Physical exercise is a common strategy in overweight and obesity management. Exercise type, intensity, duration, energy expenditure and the rate of perceived exertion (RPE) are the essential determinants of exercise efficiency. The purpose of the present study was to compare continuous and intermittent exercises targeted at the maximal fat oxidation intensity (FAT max) in obese individuals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this longitudinal study was to examine the effects of 1-yr of volleyball practice on the bone mass development in the growing skeleton among prepubescent children. Twenty volleyball players and nine teen matched control boys (Tanner stage 1, at the start of the study) were followed over a 1-yr period. Bone mineral density (BMD, g/cm2), bone mineral content (BMC, g) were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry on the whole body, lumbar spine (L2-L4), legs, arms, femoral necks, hips and radii.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: To investigate the thrombotic tendency in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by evaluating congenital and acquired abnormalities with an increased risk of thrombosis.
Patients And Methods: A total of 53 patients with SLE were included in the study. Fifty-three healthy controls paired by age and sex were assessed.