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Central command and muscle metaboreflex effect on superficial venoconstriction in the resting limb

open access: yesJournal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2013
Exercise significantly activates the sympathetic nervous system. Sympathetic activation during exercise is governed by both central command and muscle reflex mechanisms (i.e., muscle metabo- and mechano-reflexes), which modulate arterial vascular ...
Anna Ooue, Tomoko Sadamoto
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Effects of aging on unloading-induced skeletal muscle atrophy and subsequent recovery in rats

open access: yesJournal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2013
Aged individuals with physiological muscle atrophy (sarcopenia) are likely forced into an unloading condition of inactivity such as bed rest and limb-immobilization.
Hideki Yamauchi   +3 more
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Changes in Physical Status of Young Women in Response to Exercise Training [PDF]

open access: yesSport Mont, 2021
Fitness-related benefits result in essential changes in physical fitness level in young women. This study was conducted with fitness centre clients (35 women with an average age of 26.4±2.2 years).
Olena Andrieieva   +8 more
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Physical activity, screen viewing time, and overweight/obesity among Chinese children and adolescents: an update from the 2017 physical activity and fitness in China—the youth study

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2019
Background With increases in inactive lifestyles and mounting pressure for academic excellence in Chinese younger populations, lack of physical activity and increased prevalence of obesity have become a major public health concern in China.
Zheng Zhu   +8 more
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The genetics of physical fitness [PDF]

open access: yesBritish Journal of Sports Medicine, 2000
Editor,—Might I briefly comment on Dr Lavin's observation that elite athletes, whom he classes as “freak”, “are as removed from real life as it is possible to …
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An investigation of the relationship and pathways of influence between body mass index, motor coordination, and health-related physical fitness index in preschool children

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health
BackgroundMovement development and motor ability are related to preschool children's physical health, and obesity is an increasingly serious problem in early childhood.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze the mechanism of body mass index (BMI ...
Deqiang Zhao   +11 more
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Association between school environment with sedentary behavior and physical activity intensity in children

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2023
We examined the association between indicators of the school environment with sedentary behavior and different intensities of physical activity in children.
Diego Sales   +5 more
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Current Status and Correlated Factors of Fall Risk Among Chinese Elderly Aged 60-79:A 2024 Nationwide Cross-Sectional Analysis

open access: yesXiehe Yixue Zazhi
ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and associated factors of fall risk among Chinese older adults, and to examine the roles of urban-rural differences, regional disparities, physical health status, and psychosocial factors in falls among this ...
ZHU Jiarong   +4 more
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Specific associations between heart rate variability and motor domains in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a comparative study

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychiatry
ObjectiveThis study compared children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and typically developing (TD) controls on heart rate variability (HRV) and motor proficiency, and examined their combined role in predicting ADHD symptom severity ...
Jiaxin Chen   +5 more
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A systematic review and meta-analysis on effects of aerobic exercise in people with Parkinson’s disease

open access: yesnpj Parkinson's Disease, 2022
Previous studies have shown that aerobic exercise is an effective way to improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The aim of this study [PROSPERO CRD42022340730] was to explore the effects of aerobic exercises on balance, gait, motor function, and ...
Kai Zhen   +5 more
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