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Effects of a 26 week multicomponent exercise program on cardiovascular and lipi...
Figueira, Bruno; Bravo, Jorge; Raimundo, Armando; Reis, AntónioThe present study aimed to examine the effects of a 26-week multicomponent exercise program on lipid and lipoprotein profiles, blood pressure, and anthropometric parameters in healthy, previously sedentary premenopausal and postmenopausal women aged 40-60, as determined by the Baecke physical activity questionnaire. The program, comprising resistance, balance, flexibility, and aerobic exercises performed at 60-...
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL AND POSITIONAL PERFORMANCE IN UNDER-13 AND UND...
Coutinho, Diogo; Liu, Quanchen; Figueira, Bruno; Abade, Eduardo; Gonçalves, BrunoThis study aimed to compare U13 and U15 physical and positional performance during competitive 11-a-side official matches. A total of 160 male outfield youth football players (n=80, under-13, U13; n=80, under-15, U15) participated in the study. The players' physical and positional data were collected using a global positioning system over eight first-half 11-a-side competitive matches for each age group. Signif...
Impact of Eccentric Exercises on Soccer Players’ External Load, Muscle Soreness...
Abade, Eduardo; Gonçalves, Bruno; Figueira, Bruno; Santos, Sara; Coutinho, DiogoThis study examined the impact of integrating eccentric bodyweight exercises (Nordic Hamstring and Single Leg Deadlift) into soccer training, before and after training sessions, on players’ well-being, external load and physical performance over two successive training sessions. Twenty-one male trained players (23.6 ± 3.7 years, playing experience of 13.3 ± 4.01 years) participated in the study. The study spann...
Exploring the impact of screen-time exposure on motor competence and health-rel...
Figueira, Bruno; Gonçalves, Bruno; Silva, Rodrigo; Aleixo, Tomás; Rosa, Raul; Almeida, GabrielaChildren are spending large periods of the day engaged in screen-based activities, despite research demonstrating potential harms related to obesity, sleep, fitness, and cognitive, social, and emotional development, among others. Although there are evidence-based guidelines for physical activity, sleep patterns, and healthy screen-time levels, no studies have addressed how children’s screen-time exposure affect...
Empowering Obese Children in Physical Education: Exploring the Influence of Ver...
Aydi, Bilel; Okba, Selmi; Figueira, Bruno; Souissi, Mohamed; Gonçalves, Bruno; Katsuhiko, Katsuhiko; Knechtle, Beat; Yang, Che-Yi; Chen, YungThis study aimed to assess the impact of physical education teachers’ verbal encouragements on the psychophysiological aspects, physical enjoyment, and mood states of obese children (OC) in a physical education context. Sixteen OC students (mean age = 13.81 ± 0.73 years) from a preparatory school participated in two test sessions, conducted in a randomized order. Each session involved a series of passing games ...
Effect of weekly Plyometric training frequency on Adolescents female basketball...
Figueira, Bruno; Abade, Eduardo; Mateus, Nuno; Weldon, Anthony; Sampaio, Jaime; Paulauskas, RutenisThis study investigated the effects lower vs. higher frequencies of volume-equated plyometric training youth female basketball players. Thirty youth highly trained female basketball players (age, 15.7 ± 0.5 years; body mass, 64.1 ± 8.6 kg; height, 172.8 ± 6.2 cm, basketball training experience 6.3 ± 1.7 years) integrating a youth national development program participated in the study. A parallel-group randomize...
The impact of differential training on shooting efficiency in young basketball ...
Burkaite, Greta; Figueira, Bruno; Paulauskas, RutenisAim of the study: Basketball requires training strategies that foster skill development, adaptability, and creativity in diverse scenarios. Variation has long been recognized as a key component of effective teaching and learning, a principle emphasized by the differential training (DT) approach. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of DT in improving shooting accuracy under varying constraints. Methods...
Effects of different interval durations on training load and post-exercise reco...
Paulauskas, Rutenis; Kamarauskas, Paulius; Figueira, BrunoAim of the study: The aims of this study were (I) to measure external and internal training loads during 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-min simulated 3x3 basketball games, with 1-min recovery periods following each game and (II) to evaluate the recovery rates of heart rate and the muscle oxygen saturation following 1- , 2-, 3-, and 4-min play. Methods: Twelve (n = 12) elite male 3×3 basketball players (age: 26.6 ± 5.6 years...
Effects of eight weeks incremental elastic resistance training on roundhouse ki...
Paulauskas, Rutenis; Pundzevicius, Vygantas; Figueira, BrunoThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of an 8-week incremental elastic-resistance kick training program on roundhouse kick performance and physical fitness in youth Taekwondo athletes, compared to conventional training methods. A two-group parallel, randomized, quasi-experimental design was employed, dividing participants into an experimental group (n = 11, age: 15.5 ± 1.6 years, stature: 171.6 ± 9.6 cm, bod...
Training Load and Post-Exercise Recovery Following Varied Game Intervals in 3x3...
Paulauskas, Rutenis; Kamarauskas, Paulius; Figueira, BrunoThe study aimed (I) to quantify external and internal training loads during simulated 3x3 basketball games of 1, 2, 3, and 4 min, each followed by 1-min rest intervals; and (II) to assess the heart rate and muscle oxygen saturation recovery rates following, 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-min periods of play. Twelve (n = 12) elite male 3x3 basketball players (age: 26.6 ± 5.6 years, body height: 196.8 ± 5.5 cm, body mass: 92....