• Correction to: Training During the COVID-19 Lockdown: Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices of 12,526 Athletes from 142 Countries and Six Continents (Sports Medicine, (2022), 52, 4, (933-948), 10.1007/s40279-021-01573-z) 

      Washif, Jad Adrian; Farooq, Abdulaziz; Krug, Isabel; Pyne, David B.; Verhagen, Evert; ... more authors ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Other)
      The affiliation of the author Lone Bogwasi, which previously read as: Lone Bogwasi Department of Orthopedics, Nyangabgwe Hospital, Francistown, Botswana Botswana Football Association Medical Committee, Gaborone, Botswana. ...
    • Ramadan intermittent fasting induced poorer training practices during the COVID-19 lockdown: A global cross-sectional study with 5529 athletes from 110 countries 

      Washif, Jad; B. Pyne, David; Sandbakk, Oyvind; Trabelsi, Khaled; Aziz, Abdul Rashid; ... more authors ( Institute of Sport , 2022 , Article)
      Ramadan intermittent fasting during the COVID-19 lockdown (RIFL) may present unique demands. We investigated training practices (i.e., training load and training times) of athletes, using pre-defined survey criteria/questions, ...
    • Relationship between Asymmetry Indices, Anthropometric Parameters, and Physical Fitness in Obese and Non-Obese High School Students 

      Haddad, Monoem; Abbes, Zied; Ibrahim, Rony; Aganovic, Zlatan; Bibi, Khalid; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2022 , Article)
      Impaired balance is associated with an increased risk of lower extremity injuries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between age, anthropometric measurement, and asymmetry index (AI) in an ...
    • TRAINING PRACTICES OF FILIPINO ATHLETES DURING THE EARLY COVID-19 LOCKDOWN 

      Pagaduan, J.C.; Washif, J.A.; Ammar, A.; Krug, I.; Saad H.B.; ... more authors ( University of Zagreb - Faculty of Kinesiology , 2022 , Article)
      The imposition of COVID-19 lockdown restricted the daily activities of many people, including athletes. This study investigated the training practices of athletes in the Philippines during the early COVID-19 lockdown. A ...
    • Reliability and validity of a modified Illinois change-of-direction test with ball dribbling speed in young soccer players 

      Makhlouf, Issam; Tayech, Amel; Arbi Mejri, Mohamed; Haddad, Monoem; G Behm, David; ... more authors ( Institute of Sport , 2022 , Article)
      The purpose of this study was to assess test-retest reliability, discriminative and criterion-related validity of the modified Illinois change-of-direction (CoD) test with ball dribbling-speed (ICODT-BALL) in young soccer ...
    • Training During the COVID-19 Lockdown: Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices of 12,526 Athletes from 142 Countries and Six Continents 

      Washif, Jad Adrian; Farooq, Abdulaziz; Krug, Isabel; Pyne, David B.; Verhagen, Evert; ... more authors ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)
      Objective: Our objective was to explore the training-related knowledge, beliefs, and practices of athletes and the influence of lockdowns in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe ...
    • The Role of the Person Focused IARA Model in Reducing Anxiety and Improving Body Awareness and Illness Management in Diabetics with Acquired Lipodystrophy: A Mixed-Method Study 

      Viglino, Francesca; Sellami, Maha; Broglio, Fabio; Scuntero, Paola; Padovan, Anna M.; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2022 , Article)
      Background: Lipodystrophy is one of the most frequent complications in people with diabetes following subcutaneous insulin therapy, and poor management can lead to several problems, such as impaired glycemic control and ...
    • Big Data in Cardiology: State-of-Art and Future Prospects 

      Dai, Haijiang; Younis, Arwa; Kong, Jude Dzevela; Puce, Luca; Jabbour, Georges; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article Review)
      Cardiological disorders contribute to a significant portion of the global burden of disease. Cardiology can benefit from Big Data, which are generated and released by different sources and channels, like epidemiological ...
    • The Perceived Impacts of Staging the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar 

      Al-Emadi, Ahmed; Sellami, Abdel Latif; Fadlalla, Adam Mohamed ali ( Taylor and Francis Group , 2022 , Article)
      This paper aimed to examine residents’ attitudes and perceptions of the social and cultural impacts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and to understand the legacy dimensions of this sport event in Qatar. Drawing on social exchange ...
    • The Effect of Hyperoxia on Central and Peripheral Factors of Arm Flexor Muscles Fatigue Following Maximal Ergometer Rowing in Men 

