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The aim of this research was to verify whether the application of percussion therapy during inter-set rest periods increases the number of repetitions performed before reaching a 30% velocity loss threshold during a bench press exercise. Methods: Twenty-four male university students participated in this study (24.3 ± 1.3 years; 77.5 ± 8.3 kg; 177.0 ± 5.6 cm; 24.7 ± 2.6 kg∙m−2). Participants were randomized into two groups: a percussion therapy group (PTG) and a control group (CG). They performed 4 sets at 70% of a one-repetition maximum before reaching a 30% velocity loss threshold with an inter-set recovery of 3 min. Results: The PTG performed a greater total number of repetitions compared to the CG (44.6 ± 4.8 vs. 39.5 ± 6.8; p = 0.047; ES = 0.867). No differences were observed for the different movement velocity variables and fatigue control (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Percussion therapy is an effective method to delay the loss of movement velocity in the bench press exercise.
Manuel García-Sillero; Jose Jurado-Castro; Javier Benítez-Porres; Salvador Vargas-Molina. Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment on Movement Velocity during Resistance Training. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 7726 .
AMA StyleManuel García-Sillero, Jose Jurado-Castro, Javier Benítez-Porres, Salvador Vargas-Molina. Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment on Movement Velocity during Resistance Training. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (15):7726.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuel García-Sillero; Jose Jurado-Castro; Javier Benítez-Porres; Salvador Vargas-Molina. 2021. "Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment on Movement Velocity during Resistance Training." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 15: 7726.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a comprehensive anti-smoking health program conducted over twelve years at a regional university hospital in southern Spain. Prevalence of tobacco was compared retrospectively using data collected during occupational health assessments (n = 4291). Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were carried out to evaluate tobacco consumption differences according to age, sex, professional category, and workplace building. The results show a reduction in the active smoking rate among hospital staff evaluated (from 22.8% to 19.8%) with significant differences between non-health and health workers. Accumulated smoking consumption fell to 13.45 ± 14.60 packs/year with men presenting a higher consumption (p < 0.001). The predictive variables of tobacco use were sex (greater consumption among men, p = 0.021), number of cigarettes (greater consumption among professionals who smoked less than 1 pack/day, p < 0.001), and time smoking (greater use among professionals with more than 10 years smoking, p < 0.001). There was a higher rate of staff smokers at the hospital building with a majority of mental health inpatients. This study provides a practical example of making the optimum use of digital medical records in the evaluation of a comprehensive anti-smoking health program.
Antonio Ranchal-Sánchez; Esperanza Romero-Rodríguez; Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro; África Ruiz-Gandara; Manuel Vaquero-Abellán. Impact of a Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Program at a Regional University Hospital and Predictive Variables of Being a Smoker among Hospital Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 8432 .
AMA StyleAntonio Ranchal-Sánchez, Esperanza Romero-Rodríguez, Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro, África Ruiz-Gandara, Manuel Vaquero-Abellán. Impact of a Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Program at a Regional University Hospital and Predictive Variables of Being a Smoker among Hospital Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (22):8432.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAntonio Ranchal-Sánchez; Esperanza Romero-Rodríguez; Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro; África Ruiz-Gandara; Manuel Vaquero-Abellán. 2020. "Impact of a Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Program at a Regional University Hospital and Predictive Variables of Being a Smoker among Hospital Workers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 22: 8432.
Despite the existence of global recommendations for physical activity and lifestyle to avoid childhood obesity, there are no specific recommendations for school-age children. The aim of this meta-analysis was to measure the effects of current interventions with a physical activity component on body mass index (BMI) Z-score and on the moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time, measured by accelerometry, and focused on children with obesity. Randomized controlled trial studies (RCTs) based on physical activity interventions focused on children with obesity (6 to 12 years old) from January 1991 to August 2018 were included. The post-intervention mean and standard deviation of the BMI Z-score and MVPA engaged time were extracted to calculate the results using random effects models. Of a total of 229 studies considered potentially eligible, only 10 RCTs met the inclusion criteria. There were improvements in the BMI Z-score for physical activity intervention groups, compared with non-intervention children in addition to a significant increase in time engaged in MVPA. In conclusion, interventions with a physical activity component in school-children with obesity seem to be effective at reducing BMI and producing an increase in time spent engaged in physical activity. Therefore, interventions based on physical activity should be considered one of the main strategies in treating childhood obesity.
Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro; Mercedes Gil-Campos; Hugo Gonzalez-Gonzalez; Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero. Evaluation of Physical Activity and Lifestyle Interventions Focused on School Children with Obesity Using Accelerometry: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6031 .
AMA StyleJose Manuel Jurado-Castro, Mercedes Gil-Campos, Hugo Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero. Evaluation of Physical Activity and Lifestyle Interventions Focused on School Children with Obesity Using Accelerometry: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (17):6031.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJose Manuel Jurado-Castro; Mercedes Gil-Campos; Hugo Gonzalez-Gonzalez; Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero. 2020. "Evaluation of Physical Activity and Lifestyle Interventions Focused on School Children with Obesity Using Accelerometry: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 17: 6031.
