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Yiğit Ş, Akıncı B, Ekşi BÜ, Dayıcan DK, Çalıkoğlu F, Çelik Y, Yeldan İ, Satman İ. Using Cluster Analysis to Identify Metabolic Syndrome Components and Physical Fitness in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome. Metab Syndr Relat Disord 2024. [PMID: 38721973 DOI: 10.1089/met.2024.0041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2024] Open
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Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors. Physical inactivity and reduced physical fitness are associated with one or more components of MetS. However, MetS has many components, and the unclear relationship between the components and physical fitness parameters can provide a plain and straightforward understanding of the clustering method. Aim: To identify the relationship between physical fitness parameters, physical activity levels, and components of MetS using hierarchical cluster analysis. Methods: One hundred twenty-one patients (mean age = 51.4 ± 7.1/years, F:90, M:31) who were diagnosed as having MetS according to the National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III) criteria were included in the study. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglyceride (TG) were analyzed. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures, (SBP and DBP), were evaluated. Body composition (waist and hip circumference, (WC and HC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), body mass index (BMI), percent body fat, and visceral fat), upper and lower extremity muscle strength (dynamometer), and functional exercise capacity [6-minute walk test (6MWT)] were assessed as physical fitness parameters. Physical activity levels were assessed using a pedometer and number of steps (NS) was determined. Results: Of the patients, 45.5% were diagnosed as having MetS based on four components. The dendrogram consisted of two main clusters and four subclusters. The main cluster I composed of BMI, HC, WC, visceral fat, HDL-C, percent fat, SBP, DBP, and percent quadriceps. The main cluster II comprised FPG, TG, WHR, handgrip strength, 6MWT, and NS. Conclusion: MetS components clustered with different physical fitness parameters. The clusters in the dendrogram can provide substantial implications for heterogeneous MetS components and physical fitness parameters. Future studies are needed to elucidate the effectiveness of dendrogram-derived exercise programs in MetS.
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- Şafak Yiğit
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Graduate Education Institute, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department Physiotherapy Program, Vocational School Therapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Galata University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English), Faculty of Health Sciences, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Graduate Education Institute, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department Physiotherapy Program, Vocational School Therapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Galata University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Graduate Education Institute, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izmir Tınaztepe University, Izmır, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Biostatistics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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d'Avila JDC, Moreira El Nabbout TG, Georges Moreira El Nabbout H, Silva ADS, Barbosa Ramos Junior AC, Fonseca ERD, Santana Carlos A, de Azeredo Siqueira R. Correlation between low handgrip strength and metabolic syndrome in older adults: a systematic review. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2024; 68:e230026. [PMID: 38709150 PMCID: PMC11081056 DOI: 10.20945/2359-4292-2023-0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Muscle weakness has been associated to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in the general population. However, it is still unclear whether this association is maintained in older adults. This study investigated correlations between low handgrip strength (HGS) and metabolic syndrome, or some of its components, in older adults through a systematic review of the literature. Searches were conducted in the Virtual Health Library Regional Portal, Scopus, Cochrane, Embase, MEDLINE/ PubMed, SciELO, and Web of Science databases for relevant studiesinvestigating muscle weakness (measured by hand dynamometer) and metabolic syndrome or its components in older adult populations, published up to September 2023. From the 2050 references initially identified, 20 studies, comprising a total of 31,264 older adults of both genders, completely met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Eighteen studies showed that lower HGS was associated with metabolic syndrome or some of its risk factors, such as abdominal obesity, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, or high blood pressure. Two studies found that older men with high blood pressure had increased HGS. Most studies included in this systematic review revealed a significant correlation between reduced HGS and metabolic syndrome or some of its components, especially abdominal obesity and insulin resistance. We conclude that below-average HGS can be associated with metabolic syndrome in older adults.
