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Estimation of Center of Mass Trajectory using Wearable Sensors during Golf Swing
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Medical Faculty of Uludag University
, 2015 , Article)
This study suggests a wearable sensor technology to estimate center of mass (CoM) trajectory during a golf swing. Groups of 3, 4, and 18 participants were recruited, respectively, for the purpose of three validation studies. ...
Cardiac Parasympathetic Reactivation in Elite Soccer Players During Different Types of Traditional High-Intensity Training Exercise Modes and Specific Tests: Interests and Limits
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
, 2015 , Article)
Background: The cardiac parasympathetic reactivation is currently used in soccer with a daily or weekly monitoring. However, previous studies have not investigated how this cardiac parasympathetic reactivation is in elite ...
Repeated sprint ability in young basketball players: one vs. two changes of direction (Part 1)
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Taylor & Francis
, 2015 , Article)
The present study aimed to compare the changes of direction on repeated sprint ability (RSA) vs. intensive repeated sprint
ability (IRSA) protocols in basketball. Eighteen young male basketball players performed on RSA ...
Studying movement reorganization when learning a whole-body action: Example of learning a constrained gait pattern
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Poster)
In order to better understand the process of learning a complex motor skill, an effort was done to identify principles of movement reorganization. However, many studies refuted the existence of generalized invariant ...
Effect of Segment-Body Vibration on Strength Parameters
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SpringerOpen
, 2015 , Article)
Background
In this study, we examine the biomechanical advantage of combining localized vibrations to hamstring muscles involved in a traditional resistance training routine.
Methods
Thirty-six male and female ...
Editorial: Workplace Physical Activity and Health Risks: A Need for Effective Screening and Intervention Strategies
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Article)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has adopted a global strategy on physical activity and health since 2005, with an aim to reduce and reverse the constant rise in these health risks globally [1]. However, most recent ...
Exercise prevention of health risks: Lessons from the sport science field and potential applications in Qatar
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference)
Rising obesity levels and physical inactivity are major concerns in the 21st century due to their association with several
health risks including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Engaging sedentary and obese ...
The effectiveness of a ten-week exercise intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk factors amongst young male Qatari adults
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OMICS International
, 2015 , Conference)
Rapid development in Qatar in the recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of
lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ...
Acute Effects of Caffeine on Strength Performance in Trained and Untrained Individuals
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SciTechnol
, 2015 , Article)
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to compare the acute
effects of a caffeine based supplement on the strength performance
of trained and untrained individuals with a secondary investigation
into the effects ...
Comparison of left and right ventricular adaptation in endurance-trained male athletes
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Akadémiai Kiadó
, 2015 , Article)
Characteristics of the athlete’s heart have been investigated mostly in the left ventricle (LV); reports referring to the right ventricle (RV) have only appeared recently. The aim of the present study was to compare the ...