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Functional Capacity and Levels of Physical Activity in Aging: A 3-Year Follow-up

Frontiers in Medicine, 2018
Over the last decades, the world elderly population has increased exponentially and this tendency will continue during the coming years; from 2000 to 2050, people over 60 will double and those over 80 will quadruple. Loss of independence occurs as people
Maria Teresa Tomás, Alejandro Galán-Mercant, Elvis Alvarez Carnero, Beatriz Fernandes   +3 more
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Isometric handgrip exercise impacts only on very short-term blood pressure variability, but not on short-term blood pressure variability in hypertensive individuals: A randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Physiology, 2022
Background: The effect of a single isometric handgrip exercise (IHG) on blood pressure (BP) variability (BPV) has not been addressed. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of IHG vs. sham on BPV and BP.Methods: Hypertensive patients using
Otávio A. Bertoletti, Rodrigo Ferrari, Elton L. Ferlin, Ozi M. Barcellos, Sandra C. Fuchs, Sandra C. Fuchs   +5 more
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Roar of a Champion: Loudness and Voice Pitch Predict Perceived Fighting Ability but Not Success in MMA Fighters

Frontiers in Psychology, 2019
Historically, antagonistic interactions have been a crucial determinant of access to various fitness-affecting resources. In many vertebrate species, information about relative fighting ability is conveyed, among other things, by vocalization.
Pavel Šebesta, Pavel Šebesta, Vít Třebický, Vít Třebický, Jitka Fialová, Jitka Fialová, Jan Havlíček, Jan Havlíček   +7 more
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Evaluation of three methods to assess the degree of milk-out in dairy cows

Animal, 2020
The assessment of the completeness of milk-out in dairy cows is one of the indicators used to evaluate and optimise the milking process. A number of different methods and thresholds are available for this purpose, but procedures and validation of the ...
D. Meyer, A. Haeussermann, K. Barth, S. Lingner, E. Hartung   +4 more
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Executive and Motor Functions in Older Individuals with Cognitive Impairment

Behavioral Sciences, 2022
Background: A current research trend is the examination of the interplay between cognitive functioning, higher-order processes, and motor efficiency in late adulthood.
Maria Chiara Fastame, Ilaria Mulas, Valeria Putzu, Gesuina Asoni, Daniela Viale, Irene Mameli, Massimiliano Pau   +6 more
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Comparison level of handgrip strength for the three categories among male athlete's artificial wall climbing and factors will affect [PDF]

, 2017
The aim of this study is to compare the level of handgrip strength (HGS) in male’s athletes between three different categories of climbing (boulder, lead, and speed) during competition.
Yusof, Aminuddin, Abdullah, Borhannudin, Salehhodin, Siti Nur Sarah, Borhannudin Abdullah, Siti NurSarah Salehhodin, Aminuddin Yusoff   +5 more
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THE EFFECTS OF A 12-WEEK-SWIMMING TRAINING ON SOME ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETERS AND HAND GRIP STRENGTH OF FEMALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS [PDF]

Annals of the “Ştefan cel Mare” University: Physical Education and Sport Section - The Science and Art of Movement, 2018
Regular exercise is to increase children's physical and functional capacities. Significant degree of physical working capacity in children with growth changes. Developmental age children tend to grow faster than the body parts of the body. This period
CENGİZ ŞARVAN Şebnem, GÖKHAN İsmail, AKTAŞ Yakup   +2 more
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Intra-session and Inter-day Reliability of the Myon 320 Electromyography System During Sub-maximal Contractions

Frontiers in Physiology, 2018
Electromyography systems are widely used within the field of scientific and clinical practices. The reliability of these systems are paramount when conducting research.
Graeme G. Sorbie, Graeme G. Sorbie, Michael J. Williams, Michael J. Williams, David W. Boyle, Alexander Gray, James Brouner, Neil Gibson, Julien S. Baker, Chris Easton, Ukadike C. Ugbolue, Ukadike C. Ugbolue   +11 more
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Comparison of Handgrip and Upper Body Strength between Sedentary Individuals and Archers

Indonesian Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science
Study purpose: Muscular strength is crucial for performing daily tasks and enhancing sports performance. However, limited research has compared the handgrip and upper body strength between sedentary individuals and archers.
Jiun Sien Lau, Muhammad Mustaqim Jariah, Rosniwati Ghafar, Erie Zuraidee Zulkifli, Nur Syamsina Ahmad   +4 more
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Impact of 6-Week Combined Gym and Climbing Training on Handgrip Strength and Arm Size—GRIP-6 Study

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Background: Climbing and strength training are among the most popular types of sports among recreational athletes. However, many newcomers quickly lose motivation and abandon training due to a lack of visible and athletic progress.
Tomasz Chomiuk, Adam Męczyński, Przemysław Kasiak, Artur Mamcarz, Daniel Śliż   +4 more
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