Felipe José Aidar Aidar

Federal University of Segipe, Brazil · Physical Education Department

BACKGROUND: Analyzing fat free mass (FFM) helps sport professionals during the prescription of sport training for children and adolescents in a sport initiation program. In this way, it is possible to determine fat mass (FM) (FFM subtracted from total body weight) and design interventions to increase FFM and reduce %F, making it possible to maximiz...

The present systematic review aimed to discuss the impacts of different triathlon protocols on the level of pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines, as well as biomarkers related to the performance of healthy individuals. Four databases [PubMed (28 articles), Scopus (24 articles), Science Direct (200 articles), and SPORT Discus (1101 articles) were ass...

Futsal is one of the most popular sports in the world, with Brazil being the birthplace of the sport and home to one of the most successful teams and competitive leagues between clubs within the countries. To that end, analyzing the data provided by both game moments and match results is critical to qualify and improve the sport's technical and tac...

Drop jump is widely used in training sessions, aiming for chronic effects on long jump performance. However, the acute effect of drop jump on long jump performance through its use as a Conditioning Activity (CA) has not been explored. The objective of this study was to verify the Post-activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) responses induced by s...

Patients affected by COVID-19 are prone to facing disorders in multiple systems and organs, which can lead to deleterious diseases; in addition, people with pre-existing diseases may be more prone to the worst outcomes, and the most vulnerable are patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate t...

In judo combat, the approach and gripping phases play a crucial role in determining victory, and it is believed that they can be influenced by the current rules. The objective of this study was to compare the technical-tactical actions executed by female judokas in the approach and gripping subphases during international competitions held in the 20...

In order to understand antidiabetic potential and toxicity, this study aimed to evaluate the acute toxicity and antidiabetic activity of ethanolic extract and ethyl acetate fraction obtained from Coutoubea spicata “nicolau” shoots. Chemical constituents and acute toxicity were investigated. In alloxan-induced diabetic rats, extract and fraction wer...

Background: Several reports have highlighted the beneficial impacts of caffeine on performance in various disciplines of Para-lympic Powerlifting (PP), a sport renowned for its emphasis on maximal strength. Moreover, caffeine consumption within the context of PP has been found to be safe. Objective: To examine the effects of caffeine intake before,...

Background: To summarize available evidence in the literature on the impacts of CoQ10 supplementation on metabolic, biochemical, and performance outcomes in athletes. Methods: Six databases, Cochrane Library (33 articles), PubMed (90 articles), Scopus (55 articles), Embase (60 articles), SPORTDiscus (1056 articles), and Science Direct (165 artic...

A Ginástica Rítmica (GR) é uma modalidade esportiva que exige das atletas um bom condicionamento físico. Porém, o treinamento físico pode promover assimetrias de equilíbrio e força entre as atletas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o equilíbrio dos membros superiores e inferiores e força estática dos membros inferiores por meio dos testes Uppe...

Background: Strength training is a complex task, as it requires a combination of many variables. In paralympic powerlifting (PP) asymmetries for the evaluation of activation, and static force indicators have been increasingly studied. Objective: To investigate the asymmetries in the strength and muscle activation indicators, before and after a t...

Background: Paralympic powerlifting (PP) is performed on a bench press, aiming to lift as much weight as possible in a single repetition. Purpose: To evaluate thermal asymmetry and dynamic force parameters with 45 and 80% 1 Repetition Maximum (1 RM) in PP athletes. Methods: Twelve elite PP male athletes were evaluated before and after a traini...

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Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress) affects many tissues and contributes to the development and severity of chronic diseases. In contrast, regular physical exercise (PE) has been considered a powerful tool to prevent and control several chronic diseases. The present systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of different PE protocols on ER...

The benefits of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on brain function, cognitive response, and motor ability are well described in scientific literature. Nevertheless, the effects of tDCS on athletes’ performance remain unclear. To compare the acute effects of tDCS on the running performance of 5000 m (m) runners. Eighteen athletes were...

BACKGROUND The influence of environmental conditions on marathon running performance and pacing has been widely investigated among professional runners. However, environmental conditions' influence on recreational marathoners' pacing is less known. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to investigate whether environmental conditions such as t...

