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{"title":"Tai Chi counteracts age-related somatosensation and postural control declines among older adults","authors":"Teng Zhang ,&nbsp;Li Li ,&nbsp;Jan M. Hondzinski ,&nbsp;Min Mao ,&nbsp;Wei Sun ,&nbsp;Qipeng Song","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To investigate the effect of a 16-week Tai Chi practice on strength, tactile sensation, kinesthesia, and static postural control among older adults of different age groups.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This is a quasi-experimental study. Thirteen participants aged 60–69 years (60–69yr), 11 aged 70–79 years (70–79yr), and 13 aged 80–89 years (80–89yr) completed 16 weeks of 24-form Tai Chi practice. Their ankle and hip peak torque, tactile sensation, ankle and knee kinesthesia, and the root mean square of the center of pressure (Cop-RMS) were measured before (week 0) and after (week 17) practice.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>80–89yr showed less ankle plantar/dorsiflexion and hip abduction peak torques (p = 0.003, p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.001), and a greater ankle plantar/dorsiflexion kinesthesia (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.002) than 60–69yr and 70–79yr. Greater ankle plantar/dorsiflexion and hip abduction torques (p = 0.011, p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.045), improved arch and heel tactile sensation (p = 0.040, p = 0.009), and lower knee flexion/extension kinesthesia (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.044) were observed at week 17. The significant group*practice interaction for the fifth metatarsal head tactile sensation (p = 0.027), ankle plantar/dorsiflexion kinesthesia (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.004), and the CoP-RMS in the mediolateral direction (p = 0.047) only in 80–89yr revealed greater improvement at week 17.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Tai Chi practice increased strength, tactile sensation, kinesthesia, and static postural control among older adults. Tai Chi practice improved tactile, kinesthesia sensations, and static postural control among older adults over 80, who presented with worse strength and kinesthesia than their younger counterparts. Tai Chi practice offers a safe exercise option for those aged over 80 to encourage improvements in sensorimotor control.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 152-158"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000133/pdfft?md5=3fd4578160ab5014cd3a5ec3f687d45a&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X24000133-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139992809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The enhancement of explosive power contributes to the development of anaerobic capacity: A comparison of autoregulatory progressive resistance exercise and velocity-based resistance training","authors":"Zijing Huang ,&nbsp;Jiayong Chen ,&nbsp;Lunxin Chen ,&nbsp;Mingyang Zhang ,&nbsp;Wenfeng Zhang ,&nbsp;Jian Sun ,&nbsp;Duanying Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Due to the character of the taekwondo, the adenosine triphosphate–phosphocreatine system provides the energy for each kick, the glycolytic system supports the repeated execution of kicks, and the aerobic system promotes recovery between these movements and the bout. Therefore, taekwondo athletes require high explosive power and anaerobic capacity in order to carry out sustained and powerful attacks. So, the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of APRE and VBRT on lower-limb explosive power and anaerobic capacity in college taekwondo players.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A total of 30 taekwondo players completed an 8-week training intervention with autoregulatory progressive resistance exercise (APRE; <em>n</em> = 15) and velocity-based resistance training (VBRT; <em>n</em> = 15). Testing included the one-repetition maximum squat, countermovement jump (CMJ), taekwondo anaerobic intermittent kick test (TAIKT), and 30-s Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>(1) Intragroup comparisons revealed significant effects for one-repetition maximum squat, peak power of CMJ (CMJ_PP), relative peak power of CMJ (CMJ_RPP), and total number of TAIKT (TAIKT_TN) in both the APRE and VBRT groups. The VBRT group exhibited small effect sizes for time at peak power of WAnT (WAnT_PPT) and moderate effect sizes for peak power of WAnT (WAnT_PP), relative peak power of WAnT (WAnT_RPP), and fatigue index of TAIKT (TAIKT_FI), whereas the APRE group exhibited small effect sizes for TAIKT_FI. (2) Intergroup comparisons revealed no significant effects in any of the results. However, VBRT demonstrated a moderate advantage in WAnT_PP and WAnT_RPP, whereas APRE had a small advantage in CMJ_PP and CMJ_RPP.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>These findings suggest that APRE improved explosive power (CMJ_PP and CMJ_RPP) more, whereas VBRT improved anaerobic power output (WAnT_PP and WAnT_RPP) more. Both methods were found to have similar effects in improving the anaerobic endurance (WAnT_PPT and TAIKT_TN) and fatigue index (power drop of WAnT and TAIKT_FI).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 159-167"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000145/pdfft?md5=d629af0b3219f4e9e3f0620fb7d2abb4&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X24000145-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139952274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Short-term resistance training combined with cheese supplementation can optimize body parameters and intestinal microbiota in healthy adults","authors":"Yi-Hsuan Lin ,&nbsp;Xue-Han Li ,&nbsp;Hao-Tian Zhao ,&nbsp;Jian-Hao Chen ,&nbsp;Jia-Qi Li ,&nbsp;Yi Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Resistance training (RT) and protein supplementation have beneficial effects on the human body. However, it is unknown if RT's health-promoting benefits are enhanced by food-borne protein, such as cheese supplements. This study investigated at how the body composition, lipid profile, muscle strength and intestinal microbiota changed following four weeks of RT combined with cheese supplementation.