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The effects of loaded plyometrics and short sprints in u19 male soccer players in Tunisia
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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 ...
Preservice Teachers’ Perception of Plagiarism: A Case from a College of Education
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Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
, 2022 , Article)
Few studies examine plagiarism in a Middle Eastern context, specifically from the perspectives of preservice teachers. As future gatekeepers of academic integrity, preservice teachers need to understand plagiarism. This ...
The effect of post-lunch napping on mood, reaction time, and antioxidant defense during repeated sprint exercice
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Institute of Sport
, 2021 , Article)
To compare the effects of two nap opportunities (20 and 90 min) to countermeasure the transient naturally occurring increased sleepiness and decreased performances during the post-lunch dip (PLD). Fourteen highly trained ...
Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity
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Dove Medical Press
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction: Physical activity-associated immune response plays a crucial role in the aging process. This study aimed to determine the impact of short-term moderate physical activity on cytokine levels, oxidative stress ...
Core Body Temperatures in Intermittent Sports: A Systematic Review
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Springer Nature
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Hyperthermia (and associated health and performance implications) can be a significant problem for athletes and teams involved in intermittent sports. Quantifying the highest thermal strain (i.e. peak core body ...
Adherence and retention to the self-managed community-based Step Into Health program in Qatar (2012–2019)
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Frontiers Media SA
, 2022 , Article)
Purpose: Investigate adherence and retention to the “Step Into Health (SIH)” initiative (www.stepintohealth.qa [website access only available from within the State of Qatar]), a Qatari self-managed community-based health ...
Heat Preparation and Knowledge at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Muscat 2022
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Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
, 2023 , Article)
Purpose: To assess elite racewalkers’ preparation strategies, knowledge, and general practices for competition in the heat and their health status during the World Athletics Race Walking Teams Championships (WRW) Muscat ...
Thirty Days of Montmorency Tart Cherry Supplementation Has No Effect on Gut Microbiome Composition, Inflammation, or Glycemic Control in Healthy Adults
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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 ...
The influence of environmental and core temperature on cyclooxygenase and PGE2 in healthy humans
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Springer Nature
, 2021 , Article)
Whether cyclooxygenase (COX)/prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) thermoregulatory pathways, observed in rodents, present in humans? Participants (n = 9) were exposed to three environments; cold (20 °C), thermoneutral (30 °C) and hot ...
Reference Walking Speeds for Healthy Young Adults in Qatar: Moderating Effect of Obesity and Physical Activity
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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 ...