{"title":"Distinct Visual Processing Patterns in Female Elite Athletes: A Comparative Study of Gymnastics, Soccer, and Esports Using Visual P300 Event-Related Potentials.","authors":"Papatsorn Ramyarangsi, Simon J Bennett, Vorasith Siripornpanich, Ampika Nanbancha, Akachai Pokaisasawan, Prapan Noppongsakit, Amornpan Ajjimaporn","doi":"10.70252/INCC1951","DOIUrl":"10.70252/INCC1951","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Visual processing is crucial for sports performance, influencing athletes' ability to interpret and respond to visual stimuli. This study investigated distinct visual processing patterns among Thai elite athletes in gymnastics, soccer, and esports, utilizing visual P300 event-related potentials (P300 ERPs). Forty-two female athletes (14 gymnasts, 14 soccer players, and 14 esports athletes) participated. Visual P300 ERP responses were stimulated using the visual oddball paradigm. One-way ANOVA was employed to assess significant differences among the groups in P300 ERPs data, including amplitude and latency of waveforms, response time, and accuracy rate. Significant differences were found across the groups in various parameters. Esports athletes exhibited longer P300 ERP latencies at the frontal electrode sites compared to gymnasts (<i>p</i> = 0.01), suggesting slower visual processing in the frontal brain regions. Gymnasts demonstrated the fastest response times, significantly quicker than esports and soccer players (<i>p <</i> 0.01). In contrast, soccer players exhibited the highest accuracy rate (<i>p =</i> 0.03). These findings underscore athletes' diverse visual processing strategies in different sports contexts, reflecting sport-specific adaptations. Understanding these distinct visual processing patterns can guide targeted interventions aimed at improving cognitive abilities and decision-making processes among elite athletes, ultimately contributing to better overall performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 5","pages":"1595-1604"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728593/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978502","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}
Enrique J Lopez, Everett B Lohman, Noha Daher, Mansoor Alameri, Robert I Dudley
{"title":"The Influence of Hip Position on Neck Kinematics and Muscle Activity in Healthy and Non-Specific Neck Pain Subjects.","authors":"Enrique J Lopez, Everett B Lohman, Noha Daher, Mansoor Alameri, Robert I Dudley","doi":"10.70252/JEAU9665","DOIUrl":"10.70252/JEAU9665","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neck pain is a widespread problem in society with many variables influencing its cause. The angle of the hip may influence the kinematics of the neck in addition to the myoelectrical activation of the surrounding musculature that contributes to the development of neck pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in spinal inclination angles and muscle activity in the neck using a 10 deg wedge in a forward slope, neutral and rear slope seated position. Forty subjects were recruited for this study. Each subject sat at a workstation under the 3 different sitting positions for ten minutes for each condition. During this time, the subjects typed a prompt for seven minutes and rested for the remaining 3 minutes. This was repeated for each position. Inclination angles and electromyography data were collected at different intervals during each trial. The results showed a significant difference in mean inclination angle among the three positions in the pain group (p<0.01). The head and neck inclination angles were higher in the rear sloped position compared to the forward slope (p<0.001). In the pain group, there was no significant change in the mean muscle activity in the UT in the forward slope as compared to the rear slope and neutral positions (p ≤0.01). The results of this study suggest that the forward sloped position provides a favorable body alignment compared to the other positions which may then lead to less unwanted muscle activation.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 1","pages":"1280-1293"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728583/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978590","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}
Brandi B Antonio, Jeffrey R Stout, Danielle A Sterner, David H Fukuda, Abigail W Anderson
