• The effect of diurnal variation on the performance of exhaustive continuous and alternated-intensity cycling exercises 

      Souissi, Amine; Yousfi, Narimen; Souissi, Nizar; Haddad, Monoem; Driss, Tarak ( Public Library of Science , 2020 , Article)
      The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of time of day (TD) on two types of exercise protocols [continuous (CP) versus alternated (AP)]. Eleven physical education students (mean � SD: age = 24.4 � 1.2 years, ...
    • The effects of loaded plyometrics and short sprints in u19 male soccer players in Tunisia 

      Aloui, Ghaith; Souhail, Hermassi; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Bouhafs, El G.; Chelly, Mohamed S.; ... more authors ( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)
      We investigated adding 8 weeks of bi-weekly loaded plyometric and short sprints (LPaSS) training into training for under 19 (U19) soccer players. An experimental group (EG, n = 18, age: 17.5 ± 0.58 years, body mass: 67.4 ...
    • The Effects of Verbal Encouragement and Compliments on Physical Performance and Psychophysiological Responses During the Repeated Change of Direction Sprint Test 

      Sahli, Hajer; Haddad, Monoem; Jebabli, Nidhal; Sahli, Faten; Ouergui, Ibrahim; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)
      The general and sports psychology research is limited regarding the difference between the effects of verbal encouragement (VE) or compliment methods during high-intensity functional exercise testing. The purpose of this ...
    • The mitigating role of physical activities on emotions is gender-specific: An experience during "lenient" COVID-19 prevention protocols 

      Alomari, Mahmoud A.; Megreya, Ahmed M.; Hadi, Safya; Haddad, Monoem ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)
      The researchers examined emotional status subsequent to changes in physical (PA) and sedentary (SA) activities during "lenient" COVID-19 prevention protocols that allowed being outdoors. Emotions, PA, and SA were collected ...
    • 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 ...
    • Thirty Days of Montmorency Tart Cherry Supplementation Has No Effect on Gut Microbiome Composition, Inflammation, or Glycemic Control in Healthy Adults 

      Hillman, Angela R.; Chrismas, Bryna C.R. ( Frontiers Media SA , 2021 , Article)
      Tart cherries possess properties that may reduce inflammation and improve glycemic control, however human data on supplementation and the gut microbiota is equivocal. Processing (i.e., juice concentrate, dried, frozen) may ...
    • Tracking the commute home from school utilizing GPS and heart rate monitoring: Establishing the contribution to free-living physical activity 

      Collins, Peter; Al-Nakeeb, Yahya; Lyons, Mark ( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2015 , Article)
      Background: Active school commuting is widely regarded as a key opportunity for youth to participate in physical activity (PA). However, the accurate measurement of the commute home from school and its contribution to total ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • The Use of Recovery Strategies in Professional Soccer: A Worldwide Survey 

      Field, Adam; Harper, Liam D.; Chrismas, Bryna C.R.; Fowler, Peter M.; McCall, Alan; ... more authors ( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2021 , Article)
      Purpose: To survey soccer practitioners’ recovery strategy: (1) use, (2) perceived effectiveness, and (3) factors influencing their implementation in professional soccer. Methods: A cross-sectional convenience sample of ...