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Comparison of a combined strength and handball-specific training vs. Isolated strength training in handball players studying physical education
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Georg Thieme Verlag
, 2019 , Article)
Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of combined resistance training including handball-specific drill (CRT) with resistance training excluding handball-specific drill training (NSDT). Materials ...
Differences in player position running velocity at lactate thresholds among male professional German soccer players
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2019 , Article)
This study investigated the differences in running velocities at specific lactate thresholds among male German soccer players. One hundred fifty-two professional (3rd league: n = 78; 4th league: n = 74) male soccer players ...
Playing level and position differences in body characteristics and physical fitness performance among male team handball players
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2019 , Article)
The primary aim of the study was to examine the anthropometric characteristics, as well as the physical performance of professional handball players classified by playing position and competition level. Twenty male players ...
Technical and tactical discriminatory factors between winners and defeated elite karate athletes
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Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
Purpose: To assess the technical and tactical demands of elite karate athletes in relation to 3 match sequences (ie, advantage, disadvantage, and drawing) and match outcome (ie, win/defeat). Methods: One hundred twenty ...
Dynamic stretching alone can impair slower velocity isokinetic performance of young male handball players for at least 24 hours
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Public Library of Science
, 2019 , Article)
There are many adult studies reporting static stretch (SS)-induced deficits and dynamic stretch (DS) performance improvements shortly after the intervention. However, there is only a single study examining stretch-induced ...
Breaking up prolonged sitting with moderate-intensity walking improves attention and executive function in Qatari females
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Public Library of Science
, 2019 , Article)
Background Cultural, environmental and logistical factors promote a sedentary lifestyle within Qatar, particularly for females. Sedentary behaviour is acutely associated with poor cognitive function and fatigue, and ...
Heat stress impairs proprioception but not running mechanics
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Objectives
To determine the effects of heat stress on ankle proprioception and running gait pattern.
Design
Counterbalanced repeated measures.
Methods
12 trained runners performed a proprioception test (active ...
Investigation of flexible polymer-Tl2O3 nanocomposites for x-ray detector applications
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article)
We report on the synthesis and characterization of composite semiconducting polymer – nanoparticle membranes for X-ray detection applications. The membranes are made of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) organic polymer that is ...
Progressive circuit resistance training improves inflammatory biomarkers and insulin resistance in obese men
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
Circuit resistance training (CRT) is a time-efficient exercise modality for improving skeletal muscle and cardiovascular fitness. But the beneficial role of CRT in obese individuals is still not well understood. This study ...
Effects of exercise training on type 2-diabetes: The role of Meteorin-like protein
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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
, 2019 , Other)
Diabetes, as a chronic condition affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States, approximately 84 million people have pre-diabetes, a condition that blood sugar is elevated but not to the number that is considered ...