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2. Could overweight and obese children improve their motor performance with a qualitative physical activity approach?
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Gallotta, Mc, Emerenziani, Gp, Iazzoni, S, Meucci, M, Guidetti, L, and and Baldari, C
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Physical activity ,motor performance ,obese children ,school context - Published
- 2014
3. Medium-term evaluation through rasterstereography of dorsal and lumbar spine of varsity athletes with different types of load
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Bonavolonta', V, Franciosi, E, Gallotta, Mc, Emerenziani, Gp, Tito, A, Baldari, C, and Guidetti, L.
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- 2011
4. Effects of acute exercise and Tadalafil administration on attentional performance
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Gallotta, Mc, Emerenziani, Gp, Franciosi, E, Bonavolonta', V, Di Luigi, L, Guidetti, L, and and Baldari, C
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- 2011
5. Physiological, perceptual, and affective responses during three different salsa dancing conditions
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Baldari, C, Buzzachera, Cf, Emerenziani, Gp, Gallotta, Mc, Franciosi, E, Bonavolonta', V, Meucci, M, and Guidetti, L
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- 2010
6. Acute effects of different types of training on dorsal and lumber spine expert tennis players
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Bonavolonta', V, Franciosi, E, Tito, A, Gallotta, Mc, Emerenziani, Gp, Guidetti, L, and Baldari, C
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- 2009
7. Accuracy, reliability, linearity of Accutrend lactate and Lactate Pro analyzers versus Ebio Plus analyzer
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Baldari, C, Bonavolonta', V, Emerenziani, Gp, Gallotta, Mc, Silva, Aj, and Guidetti, L
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- 2009
8. Non-therapeutic use of a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor and anaerobic performance in healthy subjects
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Sgro', P, Emerenziani, Gp, Gallotta, Mc, Guidetti, L, Baldari, C, Fierro, V, Romanelli, Francesco, Lenzi, Andrea, and DI LUIGI, L.
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- 2007
9. Non-therapeutic use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors and cardiopulmonary responses to maximal exercise in athletes
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Sgro', P., Baldari, C, Guidett, L, Pigozzi, F, Emerenziani, Gp, Gallotta, Mc, Iellamo, F, Ciminelli, E, Romanelli, Francesco, Lenzi, Andrea, and DI LUIGI, L.
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- 2006
10. Effect of tadalafil on anaerobic performance indices in healthy athletes.
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Guidetti L, Emerenziani GP, Gallotta MC, Pigozzi F, Di Luigi L, and Baldari C
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OBJECTIVE: Given the therapeutic and non-therapeutic use of the tadalafil, (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, PDE-5i), we examined its effects on anaerobic performance indices. METHODS: In total, 12 well-trained subjects reported to the laboratory on two occasions 1 week apart to perform a 30 s Wingate anaerobic power test (WAnT) on a bicycle ergometer. The day before the WAnT, the subjects were double-blinded to receive an oral dose of tadalafil (20 mg) or placebo. Blood lactate value at rest and 1, 3, 6 and 10 minutes of recovery phase, mean power, peak power, time to peak power and fatigue index were assessed for each WAnT. RESULTS: Blood lactate values at the 3-min recovery WAnT increased significantly in the tadalafil condition (mean (SD) 13.9 (1.7) v 12.8 (1.3) mmol/l; p<0.05) and time to peak power decreased significantly (6.3 (1.3) v 5.7 (1.5) s; p = 0.05). No differences were observed in any other parameters between the two conditions. CONCLUSION: The primary finding of this investigation was that the administration of a single dose of a long-term PDE-5i does not substantially influence anaerobic performance indices. However, results demonstrated both an increase in lactate values at the 3-min point of the recovery phase and a decrease in time to peak power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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11. The long-acting phosphodiesterase inhibitor tadalafil does not influence athletes' VO2max, aerobic, and anaerobic thresholds in normoxia.
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Di Luigi L, Baldari C, Pigozzi F, Emerenziani GP, Gallotta MC, Iellamo F, Ciminelli E, Sgrò P, Romanelli F, Lenzi A, and Guidetti L
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Whereas experimental studies showed that in healthy trained subjects, the phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) sildenafil improves exercise capacity in hypoxia and not in normoxia, no studies on the effects of the long half-life PDE-5i tadalafil exist. In order to evaluate whether tadalafil influences functional parameters and performance during a maximal exercise test in normoxia, we studied 14 healthy male athletes in a double-blind cross-over protocol. Each athlete performed two tests on a cycle ergometer, both after placebo or tadalafil (at therapeutic dose: 20 mg) administration. Oxygen consumption (VO2), blood lactate, respiratory exchange ratio, rate of perceived exertion, arterial blood pressure (BP), heart frequency (HR) and oxygen pulse (VO2/HR) were evaluated before exercise, at individual ventilatory and anaerobic thresholds (IVT and IAT), at VO2max and during recovery. Compared to placebo, a single tadalafil administration significantly reduced systolic BP before and after exercise (p < 0.05), decreased VO2/HR at IVT (13.3 +/- 1.8 vs. 14.5 +/- 2.1 mL . beat (-1); p = 0.03), but did not modify individual VO2max, IVT, or IAT. In healthy athletes, 20 mg of tadalafil does not substantially influence physical fitness-related parameters, exercise tolerance, and cardiopulmonary responses to maximal exercise in normoxia; it remains to be verified if higher doses/prolonged use influence health and/or sport performance in field conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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12. Yoga as an alternative to cycling in type 1 diabetes: A preliminary study of acute effects on glucose levels.
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Cutruzzolà A, Greco F, Parise M, Irace C, Gnasso A, and Emerenziani GP
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- Humans, Male, Adult, Female, Young Adult, Exercise physiology, Yoga, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 blood, Blood Glucose metabolism, Bicycling physiology, Hypoglycemia prevention & control
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We evaluated the acute effects of yoga compared to cycling on glucose change and variability, and the occurrence of hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes. Fifteen participants performed 50 min of cycling or yoga. Glucose values were collected before and after exercise. Coefficient of variation (CV) and hypoglycemic episodes were evaluated from the start up to 12 h after exercise. Cycling and yoga significantly reduced glucose values during exercise, and CV was lower after yoga. One hypoglycemic episode occurred with yoga and seven with cycling. Yoga is a safe exercise that acutely reduces glucose values, but with lower risk of hypoglycemia compared to cycling., Competing Interests: Declaration of interest statement None., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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13. Acute effects of whole-body vibration on unilateral isometric knee extensors maximal torque and fatigability during an intermittent endurance task in adult males.
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Greco F, Emerenziani GP, Folino K, Spadafora M, Cosco LF, Muscoli C, Sgrò P, and Quinzi F
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Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been employed for performance-enhancing purposes. WBV may positively affect muscular endurance and its underlying neural mechanisms due to an enhanced muscular blood circulation and oxygen uptake. However, the effects of WBV on endurance-related torque signal complexity have been understudied. This study aims to investigate the acute effects of WBV on i) maximal isometric torque production; ii) isometric knee extensors fatigability and iii) torque signal complexity during an isometric endurance task. Thirty adult males performed an isometric intermittent endurance protocol on their dominant lower limb after performing: static half squat with WBV (WBV), static half squat without WBV (HS), and no exercise protocol (CC). For each repetition the maximal torque was identified. The maximal torque of the first repetition was identified as the PeakT. The Mean torque (MTorque) and fatigue index (pFatigue) were calculated as the mean and the percentage decay in torque across the entire set of eighteen repetitions (MTorque
0-100 % , pFatigue0-100 % ), and across shorter blocks of six repetitions (MTorque0-33 % , pFatigue0-33 % ; MTorque34-66 % , pFatigue34-66 % , and MTorque67-100 % , pFatigue67-100 % ). Torque fluctuations were analysed computing Sample Entropy (SampEn) and the coefficient of variation (CV). PeakT was significantly higher in CC than in WBV (p < 0.01) and in HS (p < 0.01). PeakT was significantly higher in HS than in WB (p < 0.05). MTorque0-100 % , MTorque0-33 % , MTorque34-66 %, and MTorque67-100 % were significantly higher in CC than in WBV (all p-values <0.01) and in HS (p < 0.01). MTorque67-100 % was significantly higher in HS than in WB (p = 0.049). pFatigue34-66 % was significantly higher in WBV than in CC (p < 0.05) whereas pFatigue67-100 % was significantly higher in CC than in WB (p < 0.01) and in HS (p < 0.01). No effect of condition was observed for SampEn and CV. Acute WBV does not lead to beneficial effects on maximal torque production and isometric knee extensors fatigability. These acute detrimental effects may be related to long-term WBV-related adaptations., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (© 2024 The Authors.)- Published
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14. Influence of living settings on physical activity levels and volition in exercise in male and female university students.
