is a chronic disease with diverse physical and psychological symptoms and impairments. The present pilot study aims to evaluate the implementation of a previously protocoled online resistance training program in postural balance, physical fitness, and fibromyalgia impact, as well as adaptations and strategies necessary for a better followup of the participant during the program. Three participants with an avera...
Fibromyalgia affects skeletal muscles presenting with muscle stiffness, pain, and fatigue. The exercise practice is wellstabilized and suggested for the reduction of symptoms. However, there are some gaps in the literature related to balance and neuromuscular performance in a strength training protocol. The aim of this study is to structure a protocol to verify the effects of strength training applied over a sh...
It is known that the design of the harm caused by the indiscriminate use of anabolic steroids is short of the potential harm that misuse can cause. Were investigated 50 men users of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS). All participants are bodybuilders, mean age 29 years (± 7). Most have completed higher education (n=12 / 26.1%) or are enrolled in higher education (n=17 / 37%). The highest form of knowled...
The purpose of this study was to relate the practical reasons of strength training at gyms at the age of practitioners. The participants were 328 practitioners of strength training with a mean age of 35 years (± 13.27, min 18 years, max 76 years). We used a characterization questionnaire and Exercise Motivations Inventory-2 (EMI-2). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis by ad...