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- Joana da Costa d'Avila
- Grupo de Pesquisa em Biologia Experimental e Humana, Laboratório de Pesquisa Pré-clínica, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil,
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- Grupo de Pesquisa em Biologia Experimental e Humana, Laboratório de Pesquisa Pré-clínica, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil
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- Grupo de Pesquisa em Biologia Experimental e Humana, Laboratório de Pesquisa Pré-clínica, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil
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- Grupo de Pesquisa em Biologia Experimental e Humana, Laboratório de Pesquisa Pré-clínica, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil
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- Grupo de Pesquisa em Biologia Experimental e Humana, Laboratório de Pesquisa Pré-clínica, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil
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- Sistema de Bibliotecas e Informação da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Grupo de Pesquisa em Biologia Experimental e Humana, Laboratório de Pesquisa Pré-clínica, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil
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- Grupo de Pesquisa em Biologia Experimental e Humana, Laboratório de Pesquisa Pré-clínica, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil
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Jacinto M, Monteiro D, Rodrigues F, Diz S, Matos R, Amaro N, Antunes R. Gender Differences in Anthropometric, Functional Capacity Measures and Quality of Life in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2024; 9:84. [PMID: 38804450 PMCID: PMC11130869 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk9020084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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The aim of the of the current investigation was to investigate the possible differences concerning males and females in anthropometry, body composition, functional capacity, strength and quality of life variables. After obtaining signed informed consent, 37 participants (18 males; 19 females), with mean age of 39.08 and standard deviation of 11.66 years, voluntarily participated in this study. Anthropometry, body composition, functional capacity, strength, and quality of life were assessed using validated and reliable instruments and tests for this population. The males and females were compared using a Mann-Whitney U signed rank test. Significant differences were detected among the following variables, height (p = 0.028), body mass index (p = 0.033), fat mass (p = 0.002), muscle mass (p ≤ 0.001), phase angle (p = 0.005), medicine ball throwing strength (p = 0.010), and peak toque left knee (p = 0.028), with males showing better results in all the variables. The sample in this study showed differences in the anthropometric, composition, and strength variables. Studying this population can help ensure that everyone has equal access to services and adequate support for their personal needs, improving their quality of life.
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- Miguel Jacinto
- ESECS, Polytechnique of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.J.); (F.R.); (S.D.); (R.M.); (N.A.); (R.A.)
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sport, Health, and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- ESECS, Polytechnique of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.J.); (F.R.); (S.D.); (R.M.); (N.A.); (R.A.)
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sport, Health, and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- ESECS, Polytechnique of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.J.); (F.R.); (S.D.); (R.M.); (N.A.); (R.A.)
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sport, Health, and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- ESECS, Polytechnique of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.J.); (F.R.); (S.D.); (R.M.); (N.A.); (R.A.)
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sport, Health, and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- ESECS, Polytechnique of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.J.); (F.R.); (S.D.); (R.M.); (N.A.); (R.A.)
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sport, Health, and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- ESECS, Polytechnique of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.J.); (F.R.); (S.D.); (R.M.); (N.A.); (R.A.)
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sport, Health, and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- ESECS, Polytechnique of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.J.); (F.R.); (S.D.); (R.M.); (N.A.); (R.A.)
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sport, Health, and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Pombo A, Cordovil R, Rodrigues LP, Moreira AC, Borrego R, Machado M, Costa V, Almeida A, Tavares AS, de Sá CC, Luz C. Effect of Motor Competence and Health-Related Fitness in the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT 2024; 95:110-117. [PMID: 36751024 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2022.2158998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Purpose: In the last decades we have seen an increase in sedentary behaviors and a decrease in physical activity in children when compared to past generations. This lifestyle is commonly associated with the development of clustering risk factors that define metabolic syndrome (MetS). Knowing that motor competence (MC) development can influence lifelong physical activity habits, it is reasonable to assume that children's MC will directly link to clustered cardiometabolic health outcomes. The aim of this study was to analyze the role of MC in MetS risk factors. Methods: Seventy children with a mean age of 7.49 (SD = 1.28) years were evaluated on motor competence (MCA-Motor Competence Assessment instrument), cardiovascular fitness (PACER test), upper body strength (UBS; handgrip), and the components of MetS, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, abdominal obesity, low concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high fasting blood glucose. The composite value of MetS was calculated according to Burns et al. (2017). Multiple standard regressions were performed to explore the effect of different variables on MetS. Motor competence and health-related fitness (cardiovascular fitness and relative upper body strength) were used as independent variables (predictors) and MetS as dependent variable. Results: Overall, the results showed that motor competence (β = -.072; p < .05) is a significant predictor and this model explained 7,1% of the variance in MetS. Conclusion: Although more studies are needed, our results indicate that MC seems to have a positive role in children's health markers.
