The comparative measurement of body segment parameters using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry between sexes.

Background: The study aimed to determine the proportion of the body segments in relation to the total body mass in healthy people, as well as analyze the composition of each segment and compare these results between sexes.

Methods: A total of 60 young adults (30 men and 30 women) were subjected to a full-body scan by dual energy X-rays absorptiometry (DXA) under standardized conditions. The regions of interest (ROI) were determined by a single trained evaluator.

Impact of two hydrogymnastics class methodologies on the functional capacity and flexibility of elderly women.

Background: Activities in the aquatic environment can be an interesting alternative of physical exercise for the elderly, due to several properties of water, which can favor the physiological, metabolic, perceptive, and musculoskeletal effects. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of performing two hydrogymnastic class methodologies on the functional capacity and flexibility in elderly women.

Methods: Ninety women, aged 55-70 years, were divided into three groups, the control group (CG; N.

Circuit strength training improves muscle strength, functional performance and anthropometric indicators in sedentary elderly women.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of circuit strength training on the muscle strength, functional autonomy and anthropometric indicators of the elderly.

Methods: Were included 65 women divided in two groups: strength training (TG, N.=34) and control group (CG, N.

Effects of eight weeks of functional training in the functional autonomy of elderly women: a pilot study.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of eight weeks of practical training on the functional autonomy of the elderly.

Methods: The study included 52 elderly women, 65.42±10.

A Randomized Trial Investigating the Influence of Strength Training on Quality of Life in Ischemic Stroke.

Background: Strength training post stroke is widely acknowledged as an important part of a rehabilitation program. Muscle strength has been shown to be a significant contributor to physical disability after stroke, which in turn has an immense impact on the reintegration of patients into society, affecting their quality of life.

Objective: This was a randomized intervention trial to determine the effect of a resistance training program on the quality of life in patients with stroke.

Cardiovascular Responses to Unilateral, Bilateral, and Alternating Limb Resistance Exercise Performed Using Different Body Segments.

Moreira, OC, Faraci, LL, de Matos, DG, Mazini Filho, ML, da Silva, SF, Aidar, FJ, Hickner, RC, and de Oliveira, CEP. Cardiovascular responses to unilateral, bilateral and alternating limb resistance exercise performed using different body segments. J Strength Cond Res 31(3): 644-652, 2017-The aim of this study was to verify and compare the cardiovascular responses to unilateral, bilateral, and alternating limb resistance exercise (RE) performed using different body segments.

The influence of resistance exercise training on the levels of anxiety in ischemic stroke.

The aim of this pilot study was to analyze the effect of a strength training program on indicators of trait and state anxiety in patients with ischemic stroke. The subjects were divided into two groups: experimental group (EG) consisting of 11 subjects aged 51.7 ± 8.