{"title":"Examining Changes in Pain Sensitivity Following 8 Minutes of Cycling at Varying Exercise Intensities.","authors":"Brandi B Antonio, Jeffrey R Stout, Danielle A Sterner, David H Fukuda, Abigail W Anderson","doi":"10.70252/NIZK5519","DOIUrl":"10.70252/NIZK5519","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the effect of an eight-minute cycling intervention using varying intensities on exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH). The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of varying intensities on pressure pain threshold (PPT) and heat pain threshold (HPT) at the thigh and forearm, tested pre- and post-cycling intervention. Healthy male participants (<i>n</i> = 16) performed a graded exercise test on a cycle ergometer to establish their peak power output (PPO). In subsequent visits, participants completed five different 8-minute cycling interventions, with intensities randomly assigned to one of three counterbalanced orders. HPT and PPT were applied to the thigh and forearm two times before and after each cycling intervention. Additionally, there was a notable effect of intensity on PPT in the thigh, with significant changes at intensities of 90% (<i>p</i> = 0.024) and 100% PPO (<i>p</i> = 0.003). In the forearm, repeated measures ANOVA indicated that there was no significant interaction or main effect for intensity and time. Similarly, for HPT, the analysis did not show significant interaction or main effects for both intensity and location. This study was the first to examine EIH using an 8-minute cycling intervention on a cycling ergometer at individualized intensities. Higher intensity cycling sessions generated EIH locally in the thigh using PPT. A short but high intensity cycling intervention may have clinical relevance, as it can provide an intervention to reduce localized pain immediately after exercise using a pressure pain stimulus.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 7","pages":"1337-1351"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728575/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978425","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}
Ashley M Bloodgood, Joseph M Dulla, Megan B Thompson, Matthew R Moreno, Robin M Orr, J Jay Dawes, Robert G Lockie
{"title":"Can Lower-Body Strength and Power Alleviate Load Carriage Performance Decrements (Tactical Deficit) in Simulated Law Enforcement Job Tasks?","authors":"Ashley M Bloodgood, Joseph M Dulla, Megan B Thompson, Matthew R Moreno, Robin M Orr, J Jay Dawes, Robert G Lockie","doi":"10.70252/DRUA9419","DOIUrl":"10.70252/DRUA9419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Law enforcement agencies typically have recruits complete fitness assessments without personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE negatively impacts performance. Greater strength and power could alleviate performance decrements due to the extra load, termed the tactical deficit (TD). The purpose of this study was to examine whether lower-body strength or power related to the TD in civilians performing police tasks. Twenty participants (12 men, 8 women) completed baseline tests, including: standing broad jump (SBJ); relative SBJ; absolute and relative isometric leg/back dynamometer (LBD) and one-repetition maximum hexagonal bar deadlift (HBD). In two other sessions, participants completed four police tasks, either unloaded or loaded (PPE=~8-10 kg), in a counterbalanced order: vertical jump (VJ), 75-yard pursuit run (75PR), 74.84-kg body drag, and 500-yard run. The VJ was also used as a power metric, with peak anaerobic power and power:body mass (P:BM) derived. Paired samples t-tests investigated differences between unloaded/loaded conditions for each task for each sex. Independent samples t-tests compared the sexes. Pearson's correlations derived relationships between strength and power tests with each task TD for each sex. Load negatively impacted task performance (<i>p</i>≤0.011); males generally outperformed females (<i>p</i>≤0.044). Superior SBJ, relative SBJ, VJ, P:BM, and absolute and relative HBD related to a smaller 75PR TD (<i>r</i>=-0.582 to -0.838). Greater absolute and relative HBD related to a lower body drag TD (<i>r</i>=-0.576 to -0.618) in men. For women, the relative SBJ related to a smaller VJ TD <i>(r</i>=-0.727). Developing lower-body strength and power could offset TD in foot pursuit and dragging tasks for personnel.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 4","pages":"1577-1594"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11581382/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686976","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}
Elizabeth Carpio-Rivera, José Moncada-Jiménez, Alejandro Salicetti-Fonseca, Andrea Solera-Herrera