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- André Pombo
- Universidade de Lisboa
- Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
- Research Center in Sports Performance, Recreation, Innovation and Technology (SPRINT)
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- Research Center in Sports Performance, Recreation, Innovation and Technology (SPRINT)
- Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo
- Research Center in Sports Sciences Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD)
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- Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
- Research Center in Sports Performance, Recreation, Innovation and Technology (SPRINT)
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Ferrero-Hernández P, Farías-Valenzuela C, Ferrari G, Espoz-Lazo S, Álvarez-Arangua S, Valdivia-Moral P. Cut-off points for isometric handgrip and low limb explosive strength in relation to indicators of overweight/obesity in people with intellectual disabilities: analysis by age groups. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2023; 67:1124-1135. [PMID: 37574777 DOI: 10.1111/jir.13069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of overweight/obesity has been increasing globally and in people with Intellectual Disabilities (IDs), this problem is exacerbated even more, which added to a low physical condition that contributes to the deterioration of functionality and increases the risk of developing chronic diseases in the course of life. Therefore, the aim of this study was to establish cut-off points for levels of isometric handgrip and low limb explosive strength in children, adolescents and adults, which identify overweight/obesity in people with IDs and their respective associations. METHODS The sample was made up of 131 individuals with IDs, belonging to four special and community educational centres in the city of Santiago, Chile. Body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-height ratio (WHR) were used as indicators of overweight/obesity. Handgrip strength was used as a measure of isometric strength, and countermovement jump was used as a measure of low limb explosive strength. For the comparison of variables by age group, the analysis of Ancova, Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests were used. The total area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of isometric handgrip and low limb explosive strength was identified as an indicator of overweight/obesity according to age groups. A logistic regression model was used to quantify the effect that strength categories below the cut-off point have on the risk of overweight and obesity. RESULTS Significant differences were observed between the age groups for body weight, height, BMI and WHR, as well as in the levels of absolute handgrip strength and vertical jump with countermovement (P ≤ 0.05). Children showed the lowest cut-off points for absolute and relative strength. The adolescent group showed the highest cut-off points for relative strength and countermovement jump and adults showed the highest value for absolute strength as indicators of overweight/obesity. Different associations between cut-off points with BMI and WHR were found. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents showed the highest cut-off point for relative strength and countermovement jump, and adults showed the highest value for absolute strength, according to overweight/obesity indicators (BMI and WHR). It is suggested to adjust resistance training programmes according to age categories for the prevention of overweight/obesity in people with IDs.
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- P Ferrero-Hernández
- Escuela de Pedagogía en Educación Física, Facultad de Educación, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto del Deporte, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, Faculty of Education, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Sciences of Physical Activity, Sports and Health School, University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Educación y Ciencias Sociales, Instituto del Deporte y Bienestar, Universidad Andres Bello, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
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- Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, Faculty of Education, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Ye B, Zhang J, Tan Z, Chen J, Pan X, Zhou Y, Wang W, Liu L, Zhu W, Sun Y, Ning K, Xie Q, Liu R. Association of liver function with health-related physical fitness: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1797. [PMID: 37715140 PMCID: PMC10503162 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16701-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In this study, by analyzing the correlation between various components of health-related physical fitness (HPF) and liver function indicators, the indicators of physical fitness that were highly correlated with liver function and could be monitored at home were screened to prevent more serious liver disease in the future, and to provide experimental basis for prescribing personalized exercise. METHODS A total of 330 faculties (female = 198) of a university were recruited. The indicators of HPF and liver function were measured. Spearman correlation analysis, multivariate linear regression, and cross-lagged panel model was used to data statistics. RESULTS In males, body fat (BF) was positively correlated with alanine aminotransferase (ALT); vital capacity and the vital capacity index were positively correlated with albumin; and vertical jump was positively correlated with globulin and negatively correlated with the albumin-globulin ratio (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant correlation among all indicators controlled confounding factors. In females, BF was negatively correlated with direct bilirubin; VO2max was positively correlated with indirect bilirubin; and vertical jump was positively correlated with the albumin-globulin ratio and significantly negatively correlated with globulin (P < 0.05). Controlled confounding factors, body fat percentage was positively correlated with globulin (β = 0.174) and negatively correlated with direct bilirubin (β = -0.431), and VO2max was positively correlated with indirect bilirubin (β = 0.238, P < 0.05). Cross-lagged panel analysis showed that BF percentage can negatively predict direct bilirubin levels with great significance (β = -0.055, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS HPF may play a crucial role in liver function screening, particularly for female faculty members. For males, BF, vertical jump, vital capacity and vital capacity index could be associated with liver function but are susceptible to complex factors such as age, smoking, diabetes, and hypertension. In females, BF percentage is an important predictor of abnormal liver function in addition to VO2max and vertical jump, which are not affected by complex factors.