The ingestion of beetroot juice (BJ) has been associated with improvements in physical performance in endurance sports, however the literature on resistance training (RT) is scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effects of BJ compared to a placebo (PLA) on muscular endurance and movement concentric velocity during RT. Twelve healthy men performed an incremental RT test (back squat and bench press) with three sets, at 60%, 70%, and 80% of their repetition maximum (1-RM). Movement velocity variables, total number of repetitions performed until concentric failure, blood lactate, and ratings of perceived effort post-training were measured. A higher number of repetitions were recorded with BJ compared to those with PLA (13.8 ± 14.4; p < 0.01; effect size (ES) = 0.6). Differences were found at 60% 1-RM (9 ± 10; p < 0.05; ES = 0.61) and 70% 1-RM (3.1 ± 4.8; p < 0.05; ES = 0.49), however, no differences were found at 80% 1-RM (1.7 ± 1; p = 0.12; ES = 0.41). A greater number of repetitions was performed in back squat (13.4 ± 13; p < 0.01; ES = 0.77), but no differences were observed in bench press (0.4 ± 5.1; p = 0.785; ES = 0.03). No differences were found for the rest of the variables (p > 0.05). Acute supplementation of BJ improved muscular endurance performance in RT.
Antonio Ranchal-Sanchez; Victor Manuel Diaz-Bernier; Candelaria Alonso De La Florida-Villagran; Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero; Julian Campos-Perez; Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro. Acute Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplements on Resistance Training: A Randomized Double-Blind Crossover. Nutrients 2020, 12, 1912 .
AMA StyleAntonio Ranchal-Sanchez, Victor Manuel Diaz-Bernier, Candelaria Alonso De La Florida-Villagran, Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero, Julian Campos-Perez, Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro. Acute Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplements on Resistance Training: A Randomized Double-Blind Crossover. Nutrients. 2020; 12 (7):1912.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAntonio Ranchal-Sanchez; Victor Manuel Diaz-Bernier; Candelaria Alonso De La Florida-Villagran; Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero; Julian Campos-Perez; Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro. 2020. "Acute Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplements on Resistance Training: A Randomized Double-Blind Crossover." Nutrients 12, no. 7: 1912.
Sedentary habits during childhood are associated with adverse health outcomes. The aim of this work was to cluster lifestyle behaviors and metabolic biomarkers to establish different patterns in children. Their physical and sedentary activities were evaluated by accelerometry, and questionnaires that included lifestyle behaviors, such as adherence to a Mediterranean diet, anthropometry and blood biochemical markers. Cluster analysis was performed to establish different groups based on physical activity levels. A total of 489 children were finally selected. Cluster 1 included children with a mostly sedentary state, whereas Cluster 3 included the most active children and Cluster 2 included children that did not fit into either the sedentary or the highly active groups. In Cluster 3, 56% of children were in a sports club, and a lower percentage used electronic devices in their rooms compared to the other groups. Cluster 1 children exhibited higher insulin, HOMA-IR and triacylglycerides with respect to the other groups. No differences were found regarding adherence to a Mediterranean diet. The choice to practice an extracurricular sport could be an influencing factor to increase exercise and ensure an active lifestyle in children. Reducing or limiting screen time mainly in children’s rooms could contribute to an active lifestyle.
Rosaura Leis; Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro; Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero; Augusto Anguita-Ruiz; Azahara Iris Rupérez; Juan Jose Bedoya-Carpente; Rocío Vázquez-Cobela; Concepción María Aguilera; Gloria Bueno; Mercedes Gil-Campos. Cluster Analysis of Physical Activity Patterns, and Relationship with Sedentary Behavior and Healthy Lifestyles in Prepubertal Children: Genobox Cohort. Nutrients 2020, 12, 1288 .
AMA StyleRosaura Leis, Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro, Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Azahara Iris Rupérez, Juan Jose Bedoya-Carpente, Rocío Vázquez-Cobela, Concepción María Aguilera, Gloria Bueno, Mercedes Gil-Campos. Cluster Analysis of Physical Activity Patterns, and Relationship with Sedentary Behavior and Healthy Lifestyles in Prepubertal Children: Genobox Cohort. Nutrients. 2020; 12 (5):1288.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosaura Leis; Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro; Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero; Augusto Anguita-Ruiz; Azahara Iris Rupérez; Juan Jose Bedoya-Carpente; Rocío Vázquez-Cobela; Concepción María Aguilera; Gloria Bueno; Mercedes Gil-Campos. 2020. "Cluster Analysis of Physical Activity Patterns, and Relationship with Sedentary Behavior and Healthy Lifestyles in Prepubertal Children: Genobox Cohort." Nutrients 12, no. 5: 1288.