Recent Submissions

  • Reviewing the relationship between physiology of breathing and physical activity in anxiety disorders 

    Nota, Alessandro; Kuvacic, Goran; Sellami, Maha; De Giorgio, Andrea ( Montenegrin Sports Academy , 2021 , Article Review)
    The possible influence of the quality of breathing on physical activity remains the subject of numerous scientific studies in different fields, including not only the most basic physiological and biological concepts but ...
  • Effects of covid-19 lockdown on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and satisfaction with life in Qatar: A preliminary study 

    Hermassi, Souhail; Sellami, Maha; Salman, Ahmad; Al-Mohannadi, Abdulla S.; Bouhafs, El Ghali; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)
    This study examined the effects of home confinement on physical activity (PA) and life satisfaction during the COVID-19 outbreak in Qatar. A total of 1144 subjects participated (male: n = 588; female: n = 556; age: 33.1 ± ...
  • Immunological Response to Exercise in Athletes with Disabilities: A Narrative Review of the Literature 

    Sellami, Maha; Puce, Luca; Bragazzi, Nicola L. ( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)
    For a person with a disability, participating in sports activities and/or competitions can be a challenge for the immune system. The relationship between exercise and immunity response in disabled athletes is, indeed, ...
  • Comparative Analysis of Physical Activity, Performance-Related Health, and Academic Achievements in 11-to-13-Year-Old Schoolchildren in Qatar 

    Hermassi, Souhail; Ketelhut, Sascha; Konukman, Ferman; Sellami, Maha; Al-Marri, Senaid; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2024 , Article)
    Age-related differences in physical activity (PA), maturity status (PHV), physical performance (PP), and academic achievement (AA) among schoolchildren in Qatar were examined. Sixty-nine students from a school in Doha were ...
  • 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 ...
  • Effects of plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction training in male u17 soccer players 

    Aloui, Ghaith; Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Sanal Hayes, Nilihan E. M.; Bouhafs, El G.; ... more authors ( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)
    This project investigated the effect of adding 8 weeks of bi-weekly plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction (PSSCoD) training into standard training for elite youth soccer players from Tunisia. A training group ...
  • Loaded plyometrics and short sprints with change-of-direction training enhance jumping, sprinting, agility, and balance performance of male soccer players 

    Aloui, Ghaith; Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Bouhafs, El G.; Chelly, Mohamed S.; ... more authors ( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)
    This project investigated effects of 8 weeks of biweekly loaded combined plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction training an in-season regimen of young soccer players. An experimental (n = 17, age: 16.5 ± 0.5 ...
  • Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

    Alize J, Ferrari; Santomauro, Damian Francesco; Aali, Amirali; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abbafati, Cristiana; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
    BackgroundDetailed, comprehensive, and timely reporting on population health by underlying causes of disability and premature death is crucial to understanding and responding to complex patterns of disease and injury burden ...
  • Hypoglycemia avoidance behaviour in active Qatari adults with type 1 diabetes under blood glucose monitoring device 

    Jabbour, Georges; Hermassi, Souhail ( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)
    Aims: The present study aimed to explore the relationship between fear of hypoglycemia and exercise management strategies in active Qatari adults with T1D during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to explore the potential role of ...
  • Anaerobic and aerobic contributions to repeated supramaximal cycling exercises and their adaptation to high-intensity interval training in obese perimenopausal and postmenopausal women 

    Jabbour, Georges; Iancu, Horia D. ( Wolters Kluwer Health , 2024 , Article)
    Objective This study investigated the anaerobic and aerobic contributions to total energy release during repeated supramaximal cycling exercises (SCE) and their adaptation in response to 6 weeks of high-intensity interval ...
  • Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity 

    Almuraikhy, Shamma; Sellami, Maha; Al-Amri, Hadaia Saleh; Domling, Alexander; Althani, Asmaa A.; ... more authors ( 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 ...
  • The effect of post-lunch napping on mood, reaction time, and antioxidant defense during repeated sprint exercice 

    Romdhani, Mohamed; Dergaa, Ismail; Moussa-Chamari, Imen; Souissi, Nizar; Chaabouni, Yassine; ... more authors ( 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 ...
  • Caffeine use or napping to enhance repeated sprint performance after partial sleep deprivation: Why not both? 

    Romdhani, Mohamed; Souissi, Nizar; Moussa-Chamari, Imen; Chaabouni, Yassine; Mahdouani, Kacem; ... more authors ( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2021 , Article)
    Purpose: To compare the effect of a 20-minute nap opportunity (N20), a moderate dose of caffeine (CAF; 5 mg·kg-1), or a moderate dose of caffeine before N20 (CAF+N) as possible countermeasures to the decreased performance ...
  • The Effect of Experimental Recuperative and Appetitive Post-lunch Nap Opportunities, With or Without Caffeine, on Mood and Reaction Time in Highly Trained Athletes 

    Romdhani, Mohamed; Souissi, Nizar; Dergaa, Ismael; Moussa-Chamari, Imen; Abene, Olfa; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)
    Purpose: To investigate the effects of placebo (PLA), 20 min nap opportunity (N20), 5mg·kg−1 of caffeine (CAF), and their combination (CAF+N20) on sleepiness, mood and reaction-time after partial sleep deprivation (PSD; ...
  • The effect of caffeine, nap opportunity and their combination on biomarkers of muscle damage and antioxidant defence during repeated sprint exercise 

    Romdhani, Mohamed; Souissi, Nizar; Dergaa, Ismail; Moussa-Chamari, Imen; Chaabouni, Yassine; ... more authors ( Institute of Sport , 2021 , Article)
    To investigate the effect of 20 min nap opportunity (N20), 5 mg·kg-1 of caffeine (CAF) and their combination (CAF+N20) on the biochemical response (energetic biomarkers, biomarkers of muscle damage and enzymatic antioxidants) ...
  • COVID-19 Lockdowns: A Worldwide Survey of Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Quality in 3911 Athletes from 49 Countries, with Data-Driven Recommendations 

    Romdhani, Mohamed; Rae, Dale E.; Nédélec, Mathieu; Ammar, Achraf; Chtourou, Hamdi; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)
    Objective: In a convenience sample of athletes, we conducted a survey of COVID-19-mediated lockdown (termed ‘lockdown’ from this point forward) effects on: (i) circadian rhythms; (ii) sleep; (iii) eating; and (iv) training ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Effect of coronavirus-19 restrictions in male handball players: Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and satisfaction with life 

    Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Sanal-Hayes, Nilihan E. M.; Schwesig, René ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)
    This experiment examined physical activity (PA), sitting time, and satisfaction with life (SL) in European (45%) and Middle Eastern and North African (MENA; 55%) handball players (n = 418; age: 25.6 ± 6.8 years; body mass: ...

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