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Quinzi F, Cosco LF, Greco F, Folino K, Cerulli C, Oranges FP, Facchin A, Tarsitano MG, and Emerenziani GP
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- Humans, Female, Male, Universities, Young Adult, Adult, Surveys and Questionnaires, Volition, Rural Population, Italy, Urban Population, Adaptation, Psychological, Self Concept, Sex Factors, Adolescent, Students psychology, Exercise
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This study explored the influence of living settings on physical activity (PA) levels and volition in exercise and their correlation, considering sex differences. Five hundred and sixty-six university students (261 rural and 305 urban) from Calabria region (Italy) attending universities courses filled an online survey where Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and Volition in Exercise Questionnaire were administered. Rural females (RF) showed lower PA levels and self-confidence than rural males (RM) (p<0.01). Postponing training and unrelated thoughts were higher in RF than RM (p<0.01 and p<0.05 respectively). PA levels, self-confidence and coping with failure were lower in urban females (UF) than urban males (UM) (p<0.01), Postponing training and unrelated thoughts were higher in UF than UM (p<0.01 and p<0.05). In RF and UF, PA levels positively correlated with self-confidence (Rho = 0.397) and coping with failure (Rho = 0.330), whereas negatively correlated with postponing training (Rho = -0.487) and unrelated thoughts (Rho = -0.283). In RM and UM, PA levels positively correlated with self-confidence (Rho = 0.270) and coping with failure (Rho = 0.258), whereas it negatively correlated with postponing training (Rho = -0.285). PA levels positively correlated with reasons (Rho = 0.260) only in UM. We showed for the first time the relationship between PA and volition factors considering the living setting in university students. Sex differences were observed in some volition facilitators and PA levels independently by the living context., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright: © 2024 Quinzi et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
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- 2024
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15. Effects of magnesium supplementation on muscle soreness in different type of physical activities: a systematic review.
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Tarsitano MG, Quinzi F, Folino K, Greco F, Oranges FP, Cerulli C, and Emerenziani GP
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- Humans, Male, Dietary Supplements, Exercise, Magnesium administration & dosage, Magnesium pharmacology, Myalgia drug therapy
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Background: Magnesium is a micronutrient and an intracellular cation responsible for different biochemical reactions involved in energy production and storage, control of neuronal and vasomotor activity, cardiac excitability, and muscle contraction. Magnesium deficiency may result in impaired physical performance. Moreover, magnesium plays an important role on delayed onset muscle soreness after training. Thus, physically active individuals and sport specialists have to pay attention to magnesium supplementation (MgS). However, the type, timing and dosage of magnesium intake are not well elucidated yet. Hence, we aimed to systematically review the literature regarding the effects of MgS on muscle soreness in physically active individuals. We focused exclusively on MgS, excluding those studies in which magnesium was administered together with other substances., Methods: Three electronic databases and literature sources (PUBMED, SCOPUS and Web of Sciences-Core Collection) were searched, in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. After the database search, 1254 articles were identified, and after excluding duplicates, 960 articles remained. Among these, 955 were excluded following the title and abstract screening. The remaining 5 articles were screened in full text and 4 study met the eligibility criteria., Results: These studies showed that MgS reduced muscle soreness, improved performance, recovery and induced a protective effect on muscle damage., Conclusion: To reach these positive effects, individuals engaged in intense exercise should have a Mg requirement 10-20% higher than sedentary people, to be taken in capsules and 2 h before training. Moreover, it is suggested to maintain magnesium levels in the recommended range during the off-season., Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024501822., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- 2024
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16. The Effect of Physical Activity/Exercise on miRNA Expression and Function in Non-Communicable Diseases-A Systematic Review.
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Afzal M, Greco F, Quinzi F, Scionti F, Maurotti S, Montalcini T, Mancini A, Buono P, and Emerenziani GP
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- Humans, Gene Expression Regulation, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 genetics, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 metabolism, Cardiovascular Diseases genetics, Cardiovascular Diseases metabolism, Neoplasms genetics, Neoplasms metabolism, MicroRNAs genetics, MicroRNAs metabolism, Exercise, Noncommunicable Diseases
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Exercise may differently affect the expression of key molecular markers, including skeletal muscle and circulating miRNAs, involved in cellular and metabolic pathways' regulation in healthy individuals and in patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Epigenetic factors are emerging as potential therapeutic biomarkers in the prognosis and treatment of NCDs and important epigenetic factors, miRNAs, play a crucial role in cellular pathways. This systematic review aims to underline the potential link between changes in miRNA expression after different types of physical activity/exercise in some populations affected by NCDs. In June 2023, we systematically investigated the following databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science, on the basis of our previously established research questions and following the PRISMA guidelines. The risk of bias and quality assessment were, respectively, covered by ROB2 and the Newcastle Ottawa scale. Of the 1047 records extracted from the initial search, only 29 studies were found to be eligible. In these studies, the authors discuss the association between exercise-modulated miRNAs and NCDs. The NCDs included in the review are cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We evidenced that miR-146, miR-181, miR-133, miR-21, and miRNA-1 are the most reported miRNAs that are modulated by exercise. Their expression is associated with an improvement in health markers and they may be a potential target in terms of the development of future therapeutic tools.
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17. Effects of school-based physical activity on volition in exercise, sleep quality and internet addiction in Italian adolescents.
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Greco F, Quinzi F, Papaianni MC, Cosco LF, Segura-Garcia C, and Emerenziani GP
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School-settings represent ideal context to promote healthy habits as in adolescence most risk factors may occur or intensify leading to the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles. Thus, a deeper understanding of the factors promoting healthy lifestyles in adolescents is of utmost importance. This observational study aims to investigate: 1) gender-related differences in physical activity (Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescets - PAQ-A), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index - PSQI) and internet addiction (Internet Addiction Test - IAT) levels and Volition in Exercise (VE); 2) the relationship between PAQ-A and VE, PSQI and IAT; 3) the effects of a five-month (T0; T5) school-based physical activity (PA) intervention on the above-mentioned factors. PAQ-A,VE, PSQI and IAT were assessed before (T0) and after (T5) a school-based PA intervention. The PA intervention consisted of coordinative exercises and team sports performed for 1 h twice a week. At T0, girls showed lower PAQ-A, PSQI scores, lower volition facilitators ("self-confidence" and "coping with failure") and higher volition inhibitor ("postponing training") than boys. Significant correlations were observed for volition factors an IAT in males and volition and PSQI and IAT in females. After the PA intervention (T5), "postponing training" and "self-confidence" factors were reduced compared to T0. Exercise specialists should consider gender differences in volition in exercise factors during a school-based PA to plan and realize PA protocols aiming at maximizing exercise adherence to tackle sedentary behaviors in adolescents., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (© 2024 The Authors.)
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18. The effects of pre-task music on choice visual reaction time in elite taekwondo athletes.
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Greco F, Quinzi F, Chiodo S, Cerulli C, Tranchita E, Bertollo M, and Emerenziani GP
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- Humans, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult, Reaction Time, Athletes, Emotions, Music, Martial Arts physiology
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Objectives: The effects of music on sport performance mainly involved endurance or resistance exercises overlooking possible effects on reaction time, which is deemed essential in martial arts for a proficient performance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the exposure to pre-task music on choice visual reaction time in elite taekwondo athletes., Design: Repeated measure study design., Methods: Reaction time and mean Heart Rate (HR
mean ) were recorded in twenty young taekwondo athletes (17.5 ± 2.5 years old) while performing a roundhouse kick in response to different visual stimuli after three warmup conditions: listening to self-selected music (SM), research-selected music (RM) or no music (CC). Moreover, Feeling Scale (FS), Felt Arousal Scale (FAS) were recorded before (T0 ) and after warmup (T1 ) in each testing session., Results: SM and RM elicited significantly faster reaction times compared to CC (-3.3 % and -5.2 %, respectively). No significant difference in reaction time was observed between SM and RM. The FS and FAS scores were significantly higher at T1 compared to T0 in the SM and RM conditions, whereas no difference between T0 and T1 was observed in the CC condition. No difference was observed for HRmean between SM, RM and CC conditions., Conclusions: Listening to SM and RM during the warmup improved choice visual reaction times in elite taekwondo athletes. These results suggest the use of music as a performance-enhancing strategy prior to combat competition or training in martial arts., Competing Interests: Declaration of interest statement None., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)- Published
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19. Protective role of exercise on breast cancer-related osteoporosis in women undergoing aromatase inhibitors: A narrative review.
