Dietary Patterns, Serum BDNF and Fatty Acid Profiles in Physically Active Male Young Adults: A Cluster Analysis Study.

Although physical activity and balanced diet may increase peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) concentration, little is known about whether these factors modify BDNF content in physically active individuals and whether the serum fatty acid (FA) profile is related. This study aimed to evaluate quality of diet, identify specific dietary patterns and assess their influence on BDNF and FA levels in serum. It is hypothesized that there is a correlation between diet quality and the concentrations of BDNF and FA in the serum of physically active male individuals.

Systematic Review of , , , , , and Gene Polymorphisms and Meta-Analysis of Variant and Its Association with Overweight and Obesity Risk in Men.

Obesity is a complex health risk influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This review systematically assessed the association between interleukin gene polymorphisms (rs16944, rs17561, rs1143623, rs1143633, rs1143634, rs1800587, rs2234677, and rs4848306), (rs180275, rs1805010, rs13306435, rs1800795, rs1800796, rs1800797, rs2228145, rs2228145, rs2229238, and rs4845623), (rs1518110, rs1518111, rs1800871, rs1800872, rs1800896, rs1878672, rs2834167, rs3024491, rs3024496, rs3024498, and rs3024505), (rs3136617, rs3136618, and rs2296135), and (rs187238, rs1946518, rs2272127, rs2293225, and rs7559479) and the risk of overweight and obesity in adults, focusing on rs1800795 through a meta-analysis. The focus on in this review arises from its pleiotropic nature and unclear effect on obesity risk.

Analysis of the Body Posture of Junior Kickboxers: An Observational Study.

The purpose of this study was to assess the body posture of kickboxing players. The study group included people training as kickboxers who actively participated in the training camp of the broad national junior team in the K1 and low-kick kickboxing leagues. The control group consisted of non-training people.

Comparative Pacing Profile and Chronometric Performance in Elite Swimmers with Intellectual Impairments and Able-Bodied Athletes.

Pacing strategy is a complex self-regulation process, crucial for optimising sports performance. Athletes with Intellectual Impairments (IIs) face unique challenges due to cognitive limitations that may hinder their ability to pace effectively, impacting chronometric performance. This study analysed the pacing profiles and chronometric performance across 253 event entries by elite swimmers with II, divided into three groups: 100 entries for group II1 (intellectual disability), 85 for group II2 (Down syndrome), and 68 for group II3 (autism spectrum disorder).

The positional demands of explosive actions in elite soccer: Comparison of English Premier League and French Ligue 1.

The aims of the present study were to: (i) quantify accelerations and decelerations of soccer players during match-play across two consecutive seasons from the English Premier League (EPL) and Ligue 1 (L1); and (ii) compare any positional differences between the two leagues. Fifty-eight male professional soccer players were monitored during all league matches (n = 144) across seasons 2020/21 and 2021/22. The absolute number of accelerations (> +3 m/s) and decelerations (< -3 m/s) and accelerations and decelerations per minute were examined.

Positional training demands in the English Premier League and English Championship. A longitudinal study across consecutive seasons.

The aims of this study were to: compare training loads between the English Premier League (EPL) and English Championship League (ECL) and examine differences between playing positions. Forty-six 1 team players from the same club participated in the study. GPS metrics were obtained during all EPL and ECL training sessions across four consecutive seasons, 2019-20 to 2022-23.

Enhancing physical fitness using recreational soccer and basketball: A parallel-controlled 8-week study involving overweight and obese individuals, with consideration of sex-related interactions.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 8-week intervention of recreational soccer (SCG) and basketball (BCG) conditioned games, as compared to self-exercise (SECG) and inactive (ICG) control groups, on aerobic capacity, vertical (VJ) and horizontal jump (SLJ) performance, and handgrip maximal strength (HG) in sedentary overweight and obese men and women. Ninety male and female sedentary overweight and obese volunteers (19.8 ± 1.

Physical match performance of elite soccer players from the English Championship League and the English Premier League: The effects of opponent ranking and positional differences.

This study aimed to examine physical match performance and the effects of opponent ranking and positional differences in both the English Championship League (ECL) and the English Premier League (EPL) over five consecutive seasons. Fifty-four professional outfield soccer players (average age 24.6 ± 5.

Effects of the active break intervention on nonspecific low back pain among young people: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Every end-range position maintained for a prolonged time causes a static load on the spine and may lead to musculoskeletal discomfort. Prolonged flexed sitting is a strong predictor of low back pain (LBP). The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Active Break program, implemented among young people, in reducing perceived low back pain and discomfort, as well as associated disability level resulting from prolonged sitting.

Application of Surface Complexation Modeling to Investigate the Mechanism of Cu Adsorption on TiO, AlO, and SiO Under High Surface Coverage.

We have shown that the adsorption of Cu ions on various metal oxides, depending on the pH of the solution, can be described assuming the formation of only two surface complexes with surface hydroxyl groups SOH: SOCu(OH) and SOCu. Using an ion-selective electrode for Cu, we determined the adsorption edges, i.e.

Physical Activity and Eating Habits of Polish Navy Soldiers and Border Guard Officers-A Comparative Analysis.

Background: Physical fitness and a healthy body mass are important predictors of a good performance of military tasks. The purpose of this study was to assess the physical activity level and nutrition, in terms of the frequency of consumption of individual food groups, of Polish Navy soldiers and Maritime Unit of the Border Guard officers.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted on 131 Polish Navy soldiers aged 33.

