Publications by authors named "Amador Garcia-Ramos"

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  • The study aimed to explore how non-drug treatments affect sarcopenic obesity (SO) through a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
  • Results indicated that exercise and nutrition can improve various physical health metrics, such as body fat percentage (PBF) and grip strength, but individual interventions showed limited effectiveness.
  • The combination of exercise and nutritional interventions proved to be the most effective approach for improving outcomes related to SO, highlighting the potential role of physical therapy as well.
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  • The study compares the accuracy of nine different methods for estimating the one-repetition maximum (1RM) of back squats using velocity data from resistance-trained male subjects.
  • Two types of testing sessions were conducted: one using six different loads and another with just two loads to derive minimal velocity thresholds (MVTs) for more accurate predictions.
  • The findings suggest that the most precise 1RM estimates came from using the optimal MVT with a 2-point method, resulting in errors under 4%, making this approach recommended for accurate free-weight back squat assessments.
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  • This study investigated how the load-velocity relationship variables change after different levels of fatigue induced by hexagonal barbell deadlift exercises in male resistance-trained individuals.
  • In three sessions, participants underwent either control (no training), moderate fatigue (5 sets at 70% 1RM), or high fatigue (5 sets to failure at 70% 1RM) protocols, with pre- and post-session load-velocity tests to measure changes.
  • Results showed that both 1 repetition maximum (1RM) and velocity variables were significantly reduced more in the high-fatigue condition, indicating that load-velocity relationship variables can effectively monitor fatigue levels during resistance training.
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  • The study compared the acceleration-speed profiles of linear sprinting (LS) and curvilinear sprinting (CS) to evaluate their fit and reliability metrics in sports science students.
  • Results showed higher theoretical maximal velocity and slope for LS, while CS had a higher theoretical maximal acceleration.
  • The findings suggest that while ASP variables are reliable within sessions, combining multiple trials improves overall reliability across sessions, providing insights for monitoring curvilinear sprints.
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L-citrulline (CIT) supplementation seems to improve resistance training performance; yet, whether malate has additive ergogenic effects when combined with CIT is unknown. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial aimed to compare the acute effects of CIT versus citrulline malate (CMA) supplementation on neuromuscular performance and exertion and emotional perceptions in young, trained men and women. 43 (21 women; 24.

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Purpose: This study's purpose was to investigate the midterm effects of alternative set configurations (cluster [CL] and rest redistribution [RR]) on lower- and upper-body neuromuscular capacities in female athletes.

Method: Twenty team-sport female athletes were randomly assigned to a CL (n = 10) or RR (n = 10) training group. The study protocol comprised 2 pretests, 12 training sessions, and a posttest.

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Background & Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the potential ergogenic effects of intra-session supplementation of highly branched cyclic dextrin (HBCD) on mechanical (number of repetitions completed and repetition velocity), metabolic (lactate concentration), and perceptual (gastrointestinal complaints and ratings of perceived exertion [RPE]) responses to resistance training.

Methods: This study used a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover study design. Thirty physically active individuals (15 men and 15 women) completed two experimental sessions that only differed in the supplement condition (placebo or HBCD).

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Objectives: The synergy between arm and shoulder muscles, along with isometric finger flexor strength, are crucial for climbing proficiency. However, tests often assess these factors separately rather than in a unified action. This study aimed to determine the intra- and inter-session reliability of the mean propulsive velocity (MPV) during pull-ups on a large hold and on small climbing edges.

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Although prolonged training with stroboscopic eyewear has demonstrated potential for enhancing visuomotor skills, the acute effects of stroboscopic stimulation are not well understood. The aim of the study was to investigate the short-term effects of stroboscopic exposure during the ball-specific phase of soccer warm-up on agility performance in preplanned and unpredictable (RA) tasks. Also, these effects were examined both in tasks involving ball dribbling and without the ball, as well as under fatigued and non-fatigued conditions.

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Miras-Moreno, S and García-Ramos, A. The effect of lifting straps on the prediction of the maximal neuromuscular capabilities and 1 repetition maximum during the prone bench pull exercise. J Strength Cond Res 38(11): e638-e644, 2024-This study examined the effects of using lifting straps in the prone bench pull exercise on (a) the magnitude of the load-velocity (L-V) relationship variables (load-axis intercept, velocity-axis intercept, and area under the L-V relationship line) and (b) the accuracy of the L-V relationship in predicting the 1 repetition maximum (1RM).

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Caffeine and beta-alanine are widely used in multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements believed to enhance resistance training, but their specific role in driving this effect remains unclear. The current study employed a randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled and crossover experimental design to explore the acute effects of caffeine (200 mg), beta-alanine (3 g), or their combination (200 mg caffeine and 3 g beta-alanine; C+B-A) administered 30 min prior to resistance training (RT) on mechanical, physiological, and perceptual variables. Twenty-one young resistance-trained males (age = 23.

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Background: The fastest mean (MV) and peak (PV) velocity in a set are used to predict the maximum number of repetitions (RTF), but stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) effects on these relationships are unknown.