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Cerulli C, Moretti E, Grazioli E, Emerenziani GP, Murri A, Tranchita E, Minganti C, Di Cagno A, and Parisi A
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Hormone therapy following surgery reduces the risk of breast cancer (BC) recurrence and progression of hormone-sensitive BC, especially in postmenopausal women. Despite the antitumor efficacy of hormone therapy, particularly of aromatase inhibitors, they cause long-term side effects, mainly bone density reduction. Exercise can slow the rate of bone loss, which reduces the risk of fractures from osteoporosis, and could be an integrative treatment able to mitigate the BC treatment side effects positively impacting bone health. This narrative review aims to discuss studies on the effect of exercise on bone health in BC women undergoing aromatase inhibitors, highlighting the possible role of exercise as complementary to conventional therapies. Additionally, according to the literature revision, exercise practical applications to improve bone health in these patients are summarized., Competing Interests: All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript and agree with the order of presentation of the authors. All the authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose., (© 2024 The Authors.)
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20. The Effects of Online Home-Based Pilates Combined with Diet on Body Composition in Women Affected by Obesity: A Preliminary Study.
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Greco F, Tarsitano MG, Cosco LF, Quinzi F, Folino K, Spadafora M, Afzal M, Segura-Garcia C, Maurotti S, Pujia R, Pujia A, Buono P, and Emerenziani GP
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- Adult, Humans, Female, Obesity therapy, Body Composition physiology, Exercise physiology, Hand Strength, Diet, Mediterranean
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Diet and exercise intervention are the first strategies to counteract obesity. An online home-based exercise program may be a feasible approach in an obese population. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of twelve weeks of online Pilates plus diet on body composition in individuals affected by obesity. Thirty-five females were randomly assigned to a home-based Pilates group (PG, n = 18) or a group without intervention (control group, CG, n = 17). All participants followed a Mediterranean diet. The PG followed a twelve-week online Pilates Matwork program (three times/week; 180 min/week), while the CG was not involved in any structured physical exercise program. Body composition and handgrip strength were evaluated at baseline (T
0 ) and after the intervention (T1 ). A significant group × time interaction ( p < 0.05) was found for the fat mass percentage (pFM). Specifically, the pFM was significantly lower at T1 than at T0 in the PG. Significant group × time interactions for fat-free mass ( p < 0.05), appendicular skeletal muscle mass ( p < 0.05), and skeletal muscle mass ( p < 0.01) were found. All these variables were significantly higher at T1 than at T0 in the PG ( p < 0.05). Home-based Pilates combined with diet intervention may represent an effective strategy to improve body composition in terms of fat mass reduction and muscle mass gain in adults affected by obesity.- Published
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21. Shoulder brace has no detrimental effect on basic spatio-temporal gait parameters and functional mobility after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
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Familiari F, Mercurio M, Arenas-Miquelez A, Barone A, Greco F, Emerenziani GP, Gasparini G, and Galasso O
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- Male, Humans, Female, Middle Aged, Rotator Cuff surgery, Prospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Arthroscopy adverse effects, Gait, Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injuries surgery, Rotator Cuff Injuries etiology
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Background: The risk of falls in patients undergoing orthopedic procedures is significant in terms of health and socioeconomic effects., Research Question: Is there an influence of the shoulder abduction brace (SAB) on gait parameters in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR)?, Methods: Thirty-five patients undergoing ARCR, who used a 15° SAB in the postoperative period, were included in a prospective study. Participants underwent gait analysis preoperatively (T
0 ), 24 h after surgery (T1 ), 1 week (T2 ), and 4 weeks after surgery (1 week after SAB removal) (T3 ) by using a wearable inertial sensor (BTS G-Walk sensor). Gait Parameters (cadence, speed, right (R) and left (L) step length, gait and propulsion-R and L symmetry indices) and functional mobility (agility and balance) were assessed using the 10-meter test (10MWT) and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, respectively., Results: There were 22 men and 13 women with a median age of 56 (IQR 48.0-61.0) years. The right upper limb was involved in 83% of cases. Regarding the 10MWT, speed was significantly higher at T0 than at T1 (p < 0.01) and significantly lower at T1 than at T3 (p < 0.05). Cadence was significantly lower at T1 than at T3 (p < 0.05). Propulsion-R was significantly higher at T3 than at T1 (p < 0.01), whereas propulsion-L was significantly lower at T1 than at T0 (p < 0.05) and significantly higher at T2 and T3 than T1 (p < 0.01 for all). No significant differences were found for R and L step lengths as well as for symmetry index (p > 0.05). Regarding TUG test, the final turning phase was significantly higher at T2 than at T3 (p < 0.01)., Significance: The results demonstrated that the use of the SAB affected gait speed and propulsion only 24 h after ARCR, but no effects were reported at long-term observations., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest All the authors, their immediate families, and any research foundation with which they are affiliated did not receive any financial payments or other benefits from any commercial entity related to the subject of this article., (Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)- Published
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22. Effects of self-selected versus motivational music on lower limb muscle strength and affective state in middle-aged adults.
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Greco F, Rotundo L, Grazioli E, Parisi A, Carraro A, Muscoli C, Paoli A, Marcolin G, and Emerenziani GP
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- Adult, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Emotions, Fatigue, Lower Extremity, Muscle Strength physiology, Music psychology
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Background: Strength training plays a crucial role in promoting healthy ageing and music might affect how individuals perform and perceive strength exercises. This study aimed to investigate the effects of self-selected music (SSM) on muscle strength and affective states during maximal isometric contractions on a customized leg extension., Methods: Twenty-six healthy middle-aged males (50.8 ± 8.4 years) performed maximal and endurance isometric strength tests under three different conditions: SSM, motivational music (MM), and control condition (CC). Peak force and Rate of Force Development (RFD) were assessed during the maximal isometric strength test. The isometric endurance test evaluated the mean force and a fatigue index. Moreover, Felt Arousal Scale (FAS) was administered before the strength protocol, whereas the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Feeling Scale (FS) at the end of it., Results: Mean force was significantly higher in the SSM (507.3 ± 132.2 N) than MM (476.3 ± 122.4 N, p < 0.01) and CC (484.6 ± 119.2 N, p = 0.03). FAS was significantly higher in the SSM (4.0 [1.3] than MM (3.0 [2.3], p < 0.01) and CC (3.0 [1.3], p < 0.01) conditions. FS was significantly higher in the SSM (4.0 [2.0] than MM (3.0 [1.3], p < 0.01) and CC (3.0 [1.3], p < 0.01) conditions. No significant differences were found for peak force, RFD, fatigue index, and RPE., Conclusions: Listening to SSM seems to influence isometric endurance strength performance in middle-aged adults positively. Moreover, listening to SSM might improve individuals' affective states without affecting the level of perceived exertion., Competing Interests: Gian Pietro Emerenziani is an Academic Editor for PeerJ., (© 2022 Greco et al.)
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23. The relationship between sociosexual orientation, muscle performance and disgust sensitivity: a preliminary correlational study.
