Browsing Sport Sciences by Author "Alkhatib, Ahmad"
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Cardiovascular risk factors and their responses to a 10 weeks training program in young adult Qataris
Kneffel, Zsuzsanna; Goebel, Ruben; Alkhatib, Ahmad ( Openventio Publishers , 2015 , Article)Rapid development in Qatar in recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ... -
Characteristics of preferred gait patterns: considerations for exercise prescription - Chapter 7
Majed, Lina; Hansen, Clint; Alkhatib, Ahmad ( Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2016 , Book chapter)Gait patterns have been widely studied in different fields of science for their particular characteristics. A dynamic approach of human locomotion considers walking and running as two stable behaviours adopted spontaneously ... -
Editorial: Workplace Physical Activity and Health Risks: A Need for Effective Screening and Intervention Strategies
Alkhatib, Ahmad ( OMICS International , 2015 , Article)The World Health Organisation (WHO) has adopted a global strategy on physical activity and health since 2005, with an aim to reduce and reverse the constant rise in these health risks globally [1]. However, most recent ... -
The effectiveness of a ten-week exercise intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk factors amongst young male Qatari adults
Kneffel, Zsuzsanna; Ruben, Goebel; Alkhatib, Ahmad ( OMICS International , 2015 , Conference Paper)Rapid development in Qatar in the recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ... -
Exercise prevention of health risks: Lessons from the sport science field and potential applications in Qatar
Alkhatib, Ahmad; Kneffel, Zsuzsanna; Goebel, Ruben; Majed, Lina ( OMICS International , 2015 , Conference Paper)Rising obesity levels and physical inactivity are major concerns in the 21st century due to their association with several health risks including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Engaging sedentary and obese ... -
Yerba Maté (Illex Paraguariensis) ingestion augments fat oxidation and energy expenditure during exercise at various submaximal intensities
Alkhatib, Ahmad ( BioMed Central , 2014 , Article)Background Ingesting Yerba Maté (YM) has become widely popular for health promotion, obesity prevention and body weight reduction, primarily due its thermogenic effectiveness. However, the YM effects on fat metabolism ...