The aim of the study was to analyze muscle activation in the three positions of the deadlift (DL). Twenty male participants (33.4 ± 3.9 years; 42.2 ± 9.1 months of experience with DL; 91.0 ± 14.8 kg; and 1.78 ± 0.06 m) pulled a bar through isometric actions in three DL positions: lift-off, mid-pull, and lockout. Isometric strength, knee angle, and...

Powerlifting competitions require consistent and symmetric lifting of heavy loads and maximal effort, in which, asymmetric lifting results in trial invalidation. Symmetry during this very high intensity movement is determinant to athletes’ performance and success in competitions. This study aimed to compare the asymmetry between Conventional Powerl...

[JBRHA] (IF 2.843) Special issue “Biological Mechanisms Underlying Physical Fitness and Sports Performance"

BACKGROUND Several single race events (5 km, 10 km, half-marathon, marathon, ultra-marathon) have been analyzed in multiple studies. It is known that 5 km and 10 km races attract many athletes with a focus on women and that the top finishers are getting faster in 10 km races, while younger runners were the fastest. Regarding half-marathon and marat...

The present study aimed to develop a mathematical model to estimate the performance of an indoor rowing event of 6000m through an 500 m all out test in junior athletes. We selected141 subjects from the Brazilian rowing confederation database (15.9 ± 1.0 years), subsequently randomised the sample to the development (~70%) and cross-validation (~30%)...

Background: The pediatric relative fat mass index (RFMp) was valid for analysis of percent body fat (BF%). However, the validation did not consider biological maturation (BM) stages. Objective: Verify the validity of the RFMp index in the estimation of BF% in children and adolescents of both sexes in different stages of BM. Methods: Cross-sect...

Background Relative age effect (RAE) is a concept related to the possible advantage that older athletes would have over younger ones within the same category. Although many studies have approached this subject in individual sports, there are few clippings by events within the sport. More detailed analyses are necessary for a better understanding of...

Objective: To establish the effect of high intensity and progressive volume resistance training (HIRT), on general health, functional, mental status, and quality of life (QOL) indicators in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: The sample consisted of 5 people with SCI of both sexes, aged 46.2 ± 13.9 years, submitted to 12 weeks of HIRT, t...

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in the body composition of Wistar rats. The HIIT protocol consisted of high-intensity swimming three times a week for four weeks. There were no differences between groups as to the Lee index. However, the weights of the perigonadal (p=0.001) and retr...

1) Purpose: This study aimed to explore the time duration of post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) in elite male sprinters with different strength levels. (2) Methods: Thirteen elite male sprinters were divided into a strong group (relative strength: 1RM squat normalized by body mass of ≥ 2.5; n = 6) and a weak group (relative strength of...

The present study aimed to assess the precision of oxygen uptake with heart rate regression during treadmill running in highly trained runners. Twenty national and international level male runners were divided into two equal groups. Group A was formed of 10 sprinters (31.5± 4.7 years, height 1.74± 0.04 m and mass 61.8± 5.2 kg), and group B comprise...

The Heart Failure (HF) is responsible for a large number of hospitalizations in Brazil, but there is still a considerable gap in the scrutiny of the public health system (SUS) regarding the quality of care provided. Objective: to describe the methodology used in the VICTIM-CHF study, which aims to characterize and compare the nutritional, clinical,...

Background To evaluate the effects of 8 weeks of Aerobic Physical Training (AET) on the mitochondrial biogenesis and oxidative balance in the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) of leptin deficiency-induced obese mice (ob/ob mice). Methods Then, the mice were submitted to an 8-week protocol of aerobic physical training (AET) at moderate intensity (60% of the...

Exercise, including resistance exercise with high loads, has positive hemodynamic responses such as reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR), Pressure Product Rate (PPR), and estimated myocardial oxygen volume (MVO2). Caffeine (CA), used to improve performance, tends to interfere with BP and HR. This st...

Background Strength training (ST) is commonly used to improve muscle strength, power, and neuromuscular adaptations and is recommended combined with runner training. It is possible that the acute effects of the strength training session lead to deleterious effects in the subsequent running. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to...

The objective of this study was to monitor the training loads (TL) and well-being of elite rhythmic gymnastics (RG) athletes, as well as compare these variables between starters and reserve gymnasts during 25 weeks of training. Ten athletes from the Brazilian national RG team (17.4 ± 1.1 y of age) were monitored during the general preparatory perio...