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- Bo Ye
- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA
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- School of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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Jacinto M, Matos R, Monteiro D, Antunes R, Caseiro A, Gomes B, Campos MJ, Ferreira JP. Effects of a 24-week exercise program on anthropometric, body composition, metabolic status, cardiovascular response, and neuromuscular capacity, in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1205463. [PMID: 37288435 PMCID: PMC10242032 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1205463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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Introduction: The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased in the last decades, including in people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This is even more concerning when it is globally accepted that a low physical condition contributes to the deterioration of functionality and increases the risk of developing chronic diseases during life, with effective implications for health and well-being. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of two physical exercise intervention programs on institutionalized individuals with IDD. Methods: Twenty-one adults with IDD (43.04 ± 11.18 years) were split by convenience into three groups: i) an indoor training group (IG; N = 7; 24-week machine-based gym intervention), ii) an outdoor training group (OG; N = 7; 24-week outdoor intervention with low-content materials), and iii) a control group (CG; N = 7). Assessed outcomes included indicators of health and neuromuscular capacity. The ShapiroWilk (n < 50) and Levene tests were used to verify data normality and homoscedasticity. A Kruskal-Walli test was performed to understand if there were differences between the groups. For comparison purposes and to assess hypothetical differences between groups, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Friedman test were used. The respective effect size was calculated, and the significance level was defined at 0.05. Results/Discussion: There was a difference in fat mass in OG (initial ≠ intermediate; Bonferroni corrected: t = 2.405; p = 0.048; W = 0.08 and initial ≠ final moments; Bonferroni corrected: t = 2.405; p = 0.048; W = 0.08). Indoor intervention programs seem to be more effective than outdoor intervention programs for reducing heart rate rest (t = -2.912; p = 0.011; W = -0.104) when compared with CG. Conclusion: A low-cost outdoor intervention in contact with nature appears to be more effective for fat mass reduction. The results for heart rate variability are not clear and robust. Finally, an indoor intervention using weight-training machines appears to be a good method to promote neuromuscular capacity.
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- Miguel Jacinto
- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
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- ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
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- ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
- Research Center in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Vila Real, Portugal
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- ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Center for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF), Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Center for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF), Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Center for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF), Coimbra, Portugal
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de Lima TR, González-Chica DA, Franco Moreno YM, Santos Silva DA. The independent and joint associations between muscle strength, health variables and cardiovascular disease among adults. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2022; 50:38-46. [PMID: 33305683 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2020.1862633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We investigated the independent and joint association between muscle strength and health variables according to individual health status among adults. METHODS Cross-sectional population-based study comprising 643 adults (39.6 ± 11.1 years, 44.9% men) from Florianópolis, Southern Brazil. Muscle strength was assessed by handgrip strength. Health variables included were systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), waist circumference (WC), carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), total cholesterol (CHOL), HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides (TRG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR). Participants were grouped into three health status categories: 1) healthy (without CVD and risk for CVD); 2) at risk for CVD (obesity, high blood pressure, and hyperglycemia); 3) with CVD. Multiple linear regression adjusted for confounding factors was used. RESULTS Muscle strength was inversely associated with IMT (β = -0.02, SE: 0.03), CHOL (β = -0.14, SE: 0.02) and HbA1c (β = -0.01, SE: 0.10), and directly associated with SBP (β = 0.16, SE: 0.06) and WC (β = 0.02, SE: 0.03). Among adults with CVD, muscle strength was inversely associated with IMT (p < 0.05). Higher muscle strength was directly associated with SBP among healthy adults (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The main finding of the present study indicated that among individuals with CVD, muscle strength was associated with lower IMT values.
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- Tiago Rodrigues de Lima
- Research Center in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Discipline of General Practice, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.,Adelaide Rural Clinical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Research Center in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
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Lycopene: A Natural Arsenal in the War against Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Diseases. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020232. [PMID: 35204115 PMCID: PMC8868303 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Lycopene is a bioactive red pigment found in plants, especially in red fruits and vegetables, including tomato, pink guava, papaya, pink grapefruit, and watermelon. Several research reports have advocated its positive impact on human health and physiology. For humans, lycopene is an essential substance obtained from dietary sources to fulfil the body requirements. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) causing oxidative stress and downstream complications include one of the major health concerns worldwide. In recent years, oxidative stress and its counter strategies have attracted biomedical research in order to manage the emerging health issues. Lycopene has been reported to directly interact with ROS, which can help to prevent chronic diseases, including diabetes and neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. In this context, the present review article was written to provide an accumulative account of protective and ameliorative effects of lycopene on coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension, which are the leading causes of death worldwide. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant that fights ROS and, subsequently, complications. It reduces blood pressure via inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme and regulating nitrous oxide bioavailability. It plays an important role in lowering of LDL (low-density lipoproteins) and improving HDL (high-density lipoproteins) levels to minimize atherosclerosis, which protects the onset of coronary artery disease and hypertension. Various studies have advocated that lycopene exhibited a combating competence in the treatment of these diseases. Owing to all the antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-hypertensive properties, lycopene provides a potential nutraceutical with a protective and curing ability against coronary artery disease and hypertension.
