Browsing Sport Sciences (pre 2023) by Type "Article Review"
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Bariatric Surgery in Adults with Obesity: the Impact on Performance, Metabolism, and Health Indices
( Springer , 2021 , Article Review)This systematic review summarizes current evidence on the impact of bariatric surgery (BS) on physical performance, metabolic, and health indices in adults with obesity. This systematic review suggests that BS induced ... -
Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) in sport and exercise: Systematic review and future perspectives
( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article Review)Background Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) is a general concept that includes all methodologies used in the analysis of the bioelectrical vector, whereas the "classic" BIVA is a patented methodology included ... -
Effects of acute and chronic exercise on immunological parameters in the elderly aged: Can physical activity counteract the effects of aging?
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2018 , Article Review)Immunosenescence is characterized by deterioration of the immune system caused by aging which induces changes to innate and adaptive immunity. Immunosenescence affects function and phenotype of immune cells, such as ... -
Exercise training increases telomerase reverse transcriptase gene expression and telomerase activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)Telomeres protect genomic stability and shortening is one of the hallmarks of ageing. Telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) is the major protein component of telomerase, which elongates telomeres. Given that short telomeres ... -
Monitoring training load and fatigue in soccer players with physiological markers
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Article Review)The quantification and monitoring of training load (TL) has been the topic of many scientific works in the last fifteen years. TL monitoring helps coaches to individually prescribe, follow-up, analyse, adjust and programme ... -
Nutrigenomics and breast cancer: State-of-art, future perspectives and insights for prevention
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)Proper nutrition plays a major role in preventing diseases and, therefore, nutritional interventions constitute crucial strategies in the field of Public Health. Nutrigenomics and nutriproteomics are arising from the ... -
The physiological effects of concurrent strength and endurance training sequence: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
( Taylor & Francis , 2017 , Article Review)We conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to assess the chronic effects of the sequence of concurrent strength and endurance training on selected important physiological and performance parameters, ... -
Rapid weight loss in the context of Ramadan observance: Recommendations for judokas
( Institute of Sport , 2016 , Article Review)Judo is a weight-classified combat sport, and many athletes seek to compete at the lightest possible weight category to gain an advantage from competing against shorter/smaller, and supposedly weaker opponents. To achieve ... -
Recent advances in applications of active constituents of selected medicinal plants of dhofar, sultanate of oman
( Innovare Academics Sciences Pvt. Ltd , 2018 , Article Review)The Dhofar region of Oman is extremely opulent in plant biodiversity in comparison to other parts of the country. Most of the cultivated, medicinal and wild plants of the region are available in the mountainous side and ... -
Rethinking the relationship between momentum and sport performance: Toward an integrative perspective
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article Review)The relationship between momentum and performance has elicited the curiosity of athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists since the late 1970s. Psychological momentum and behavioral momentum reflect both an impetus expected ... -
Session-RPE method for training load monitoring: Validity, ecological usefulness, and influencing factors
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2017 , Article Review)Purpose: The aim of this review is to (1) retrieve all data validating the Session-rating of perceived exertion (RPE)-method using various criteria, (2) highlight the rationale of this method and its ecological usefulness, ... -
The effect of exercise on glucoregulatory hormones: A countermeasure to human aging: Insights from a comprehensive review of the literature
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article Review)Hormones are secreted in a circadian rhythm, but also follow larger-scale timetables, such as monthly (hormones of the menstrual cycle), seasonal (i.e., winter, summer), and, ultimately, lifespan-related patterns. Several ... -
The effects of physical training on quality of life, aerobic capacity, and cardiac function in older patients with heart failure: A meta-analysis
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2018 , Article Review)Aim: The purposes of this meta-analysis were to quantify the effectiveness of physical training on quality of life (QoL), aerobic capacity, and cardiac functioning in older patients with heart failure (HF) and evaluate ... -
The relative contributions of ACE genotypes on personality traits in Tunisian athletes
( Edizioni Minerva Medica , 2016 , Article Review)BACKGROUND: The present study attempted to test whether the ACE genotypes can be associated with particular personality traits that can be potentially used as predictors of athletic performance. Eighty seven track and field ... -
The usefulness of session rating of perceived exertion for monitoring training load despite several influences on perceived exertion
( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2014 , Article Review)Despite various contributing factors, session rating of perceived exertion has the potential to affect a large proportion of the global sporting and clinical communities since it is an inexpensive and simple tool that is ...