{"title":"Inter-Individual Responses to Acute Resistance Training in the Blood Pressure Dipping Response in Normotensive and Hypertensive Men.","authors":"Elizabeth Carpio-Rivera, José Moncada-Jiménez, Alejandro Salicetti-Fonseca, Andrea Solera-Herrera","doi":"10.70252/PSUN4213","DOIUrl":"10.70252/PSUN4213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The blood pressure dipping response to acute resistance training exercise (RTE) is scarce in the literature. We determined the inter-individual blood pressure (BP) dipping variability of normotensive (NT) and hypertensive (HT) men completing two modalities of a single session of RTE. Volunteers (NT <i>n</i> = 21, HT <i>n</i> = 20) underwent a non-exercise control (CTRL), RTE high-sets low-repetitions (HSLR), and RTE high-repetitions low-sets (HRLS) conditions. Twenty-four-hour ambulatory BP monitoring recorded diurnal and nocturnal systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) BP. Non-significant interactions were found between the category of individuals and the experimental conditions on the SBP (<i>p</i> = 0.511, η<sup>2</sup> <sub>p</sub> = 0.02) and DBP (<i>p</i> = 0.807, η<sup>2</sup> <sub>p</sub> = 0.01) differences. Diurnal SBP (<i>p</i> = 0.0001) and DBP (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.0001) were lower in the NT than in the HT groups. Nocturnal SBP (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.0001) and DBP (<i>p</i> = 0.014) were lower in the NT than in the HT groups. The percentage of dipping responders for SBP in the CTRL condition were 71.4% for NT and 70.0% for HT, in the HRLS condition were 66.7% for NT and 60.0% for HT, and in the HSLR condition were 57.1% for NT and 60.0% for HT. The dipping responders for DBP in the CTRL condition were 57.1% for NT and 60.0% for HT, in the HRLS condition were 61.9% for NT and 70.0% for HT, and in the HSLR condition were 71.4% for NT and 65.0% for HT (<i>p</i> > 0.05 for all). In conclusion, the dipping response was similar between NT and HT individuals. The proportion of responders was similar between NT and HT individuals completing acute RTE.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 3","pages":"1361-1376"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11581384/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686950","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}
Linnette Ramos, Jessica Watson, Ryan Macalintal, Carrie Ellis
{"title":"High-Intensity Exercise in Community-Based Boxing Improves Functional Limitations in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease.","authors":"Linnette Ramos, Jessica Watson, Ryan Macalintal, Carrie Ellis","doi":"10.70252/IHKW5009","DOIUrl":"10.70252/IHKW5009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Various exercise types may slow disease progression and improve physical function for people with Parkinson's disease (PWP), including community-based boxing programs (CBP). Recent research suggests that high-intensity exercise may result in greater benefits for PWP. Participants in CBP, which are typically self-paced, may not be reaching this optimal intensity. This study examines if it is feasible and beneficial for PWP to perform high-intensity exercise in a CBP. Seven subjects diagnosed with Parkinson's disease participated in a multimodal CBP twice a week for six weeks while wearing heart rate (HR) monitors to help maintain an HR of 70-85% of the age-predicted maximum. Subjects completed pre- and post-testing, including Functional Gait Assessment (FGA), Five Time Sit to Stand (5xSTS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), and Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and paired-sample t-tests were used to evaluate improvements (p <0.05) from baseline. Both Cohen's d and minimally clinically important difference (MCID) were used to evaluate effect size and efficacy. Subjects completed 37.99±8.20 minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise. Results demonstrated significant improvement in FGA, TUG, and 5xSTS with large effect sizes and surpassing the MCID for the FGA and 5XSTS. It is feasible for PWP to perform high-intensity exercise in a CBP, which may improve balance and functional strength.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 3","pages":"1493-1503"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11581386/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686932","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}
Daniel J Lawson, Alex A Olmos, Cody A Stahl, Marcel Lopes Dos Santos, Jacob R Goodin, J Jay Dawes