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Izzo G, Pujia R, Vaccaro MG, Greco F, Aversa A, LA Vignera S, Liuzza MT, and Emerenziani GP
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- Adult, Bayes Theorem, Female, Hand Strength, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Muscles, Sexual Partners, Disgust
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Background: Sociosexual orientation (SO), muscle performance (MP), and disgust sensitivity (DS) play a crucial role in sexual life. Previous research reported a relationship between SO and muscle strength, but the association across these variables has not been fully investigated. This study aimed to evaluate the association between SO, MP, and DS., Methods: Seventy-two subjects (age: 49.7±13.7 years, 38 F) participated in the study. The SO, MP and DS were evaluated using a Sexual Attitude Scale (SAS), a revised Sociosexual Orientation Inventory (SOI-R), a body composition analysis, handgrip test (HG), a Standing Long Jump Test (SLJ), a Body Odor Disgust Scale (BODS) and Three Domains of Disgust Scale (TDDS)., Results: A strong evidence in favor of a positive association between SO and MP (r=0.52, BF
10= 29), inconclusive evidence for a negative correlation between SO and DS (r=-0.37, BF10 =2) and moderate evidence in favor of the absence of a relationship between MP and DS (r=0.001, BF01 =5) was found using a Bayesian hypothesis testing approach (Bayes Factor)., Conclusions: Higher MP is associated with a greater tendency to have occasional relationships and multiple sexual partners, in both genders. MP-related self-esteem and perceived vulnerability may be involved in mating behaviors. We speculate that the sexual hormones might mediate the relationship among these variables. Future studies are warranted to explore this hypothesis.- Published
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24. The Beneficial Role of Physical Exercise on Anthracyclines Induced Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer Patients.
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Tranchita E, Murri A, Grazioli E, Cerulli C, Emerenziani GP, Ceci R, Caporossi D, Dimauro I, and Parisi A
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The increase in breast cancer (BC) survival has determined a growing survivor population that seems to develop several comorbidities and, specifically, treatment-induced cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially those patients treated with anthracyclines. Indeed, it is known that these compounds act through the induction of supraphysiological production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which appear to be central mediators of numerous direct and indirect cardiac adverse consequences. Evidence suggests that physical exercise (PE) practised before, during or after BC treatments could represent a viable non-pharmacological strategy as it increases heart tolerance against many cardiotoxic agents, and therefore improves several functional, subclinical, and clinical parameters. At molecular level, the cardioprotective effects are mainly associated with an exercise-induced increase of stress response proteins (HSP60 and HSP70) and antioxidant (SOD activity, GSH), as well as a decrease in lipid peroxidation, and pro-apoptotic proteins such as Bax, Bax-to-Bcl-2 ratio. Moreover, this protection can potentially be explained by a preservation of myosin heavy chain (MHC) isoform distribution. Despite this knowledge, it is not clear which type of exercise should be suggested in BC patient undergoing anthracycline treatment. This highlights the lack of special guidelines on how affected patients should be managed more efficiently. This review offers a general framework for the role of anthracyclines in the physio-pathological mechanisms of cardiotoxicity and the potential protective role of PE. Finally, potential exercise-based strategies are discussed on the basis of scientific findings.
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- 2022
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25. The effects of music on cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular fitness in recreationally active individuals: a narrative review.
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Greco F, Grazioli E, Cosco LF, Parisi A, Bertollo M, and Emerenziani GP
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- Humans, Physical Fitness, Exercise, Exercise Therapy methods, Muscle Strength, Music
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Music is made up of several features ( e.g ., melody and rhythm) and it accompanies our life in different daily activities. During the last years, there was a growing interest in research about the music-related effects in the exercise domain. Music stimuli could act as an ergogenic effect leading to improvements in health-related and physical fitness components like cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular fitness. Moreover, listening to music may positively affect individuals' psychological state which could lead to increased exercise adherence. Conflicting data exist regarding the effects of music on cardiorespiratory and muscle-strengthening exercises indicating that music's characteristics ( i.e ., rhythm and musicality), studied samples ( i.e ., athletes and amateur) and methodology ( i.e ., self-selected music and research-selected music) might influence the results. Listening to music while exercising is becoming more frequent also in recreationally active individuals. While literature mainly focused on the effects of music in elite and amateur athletes, little data are available regarding recreationally active participants. Therefore, this review aims to summarize evidence regarding the effects of music on health-related physical fitness components in recreationally active individuals, specifically referring to cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular fitness. These outcomes will be helpful to all recreationally active participants to optimize the exercise protocol with the use of music., Competing Interests: Maurizio Bertollo and Gian Pietro Emerenziani are Academic Editors for PeerJ., (© 2022 Greco et al.)
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26. Exercise as a drug for glucose management and prevention in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Sgrò P, Emerenziani GP, Antinozzi C, Sacchetti M, and Di Luigi L
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- Exercise, Glucose, Humans, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 drug therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 prevention & control, Pharmaceutical Preparations
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Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Therefore, physical exercise (PE) together with medical treatment might be considered as a key strategy to counteract T2DM. Glycemic control is a central objective in the prevention and management of T2DM, and PE might be able to substantially affect the processes that determine it. Just like a drug, exercise can be dosed based on the characteristics of the individual to increase its benefits and reduce side effects. In this brief review, the mechanisms underlying the effects of PE on glucose metabolism in muscle are illustrated, and the effects of modulation of the parameters characterizing this atypical "drug" on glucose homeostasis are described., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest statement Nothing declared., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2021
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27. Initial validation of the Italian version of the Volition in Exercise Questionnaire (VEQ-I).
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Gallotta MC, Bonavolontà V, Guidetti L, Baldari C, Innocenti L, Cardinali L, Falcioni L, di Fronso S, Emerenziani GP, Zimatore G, and Bertollo M
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- Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Disability Evaluation, Exercise, Female, Humans, Italy, Male, Psychometrics statistics & numerical data, Quality of Life, Reproducibility of Results, Surveys and Questionnaires, Translations, Psychometrics methods, Volition physiology
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The purpose of this study was to validate the Volition in Exercise Questionnaire in Italian language (VEQ-I). The translation and cultural adaptation of the VEQ-I was conducted using the forward-backward translation method. VEQ-I eighteen items correspond to the six-factors structure of the original version. The construct validity was verified by the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) (CFI = 0.960; TLI = 0.943; RMSEA = 0.039; and SRMR = 0.040). The eighteen items were well distributed in six subscales and the six-factors structure of the questionnaire was supported. Internal Consistency value of the questionnaire was investigated for each subscale of the VEQ-I. Cronbach's alpha and Omega values of the Reasons, Postponing Training, Unrelated Thoughts, Self-Confidence, Approval from Others and Coping with Failure subscales were 0.76 (α) and 0.76 (ω), 0.76 (α) and 0.76 (ω), 0.87 (α) and 0.88 (ω), 0.85 (α) and 0.85 (ω), 0.70 (α) and 0.72 (ω) and 0.74 (α) and 0.74 (ω), respectively. They were acceptable in all the six subscales. The concurrent validity was assessed using the correlation among the subscales of VEQ-I measures and those contained in two questionnaires: Psychobiosocial States in Physical Education (PBS-SPE) and Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2)., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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- 2021
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28. Effects of Ballroom Dance on Physical Fitness and Reaction Time in Experienced Middle-Aged Adults of Both Genders.
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Bonavolontà V, Greco F, Sabatini U, Saavedra FJ, Fischetti F, Baldari C, Guidetti L, Vaccaro MG, and Emerenziani GP
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- Female, Male, Body Composition, Reaction Time, Humans, Hand Strength, Physical Fitness, Dancing physiology
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Ballroom dance practice might play a pivotal role for successful aging, but its effects could differ depending on dancers' experience level. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of six months of ballroom dance (three times/w) on physical fitness and reaction time (RT) in 24 middle-aged adults who are experienced dancers (age: 59.4 ± 11.6 years). Body composition, handgrip test (HG), standing long-jump test (SLJ), step test (ST), one-legged stance balance test (OLSB), and RT were assessed before (T
0 ) and after six months (T6 ) of dance practice. RT was re-evaluated four months later (T10 ). RT was significantly (p < 0.05) lower at T6 (221.2 ± 20.3 ms) and T10 (212.0 ± 21.9 ms) than T0 (239.1 ± 40,7 ms); no significant differences were found between T6 and T10 . No significant differences were observed for all the other parameters between T0 and T6 : weight and muscle mass were significantly lower (p < 0.01) in females than in males, and percentage of fat mass was significantly higher (p < 0.01) in females than in males. HG was significantly higher in males than females (p < 0.01). Results suggest that in experienced middle-aged adults of both genders, ballroom dance may positively influence RT, and this result could be maintained for four months.- Published
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29. Male hypogonadism: therapeutic choices and pharmacological management.