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Thirty-five male and untrained adults were divided into 4 groups [control group (CON), low-dose group (LG), medium-dose group (MG), and high-dose group (HG)] and underwent a 4-week RT (3 times/week) in combination with cheese supplementation. Participants received 108 g (LG), 216 g (MG), or 324 g (HG) of cheese on the day of RT, and each serving (108 g) of cheese contained 6.7 g of food-borne protein. The RT program was a whole-body program with movements such as chest presses, leg presses, seated rowing, knee extensions and triceps pushdown. The exercise consisted of 3 sets of 8–12 repetitions at 70%RM, with a 120-s break in between. Body parameters (body composition, lipid profile and muscle strength) were assessed at baseline and after the 4 weeks of the intervention. The feces sample was taken every weekend. A two-way (group × time) mixed-design ANOVA was used to examine the body parameters. Independent one-way ANOVA was used to analyze the differences between groups in baseline characteristics and different values of each parameter.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>HDL-C level was higher in MG than in LG. In comparison to LG, MG had lower levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, body weight, body mass index, body fat mass and body fat percentage. However, there was no difference in muscle strength between in the four groups. The abundance of Actinobacteria was higher in LG and Erysipelotrichaceae was lower in MG and HG.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The findings suggest that cheese could be a readily available food-borne protein supplement to enhance the beneficial effects of RT on health. It may improve body composition and lipid profile by altering the proportion of intestinal microbiota. During the 4-week RT intervention, 13.4 g of foodborne protein in the form of cheese 3 times per week was the ideal dosage.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 168-177"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000157/pdfft?md5=f5a1cfc66754b323d279697bc741cbf1&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X24000157-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139956482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Accelerometer-measured sedentary volume and bouts during the segmented school day among Chinese school students","authors":"Zhen-wen Xie,&nbsp;Li-juan Wang,&nbsp;Huan Chen,&nbsp;Guo Liang,&nbsp;Xing-long Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>This study examined sedentary volume and bouts of Chinese primary and middle school students during different segments of a school day and determined whether gender and school level are associated with their sedentary volume and bouts.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A total of 472 students participated in this study. Accelerometers were used to measure the sedentary volume and sedentary bouts of different durations (i.e., 1–4 min, 5–9 min and ≥10 min) during all segments.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The participants spent the majority of their time in sitting (61.7%) and sitting bouts of ≥10 min (37.3%). They spent higher percentages of time in sitting during regular classes (76.7%) and out-of-school time (54.5%), and lower during physical education (PE) classes (32.2%), lunch break (35.4%) and recess (38.0%). The highest proportions of time were in sedentary bouts of ≥10 min during regular classes (50.2%), out-of-school time (28.0%) and lunch break (18.8%), while the greatest percentages occurred in sitting bouts of 1–4 min during PE class (16.4%) and recess (18.6%). Girls and middle school students had higher percentages of sedentary volume than boys and primary school students during most segments. They spent greater proportions of time in sitting bouts of ≥10 min during regular classes, lunch break, and out-of-school time, and higher proportions in sedentary bouts of 1–4 min than boys and primary students during PE classes.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Regular class and out-of-school time were identified as key segments for reducing sedentary volume and breaking up prolonged sitting. Interventions on interrupting prolonged sitting during lunch break should also be explored. Girls and middle school students should receive more attention in future interventions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 145-151"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000121/pdfft?md5=4e2b5415ccb715104a729875ac10bd3e&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X24000121-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139952358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acute effects of sodium citrate supplementation on competitive performance and lactate level of elite fitness challenge athletes: A crossover, placebo-controlled, double-blind study","authors":"Magshoud Nabilpour ,&nbsp;Amira Zouita ,&nbsp;Jerry Mayhew ,&nbsp;Gholam Rasul Mohammad Rahimi ,&nbsp;Yaser Alikhajeh ,&nbsp;Morteza Taheri ,&nbsp;Khadijeh Irandoust ,&nbsp;Leila Youzbashi ,&nbsp;Urs Granacher ,&nbsp;Hassane Zouhal","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>The performance of sodium citrate has been investigated in high-intensity exercises, but fewer studies have addressed the role of citrate in weight-bearing exercises.