A cross-sectional examination of the physical fitness and selected health attributes of recreational all-terrain vehicle riders and off-road motorcyclists.

abstract：:Although it has been generally assumed that the risk of decompression sickness is virtually zero during a single breath-hold dive in humans, repeated dives may result in a cumulative increase in the tissue and blood nitrogen tension. Many species of marine mammals perform extensive foraging bouts with deep and long di...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Lemaitre F,Fahlman A,Gardette B,Kohshi K

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kicking with the non-preferred leg is important in Australian Football and becoming important in the rugby codes. The aim of this study was to examine differences between preferred and non-preferred leg kicking in the drop punt kick. Seventeen elite Australian Football players performed kicks with the preferred and no...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Ball KA

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skilled golfers are reported to be more flexible than lesser able golfers, which may assist in increased x-factor (shoulder-pelvis separation) at the top of the backswing. However, it is unknown if increased flexibility produces faster clubhead speed. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlations amongst t...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Joyce C

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest reliability of a new device for assessing ankle joint kinesthesia. This device could measure the passive motion threshold of four ankle joint movements, namely plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, inversion and eversion. A total of 21 healthy adults, including 13 males and 8 femal...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Sun W,Song Q,Yu B,Zhang C,Mao D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite low mineral intakes in several groups of female 'ball-game' players, investigations of blood profiles and physical performance do not indicate any evident physiological benefits of micronutrient supplementation. Nevertheless, measurements of iron status are warranted, particularly in female athletes. Iron ther...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Fogelholm M

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we evaluated the extent to which 2000-m rowing ergometer performance times predicted final rankings at the World Rowing Championships in a sample of 638 rowers of both sexes and body-mass classifications (i.e., open-category and lightweight rowers). Rowing ergometer performance times were examined using...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Mikulić P,Smoljanović T,Bojanić I,Hannafin JA,Matković BR

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood flow changes in response to exercise have been attributed, among other factors, to the effect of vasodilators factors on the microvasculature, suggesting a close relationship between small blood vessels and conducting arteries. The main purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the changes ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Alvares TS,Oliveira GV,Soares R,Murias JM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of calendar and skeletal age, anthropometric dimensions, training history and their interactions on vertical jumping height and horizontal overhead throwing velocity in a cross-section of 318 young male athletes (age range 9-16 years) participating in cross-country ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Viitasalo JT,Rahkila P,Osterback L,Alén M

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to explore how social media is being used by sports nutritionists as part of service provision, as well as practitioners' experiences and opinions of its use in practice. An exploratory sequential mixed methods approach was used during this research. Forty-four sports nutritionists completed an online...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Dunne DM,Lefevre C,Cunniffe B,Tod D,Close GL,Morton JP,Murphy R

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess fatigue during a simulated cross-country skiing sprint competition based on skating technique. Sixteen male skiers performed a 30-m maximal skiing speed test and four 850-m heats with roller skies on a tartan track, separated by 20 min recovery between heats. Physiological variables...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Vesterinen V,Mikkola J,Nummela A,Hynynen E,Häkkinen K

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate physiological and technical attributes of prepubertal soccer players during multiple small-sided games (SSGs), and determine if SSGs can act as a talent identification tool. Sixteen highly trained U10 soccer players participated and separated into two groups of eight. Each group p...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Fenner JS,Iga J,Unnithan V

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the effects of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydride (NADH) on maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), maximal anaerobic running time, and mental performance. Eight men were exposed to a supplement treatment (30 mg NADH as ENACHI tablets per day) and to a placebo treatment, each of 4 we...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Mero A,Raitanen R,Birkmayer J,Komi P

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of two different doses of caffeine on endurance cycle time trial performance in male athletes. Using a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover study design, sixteen well-trained and familiarised male cyclists (Mean ± s: Age = 32.6 ± 8.3 years; Body mass = 78.5 ± 6.0 k...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Desbrow B,Biddulph C,Devlin B,Grant GD,Anoopkumar-Dukie S,Leveritt MD

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In taekwondo, the stance position can potentially affect kick performance. The aim of this study was to analyse mechanical variables in the roundhouse kick in taekwondo according to three stance positions (0°, 45°, 90°). Nine experienced taekwondo athletes performed consecutive kicking trials in a random order accordi...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Estevan I,Jandacka D,Falco C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we examined (1) the relationship between self-talk and affect and (2) the nature of motivating self-talk. Ninety high-school athletes completed the Affect Grid and the Self-Talk Grid before practice and competition. Significant positive second-order partial correlations of low to moderate strength offer...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Hardy J,Hall CR,Alexander MR

