A Comparative Study of Selected Gut Bacteria Abundance and Fecal pH in Bodybuilders Eating High-Protein Diet and More Sedentary Controls.

Bodybuilders tend to overeat their daily protein needs. The purpose of a high-protein diet is to support post-workout recovery and skeletal muscle growth; however, its exact impact on gut microbiota still remains under investigation. The aim of this study was to assess the differences in selected gut bacteria (, , spp.

The effects of pre-exercise glycemic index food on running capacity.

This study examined the effects of pre-exercise food on different glycemic indexes (GI) on exercise metabolism and endurance running capacity. 9 subjects performed 3 exercise trials on different days 15 min after ingesting: lentils, (LGI), potatoes, (HGI), and placebo. Each subject ingested an equal amount of each food (1 g/kg body mass) and ran on a level treadmill for 5 min at 60%, 45 min at 70% and then at 80% of VO (2max) until exhaustion.

Validity and reliability of the single-trial line drill test of anaerobic power in basketball players.

Aim: This study evaluated the validity, reliability, and sensitivity of the single-trial line drill test (SLDT) for anaerobic power assessment.

Methods: Twenty-four volunteers were assigned to either a control (C, N.=12) or an experimental (BP, N.

The popularity of milk and dairy products with families of children attending the primary school in Letovice (Czech Republic).

103 parents of 9 to 11 year old children was completed the questionnaires about preferences of milk and dairy products with their children. In the paper was observed the frequency of buying milk and yoghurt according to the number of family members. The most of them were the four-member families.

Relation of smoking, physical activity and living residence to body fat and fat distribution in elderly men in Greece.

It is well-documented that body fat and body fat distribution are related to increased risk for cardiovascular disease, hyperinsulinaemia, and diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of smoking status, physical activity and place of living on body fat and fat distribution of Greek elderly men. The participants were 144 elderly men of mean age 71.