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La Vignera S, Izzo G, Emerenziani GP, Cannarella R, Condorelli RA, Calogero AE, and Aversa A
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- Humans, Hypogonadism complications, Infertility, Male drug therapy, Infertility, Male etiology, Male, Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators therapeutic use, Testosterone deficiency, Testosterone therapeutic use, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Hypogonadism drug therapy
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Male hypogonadism, defined as an inadequate testosterone production, recognizes a testicular (primary hypogonadism) or a hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction (central hypogonadism), although combined forms can also occur. Moreover, it has been known that intensive exercise training might be a cause of functional hypogonadism. Many therapeutic choices are currently available, depending on the timing of hypogonadism onset and fertility issue. The aim of this review was to comprehensively supply therapeutic options and schemes currently available for male hypogonadism, including pharmacological management of primary and central forms. Evidence on testosterone formulations, human chorionic gonadotropin, selective estrogen receptor modulators and aromatase inhibitors will be provided.
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- 2020
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30. Prediction equation for estimating cognitive function using physical fitness parameters in older adults.
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Emerenziani GP, Vaccaro MG, Izzo G, Greco F, Rotundo L, Lacava R, La Vignera S, Calogero AE, Lenzi A, and Aversa A
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- Aged, Aging physiology, Aging psychology, Cognitive Dysfunction diagnosis, Female, Humans, Male, Cognition, Hand Strength, Mental Status and Dementia Tests, Physical Fitness
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Ageing is associated with declines in cognitive functions and physical fitness (PF). Physical exercise training and physical activity (PA) have been shown to have positive effects on cognitive functions and brain plasticity. This study aims to establish a practical equation for evaluating cognitive functions using PF parameters in healthy older adults. One-hundred and two older subjects were physically and clinically evaluated. Participants performed the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and handgrip test (HG); general cognitive functions were examined using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). For all of them, a multiple regression analysis was used to predict MMSE from age, SPPB and HG variables. The new equation was cross validated to determine its prediction accuracy. Considering that SPPB and MMSE reference score are not different between genders, only one equation was developed for females and males. Age, SPPB and HG correlated significantly (p<0.01) with the MMSE score. The developed equation was MMSE = 19.479 + (1.548 x SPPB)-(0.130 x age) (R2 = 0.72 and root mean square errors of 3.6). The results of PF are useful for exercise specialists to achieve the best physical exercise training and PA in older adults. In conclusion, this study showed for the first time that our new equation can be used to predict subjects' cognitive functions based on SPPB results and subject age. We suggest its use when patients' cognitive functions or more appropriate clinical tests cannot be pursued., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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- 2020
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31. Effects of Acute Whole-Body Vibration Practice on Maximal Fat Oxidation in Adult Obese Males: A Pilot Study.
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Emerenziani GP, Ferrari D, Fittipaldi S, Bimonte VM, Marocco C, Greco EA, Perroni F, Migliaccio S, Lenzi A, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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- Adipose Tissue metabolism, Adult, Aged, Cross-Over Studies, Exercise Test, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity metabolism, Oxidation-Reduction, Pilot Projects, Posture, Time Factors, Exercise physiology, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity therapy, Vibration therapeutic use
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Objective: Whole-body vibration (WBV) training has been established as a useful method to improve physical fitness in obese individuals. However, the effects of WBV exercise on maximal fat oxidation (MFO) have not been examined in obese subjects yet., Method: MFO was eval-uated during a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) on a treadmill in 12 adult obese males (BMI = 34.9 ± 3.3 kg/m2) after three different warm-up conditions: static half squat plus WBV (HSV), static half squat without WBV (HSWV), and rest (REST). Cortisol levels were evaluated before and after the warm-up, and 1 min (T1), 10 min (T10), and 30 min (T30) of the recovery phase., Results: MFO was significantly higher in HSV (p = 0.013; 569.4 ± 117.9 mg/min) and HSWV (p = 0.033; 563.8 ± 142.9 mg/min) than REST (445.5 ± 117.9 mg/min). Cortisol concentrations at T1 were significantly higher in HSV (p = 0.023) and HSWV (p = 0.015) than REST. Moreover, cortisol concentrations were significantly lower at T30 than T1 in HSWV (p = 0.04). No differences were found between T30 and T1 in HSV., Conclusions: Active warm-up increases MFO; however, vibration stimulus during half squatting does not increase MFO during a CPET in obese subjects. The lack of significant differences of cortisol concentrations in HSV during the recovery phase might suggest a long-term effect of WBV on the endocrine system., (© 2020 The Author(s) Published by S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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- 2020
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32. Characterization of the Effects of a Six-Month Dancing as Approach for Successful Aging.
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Vaccaro MG, Izzo G, Ilacqua A, Migliaccio S, Baldari C, Guidetti L, Lenzi A, Quattrone A, Aversa A, and Emerenziani GP
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Aging is accompanied by a decline in multiple domains. Positive effects of dance practice on several health issues have been evaluated in young adults, while the effects of regular social dance practice on physical fitness, sexual health, and cognitive functions have not been studied yet in older experienced dancers. Thus, the aim of this study has been to investigate whether a 6-month social dance practice might influence fitness performance, sexual health, and specific cognitive functions and/or mood characteristics in older experienced dancers. Thirty experienced dancers (age: 71.2±5.1 years, 18 females/12 males) were enrolled from the dance school "NonSoloLiscio" of Catanzaro. Body composition, physical fitness, sexual health, and cognitive functions were assessed before (T0) and after (T6) intervention. After 6 months of dance practice, percent of fat mass (%FM) significantly decreased (p<0.01), while fat-free mass (FFM) significantly increased (p<0.01) in both genders. Moreover, significant main effects of time on physical fitness tests, such as chair stand test (CST) (p<0.01), gait speed (p<0.05), and timed up and go (p<0.05), were found. Sexual health was significantly higher in males than in females at T0 and no significant effects of dance on subjects' sexual health were found. Interestingly, trait of anxiety significant decreased (p<0.05) and perception of retrospective memory significantly increased (p=0.05) after training independently of gender. Our preliminary results suggest that, even in older intermediate-level dancer, the practice of social dance might positively influence body composition and also increase fitness performance, memory functions, and anxiety. In contrast, no effects on sexual health were observed after 6 months of dancing.
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- 2019
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33. Gender difference and correlation between sexuality, thyroid hormones, cognitive, and physical functions in elderly fit.
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Emerenziani GP, Izzo G, Vaccaro MG, Quattrone A, Lenzi A, and Aversa A
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- Aged, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Postural Balance, Prognosis, Sex Factors, Activities of Daily Living, Cognition physiology, Physical Fitness, Sexual Behavior physiology, Sexuality, Thyroid Hormones blood
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Purpose: Sexuality in the elderly is related to psycho-physical well-being. Aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between sexual health, thyroid hormones, cognitive functions, and physical fitness in elderly population., Methods: Fifty-one fit adults were recruited (age: 71.9 ± 5.3 years, 26 females and 25 males). Sexuality was evaluated using the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire-short form (CSFQ-14) and the Sexual Attitude Scale (SAS). Thyroid function was assessed by measuring serum TSH, FT3, and FT4. Cognitive functions and depressive symptoms were evaluated by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) test and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) scores. Subjects' physical fitness was evaluated using the following tests: Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Handgrip test (HG), Timed Up and Go test (TUG), and 2-Minute step test (ST)., Results: CSFQ-14 positively correlated with MMSE (p < 0.05) and negatively with GDS (p < 0.05), while thyroid function was not correlated with sexuality, in both genders. A negative relationship between FT4 vs. weight, FT3 vs. HG and FT3/FT4 ratio vs. ST were found (p = 0.05) in females, while in males, it occurred for TSH vs. TUG (p < 0.05); a positive relationship existed in females between FT4 vs. ST (p < 0.05). Finally, CSFQ-14 was significantly correlated with SPPB (p < 0.05), CST, TUG, and ST (p < 0.01), in both genders., Conclusion: We demonstrated a strict relationship between active sexuality, preserved cognitive function and appropriate physical fitness in elderly subjects, independently from gender. Our preliminary data suggest that in elderly fit population, peripheral thyroxin deiodination may be a useful predictor of better physical performance and more successful aging.
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34. Relationship between individual ventilatory threshold and maximal fat oxidation (MFO) over different obesity classes in women.