Background: Paralympic powerlifting (PP) is one of the sports modalities that uses strength training with high loads, causing various physiological responses resulting from hemodynamic adaptations. Objective: To evaluate hemodynamic responses after traditional (TT) and eccentric (ET) training sessions in PP athletes. Methods: Twelve national-level...

This research aimed to investigate the association between the skin temperature variation of the skin identified by thermography and serum CK values in healthy subjects based on a systematic review with meta-analysis. A systematic literature search was performed in June 2021 in the SCOPUS, MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases (2000 to 2021). MeSH...

2022): Effects of ibuprofen during 42-km trail running on oxidative stress, muscle fatigue, muscle damage and performance: a randomized controlled trial, Research in Sports Medicine, ABSTRACT Up to 75% of marathon runners ingest non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during competition. Despite the doubt whether or not they contribute to pe...

Up to 75% of marathon runners ingest non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during competition. Despite the doubt whether or not they contribute to performance, the effect of NSAID in endurance sports is unclear. We evaluated the effect of ibuprofen (IBU) use on oxidative stress, muscle damage, physical performance, and vertical jump of run...

Visual abstract of the main research findings "Reliability of biological maturation analyses performed by equations predicting skeletal age and peak height velocity with hand and wrist X-ray results", the complete text can be read at: https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.23775

Adherence to secondary prevention measures after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is essential to prevent disease recurrence. In Brazil, the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS in Portuguese), and the private healthcare system (PHCS) coexist. We aimed to evaluate the adherence to secondary prevention in patients with ACS who were assisted by the SUS...

Background: Ultramarathons with distances over 180 km might lead to different results regarding participation, performance, and age compared to shorter runs of 50 and 100 km. Objective: To evaluate ultramarathons with distances above 180 km in relation to runners' peak age and performance. Method: s. Verification of the quantity of competition...

Background. Ultramarathons with distances over 180 km might lead to different results regarding participation, performance, and age compared to shorter runs of 50 and 100 km. Objective. To evaluate ultramarathons with distances above 180 km in relation to runners' peak age and performance. Methods. Verification of the quantity of competitions in ru...

Background Due to the absence of evidence in the literature on Paralympic Powerlifting the present study investigated various methods to assess bench press maximum repetition and the way each method influences the measurement of minimum velocity limit (MVT), load at zero velocity (LD0), and force–velocity (FV). Objective To evaluate the precision...

Malnutrition in heart failure (HF) is frequent and associated with a worse prognosis. Due to differences in investment and the profile of those assisted, the objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency of malnutrition in hospitalized patients with HF and its association with clinical outcomes in the public and private health systems. Met...

Background The relationship between training and competition is very important and aims at a more specific and adequate preparation in Jiu-Jitsu. Problem and objective To evaluate the relationship between training and competition through indications of injury and muscle strength. Methods The study sample included nine subjects (22.54 ± 2.77 years...

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar se a utilização do exergames pode auxiliar na melhora da aptidão física através do Burpee, como também, analisar se os exergames podem melhorar a agilidade e a percepção espaço-temporal em jovens jogadores de futebol e não jogadores. Esta pesquisa tem caráter exploratório descritivo com analise quali-quanti...

The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate acute responses to oxidative stress (OS) after a single session of two HIIT protocols. 24 Wistar rats were divided into three groups (n= 8): sedentary control (SC), HIIT with a 7-minute volume (LW) and HIIT with 14-min (HW). After the protocol, blood was collected for the measurement of uric acid (...

Background Artificial neural networks (ANN) are proving to be a useful tool to assist professionals in multiple fields of study. However, the use of ANNs to match sport initiation (SI) standards and to assist during the selection and mentoring of young sports talent has not yet been tested. Objective To use artificial multilayer neural networks (M...

Background: Paralympic powerlifting (PP) training is typically intense and causes fatigue and alterations in the immune system. Objective: To analyze whether IBU would affect performance and the immune system after training in PP. Methodology: 10 athletes at the national level (NL) and 10 at the regional level (RL) participated in the study, w...