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Twenty fitness challenge athletes, aged 24–32 years, volunteered to participate in this crossover, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Initially, ten athletes were given a placebo and asked to complete a fitness challenge (i.e., chin-ups, squat jumps, dips, walking lunges, sit-ups, and burpees-devil press). Another ten athletes were supplemented with sodium citrate 0.5 g/kg body mass supplements 3 h prior to performing the fitness challenges. The same procedures were completed two days later with the supplement and placebo dextrose groups switched in a cross-over design. Athletes and assessors were blinded for the experimental condition (placebo vs. verum). Lactate levels were measured 5 min after exercise. The athletes' performance on each item of the fitness challenge as well as their lactate levels, were compared. Differences between the means of the measured variables were contrasted using a dependent <em>t</em>-test.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Supplementing sodium citrate substantially improved athletes' performance in all six fitness challenge items (p &lt; 0.05, 0.69&lt;Cohen's d &lt; 2.52, moderate to large). In addition, lactate levels registered after the fitness challenge were lower in the citrate sodium supplementation vs. placebo condition (p = 0.001, Cohen's d = 0.63, moderate).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Acute sodium citrate supplementation may help fitness challengers postpone muscular fatigue and increase performance, potentially via the prevention of lactate accumulation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 140-144"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000108/pdfft?md5=ce1070905a373afef00f36404efe399b&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X24000108-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139689184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of tele-exercise training on physical fitness, functional capacity, and health-related quality of life in non-hospitalized individuals with COVID-19: The COFIT-HK study","authors":"Eric Tsz-Chun Poon ,&nbsp;Fenghua Sun ,&nbsp;Andy Choi-Yeung Tse ,&nbsp;Jaclyn Hei Tsang ,&nbsp;Aaron Yiu-Huen Chung ,&nbsp;Yannis Yuet-Yan Lai ,&nbsp;Sam Wing-Sum Wong","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The use of tele-exercise programs as an option for post-COVID-19 rehabilitation has been suggested, but its effectiveness in non-hospitalized individuals is not well understood.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of an 8-week tele-exercise training program (COFIT-HK) on physical fitness, functional capacity, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in non-hospitalized post-COVID-19 individuals.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Forty-one non-hospitalized individuals (age:47.4 ± 7.8 yrs) who had COVID-19 history were divided into two groups: the tele-exercise training group (TELE; n = 21) and the non-intervention control group (CON; n = 20). TELE engaged in online supervised multicomponent low-to-moderate intensity exercise training (including respiratory muscle, aerobic, and resistance training) three times per week, whereas CON received standardized educational leaflets based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for post-COVID-19-related illness rehabilitation only. Various components of physical fitness, functional capacity, and HRQoL were assessed at baseline and after the 8-week intervention.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>TELE showed significant improvements in handgrip strength, arm flexibility, functional lower extremity endurance, and HRQoL after the 8-week intervention (all <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05, ES = 0.50–1.10). When comparing the groups, TELE demonstrated significantly greater improvements in both the physical and mental component summary scores of HRQoL compared to CON (both <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). Other outcomes did not reveal significant group differences.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our tele-exercise intervention was effective in improving physical fitness, functional capacity and HRQoL among non-hospitalized post-COVID-19 individuals. Further research is needed to explore the utility and limitations of tele-exercise programs for post-COVID-19 rehabilitation and beyond.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 134-139"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000091/pdfft?md5=af5bbc89db2f5c6d8c1ffac2eb00892d&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X24000091-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139663434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of aquatic training and vitamin D3 supplementation on bone metabolism in postmenopausal obese women","authors":"Foroozandeh Zaravar ,&nbsp;Gholamhossein Tamaddon ,&nbsp;Leila Zaravar ,&nbsp;Maryam Koushkie Jahromi","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>Despite prevalence of studies indicating the positive effect of land-based exercise on bone metabolism, there are limited findings regarding the effect of aquatic exercise. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of aquatic training and vitamin D3 supplementation on femur bone mineral density (BMD), serum 25(OH)D, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in postmenopausal obese women with vitamin D insufficiency.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>40 postmenopausal obese women were randomly divided into four groups of aquatic training + vitamin D3 intake group; (ATD), aquatic training with placebo intake group (AT), vitamin D3 intake group (D), and control group with placebo intake (CON). AT groups performed aerobic aquatic exercises for 8 weeks. Vitamin D3 supplementation groups consumed oral dose of 4000 IU/d for 8 weeks.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The femur BMD was significantly higher in the ATD than the AT and D and CON groups; in AT it was higher than the D and CON groups. Serum 25(OH)D level in the ATD was more than AT and CON, and in the D was more than the CON and AT. PTH in the ATD group was lower compared to AT, D, and CON groups. PTH was lower in the AT and D compared to the CON.