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Emerenziani GP, Ferrari D, Marocco C, Greco EA, Migliaccio S, Lenzi A, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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- Adipose Tissue metabolism, Adult, Calorimetry, Indirect, Exercise physiology, Exercise Test, Female, Heart Rate physiology, Humans, Middle Aged, Obesity metabolism, Obesity therapy, Obesity, Morbid metabolism, Obesity, Morbid physiopathology, Obesity, Morbid therapy, Oxidation-Reduction, Oxygen Consumption, Cardiorespiratory Fitness physiology, Obesity physiopathology
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Objective: The use of the Individual Ventilatory Threshold (IVT), as parameter to prescribe exercise intensity in individuals with obesity, has become more frequent during the last years. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between IVT and Maximal Fat Oxidation (MFO) in women with obesity., Methods: Fifty-two obese female adults (age = 43.6±10.9 years; BMI = 38.5±5.2 kg/m2) were included in this study. According to the BMI classification, subjects were divided into three groups: Obese Class I (OBI, n = 16); Obese Class II (OBII, n = 20) and Obese Class III (OBIII, n = 16). All subjects performed an incremental graded exercise test to evaluate peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), IVT and MFO. MFO was evaluated using a stoichiometric equation. Fat max zone was determined for each subject within 10% of fat oxidation rates at MFO. For each HR, %HRmax, VO2 and %VO2peak variable, Pearson's correlation test was done between IVT and MFO exercise intensity. When statistical correlation was found we used a comparative statistical analysis to assess differences between IVT and MFO. Statistical significance was set at P ≤ 0.05., Results: For each HR, %HRmax, VO2 and %VO2peak variable there was a positive significant correlation (P<0.01) between IVT and MFO. No significant differences were found for HR, %HRmax, and VO2 between IVT and MFO. %VO2peak was significantly higher at IVT than at MFO (P = 0.03). MFO rates were significantly higher in OBIII women than in women of the other two classes. In all subjects, IVT was within the fat max zone., Conclusion: The use of HR and VO2 corresponding to IVT could be a useful parameter not only to improve cardiorespiratory fitness but also to prescribe physical activity that maximize fat oxidation in obese subjects., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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- 2019
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35. Effects of body weight loss program on parameters of muscle performance in female obese adults.
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Emerenziani GP, Ferrari D, Migliaccio S, Lenzi A, Greco EA, Marocco C, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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- Adult, Body Composition, Electric Impedance, Exercise, Exercise Test, Female, Hand Strength, Humans, Middle Aged, Muscle, Skeletal physiology, Obesity, Weight Loss, Weight Reduction Programs
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Background: Body weight loss program may lead to a decrease in lean body mass affecting negatively muscle performance in obese subjects. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the effect of weight loss on muscle performance in female obese subjects., Methods: Eighty obese female adults were enrolled for a 2-month unsupervised aerobic training (UAT) plus nutritional program. In the pre- and postintervention body composition was evaluated by hand-to-foot bioelectrical impedance method, body strength using handgrip test, and lower muscle power was assessed by a 5-repetition chair stand test (CST) and 30-s chair stand test (30sCST) wearing a dynamometer., Results: Thirty-six subjects completed the protocol, 39% had high compliance (HC), while 61% had low compliance (LC) to exercise prescription. HC group showed a significant decreased body weight, percent of fat mass and lean muscle mass after training. Both groups significantly increased CST performance while only HC significantly increased 30sCST. No differences were found in CST muscle power in both groups between pre- and post-training. However, evaluation of muscle power during 30sCST showed significantly higher value in HC group than LC group after training., Conclusions: The results of our study show that although total lean muscle mass decreased after UAT, lower body muscle efficiency increased while muscle power did not change suggesting that in obese patients UAT can help to optimize weight loss and body efficiency. The data might be helpful for exercise professionals to evaluate correctly the muscle performance in obese adults after weight loss programs.
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- 2019
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36. Validity, reliability and minimum detectable change of COSMED K5 portable gas exchange system in breath-by-breath mode.
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Guidetti L, Meucci M, Bolletta F, Emerenziani GP, Gallotta MC, and Baldari C
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- Breath Tests, Humans, Carbon Dioxide analysis, Oxygen analysis, Oxygen Consumption, Pulmonary Gas Exchange
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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the validity, reliability and minimum detectable change (MDC) of the Cosmed K5 in breath by breath (BxB) mode, against VacuMed metabolic simulator. Intra and inter-units reliability was also assessed., Methods: Fourteen metabolic rates (from 0.9 to 4 L.min-1) were reproduced by a VacuMed system and pulmonary ventilation (VE), oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide production (VCO2) were measured by two different K5 units. Validity was assessed by ordinary least products (OLP) regression analysis, Bland-Altman plots, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), mean percentage differences, technical errors (TE) and MDC for VE, VO2, and VCO2. Intra- and inter-K5 reliability was evaluated by absolute percentage differences between measurements (MAPE), ICCs, TE, and MDC., Results: Validity analysis from OLP regression data and Bland- Altman plots indicated high agreement between K5 and simulator. ICC values were excellent for all variables (>0.99). Mean percentage differences in VE (-0.50%, p = 0.11), VO2 (-0.04%, p = 0.80), and VCO2 (-1.03%, p = 0.09) showed no significant bias. The technical error (TE) ranged from 0.73% to 1.34% (VE and VCO2 respectively). MDC were lower than 4% (VE = 2.0%, VO2 = 3.8%, VCO2 = 3.7%). The intra and inter K5 reliability assessment reveled excellent ICCs (>0.99), MAPE <2% (no significant differences between trials), TE < or around 1%, MDC
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- 2018
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37. Response to: Comment #2 on "Differences in Ventilatory Threshold for Exercise Prescription in Outpatient Diabetic and Sarcopenic Obese Subjects".
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Emerenziani GP, Gallotta MC, Migliaccio S, Greco EA, Marocco C, di Lazzaro L, Fornari R, Lenzi A, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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- 2018
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38. Lifestyle and fertility: the influence of stress and quality of life on male fertility.
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Ilacqua A, Izzo G, Emerenziani GP, Baldari C, and Aversa A
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- Humans, Male, Quality of Life, Reproductive Health standards, Semen Analysis, Spermatogenesis physiology, Exercise physiology, Infertility, Male physiopathology, Life Style, Stress, Psychological physiopathology
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Background: Male infertility is a widespread condition among couples. In about 50% of cases, couple infertility is attributable to the male partner, mainly due to a failure in spermatogenesis. In recent times, the crucial role that modifiable lifestyle factors play in the development of infertility have generated a growing interest in this field of study, i.e. aging, psychological stress, nutrition, physical activity, caffeine, high scrotal temperature, hot water, mobile telephone use. Several studies have investigated associations between semen quality and the presence of lifestyle stressors i.e. occupational, life events (war, earthquake, etc.) or couple infertility; overall, these studies provide evidence that semen quality is impaired by psychological stress. In this review, we will discuss the impact of quality of life (modifiable lifestyle factors) and psychological stress on male fertility. In addition, the role that increased scrotal temperature along with inappropriate nutritional and physical exercise attitudes exert on male fertility will be presented., Conclusion: The decline of male fertility, particularly associated with advancing age, incorrect lifestyles and environmental factors plays an important role on natality, and its consequences on the future on human population makes this an important public health issue in this century. Thus, modification of lifestyle through a structured program of educational, environmental, nutritional/physical exercise and psychological support, combined with the use of nutraceutical antioxidants can prevent infertility and therefore, may help couples to obtain better quality of life and improved possibility to conceive spontaneously or optimize their chances of conception.
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- 2018
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39. Prediction equation to estimate heart rate at individual ventilatory threshold in female and male obese adults.
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Emerenziani GP, Ferrari D, Vaccaro MG, Gallotta MC, Migliaccio S, Lenzi A, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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- Body Composition, Exercise physiology, Exercise Test, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Multivariate Analysis, Oxygen Consumption, Respiration, Sex Characteristics, Heart Rate physiology, Models, Biological, Obesity physiopathology
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Objective: Prescribing individualized moderate exercise intensity is a useful method to reach positive effects on health status in obese adults. This study aimed to establish a practical reference equation to estimate the heart rate (HR) at individual ventilatory threshold (IVT) (HRIVT)., Methods: One hundred sixty-one obese subjects were clinically evaluated and characterized by anthropometric and body composition. Participants performed the six-minute walking test (6-MWT) and the cardiopulmonary exercise test to assess IVT. Multiple regression analysis for HRIVT, including 6-MWT, anthropometric, and body composition parameters, as independent variables, was performed for both gender separately. A cross-validation study was also performed to determine the accuracy of the prediction equation., Results: Whereas HRIVT was not significantly different between males (121.5±18.3 bpm) and females (117.6±17.1 bpm), it differently correlated with physical and performance parameters. Therefore, two sex-specific equations were developed including 6-MWTHR and HRrest (R2 = 0.69 and 0.65 and root mean square errors of 8.8 and 10.1 bpm for females and males, respectively)., Conclusion: In conclusion, in female and male obese adults, the 6-MWT might be used to predict HR at IVT. These outcomes are useful to prescribe optimal physical activity intensity when gold standard methods (e.g. gas exchange analysis) are unavailable.