Quality of life (QOL) is used as a health indicator to assess the effectiveness and impact of therapies in certain groups of patients. This study aimed to analyze the QOL of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who received medical treatment by a public or private health care system. (2) Methods: This observational, prospective, longitudinal...

Background Hand-wrist radiography is the gold standard for the assessment of skeletal age (SA) and the assignment of biological maturation (BM) status. However, its practical use in the field is questioned, prompting the development of anthropometric equations to estimate BM. However, there is no consensus on the reliability of these equations in r...

INTRODUÇÃO: Ao final dos anos 70, foi proposto pela Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) aos países em desenvolvimento a criação de um programa de que pudesse promover ações voltadas para a melhoria da saúde na atenção primária. O pontapé inicial para essas ações foi tomado a partir da elaboração da declaração de Alma-Ata em 1978. É de suma importânc...

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a single session of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) would promote a hypotensive effect and cardiovascular risk in hypertensive women, in addition to increasing the bioavailability of nitric oxide. Methods The sample consisted of 10 hypertensive women (63.7 ± 10.34 years; 66 ± 7.67...

Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) is a frontal plane knee kinematic alteration that has been associated with patellofemoral pain (PFP) in female runners. DKV is commonly assessed in clinical practice by measuring frontal plane knee projection angle (FPPA) during squat tests. However, it remains unclear whether the DKV observed in these tests is similar to...

Introdução: A Síndrome Pré-Menstrual (SPM) é uma forma mais intensa da Tensão Pré-Menstrual (TPM), que pode ocorrer em mulheres na fase fértil da vida. Seus sintomas são diversos e muito variado podendo agrupar até 150 efeitos deletérios em níveis físicos, psicológicos e comportamentais, dos quais podemos citar dores abdominais, de cabeça, retenção...

Introduction: Physical exercise can acutely and chronically modulate immunological responses. Women and men have different innate and adaptive immune responses, and in this sense, these two groups may also have different acute immunological responses induced by exercise. In addition, it is essential to understand further whether the effects of phys...

High-intensity physical exercises can cause oxidative stress and muscle damage. Several medicinal plants have been used as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. The present study evaluated high-intensity resistance exercise (HIRE) associated with Schinus Terebentifholius ethanolic extract (EE) on oxidative parameters and muscle damage in Wistar...

Background: "The effective treatment of Heart Failure (HF) involves care with food intake. Recently, the Ministry of Health created the Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet and its dietary index, BALANCE, which assesses adherence to the standard's recommendations". Methods: This observational prospective study is part of the Congestive Heart Failure...

Background: Researches are linking Biological Maturation (BM) with the performance of adolescent rowers from both genders. Despite this, there is still not enough information about the influence of BM advancement correlating to sports, aerobic and anaerobic performance in adolescent athletes at the sport modality rowing. Objective: Investigate the...

Purpose: The present study aimed to analyse the behaviour of training loads and evaluate specific aspects of physical fitness during a period of 6 weeks in high-intensity functional training (HIFt) practitioners. Methods: The study included 12 practitioners (4 men and 8 women; age: 31.08 ± 4.80 years) of HIFt. the session rating of perceived exerti...

Introdução: A terceira idade é mais uma etapa da vida que leva a uma série de modificações fisiológicas e funcionais inevitáveis sobre os sistemas neuro-músculo-esquelético e sensorial. Essas modificações poderão gerar déficits de equilíbrio e alterações na marcha que predispõem o idoso à quedas e limitações nas atividades da vida diária. Como estr...

Background Dysfunctional eating behavior is common among candidates for bariatric surgery. However, the influence of eating behaviors on dietary intake and quality of life in the low-income population undergoing this kind of surgery is unclear. Objective To evaluate the association between eating behavior, sociodemographic variables, quality of li...

Background: Paralympic powerlifting (PP) presents adaptations that the training tends to provide, mainly concerning the mechanical variables. Objective: Our aim was to analyze mechanical, dynamic and static indicators, at different intensities, on the performance of paralympic powerlifting athletes. Methods: 23 athletes of PP, 11 national level (NL...

Background: to evaluate the effects of one week of supplementation with curcumin combined with piperine on physical performance, immune system cell counts, muscle damage, and plasma levels of inflammatory markers after a treadmill running training session. Methods: This study is a double-blind, crossover-balanced clinical trial with a three-week...