{"title":"Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity of a Commercially Available Velocity Measuring Device When Performing Selected Exercises.","authors":"Daniel J Lawson, Alex A Olmos, Cody A Stahl, Marcel Lopes Dos Santos, Jacob R Goodin, J Jay Dawes","doi":"10.70252/NVPI2815","DOIUrl":"10.70252/NVPI2815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to determine the validity, reliability, and sensitivity of a new linear position transducer (LPT) device (RepOne) to a previously validated LPT (Tendo) during the barbell back squat and bench press exercises. Fourteen recreationally resistancetrained individuals (7 males and 7 females) performed three repetitions for the back squat and bench press at loads ranging from 30-90% 1RM. Both devices recorded average (ACV) and peak (PCV) concentric velocities concurrently for every repetition at each load. Significant correlations were observed between RepOne and Tendo during the back squat (PCV: <i>r</i> = 0.90-0.99, <i>p</i> < 0.01; ACV: <i>r</i> = 0.84-0.99, <i>p</i> < 0.01), bench press (PCV: <i>r</i> = 0.74-0.99, <i>p</i> < 0.01; ACV <i>r</i> = 0.81-0.99, <i>p</i> < 0.01). ICCs reveal good to excellent reliability between devices for back squat (PCV, 0.85-0.99; ACV, 0.83-0.99) and bench press (PCV, 0.79-0.99; ACV, 0.83-0.99). Bland-Altman plots revealed greater bias during PCV for both exercises across intensities (back squat, 0.072 to 0.110 m/s; bench press, 0.039 to 0.107 m/s), although ACV bias was lower for both exercises (back squat, -0.002 to -0.029 m/s; bench press, -0.022 to 0.015 m/s). The RepOne device generally exhibited higher smallest detectable change (SDC) values compared to the Tendo, except for specific loads in certain conditions. Additionally, the RepOne device demonstrated higher smallest worthwhile change (SWC) values than the Tendo unit for most loads in back squat ACV. Collectively, the RepOne exhibits strong validity and reliability comparable to the Tendo across both barbell back squat and bench press exercises, despite some variations in sensitivity metrics like SDC and SWC, indicating its efficacy for resistance training application.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 4","pages":"1250-1279"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11581383/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686484","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}
Joshua Sponbeck, Brie Gisseman, Christian Lefevre, Emily Shuler, Ron Hager, A Wayne Johnson
{"title":"A Comparison of Achilles Tendon Morphological Characteristics Based Upon VISA-A Score in Active Adults Over Age 50.","authors":"Joshua Sponbeck, Brie Gisseman, Christian Lefevre, Emily Shuler, Ron Hager, A Wayne Johnson","doi":"10.70252/IOPQ6650","DOIUrl":"10.70252/IOPQ6650","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Morphologic Achilles tendon properties obtained via diagnostic ultrasound imaging are valuable in understanding Achilles tendon health and injury. Currently, limited information exists regarding Achilles tendon morphological properties amongst active aging adults based upon Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA-A) scores. Achilles tendon morphologic properties defined by VISA-A score groupings allow clinicians and researchers to compare data values amongst current patients. Purpose: Comparison of physically active aging adults Achilles tendon morphological properties with various VISA-A scores or a previous Achilles tendon rupture. A convenience sample of 121 participants (71 females, 50 males) at least moderately active and 50 years old, were recruited. Participants completed a VISA-A survey, and assigned groups by scores (Group 1: 90-100, Group 2: 70-89, Group 3: 45-69, Group 4: Previous Achilles tendon tear). Achilles tendon ultrasound imaging occurred at the malleolar line (The apex of the medial and lateral malleolus). Following imaging Achilles tendon cross-sectional area (CSA), thickness, and elastography were measured and analyzed. Participants with a previous Achilles tendon rupture displayed significantly larger tendon CSA and thickness compared with other groups (p<0.05). Individuals with VISA-A scores from 45-69 displayed significantly larger tendon CSA and thickness than participants with scores greater than 90 (p<0.03). No significant differences were noted for elastography between groups (p>0.05). Achilles tendon morphological differences exist based upon pain level in physically active aging adults. Diagnostic ultrasound may be used during assessment and rehabilitation of injured tendon tissue to inform about current tendon tissue properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 3","pages":"1517-1529"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11581385/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686889","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}