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Zhou Y, Zhang J, Liu RH, Xie Q, Li XL, Chen JG, Pan XL, Ye B, Liu LL, Wang WW, Yan LL, Wei WX, Jiang XC. Association between Health-Related Physical Fitness and Risk of Dyslipidemia in University Staff: A Cross-Sectional Study and a ROC Curve Analysis. Nutrients 2021; 14:nu14010050. [PMID: 35010926 PMCID: PMC8746739 DOI: 10.3390/nu14010050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: This study aimed to assess the relationship between dyslipidemia (DL) risk and health-related physical fitness (HPF) and evaluated the prognostic value of HPF for risk of DL. Methods: A total of 776 university staff members were recruited, of which 407 were females, and 369 males. Blood samples and HPF tests were collected from all participants after 12 h fasting. Results: The prevalence of DL was 41.77% and 51.49% in female and male university staff members, respectively, and there was no significant difference between genders (χ2 = 2.687, p = 0.101). According to the logistic regression analysis, age, male sex, GLU, hypertension, BMI, BF, WHtR, and LAP were significant risk factors for DL (p < 0.05), VCI and, SAR were significant protective factors for DL (p < 0.05), and SMI, GS, and VG were not significantly associated with the risk of DL. The area under the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) analysis indicated that, LAP (AUC: 0.730, 95CI%: 0.697–0.762), WHtR (AUC: 0.626, 95CI%: 0.590–0.660), and BMI (AUC: 0.599, 95CI%: 0.563–0.634) are valid predictors of DL, and LAP and WHtR perform better than BMI (Z = 8.074, p < 0.001) in predicting DL in male and female university staff members. Conclusion: The risk of DL is significantly related to body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and flexibility. LAP and WHtR perform better than BMI in predicting risk of DL in male and female university staff members.
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- Yuan Zhou
- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-139-9119-2058
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China;
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- School of Kinesiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China;
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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- School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; (Y.Z.); (R.-H.L.); (Q.X.); (X.-L.L.); (B.Y.); (L.-L.L.); (W.-W.W.); (L.-L.Y.); (W.-X.W.); (X.-C.J.)
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Chen J, Zhou Y, Pan X, Li X, Long J, Zhang H, Zhang J. Associations between Health-Related Physical Fitness and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese University Staff. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17239031. [PMID: 33287419 PMCID: PMC7730253 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17239031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE This cross-sectional study examined the associations between health-related physical fitness (HPF) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in overweight and obese university staff. METHODS A total of 340 university staff (109 women, mean age 43.1 ± 9.7 years) with overweight (n = 284) and obesity (n = 56) were included. The HPF indicators included skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), body fat percentage (BFP), grip strength (GS), sit-and-reach test (SRT), and vital capacity index (VCI). CVD risk factors were measured, including uric acid (UA), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and glucose (GLU). RESULTS BFP, SMI, and GS were positively associated with UA level (β = 0.239, β = 0.159, β = 0.139, p < 0.05). BFP was positively associated with TG and TG/HDL-C levels (β = 0.421, β = 0.259, p < 0.05). GS was positively associated with HDL-C level (β = 0.244, p < 0.05). SRT was negatively associated with GLU level (β = -0.130, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In overweight and obese university staff, body composition, muscle strength, and flexibility were associated with CVD risk factors. An HPF test may be a practical nonmedical method to assess CVD risk.
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- Jiangang Chen
- Department of Exercise Science, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi‘an 710119, China; (J.C.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.)
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- Department of Exercise Science, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi‘an 710119, China; (J.C.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.)
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- School of Kinesiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China;
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- Department of Exercise Science, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi‘an 710119, China; (J.C.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.)
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- Department of Exercise Science, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi‘an 710119, China; (J.C.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.)
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- Department of Exercise Science, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi‘an 710119, China; (J.C.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.)
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- Department of Exercise Science, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi‘an 710119, China; (J.C.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-139-911-920-58
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