael D Rosenthal, Matthew Tao, Elizabeth Wellsandt
{"title":"Sedentary Behavior Patterns After ACL Reconstruction.","authors":"David M Werner, Liubov Arbeeva, Yvonne M Golightly, Balasrinivasa R Sajja, Michael D Rosenthal, Matthew Tao, Elizabeth Wellsandt","doi":"10.70252/UWHV9758","DOIUrl":"10.70252/UWHV9758","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Individuals after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are less physically active than their uninjured peers, but little is known about their sedentary behavior (SB). This study aimed to identify patterns of SB in individuals six and 18 months after ACLR. Eighteen individuals after ACLR wore accelerometers for one week during six- and 18-month post-operative assessments (83.3% female, 19.7±5.6 years old, BMI 23.9±kg/m<sup>2</sup>). The percentage of awake time spent in SB was estimated. A multilevel (two time points - six and 18 months), multidimensional (13 hours) functional principal component analysis generated two sets of unique personalized principal component scores: between-participant (person level principal components, PPC) and within-participant (follow-up level principal components, FPC). An exploratory analysis compared SB patterns with structural and symptomatic signs of knee health outcomes. Participants averaged 65.4±7.5% and 65.7±9.0% time in SB at six and 18 months after ACLR, respectively. The first PPC identified an overall pattern of high levels of SB throughout the day. The first FPC identified a pattern of decreased SB in the morning and increased SB in the evening 18 months after ACLR compared to six months. Our exploratory analysis identified a potential association between this first FPC and knee health symptoms 18 months after ACLR. Different SB patterns existed six months after ACLR. Our findings suggest the time of day when individuals after ACLR are most sedentary and provide a foundation to develop and test interventions to reduce time in SB by substituting periods of physical activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 4","pages":"636-658"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12289238/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144707435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jennifer Rivera, Edward Z Pelka, Ryan W Gant, Anthony G Pinzone, Emily C Tagesen, Modesto A Lebron, Adam R Jajtner
{"title":"Reliability of a Linear Position Transducer During the Bench Press Across Three Segments.","authors":"Jennifer Rivera, Edward Z Pelka, Ryan W Gant, Anthony G Pinzone, Emily C Tagesen, Modesto A Lebron, Adam R Jajtner","doi":"10.70252/OQIM2082","DOIUrl":"10.70252/OQIM2082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this investigation was to determine inter-set and inter-session reliability of the HUMAC360 measures for duration (DUR), peak velocity (PV) and mean velocity (MV) across three segments of the bench press. Seventeen recreationally active adults participated in this investigation. During visit one, participants completed a bench press one-repetition maximum (1RM). Visits two and three consisted of two sets of three repetitions at 30%-, 50%-, 60%-, and 70 %-1RM. Segments were defined by dividing total displacement into equal thirds at the bottom (BOT), middle (MID) and top (TOP). Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and standard error of measurement (SEM) were used to assess reliability while paired samples t-tests were used to identify differences between sets or sessions with significance set at <i>p≤0.05</i>. Excellent ICCs were present for PV and MV at most intensities in each segment between sets, while ICCs for DUR varied. MV and PV displayed excellent ICCs at lower intensities across segments between sessions, with decreases at higher intensities, while variable inter- session reliability for DUR was present across intensities and segments. The HUMAC360 reliably measured MV and PV during each segment across sets, though caution is warranted for DUR.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"18 2","pages":"622-635"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12289235/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144707433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}