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BACKGROUND
Heart failure is a growing global health concern. Exergaming is a promising alternative to conventional exercise programs for patients with heart failure (HF). However, existing research has limitations, and the integration of exergaming into clinical practice remains challenging.
OBJECTIVE
The aims of this study were to design and deve...
Background
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) shows promise as an adjunctive treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Previous evidence has highlighted its beneficial impact in this population. However, studies exhibit significant heterogeneity and often fail to differentiate between AF types. Furthermore, the specific influenc...
Background
While a substantial body of evidence supports the positive impact of exercise in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the specific influence of moderating variables on the effectiveness of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) remains unclear.
Purpose
The aim of the current systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine th...
Aims
This study aimed to develop and test usability for an exergaming prototype with remote monitoring of biometric parameters and autonomous management for promoting hospital early mobilisation and disease knowledge in patients with heart failure (HF).
Methods
The study included two phases: 1) the design and development of the exergaming prototyp...
Experiencing an increasing incidence, chronic heart failure (CHF) demands effective prevention and treatment. Aerobic exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation plays a vital role in managing these patients. However, diverse patient responses underscore the need for precision in intensity prescription. Heart rate variability (HRV), specifically the DFA...
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), known for its pivotal role in neuroplasticity, has emerged as a promising diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for chronic heart failure (CHF). BDNF, through its interaction with the tropomyosin-related kinase receptor B (TrkB), has been linked with the pathogenesis of various cardiovascular diseases, includ...
La motivación hacia las clases de Educación Física es un aspecto clave y profundizar sobre el conocimiento de los factores que inciden sobre la misma ofrece claves al profesorado para introducir cambios en su labor docente. Este trabajo analiza, desde una aproximación metodológica mixta, cómo afecta el modelo Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU)...
Aims
Physical activity (PA) is an important target for improving clinical outcomes in heart failure (HF) patients. Nonetheless, assessing the daily PA profile in this population is a challenging task, traditionally performed using self‐report questionnaires such as the International PA Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ‐SF). This study aimed to evaluat...
Background: Exercise training improves endothelial function in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the influence of training variables remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), compared to moderate intensity training (MIT) and other exercise modalities (i.e., resis...
The verification phase (VP) has been proposed as an alternative to the traditional criteria used for the determination of the maximum oxygen uptake (VO 2 max) in several populations. Nonetheless, its validity in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyse whethe...
Background:
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is considered an effective treatment for enhancing endothelial function in patients with heart failure (HF). However, recent studies have been published and the optimal "dose" of exercise required to increase the benefits of exercise-based CR programmes on endothelial function is still unknown...
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of trunkfocused exercise programs (TEPs) and moderator factors on chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP).
DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analyses.
LITERATURE SEARCH: We searched the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, SPORTDiscus, and CENTRAL databases from their inception to June 2022.
STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: We includ...
Background: Evidence supports the anti-inflammatory effect of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nonetheless, the influence of training variables on the effects of exercise training is debateable. Therefore, this systematic review with meta-analysis aims to i) estimate the effects of exercise-b...
The aim of this study was to investigate the training-induced effect on cardiac parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) activity, assessed by resting heart rate variability (HRV) and postexercise heart rate recovery (HRR), in sedentary healthy people. Electronic searches were carried out in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Random-effects models of...
The objective of this research was to investigate whether heart rate variability (HRV)-guided training improves mortality predictors to a greater extent than predefined training in coronary artery disease patients. Twenty-one patients were randomly allocated to the HRV-guided training group (HRV-G) or the predefined training group (PRED-G). They me...
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect of using weightlifting movement and their derivatives in training on vertical jump, sprint times, and maximal strength performance. Thirty-four studies were used for meta-analysis with a moderate quality on the PEDro scale. Meta-analysis showed positive effects of weightlifting tra...
The side bridge test (SBT) is one of the most popular tests to assess isometric trunk lateral flexor endurance. The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the SBT in healthy females. Twenty-four (24.58 ± 3.92 years) physically active (1–2 h of moderate physical activity, 2–3 times a week) females voluntarily participated in...
Background Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is considered an effective treatment for enhancing endothelial function in patients with heart failure (HF). Nonetheless, recent studies have been published and the optimal “dose” of exercise required to increase the benefits of exercise-based CR programmes on endothelial function is still not w...
Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Valencia Region Innovation Agency (INNOAVI)
Background/Introduction
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Europe. The lack of physical activity is related to the onset of CVD. Despite the evidence of the effects of exercise-base...
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation may be an effective non-pharmacological intervention for improving endothelial function in coronary artery disease patients. Therefore, this systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to (a) estimate the training-induced effect on endothelial and vascular smooth muscle function, assessed by flow-mediated dilati...
Purpose
There is no consensus on the best exercise recommendation for women affected by severe obesity while they are waiting for bariatric surgery. For this reason, the effects of a combination of aerobic exercise performed at the intensity at which maximal fat oxidation is reached (Fatmax) with low-intensity resistance training were studied.
Mat...
Background The COVID-19 global pandemic caused a complete stop in sport participation which meant a detraining period for athletes. High-level athletes had to train at home guided by their coaches and conditioning trainers in an effort to maintain their physical fitness. The aim of maintaining the training adaptations and physical fitness during th...
Background: Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs are used for improving prognosis and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nonetheless, adherence to these programs is low, and exercise-based CR programs based on virtual reality (i.e., exergaming) have been proposed as an alternative to conventional CR progra...
The use of benzodiazepines among athletes is a new and growing phenomenon according to the recent case reports published. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify if there is rationale for the use of benzodiazepines and its effects on exercise. This review aims to provide an overview of the effects of benzodiazepine in exercise among healthy...
Purpose:
This systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to establish whether heart rate variability (HRV)-guided training enhances cardiac-vagal modulation, aerobic fitness, or endurance performance to a greater extent than predefined training while accounting for methodological factors.
Methods:
We searched Web of Science Core Collecti...
Altitude training is a common strategy to improve performance in endurance athletes. In this context, the monitoring of training and the athletes’ response is essential to ensure positive adaptations. Heart rate variability (HRV) has been proposed as a tool to evaluate stress and the response to training. In this regard, many smartphone application...
In regular football, the players’ selection process involves an objective assessment based on their anthropometric and physical performance. However, available literature focused on players’ selection process in cerebral palsy (CP) football is scarce. Purpose: To describe the anthropometrical and physical performance profiles of the International S...
Investigations into the sensitivity of heart rate‐ (HR) derived indices for tracking parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) changes in functionally overreached (F‐OR) endurance‐trained athletes have produced equivocal findings. Lack of clarity may be a result of methodological inconsistencies. Therefore, the aims of this systematic review and meta‐an...
Background:
Exercise dependence is a phenomenon characterized by behavioral, physiological and psychological symptoms similarly to substance use disorders. Although exercise addiction is not classified as a mental health disorder. A descriptive study of exercise dependence in two different countries, Italy and for the first time Japan was performe...
Previous meta-analyses have shown that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is more suitable than moderate continuous training (MCT) for improving peak oxygen uptake (VO 2 peak) in patients with coronary artery disease. However, none of these meta-analyses have tried to explain the heterogeneity of the empirical studies in optimizing cardiac reh...
PurposeThe effects of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on parasympathetic modulation are controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to (a) determine the effect of exercise-based CR on heart-rate-derived indices associated with cardiac parasympathetic modulation in resting and post-exercise conditions in coronary artery d...
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation is considered as a cornerstone of non-pharmacological treatments in cardiac patients and several previous studies have been performed with this population to know the effects of this treatment. The main goal of these researches has been to analyse the influence of different training modalities, such as enduranc...