      Volianitis, Stefanos; Rasmussen, Peter; Petersen, Nicolas C.; Secher, Niels H. ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Purpose: This study evaluates the effect of hyperoxia on cerebral oxygenation and neuromuscular fatigue mechanisms of the elbow flexor muscles following ergometer rowing. Methods: In 11 competitive male rowers (age, 30 ± ...
    • Reference Walking Speeds for Healthy Young Adults in Qatar: Moderating Effect of Obesity and Physical Activity 

      Majed, Lina; Sayegh, Suzan; Chrismas, Bryna C.R. ( SAGE , 2022 , Article)
      Walking speed (WS) is considered an important indicator for overall health. Despite this, there is a paucity of data relating to WS values in the Arab region. The present study aims to establish preferred (PWS) and maximal ...
    • Responses to a 5-Day Sport-Specific Heat Acclimatization Camp in Elite Female Rugby Sevens Athletes 

      Henderson, Mitchell J.; Chrismas, Bryna C.R.; Fransen, Job; Coutts, Aaron J.; Taylor, Lee ( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2022 , Article)
      Purpose: To describe the physiological (resting core temperature, exercising heart rate, and sweat rate) and psychophysical (rating of perceived exertion, thermal sensation, and thermal comfort) responses to a short-term ...
    • Dose of Bicarbonate to Maintain Plasma pH During Maximal Ergometer Rowing and Consequence for Plasma Volume 

      Nielsen, Henning Bay; Volianitis, Stefanos; Secher, Niels H. ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Rowing performance may be enhanced by attenuated metabolic acidosis following bicarbonate (BIC) supplementation. This study evaluated the dose of BIC needed to eliminate the decrease in plasma pH during maximal ergometer ...
    • Heat Adaptation and Nutrition Practices: Athlete and Practitioner Knowledge and Use 

      Alabdulwahed, Salma; Galán-López, Natalia; Hill, Tom; James, Lewis J.; Chrismas, Bryna Catherine Rose; ... more authors ( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2022 , Article)
      Purpose: To survey elite athletes and practitioners to identify (1) knowledge and application of heat acclimation/acclimatization (HA) interventions, (2) barriers to HA application, and (3) nutritional practices supporting ...
    • Editorial: Advances in Rowing Physiology 

      Volianitis, Stefanos; Koutedakis, Yiannis; Secher, Niels H. ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Other)
      Almost 100 years ago, it was considered that “the rowing of a crew in a racing shell with sliding seats is a form of exercise in which a greater total energy expenditure is attainable, for periods of five to 20 min, than ...
    • Lockdown Duration and Training Intensity Affect Sleep Behavior in an International Sample of 1,454 Elite Athletes 

      Romdhani, Mohamed; Fullagar, Hugh H.K.; Vitale, Jacopo A.; Nédélec, Mathieu; Rae, Dale E.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Objective: To investigate the effect of 1) lockdown duration and 2) training intensity on sleep quality and insomnia symptoms in elite athletes. Methods: 1,454 elite athletes (24.1 ± 6.7 years; 42% female; 41% individual ...
    • Ramadan Observance Exacerbated the Negative Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Sleep and Training Behaviors: A International Survey on 1,681 Muslim Athletes 

      Romdhani, Mohamed; Ammar, Achraf; Trabelsi, Khaled; Chtourou, Hamdi; Vitale, Jacopo A.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      Objective: Disrupted sleep and training behaviors in athletes have been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed at investigating the combined effects of Ramadan observance and COVID-19 related lockdown in Muslim ...
    • Montmorency tart cherry supplementation does not impact sleep, body composition, cellular health, or blood pressure in healthy adults 

      Hillman, Angela R.; Trickett, Olivia; Brodsky, Christopher; Chrismas, Bryna ( SAGE , 2022 , Article)
      Background: Sleep disturbances are linked with cardiovascular and metabolic disease as well as poor body composition. Aim: To investigate the use of tart cherry supplements, which are high in antioxidants and may contain ...
    • Preoperative Physical Activity Level and Exercise Prescription in Adults With Obesity: The Effect on Post-Bariatric Surgery Outcomes 

      Jabbour, Georges; Ibrahim, Rony; Bragazzi, Nicola ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article Review)
      This systematic review summarizes current evidence on the relation between preoperative physical activity (PA) levels with bariatric surgery (BS) outcomes and on the beneficial role of preoperative exercise/PA program among ...
    • Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Physical Activity Profile and Glycemic Control Among Qatari Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Effect of Vaccination Status 

      Jabbour, Georges; Hermassi, Souhail; Bragazzi, Nicola ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)
      Objective: To investigate the impact of COVID-19, as an influent barrier on physical activity (PA) patterns and glycemic control in Qatari adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). As the COVID-19 vaccine may have a potential ...