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A meta-analysis of the effects of plyometric training on muscle strength and power in martial arts athletes
BackgroundPlyometric training (PT) was explored as an effective intervention for enhancing muscle strength and power. However, its specific impact on...
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Operationalizing Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) with muscle strength and power: predicting adverse events in older adults from the ilsirente study
Background and aimsThe present study examined associations between Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) indexes operationalized according to...
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Effects of isoinertial training on muscle power, endurance, isometric strength, and balance: randomized clinical trial in patients with post-ACL reconstruction
BackgroundACL reconstruction surgery leads to temporary limitations in knee movement due to weakness in the quadriceps, swelling, and stiffness....
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Cluster training versus traditional resistance training on lower-limb muscle strength, jumping, and explosive power performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveCluster Training (CT) has been a potential advantage over Traditional Resistance Training (TT) in improving lower-limb performance remains...
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Effects of acute taurine supplementation on maximal strength, muscle power and maximal anaerobic performance: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
PurposeTaurine, a non-proteinogenic amino sulfonic acid, has been suggested to influence anaerobic performance through multiple mechanisms. This...
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Five-Time Sit-To-Stand Lower Limb Muscle Power in Older Women: An Explorative, Descriptive and Comparative Analysis
BackgroundMuscle power assessment entails the use of complex equipment which impacts its clinical applicability. Recently, equations to estimate...
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Muscle Mass, Strength, Power and Physical Performance and Their Association with Quality of Life in Older Adults, the Study of Muscle, Mobility and Aging (SOMMA)
BackgroundSarcopenia negatively impacts quality of life. It is unclear whether different measures of muscle size, strength, physical performance, and...
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Intramuscular adipose tissue, muscle area, and power as predictors of performance in breast cancer survivors
PurposeThe decline in physical performance, assessed by physical tests such as the timed up and go (TUG) test, is a consequence of reduced...
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Compared to total serum testosterone, calculated free testosterone has a stronger association with lean mass, muscle strength, power, and physical function in older men
BackgroundLow serum testosterone concentrations have been associated with low muscle mass and strength in older men. However, the existing literature...
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The effects of blood flow restriction combined with endurance training on athletes' aerobic capacity, lower limb muscle strength, anaerobic power and sports performance: a meta-analysis
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) combined with endurance training on aerobic capacity, lower limb muscle strength,...
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Accurate estimation of skeletal muscle mass across the lifespan using simple field tests of strength and power
PurposeThis study aimed to develop regression equations to estimate (1) absolute whole-body skeletal muscle mass (SMM), (2) SMM normalized for height...
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Effect of lower-extremity muscle power training on muscle strength, balance function and walking ability in older adults with heart failure: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeThis study investigated the combined effect of lower-extremity muscle power training and regular cardiac rehabilitation on muscle strength,...
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Inspiratory muscle training enhances jumping power and shooting performance in elite air pistol athletes
BackgroundInspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to enhance respiratory efficiency, postural stabilization, and neuromuscular coordination...
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Effects of kinesio taping applied over the biceps muscle on muscle activity and muscle fatigue
BackgroundKinesio taping (KT) is commonly used to support muscle function, enhance performance, and reduce fatigue in both athletic and clinical...
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Effects of caffeine supplementation on anaerobic power and muscle activity in youth athletes
This study aimed to investigate the effects of caffeine ingestion on anaerobic performance and muscle activity in young athletes. In this randomized,...
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Muscle power and muscle hypertrophy of the lower limbs among practitioners of functional fitness training and strength training
PurposeThe practice of Functional Fitness Training (FFT) combines aerobic and muscle strength exercises that can lead to adaptations different from...
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Stress Urinary Incontinence in Power- and Weightlifters: a Pilot Study
Introduction and hypothesisStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as involuntary leakage of urine on physical effort and is prevalent among...
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Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy on subjective sleep quality, aerobic, anaerobic exercise test, brain and muscle tissue oxygenation response in Chinese University male athletes after muscle fatigue
BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the recovery effects and timing sequence of Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (MHOT) on physiological...
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Association between TMG-derived contractile muscle parameters and MRI-based muscle structure in sarcopenia
BackgroundMuscle fat fraction (MFF) obtained through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for assessing muscle quality, but it is...
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Feasibility of ‘Muscle Movers’: a teacher-delivered program to support children’s participation in muscle-strengthening physical activity
BackgroundMuscle-strengthening activity (MSA) is beneficial for school-aged children, but most school-based MSA interventions have been delivered by...