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The drop jump is a popular form of plyometric exercise often undertaken to enhance countermovement jump ability (jump height). Despite its popularity the effects of drop jump training on countermovement jump height are often inconsistent. Such inconsistencies may be as a result of differences in the drop jum...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Marshall BM,Moran KA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of knee localised muscle damage on running kinematics at varying speeds. Nineteen young women (23.2 ± 2.8 years; 164 ± 8 cm; 53.6 ± 5.4 kg), performed a maximal eccentric muscle damage protocol (5 × 15) of the knee extensors and flexors of both legs at 60 rad · s(-1). Lower body kin...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Tsatalas T,Giakas G,Spyropoulos G,Sideris V,Lazaridis S,Kotzamanidis C,Koutedakis Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the effect of running shoes' aging on mechanical and biomechanical parameters as a function of midsole materials (viscous, intermediate, elastic) and ground inclination. To this aim, heel area of the shoe (under calcaneal tuberosity) was first mechanically aged at realistic frequency and impact...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Chambon N,Sevrez V,Ly QH,Guéguen N,Berton E,Rao G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to examine the health effects of 8 weeks of recreational badminton in untrained women. Participants were matched for maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) and body fat percentage and assigned to either a badminton (n = 14), running (n = 14) or control group (n = 8). Assessments were conducted pr...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Patterson S,Pattison J,Legg H,Gibson AM,Brown N

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:System theory is classically applied to describe and to predict the effects of training load on performance. The classic models are structured by impulse-type transfer functions, nevertheless, most biological adaptations display exponential growth kinetics. The aim of this study was to propose an extension of the mode...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Philippe AG,Borrani F,Sanchez AM,Py G,Candau R

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscle strength is thought to be a major factor in athletic success. However, the relationship between muscle strength and sprint performance has received little attention. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship in elite performers of isokinetic muscle strength across three lower limb joints and sprinti...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Dowson MN,Nevill ME,Lakomy HK,Nevill AM,Hazeldine RJ

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of exercise on the core musculature have not been investigated in prepubescents. The main purpose of the present study was to determine the volume and degree of asymmetry of rectus abdominis, obliques and transversus abdominis, quadratus lumborum, iliopsoas, gluteus and paravertebralis muscles in prepubesc...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Sanchis-Moysi J,Idoate F,Álamo-Arce D,Calbet JA,Dorado C

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimum pre-flight characteristics of the Hecht and handspring somersault vaults were determined using a two-segment simulation model. The model consisted of an arm segment and a body segment connected by a frictionless pin joint, simulating the vault from the Reuther board take-off through to landing. During hors...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： King MA,Yeadon MR,Kerwin DG

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate activation characteristics of the biceps femoris long head (BFlh) and semitendinosus (ST) muscles during the acceleration and maximum-speed phases of sprinting. Lower-extremity kinematics and electromyographic (EMG) activities of the BFlh and ST muscles were examined during the accelera...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Higashihara A,Nagano Y,Ono T,Fukubayashi T

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a paucity of studies that have evaluated substrate utilisation and protein catabolism during multiday strenuous exercise in athletes. Eleven well-trained male cyclists completed 3 h of race-simulated cycling on 4 consecutive days. Cyclist exercised 2 h postprandially and with carbohydrate supplementation (~50...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Oosthuyse T,Avidon I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to establish normative data for regional sweat sodium concentration ([Na+]) and whole-body sweating rate in athletes. Data from 506 athletes (367 adults, 139 youth; 404 male, 102 female) were compiled from observational athlete testing for a retrospective analysis. The participants were s...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Baker LB,Barnes KA,Anderson ML,Passe DH,Stofan JR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In swimming relay races, various start techniques are performed by swimmers, but it remains unclear which technique leads to a better start performance. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to compare the kinematic characteristics of different relay start techniques with the new starting block Omega OSB11. ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Qiu X,Veiga S,Calvo AL,Kibele A,Navarro E

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:This study addressed the paucity of evidence of whether visual anticipation can be improved in emerging experts in striking sports. Twelve emerging expert batsmen from a state cricket squad were equally randomised into intervention and control groups. They were pre-and-post tested on a video temporal occlusion test of...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Brenton J,Müller S,Harbaugh AG

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since junior performances have little predictive value for future success, other solutions are sought to assess a young player's potential. The objectives of this systematic review are (1) to provide an overview of instruments measuring personal talent determinants of young players in racquet sports, and (2) to evalua...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Faber IR,Bustin PM,Oosterveld FG,Elferink-Gemser MT,Nijhuis-Van der Sanden MW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to quantify movements of Super 12 rugby players in competition because information on elite rugby players' movements is unavailable. Players were categorized into forwards [front (n = 16) and back row (n = 15)] and backs [inside (n = 9) and outside backs (n = 7)] and their movements analysed ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Duthie G,Pyne D,Hooper S

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00