Hypothesis: Velocity values associated with each RTF would show higher values for eccentric-concentric and multiple-point methods compared with concentric-only and 2-point methods.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

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The aims of this repeated measures study were (I) to determine the reliability of single-leg squat 1RM and inter-limb asymmetries in pre-pubertal athletes, and (II) to assess associations between bilateral and/or unilateral squat 1RM performance, inter-limb asymmetries, and participants' chronological and biological age. Thirty-one soccer players (age [mean ± standard deviation] = 8.48 ± 0.

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  • P2X3 and P2X2/3 receptor inhibitors are being targeted for pain relief, and this study reviews preclinical data on their effectiveness.
  • A meta-analysis of 67 articles revealed a significant overall pain reduction, particularly effective for visceral pain and mechanical hypersensitivity, with no notable differences based on sex or species.
  • The route of administration mattered: systemic methods were more effective than intrathecal, while intracerebroventricular methods worsened pain; overall, further clinical research is needed to translate these findings into treatments.
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The prediction of one-repetition maximum (1RM) using the submaximal load-velocity relationship (LVR) is highly relevant for the field of strength and conditioning. The optimal minimum velocity threshold (MVT) was recently proposed to increase the accuracy of 1RM predictions. However, using the average optimal MVT would allow for more practical estimations.

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The main objective of this placebo-controlled, triple-blind, balanced crossover study was to assess the acute effects of phenylcapsaicin (PC) intake (2.5 mg) on intraocular pressure (IOP), ocular perfusion pressure (OPP), and heart rate (HR) during a 30-min cycling task performed at 15% of the individual maximal power. Twenty-two healthy young adults performed the cycling task 45 min after ingesting PC or placebo.

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Iglesias-Soler, E, Rial-Vázquez, J, Nine, I, Fariñas, J, Revuelta-Lera, B, and García-Ramos, A. Variability in the relationship between velocity loss and percentage of completed repetitions during horizontal leg press and bench press in postmenopausal women. J Strength Cond Res 38(9): 1576-1583, 2024-This study aimed to analyze the intersubject variability in the relationship between percentage of velocity loss (%VL) and percentage of repetitions performed out of maximum possible (%MNR) in postmenopausal women.

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  • The study investigates how different set configurations during lower-body exercises influence performance in paired upper-body exercises.
  • A total of 21 resistance-trained individuals participated in three sessions that varied the activity conducted during rest periods between upper-body exercises.
  • Results indicate that while a rest redistribution strategy improved squat performance speed, it did not enhance mechanical performance in subsequent bench press or bench pull sets.
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Exercise slows or helps reverse the shrinkage of key cognitive brain regions such as the hippocampus, which is important for information processing, learning, reasoning and planning. For this reason, it is thought that regular exercise of individuals, especially during adolescence, which is considered one of the most important processes of development, can increase their performance in areas where cognitive activities are at the forefront. Cross-country skiing, one of the leading branches of winter sports, has a much more complex structure, unlike the branches that are widely preferred today (football, basketball, volleyball, etc.

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This study aimed to determine whether the optimal minimal velocity threshold (MVT) provides more precise estimates of one-repetition maximum (1RM) in the hexagonal barbell deadlift (HBD) than the general and individual MVTs. The 1RMs of 27 resistance-trained males were predicted using three types of MVT: (i) averaged across subjects' velocity of the 1RM trial (0.25 m·s), (ii) velocity attained during the 1RM trial, and (iii) MVT that eliminated the differences between the actual and predicted 1RM.

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González-Cano, H, Martín-Olmedo, JJ, Baz-Valle, E, Contreras, C, Schoenfeld, BJ, García-Ramos, A, Jiménez-Martínez, P, and Alix-Fages, C. Do muscle mass and body fat differ between elite and amateur natural physique athletes on competition day? A preliminary, cross-sectional, anthropometric study. J Strength Cond Res 38(5): 951-956, 2024-Natural physique athletes strive to achieve low body fat levels while promoting muscle mass hypertrophy for competition day.

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Purpose: To explore the association of the load-velocity (L-V) relationship variables and ability to maintain maximal mechanical performance during the prone bench-pull exercise with sprint swimming performance and in-water forces.

Methods: Eleven competitive adult male swimmers (50-m front crawl World Aquatics points: 488 [66], performance level 4) performed 1 experimental session. The L-V relationship variables (L0 [ie,  maximal theoretical load at 0 velocity]; v0 [ie, maximal theoretical velocity at 0 load], and Aline [ie, area under the L-V relationship]) and maximal mechanical maintenance capacity were assessed at the beginning of the session.

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The aim was to evaluate the concurrent validity and reliability of the Resistance Intensity Scale for Exercise [RISE], which uses verbal descriptors, to quantify the intensity in velocity-based training with elastic bands. Eighteen trained volunteers performed parallel squats at maximum speed at 40%, 55%, 70%, and 85%1RM in four sessions, two for familiarization and two for reliability. Each set was stopped at a 10% intra-set velocity loss.

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Background: Fastest mean (MV) and peak (PV) velocity of the set have been proposed to predict the maximum number of repetitions to failure (RTF) during the Smith machine prone bench pull (PBP) exercise.

Hypothesis: Goodness-of-fit would be higher for individualized compared with generalized RTF-velocity relationships and comparable for both execution equipment conditions (with or without straps), and the MV and PV associated with each RTF would be comparable between execution equipment and prediction methods (multiple- vs 2-point method).

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

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