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- 2018
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40. Effects of an individualized home-based unsupervised aerobic training on body composition and physiological parameters in obese adults are independent of gender.
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Emerenziani GP, Gallotta MC, Migliaccio S, Ferrari D, Greco EA, Saavedra FJ, Iazzoni S, Aversa A, Donini LM, Lenzi A, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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- Adult, Body Mass Index, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity physiopathology, Prognosis, Body Composition, Energy Metabolism, Exercise physiology, Obesity rehabilitation, Precision Medicine, Weight Loss
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Purpose: Evaluation of the effects of an individualized home-based unsupervised aerobic training on body composition, physical and physiological parameters in female and male obese adults., Methods: Two hundred and twenty obese adults (age 47.9 ± 12.4 years; BMI 38.0 ± 7.2 kg/m
2 ) entered the 4-month training program. Body composition, physiological and functional capacities were assessed pre- and post-intervention. All subjects were requested to perform unsupervised aerobic training with the intensity based on heart rate, walking speed and OMNI-RPE score corresponding to the individual ventilatory threshold for at least 5 days/week., Results: After 4-month study period, 40% of patients completed the protocol, 24% had high compliance (HC) (exercise ≥ 3 days/week), while 16% had low compliance (LC) to exercise prescription (exercise < than 3 days/week). In HC group, a significant improvement of body composition variables after training was performed. Moreover, oxygen uptake and metabolic equivalent at peak significantly increased after training. Six-minute walking test (6MWT) distance significantly increased while heart rate during 6MWT was significantly lower after training. No significant differences were found in LC group between pre- and post-intervention in all variables. Interestingly, gender does not influence the effects of training., Conclusions: Our results indicate that subjects, independent of gender, with high compliance to the aerobic training based on a new individualized method can achieve a significant reduction in weight loss and also an improvement in physical and physiological parameters. This innovative personalized prescription could be a valuable tool for exercise physiologist, endocrinologists, and nutritionists to approach and correct life style of obese subjects.- Published
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41. Physical activity and hypocaloric diet recovers osteoblasts homeostasis in women affected by abdominal obesity.
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Bimonte VM, Fittipaldi S, Marocco C, Emerenziani GP, Fornari R, Guidetti L, Poggiogalle E, Nicolai E, Di Luigi L, Donini LM, Baldari C, Lenzi A, Greco EA, and Migliaccio S
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- Adult, Body Composition physiology, Body Mass Index, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Obesity, Abdominal metabolism, Wnt Signaling Pathway physiology, Diet, Reducing, Exercise physiology, Homeostasis physiology, Obesity, Abdominal diet therapy, Osteoblasts metabolism
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Obesity is a multifactorial disease linked to metabolic chronic disorders such as diabetes, and hypertension. Also, it has recently been associated with skeletal alterations and low bone mineral density. We previously demonstrated that exposure of osteoblasts to sera of sedentary subjects affected by obesity alters cell homeostasis in vitro, leading to disruption of intracellular differentiation pathways and cellular activity. Thus, the purpose of the present study has been to evaluate whether sera of sedentary obese women, subjected to physical activity and hypocaloric diet, could recover osteoblast homeostasis in vitro as compared to the sera of same patients before intervention protocol. To this aim, obese women were evaluated at time 0 and after 4, 6, and 12 months of individualized prescribed physical activity and hypocaloric diet. Dual-energy-X-ray absorptiometry measurements were performed at each time point, as well as blood was collected at the same points. Cells were incubated with sera of subjects before and after physical activity as described: obese at baseline and after for 4, 6, and 12 months of physical activity and nutritional protocol intervention. Osteoblasts exposed to sera of patients, who displayed increased lean and decreased fat mass (from 55.5 ± 6.5 to 57.1 ± 5.6% p ≤ 0.05; from 44.5 ± 1.1 to 40.9 ± 2.6% p ≤ 0.01 respectively), showed a time-dependent increase of Wnt/β-catenin signaling, versus cells exposed to sera of obese patients before intervention protocol, suggesting recovery of osteoblast homeostasis upon improvement of body composition. An increase in β-catenin nuclear accumulation and nuclear translocation was also observed, accompanied by an increase in Adiponectin receptor 1 protein expression, suggesting positive effect on cell differentiation program. Furthermore, a decrease in sclerostin amount and an increase of type 1 procollagen amino-terminal-propeptide were depicted as compared to baseline, proportionally to the time of physical activity, suggesting a recovery of bone remodeling modulation and an increase of osteoblast activity induced by improvement of body composition. In conclusion, our results show for the first time that sera of obese sedentary women who increased lean mass and decreased fat mass, by physical activity and hypocaloric diet, rescue osteoblasts differentiation and activity likely due to a reactivation of Wnt/β-catenin-pathway, suggesting that a correct life style can improve skeletal metabolic alteration induced by obesity.
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42. Effects of different physical education programmes on children's skill- and health-related outcomes: a pilot randomised controlled trial.
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Gallotta MC, Emerenziani GP, Iazzoni S, Iasevoli L, Guidetti L, and Baldari C
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- Anthropometry, Child, Female, Humans, Italy, Male, Pilot Projects, Motor Skills, Physical Education and Training, Physical Fitness, Schools
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Aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two different 5-month physical education (PE) interventions conducted by a specialist PE teacher on primary school children's skill- and health-related outcomes. About 230 children were randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups: experimental_1 group, experimental_2 group or control group (school curriculum given by the generalist teacher). Pre- and post-intervention tests assessed pupils' fitness (pacer, curl-up, push-up, trunk lift, sit and reach tests) and gross motor coordination (shifting platforms, balance beam, jumping laterally, hopping on one leg over an obstacle tests). Both experimental groups significantly improved some fitness and coordinative tests after the intervention period when compared with control group. However, no differential changes on coordinative development were observed between the 2 experimental groups. Results of this study demonstrated that children benefitted from a well-structured PE intervention conducted and supervised by a specialist PE teacher improving their motor skills and fitness.
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43. Response to: Comment on "Differences in Ventilatory Threshold for Exercise Prescription in Outpatient Diabetic and Sarcopenic Obese Subjects".
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Emerenziani GP, Gallotta MC, Migliaccio S, Greco EA, Marocco C, di Lazzaro L, Fornari R, Lenzi A, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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44. Effects of combined physical education and nutritional programs on schoolchildren's healthy habits.
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Gallotta MC, Iazzoni S, Emerenziani GP, Meucci M, Migliaccio S, Guidetti L, and Baldari C
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Background. A multidisciplinary approach seems to be effective in creating healthy habits in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of three 5-month combined physical education (PE) and nutritional interventions on body composition, physical activity (PA) level, sedentary time and eating habits of schoolchildren. Methods. Anthropometric data, weekly PA level, sedentary time and eating habits of 230 healthy students were analysed using a repeated-measures ANOVA with Group (experimental group 1 vs experimental group 2 vs control group), Adiposity Status (under fat vs normal fat vs obese), and Time (pre vs post) as factors. Results. Body fat mass percentage increased after intervention (18.92 ± 8.61% vs 19.40 ± 8.51%) in all groups. The weekly PA level significantly increased after intervention in both experimental groups. Sedentary time significantly decreased after the intervention period (565.70 ± 252.93 vs 492.10 ± 230.97 min/week, p < 0.0001). Moreover, obese children were more sedentary than under fat and normal fat children. Children significantly changed the consumption of some specific foods after intervention. Discussion. This study revealed the effectiveness of a combined PE and nutritional intervention to improve children's healthful dietary practices and to encourage an active lifestyle. However, it needs a further appropriate development to establish patterns of healthful dietary practices that encourage an active lifestyle with which to maintain healthy habits through life.