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>In postmenopausal obese women with vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency, combining vitamin D supplementation and aquatic training was the most effective method for improving bone metabolism; Vitamin D supplementation (alone) was not sufficient to affect some of bone metabolism indices; Aquatic training could not improve serum vitamin D. By priority, ATD, AT, and D indicated better bone related metabolism indices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 127-133"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000029/pdfft?md5=04b1c1185d4122b3a1e04184c2eff6e1&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X24000029-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139459694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effects of 6-week home-based static stretching, dynamic stretching, or eccentric exercise interventions on muscle-tendon properties and functional performance in older women","authors":"Juntip Namsawang ,&nbsp;Wirasinee Srijunto ,&nbsp;Phurichaya Werasirirat ,&nbsp;Audrius Snieckus ,&nbsp;Kristina Bradauskiene ,&nbsp;Sigitas Kamandulis ,&nbsp;Pornpimol Muanjai","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2024.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Joint inflexibility is acknowledged as a significant contributor to functional limitations in the older adult, with lengthening-type exercises identified as a potential remedial approach. Nevertheless, the responses to eccentric exercise in female older adults have not been extensively studied especially in home-based environment. Here, we aimed to assess the effectiveness of home-based static stretching (ST), dynamic closed-chain stretching (DCS), or eccentric exercise (ECC) interventions on flexibility, musculotendinous architecture, and functional ability in healthy older women.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We randomly assigned 51 healthy older women (age 65.9 ± 3.4 years) to one of three interventional exercise groups: DCS (N = 17), ECC (N = 17), or ST (N = 17). The training was performed 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The participants’ musculotendinous stiffness, fascicle length, eccentric strength, and functional capacities were measured before the intervention, after 6 weeks of exercise, and at a 1-month follow-up.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The results showed that all three interventions improved hamstring flexibility and passive ankle dorsiflexion (p &lt; 0.001), with increased biceps femoris and medial gastrocnemius fascicle length (p &lt; 0.01). However, there was no significant change in musculotendinous stiffness. The ECC intervention produced a greater improvement in knee flexor and calf eccentric peak torque (p &lt; 0.05), and gait speed (p = 0.024) than the other two interventions. The changes in flexibility and knee flexor strength remained for up to 4 weeks after detraining.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>In conclusion, the present study suggests that home-based ECC may be more beneficial in enhancing physical capacities in older women compared with either DCS or SS interventions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 117-126"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X24000017/pdfft?md5=e13261a1c34b0c9366be95e702902cff&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X24000017-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139094535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical activity of children and adolescents with disabilities in Poland - First Para Report Card","authors":"Urbański Piotr Kazimierz ,&nbsp;Zembura Paweł ,&nbsp;Ng Kwok ,&nbsp;Korcz Agata","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2023.12.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2023.12.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the Polish Para Report Card, which assesses various aspects of physical activity (PA) and related indicators among Polish children and adolescents with disabilities. This area has been under-researched, especially in the Polish context.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The research methodology included systematic literature searches from 2014 to 2022, utilizing databases such as PubMed, EBSCO, and Google Scholar. This was complemented by outreach to governmental institutions for additional reports and data. The search strategy was aligned with the Global Matrix methodology and aimed at evaluating ten distinct indicators: Overall PA, Organized Sport and PA, Active Play, Active Transportation, Sedentary Behavior, Family and Peers, School, Community and Environment, Government.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Grades were assigned to three of ten indicators. The Overall PA, Sedentary Behavior, and Government indicators each received a D-grade.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The study reveals the need for an extensive system to monitor PA among Polish children and adolescents with disabilities, and the development of effective strategies to enhance PA in this group. Children with disabilities in Poland are under-researched in the area of PA compared to their their counterparts without disabilities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 111-116"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X23000692/pdfft?md5=838b1576343c82b35d12f1e33a947a15&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X23000692-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139094538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of the special olympics unified sports soccer training program on executive function in adolescents with intellectual disabilities","authors":"Rang Xiao ,&nbsp;Ping Xu ,&nbsp;Xue-Lian Liang ,&nbsp;Zhi Zou ,&nbsp;Jiu-Gen Zhong ,&nbsp;Ming-Qiang Xiang ,&nbsp;Xiao-Hui Hou","doi":"10.1016/j.jesf.2023.12.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jesf.2023.12.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness","volume":"22 2","pages":"Pages 103-110"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X23000680/pdfft?md5=2e63c0247e33e0c3b3859e9817bae12b&pid=1-s2.0-S1728869X23000680-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139066455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}