Evaluation of the Dietary Habits of Polish and Greek University Students in the Context of the Health Benefits of Their Diets.

: Eating habits and behaviors play a central role in maintaining health and overall well-being. In the case of young students, they affect not only appearance and general mood but also cognitive ability, concentration, and broader learning ability. For this reason, it is essential for young people to have well-balanced and wholesome diets.

Aquatic Therapy in Children and Adolescents with Disabilities: A Scoping Review.

Globally, around 1 in 10 children aged 0-17 years have moderate-to-severe disabilities. The aquatic environment provides hydrostatic and hydrodynamic characteristics that make exercise and therapy feasible for children and adolescents with disabilities. The objective of this scoping review is to understand the extent and type of evidence in relation to the use of aquatic therapy in children and adolescents with disabilities.

Static and dynamic balance in children in the context of school readiness.

Background: School readiness is the ability to perform coordinated motor tasks that are used in the activities of daily living in the context of starting compulsory education. It covers areas such as physical, sensorimotor, cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of balance in children preparing to start school based on selected clinical observation tests of sensory integration.

Normative values of non-radiological surface measurement of the lumbar lordosis curvature in the standing position and its association with age, sex, and body mass index: a cross-sectional study of 2,500 healthy individuals from Iran.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study.

Purpose: This study aimed to define the normal values of the lumbar lordosis curve (LLC) and investigate its association with sex, age, and body mass index (BMI).

Overview Of Literature: The importance of the human spine's sagittal alignment, particularly in the lumbar region, has been argued from the physiological and pathophysiological points of view.

Impact of the C > T Polymorphism on Selected Variables of Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity after a 12-Week Training Program.

The TTN gene encodes a large muscle protein called titin, which provides structure, stability, and flexibility to skeletal and cardiac sarcomeres. The aim of this study was to determine whether the TTN C > T polymorphism (rs10497520) influenced training-induced changes in selected variables of aerobic and anaerobic capacity. We studied genotypes distribution in a group of 156 Caucasian females examined for aerobic capacity evaluated by maximal oxygen uptake (VO), and anaerobic capacity measured with the Wingate anaerobic test, before and after a 12-week training program.

Assessing the Efficacy of Lokomat Training in Pediatric Physiotherapy for Cerebral Palsy: A Progress Evaluation.

: Gait disturbances in children with cerebral palsy can increase the hindrance caused by loss of independence and social engagement. The Lokomat, developed by Hocoma, shows promise as a supplementary tool for gait rehabilitation. This study investigates the impact of Lokomat training on gait parameters and trends observed during training.

Towards Achilles Tendon Injury Prevention in Athletes with Structural MRI Biomarkers: A Machine Learning Approach.

Background: Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have proven their effectiveness in orthopaedic settings, especially in tasks like medical image analysis. This study compares human musculoskeletal radiologists to artificial intelligence in a novel, detailed, short, and cost-effective examination of Achilles tendon magnetic resonance images to uncover potential disparities in their reasoning approaches. Aiming to identify relationships between the structured assessment of the Achilles tendon and its function that could support injury prevention.

The Relationship between Inflammatory Factors, Hemoglobin, and VO2 Max in Male Amateur Long-Distance Cross-Country Skiers in the Preparation Period.

: Identifying factors affecting heart health in amateur athletes can significantly impact their health and help them achieve high performance. The current knowledge of these predictors is insufficient. The purpose of this study was to identify the biochemical determinants of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) in male amateur long-distance cross-country skiers (37.

The Effect of Four-Month Training on Biochemical Variables in Amateur Cross-Country Skiers.

: Research on the effects of training on the health of amateur cross-country skiers remains limited, particularly on biochemical parameters. Therefore, this study aimed to assess such changes in response to four months of training for amateur cross-country skiers. : Blood samples were collected after spring training in May (active rest) and in September at the end of the preparatory period.

Balancing the load: A narrative review with methodological implications of compensatory training strategies for non-starting soccer players.

New training approaches have emerged advocating for the implementation of compensatory physical training. This approach aims to provide additional training that balances the load typically experienced by non-starters during a match. This may help maintain their readiness and ensures that their physical fitness is not compromised by the reduced exposure to match loads.

Optimizing athletic performance through advanced nutrition strategies: can AI and digital platforms have a role in ultraendurance sports?

Nutrition is vital for athletic performance, especially in ultra-endurance sports, which pose unique nutritional challenges. Despite its importance, there exist gaps in the nutrition knowledge among athletes, and emerging digital tools could potentially bridge this gap. The ULTRA-Q, a sports nutrition questionnaire adapted for ultra-endurance athletes, was used to assess the nutritional knowledge of ChatGPT-3.

Effects of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programme on submaximal exercise in Tunisian patients with long-COVID19: A randomized clinical trial.

There is a lack of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) exploring the outcomes of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programmes (CPRPs) on submaximal aerobic capacity of long COVID-19 patients (LC19Ps). This RCT aimed to evaluate the effect of an ambulatory CPRP on the 6-min walk test (6MWT) data (main outcome: 6-min walk distance (6MWD)) of LC19Ps. Conducted as a single-blinded RCT, the study included Tunisian LC19Ps with persistent dyspnoea (i.