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45. Differences in Ventilatory Threshold for Exercise Prescription in Outpatient Diabetic and Sarcopenic Obese Subjects.
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Emerenziani GP, Gallotta MC, Migliaccio S, Greco EA, Marocco C, di Lazzaro L, Fornari R, Lenzi A, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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Aim of the study was to examine cardiorespiratory parameters at individual ventilatory threshold (IVT) and peak exercise capacity ([Formula: see text]) in outpatient diabetic and sarcopenic obese subjects. Seventeen obese subjects (BMI: 36.6 ± 4.1 kg·m(-1)) and sixteen SO subjects (BMI: 37.0 ± 7.3 kg·m(-1)) were compared with sixteen T2DM subjects (BMI: 37.7 ± 5.6 kg·m(-1)). All groups performed an incremental exercise test on a treadmill according to their physical ability. [Formula: see text], %HRmax, and maximal metabolic equivalent (METmax) were evaluated at maximal effort. Moreover, [Formula: see text], %[Formula: see text], %HRmax, %HRR, ΔHR, and METivt were assessed at IVT. No significant differences were found in any physiological parameters at maximal effort ([Formula: see text], %HRmax, and METmax) in all groups. On the contrary, [Formula: see text], %[Formula: see text], %HRmax, %HRR, ΔHR, and METivt were significantly lower in T2DM subjects as compared to OB and SO subjects at IVT (p < 0.05). Our results show that while at maximal effort there are no differences among groups, at IVT the physiological parameters are lower in T2DM subjects than in OB and SO subjects. Therefore, due to the differences observed in the groups, we suggest usng the IVT as a useful parameter to prescribe aerobic exercise in obese with sarcopenia or diabetes mellitus conditions.
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46. PSYCHOPHYSICAL BENEFITS OF ROCK-CLIMBING ACTIVITY.
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Gallotta MC, Emerenziani GP, Monteiro MD, Iasevoli L, Iazzoni S, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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- Adult, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Affect, Anxiety psychology, Mountaineering psychology, Physical Fitness psychology
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The aim of the study was to compare the psychophysical effects of rock climbing with a supervised fitness training in adults. Thirty-three healthy participants (M age=32 yr., SD=7) participated in rock climbing or in fitness training. The participants' functional fitness, anxiety, and mood states were tested before and after 3 mo. of training. There was significant improvement of physical fitness in both groups after the intervention period. Anxiety significantly decreased after each single training session at the end of both courses. Differential effects in the rock-climbing group, as compared to the fitness group, emerged only on Vigor. Specifically, the rock-climbing group showed a decreasing trend in Vigor while the fitness group showed an increasing trend of Vigor after the intervention.
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47. Impacts of coordinative training on normal weight and overweight/obese children's attentional performance.
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Gallotta MC, Emerenziani GP, Iazzoni S, Meucci M, Baldari C, and Guidetti L
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This study investigated the efficacy of a physical activity (PA) program to improve the attention span in normal weight vs. overweight/obese children. The study was designed as a cluster-randomized controlled intervention. One hundred fifty-seven normal weight and overweight/obese primary school children were randomly divided in three cohorts: Traditional PA, Coordinative PA and a Control group (not attending any PA). Before and after 5 months of intervention, children were administered the d2-R test of attention. Results showed that participants' attentional performances were significantly affected by Time (pre vs. post; P < 0.01) and by Time × Group interaction (traditional vs. coordinative vs. control; P < 0.001), revealing significant different effects of intervention/exercise modality on children's attentional performance, independently of their weight status. These data suggest that a 5-month school-based PA intervention can improve the cognitive performance in children. Further, the Coordinative PA intervention resulted in the most significant improvement in children's attention.
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48. Acute physical activity and delayed attention in primary school students.
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Gallotta MC, Emerenziani GP, Franciosi E, Meucci M, Guidetti L, and Baldari C
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- Child, Cognition, Exercise, Female, Humans, Male, Schools, Attention physiology, Motor Activity physiology, Physical Education and Training, Physical Exertion physiology, Students
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To examine the influence of different types of exertion on immediate and delayed attention in 116 primary school children divided in three groups of exertion [cognitive exertion - CE (school curricular lesson), physical exertion - PE (traditional physical education lesson), mixed cognitive and physical exertion - CPE (coordinative physical education lesson)]. CPE was the combination of physical load due to the practice of physical exercises and of cognitive load requested to perform movement-based problem solving tasks requiring accurate timing, temporal estimations, temporal production, and spatial adjustments. Children's attentional capacity was tested before (pre) and after (at 0 min and at 50 min post) a CE, a PE, or a CPE lesson, using the d2-test of attention, and analyzed using a 3 × 3 × 2 mixed analysis of covariance with exertion type and time as within factors, gender as between factor, and baseline data as covariate. Effect sizes were calculated as partial eta squared (ƞ(2)). Results showed that participants' attentional performance was significantly affected by exertion type (P < 0.0001), by time (P < 0.0001) and by exertion type × time interactions (P < 0.0001). The effect sizes ranged from medium (0.039) to large (0.437). Varying the type of exertion has different beneficial influences on the level of attention in school children., (© 2014 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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49. Psychophysiological responses to Salsa dance.
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Guidetti L, Buzzachera CF, Emerenziani GP, Meucci M, Saavedra F, Gallotta MC, and Baldari C
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- Adult, Body Mass Index, Exercise Test, Female, Heart Rate, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Oxygen Consumption, Physical Exertion, Dancing psychology
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Speculation exists whether dance provides physiological stimuli adequate to promote health and fitness benefits. Unfortunately, research to date has not addressed the affective and exertional responses to dance. These responses are of interest as positive affective and exertional responses experienced during physical activity may play an important role in predicting adherence. The present study aims to examine the psychophysiological responses of different Salsa dance styles. Ten pairs of dancers performed two different structured lessons of Salsa dance, including Typical Salsa and Rueda de Casino lessons, and a non-structured Salsa dance at a night club. Physiological responses (i.e., percent of heart rate reserve; %HRR) were continuously assessed and perceived exertion and affective valence were rated every 15 min throughout the trials. %HRR responses differed between the Salsa dance styles (%HRR from 41.3 to 51.9%), and participants were dancing at intensities near their ventilatory threshold. Specifically, Typical Salsa lesson elicited lower %HRR responses than Rueda de Casino lesson (p < 0.05), but similar %HRR responses to Salsa dance at a night club condition (p > 0.05). Surprisingly, exertional (from 8 to 11) and affective (from +3 to +5) responses were unaffected by Salsa dance styles (p > 0.05). These data support that different Salsa dance styles provide physiological stimuli adequate to promote health and fitness benefits, and perhaps more importantly, produce pleasurable experiences, which in turn might lead to an increase in adherence to Salsa dancing which likely provides exercise-like health benefits.
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50. Effects of Aerobic Exercise Based upon Heart Rate at Aerobic Threshold in Obese Elderly Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes.
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Emerenziani GP, Gallotta MC, Meucci M, Di Luigi L, Migliaccio S, Donini LM, Strollo F, and Guidetti L
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In obese diabetic subjects, a correct life style, including diet and physical activity, is part of a correct intervention protocol. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aerobic training intervention, based on heart rate at aerobic gas exchange threshold (AerTge), on clinical and physiological parameters in obese elderly subjects with type 2 diabetes (OT2DM). Thirty OT2DM subjects were randomly assigned to an intervention (IG) or control group (CG). The IG performed a supervised aerobic exercise training based on heart rate at AerTge whereas CG maintained their usual lifestyle. Anthropometric measures, blood analysis, peak oxygen consumption ([Formula: see text]), metabolic equivalent (METpeak), work rate (WRpeak), and WRAerTge were assessed at baseline and after intervention. After training, patients enrolled in the IG had significantly higher (P < 0.001) [Formula: see text], METpeak, WRpeak, and WRAerTge and significantly lower (P < 0.005) weight, BMI, %FM, and waist circumference than before intervention. Both IG and CG subjects had lower glycated haemoglobin levels after intervention period. No significant differences were found for all the other parameters between pre- and posttraining and between groups. Aerobic exercise prescription based upon HR at AerTge could be a valuable physical intervention tool to improve the fitness level and metabolic equilibrium in OT2DM patients.
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