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Women in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
This report analyzes the representation and participation of women in the international and U.S. Olympic organizations relative to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, especially for 2000, 2004, and 2008.
Alison Wrynn, Maureen Smith
core  

The sit up test to exhaustion as a test for muscular endurance evaluation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
AIMS/HYPOTHESIS The aim of this study was to examine the sit up test to exhaustion as a field test for muscular endurance evaluation in a sample of sedentary people of both sexes. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed.
Alesi, Marianna   +7 more
core   +4 more sources

VR Game for Powerlifting Training

open access: yes, 2023
AbstractVirtual reality applications are becoming more and more popular. In addition to apparent uses like providing entertainment, VR applications are finding use in fields such as education, engineering, and architecture. The market for VR games used in medicine and sports is also thriving.
Krzysztof Popielski   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Prevalence of Bruxism in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Oral Rehabilitation, Volume 52, Issue 9, Page 1518-1543, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Bruxism is a behaviour that can be associated with negative health consequences, which may be exacerbated in athletes due to their exposure to anxiety situations during pre‐competition and competition periods. Objective This study aimed to synthesise available scientific evidence investigating the prevalence of sleep and/or awake ...
Alka Daby Nascimento de Sales   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effects of a Peaking Protocol on Heart Rate Variability and its Predictive Associations with Wilks Coefficient in Competitive Powerlifters

open access: yesInternational Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 2022
Powerlifting competition is comprised of three barbell lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift that are all completed in a single day and summed together, ultimately normalized to the lifter’s body weight via the Wilks Coefficient.
Mitch Cholewinski   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Injuries among weightlifters and powerlifters: a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yesBritish Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016
BackgroundOlympic weightlifting and powerlifting are two sports that expose the body to great forces. Injury characteristics have not been systematically reviewed for these two growing sports.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature regarding various definitions of injuries used, injury localisation, the prevalence
Ulrika, Aasa   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Sex Differences in Disc Golf Performance: Implications for Eligibility Criteria for Women's Competitions

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Sport Science, Volume 25, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Disc golf is becoming increasingly popular, but there is no published information on performance differences between males and females. The aim of this study was to investigate sex differences in disc golf performance in recent years and to discuss the implications of these sex differences on eligibility criteria for women's disc golf ...
Tommy R. Lundberg, Justin Menickelli
wiley   +1 more source

Indicators of willpower of powerlifters

open access: yesHealth-saving technologies, rehabilitation and physical therapy, 2022
The article examines indicators of volitional self-regulation, perseverance, and self-control of powerlifters of various qualifications. It was established that there is almost no relationship between the level of development of willpower, willful self-regulation, perseverance, self-control and qualification and the age of athletes (r=0.03-0.17); the ...
openaire   +1 more source

Exercising Through Breast Cancer: A Case Study on Strength Training During Active Treatment

open access: yesLifestyle Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 3, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Introducton This case study examines a 27‐year‐old woman, an active powerlifter, going through breast cancer treatment while maintaining a periodized structured strength training regimen. Methods By documenting her experiences through chemotherapy cycles, this case study identifies the clinical implications of individualized exercise protocols,
LaShae D. Rolle, Tracy E. Crane
wiley   +1 more source

Joint Sport Classification of Ukraine and ranking standards in powerlifting [PDF]

open access: yesPedagogìka, Psihologìâ ta Mediko-bìologìčnì Problemi Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ ì Sportu, 2010
Realization of motion potential of a human happens more often in the process of his competitive activity. Criteria for the assessment of such activity's success are sport trophies (medals, cups, certificates, diplomas) and correspondence of competitive ...
Stetsenko A.I.
doaj  

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