{"title":"Longitudinal Changes in Physical Fitness Attributes of Male Police Officers During a 12-Week Physical Training Program","authors":"Luís Miguel Massuça, André Rasteiro","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00250-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00250-z","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study aims to evaluate the effect of a 12-week physical training program on police officers’ physical fitness attributes. Thirty male police officers (age, 31.03 ± 3.15 years) participated in this experimental study, having carried out a 12-week physical training program (01−04/2023), 3 times/week with an average duration of 1 h/session (through circuit work, body weight exercises, and exercises with additional weight). The physical fitness evaluations were performed at three time points (weeks: 0, T0; 8, T1; 12, T2), and consisted of morphological (height, weight, waist circumference, fat and muscle mass, body mass index, and waist-to-height ratio) and fitness (push-ups; sit-ups; pull-ups; handgrip; horizontal jump; shuttle-run test; t -test; sit-reach test) evaluations. Were observed significant improvements at (i) 8 week (T1), in waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio, and all fitness tests (except in flexibility, handgrip right/left sum, and VO 2max ); and (ii) 12 weeks (T2), in relative fat mass, relative muscle mass, waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio, and all the fitness tests. Although 8 weeks of training allowed us to observe improvements in most of the physical fitness attributes, all of them improved significantly in the 12-week physical training program. In accordance, prolonging the duration of the training program from, 8 to 12 weeks, results in strong improvement in the physical fitness of police officers.","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135570033","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}
{"title":"Effect of Karate Training on Visual Evoked Potential: An Observational Study","authors":"Puneet Bhattacharya, Sridip Chatterjee, Samiran Mondal, Krishnendu Hait","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00247-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00247-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135993422","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}
Shyam Chavda, Jason P. Lake, Paul Comfort, Chris Bishop, Shaun A. Joffe, Anthony N. Turner
{"title":"Relationship Between Kinetic and Kinematic Measures of the Countermovement Jump and National Weightlifting Performance","authors":"Shyam Chavda, Jason P. Lake, Paul Comfort, Chris Bishop, Shaun A. Joffe, Anthony N. Turner","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00245-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00245-w","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose The association between vertical jump and weightlifting performance have been well established often using discrete performance measures such as jump height or peak power which provides little insight into temporal strategies. The purpose of this investigation was to identify currently unassessed temporal countermovement jump metrics and their reliability and relationship to national weightlifting performance. Methods A total of 42 national weightlifting athletes ( n = 30 females and 12 males), were recruited for this study. Countermovement jump was measured using a force plate following a national and international competition. Vertical ground reaction force and time data were analyzed using a custom script where temporal metrics relating to specific phases of the jump were extracted. Snatch, Clean and Jerk and Total weightlifting performance was obtained following each competition. Reliability of jump metrics were determined using coefficient of variation and interclass correlation coefficient. A Spearman’s Rho, non-parametric bivariate correlation was used to determine the relationship between the jump metrics and weightlifting performance. Results From a total of 15 metrics, 13 were deemed reliable, with propulsive impulse showing the greatest level of reliability. Correlational analysis showed strong to very strong ( r = 0.676–0.817) relationships between all absolute measures of weightlifting performance and propulsive impulse for both women and men. Conclusion This novel finding suggests that practitioners may wish to use propulsive impulse as it may provide more insight into changes of force capabilities following training. Additionally, it may also be used as a talent identification tool given its strong relationship to performance.","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135968444","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}
Francesco Bettariga, Chris Bishop, Luca Martorelli, Anthony Turner, Stefano Giuseppe Lazzarini, Cristiano Algeri, Luca Maestroni
{"title":"Authors’ Response: to “Letter to the Editor: ‘Acute Effects of a Fatiguing Protocol on Peak Force and Rate of Force Development of the Hamstring Muscles in Soccer Players’”","authors":"Francesco Bettariga, Chris Bishop, Luca Martorelli, Anthony Turner, Stefano Giuseppe Lazzarini, Cristiano Algeri, Luca Maestroni","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00246-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00246-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":"100 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136208774","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}
Amy M. Bergquist, Modesto A. Lebron, L. Colby Mangum, Jeffrey R. Stout, David H. Fukuda
{"title":"Test-Retest Reliability of Single Leg Jump Performance Using the Drift Protocol in Division I Baseball Pitchers","authors":"Amy M. Bergquist, Modesto A. Lebron, L. Colby Mangum, Jeffrey R. Stout, David H. Fukuda","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00243-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00243-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135535452","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}
Yaqian Qu, Jingquan Sun, Lin Li, Siyu Chen, Yihan Ni, Xiangdeng Lai, Wang Yi
{"title":"Advances in Neuroprotective Mechanisms of Aerobic Exercise to Reduce the Risk of Glaucoma","authors":"Yaqian Qu, Jingquan Sun, Lin Li, Siyu Chen, Yihan Ni, Xiangdeng Lai, Wang Yi","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00230-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00230-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48271775","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}
{"title":"Comparing the Acute Effects of an Session of Isometric Strength Training with Heavy Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Function","authors":"Danny Lum, G. Howatson","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00241-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00241-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46555405","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}
{"title":"Tracking the Reliability of Force Plate-Derived Countermovement Jump Metrics Over Time in Female Basketball Athletes: A Comparison of Principal Component Analysis vs. Conventional Methods","authors":"J. Keogh, C. Bishop, M. Ruder, D. Kobsar","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00239-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00239-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48814236","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}
{"title":"The Influence of Dietary Carbohydrate on Perceived Recovery Status Differs at the Group and Individual Level—Evidence of Nonergodicity Among Endurance Athletes","authors":"J. Rothschild, T. Stewart, A. Kilding, D. Plews","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00240-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00240-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48952584","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}
P. H. Pauli, E. F. de Borba, M. P. da Silva, M. V. Martins, M. M. Batista, M. Tartaruga
{"title":"Effects of Complex and Contrast Training on Strength, Power, and Agility in Professional Futsal Players: A Preliminary Study","authors":"P. H. Pauli, E. F. de Borba, M. P. da Silva, M. V. Martins, M. M. Batista, M. Tartaruga","doi":"10.1007/s42978-023-00238-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00238-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73941,"journal":{"name":"Journal of science in sport and exercise","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43589699","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}