Publications by authors named "Encarna Valero"
Sleep, Fatigue, and Recovery Profiles of the Longest Solo Unsupported One-Way Polar Ski Journey Across Antarctica.
Int J Sports Physiol Perform
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Antarctic expeditions pose significant physiological challenges, especially regarding sleep, which is vital for athletic performance and recovery; disturbances in sleep can negatively affect health and performance.
- A study examined the sleep and fatigue patterns of a woman who completed a solo ski journey of 1484.53 km across Antarctica in 70 days, using various questionnaires to assess her sleep quality, fatigue, and recovery throughout the adventure.
- Results showed she averaged around 4 to 5 hours of sleep daily, with increasing fatigue and muscle soreness as the expedition progressed; despite these challenges, she maintained high performance levels and demonstrated remarkable recovery post-expedition, highlighting the adaptability of female athletes in extreme conditions.*
Article Synopsis
- Antarctic expeditions present significant health challenges, including nutritional deficiencies, cold injuries, and severe fatigue.
- A case study of a 33-year-old female adventurer highlights her experience during a 1484.53 km solo ski expedition in extreme cold (-12 to -50°C) and high winds, where she developed a neck injury and a serious cold injury on her calf.
- Post-expedition, she faced a 26.7% reduction in body mass, alongside muscle soreness and sleep issues, underscoring the need for further research on medical conditions related to polar exploration.
The paper entitled "A descriptive study on health, training and social aspects of adults that participated in ultra endurance running as youth athletes" by Volker Scheer et al, which was published online on September 03 2020, has been withdrawn by the Publisher due to an internal dispute between the authors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This article focuses on retirement transition from the Conservation of Resources (COR) perspective to better understand how aged participants' perceptions of retirement losses and gains significantly explain retirement well-being. In this article, the mediation of social support in the losses-well-being relationship is explored.
Method: The study was conducted with a two-wave longitudinal design.