Francesca M Cuchna, Price Blair, Jeffrey Herrick, Sean Collins
{"title":"The Effects of Mental Fatigue Induced by the Stroop Test on Muscular Endurance Performance and Neuromuscular Activation in Division III Female Athletes.","authors":"Francesca M Cuchna, Price Blair, Jeffrey Herrick, Sean Collins","doi":"10.70252/LEDA1951","DOIUrl":"10.70252/LEDA1951","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect that mental fatigue, as induced by a Stroop test, has on resistance training performance outcomes such as muscular endurance, power output, and neuromuscular activation. Seven female college-aged NCAA Division III student-athletes with at least one year of resistance training experience and were within the 50th percentile for maximal aerobic capacity provided informed consent for participation. During two separate visits, using a within-subject crossover experimental design, subjects completed either the experimental or control condition. Subjects then completed a to-failure leg press test at 50% of their 1-repetition maximum (1RM) followed by an isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) attempt with electromyography (EMG) analysis. The experimental condition consisted of a 30-minute Stroop test, while the control condition consisted of watching 30 minutes of a sitcom. Both activities were completed while cycling at 40% of their aerobic capacity. A NASA Task Load Index (TLX) inventory was administered following the completion of each cycling session to determine the perceived workload and mental fatigue of each activity. While the mentally fatiguing condition was significantly more mentally fatiguing (<i>p</i> = 0.02) than the control condition, mental fatigue did not statistically affect any of the evaluated performance outcomes (<i>p</i>>0.05). These findings suggest that mental fatigue, a common symptom of psychological stress, does not affect resistance-training-related performance outcomes among female athletic populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 4","pages":"1540-1552"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11581381/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686481","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}
Avery D Faigenbaum, Jie Kang, Jenna Ingui, Aidan Fish, Jessica Dimatteo, Izzy Leazier, Jill A Bush, Nicholas A Ratamess
{"title":"Effects of Different Warm-up Protocols on the Cardiopulmonary Responses to Exercise Testing in Youth.","authors":"Avery D Faigenbaum, Jie Kang, Jenna Ingui, Aidan Fish, Jessica Dimatteo, Izzy Leazier, Jill A Bush, Nicholas A Ratamess","doi":"10.70252/XQRC2496","DOIUrl":"10.70252/XQRC2496","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to compare the warm-up effects of a treadmill walking warm-up (TW) with a dynamic warm-up (DW) on the responses to cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in youth. A sample of 16 active youth (age 13.6 ± 1.8 yr) were tested for peak oxygen uptake (VO<sub>2</sub> peak) using the Fitkids treadmill test protocol on 2 nonconsecutive days following different 6-min warm-up procedures. The TW consisted of walking on a treadmill at 2.2 mph and 0% grade whereas the DW consisted of 12 bodyweight exercises with a 2 kg medicine ball. Maximal heart rate (HR) was significantly higher following DW vs TW (200.8 ± 6.16 vs. 197.9 ± 7.3 bpm, respectively; <i>p</i> < 0.05), whereas no significant differences were found between DW and TW for VO<sub>2</sub> peak (50.5 ± 9.9 vs 50.6 ± 11.1 ml/kg/min), maximal minute ventilation (V<sub>E</sub>; 93.0 ±21.4 vs. 92.7 ±21.2 L/min), maximal respiratory exchange ratio (1.19 ± 0.08 vs 1.22 ± 0.08), and total exercise test time (668.1 ± 103.5 vs 686.3 ± 97.0 s), respectively. During the Fitkids treadmill test protocol HR and V<sub>E</sub> were significantly higher following DW vs TW at stage 1, stage 2, stage 3 and stage 4, and oxygen uptake was significantly higher following DW vs TW during stage 1 (all <i>p</i> < 0.05). Findings indicate a DW elicits a higher maximal HR and higher submaximal HR, V<sub>E</sub>, and oxygen uptake values than TW during CPET in youth, although no differences in VO<sub>2</sub> peak were observed.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 4","pages":"1530-1539"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11581380/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686565","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}