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The aim of the present study was to analyse body composition, anxiety, cardiovascular, and physical activity factors related with academic performance of school students as well as to analyse differences, by age, in these factors. We analysed in 266 primary school students’ (8.81 ± 1.62 years, range: 5–13 years) heart rate, anthropometric variables to calculate body mass index, physical activity performance, anxiety levels and academic results by the average of marks. Students were divided in two different groups, firstly by their lower or higher academic performance, and secondly by age. Results showed a negative correlation between academic performance and age, weight, body mass index and trait anxiety variables. Additionally, significant differences were found by age, presenting older students higher scores in body mass index and lower physical activity, trait anxiety, heart rate and academic performance values than younger students. Overweight and obesity may have a great impact in academic performance in children and we pointed out the necessity to establish programs related with healthy habits which include improvements in physical activity and nutrition behaviours with the objective to enhance children’s health general status, psychological profile, cognitive and motor development, and academic performance.
Laura Redondo-Flórez; Domingo Ramos-Campo; Vicente Clemente-Suárez. Body Composition, Psychological, Cardiovascular, and Physical Activity Factors Related with Academic School Performance. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8775 .
AMA StyleLaura Redondo-Flórez, Domingo Ramos-Campo, Vicente Clemente-Suárez. Body Composition, Psychological, Cardiovascular, and Physical Activity Factors Related with Academic School Performance. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):8775.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLaura Redondo-Flórez; Domingo Ramos-Campo; Vicente Clemente-Suárez. 2021. "Body Composition, Psychological, Cardiovascular, and Physical Activity Factors Related with Academic School Performance." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 8775.
The pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has shocked world health authorities generating a global health crisis. The present study discusses the main finding in nutrition sciences associated with COVID-19 in the literature. We conducted a consensus critical review using primary sources, scientific articles, and secondary bibliographic indexes, databases, and web pages. The method was a narrative literature review of the available literature regarding nutrition interventions and nutrition-related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main search engines used in the present research were PubMed, SciELO, and Google Scholar. We found how the COVID-19 lockdown promoted unhealthy dietary changes and increases in body weight of the population, showing obesity and low physical activity levels as increased risk factors of COVID-19 affection and physiopathology. In addition, hospitalized COVID-19 patients presented malnutrition and deficiencies in vitamin C, D, B12 selenium, iron, omega-3, and medium and long-chain fatty acids highlighting the potential health effect of vitamin C and D interventions. Further investigations are needed to show the complete role and implications of nutrition both in the prevention and in the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
Vicente Clemente-Suárez; Domingo Ramos-Campo; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso; Athanasios Dalamitros; Pantelis Nikolaidis; Alberto Hormeño-Holgado; Jose Tornero-Aguilera. Nutrition in the Actual COVID-19 Pandemic. A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2021, 13, 1924 .
AMA StyleVicente Clemente-Suárez, Domingo Ramos-Campo, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso, Athanasios Dalamitros, Pantelis Nikolaidis, Alberto Hormeño-Holgado, Jose Tornero-Aguilera. Nutrition in the Actual COVID-19 Pandemic. A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (6):1924.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVicente Clemente-Suárez; Domingo Ramos-Campo; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso; Athanasios Dalamitros; Pantelis Nikolaidis; Alberto Hormeño-Holgado; Jose Tornero-Aguilera. 2021. "Nutrition in the Actual COVID-19 Pandemic. A Narrative Review." Nutrients 13, no. 6: 1924.
We assessed the effects of resistance circuit-based training (CT) on strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and body composition. A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted in three databases, ending on March, 2020. Meta-analysis and subgroup analysis were used to analyze the effects of pre–post-intervention CT and differences from control groups (CG). Of the 830 studies found, 45 were included in the meta-analysis (58 experimental groups (n = 897) and 34 CG (n = 474)). The CT interventions led to increases in muscle mass (1.9%; p < 0.001) and decreases in fat mass (4.3%; p < 0.001). With regard to cardiorespiratory fitness, CT had a favorable effect on VO2max (6.3%; p < 0.001), maximum aerobic speed or power (0.3%; p = 0.04), and aerobic performance (2.6%; p = 0.006) after training. Concerning strength outcome, the CT increased the strength of the upper and lower extremities. Only the magnitude of strength performance appears to be influenced by the training (number of sessions and frequency) and the training status. Moreover, low and moderate intensities and short rest time between exercise increase the magnitude of change in fat mass loss. Therefore, CT has been shown to be an effective method for improving body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and strength of the lower and upper limbs.
Domingo Ramos-Campo; Luis Andreu Caravaca; Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez; Jacobo Rubio-Arias. Effects of Resistance Circuit-Based Training on Body Composition, Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Biology 2021, 10, 377 .
AMA StyleDomingo Ramos-Campo, Luis Andreu Caravaca, Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez, Jacobo Rubio-Arias. Effects of Resistance Circuit-Based Training on Body Composition, Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Biology. 2021; 10 (5):377.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDomingo Ramos-Campo; Luis Andreu Caravaca; Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez; Jacobo Rubio-Arias. 2021. "Effects of Resistance Circuit-Based Training on Body Composition, Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Biology 10, no. 5: 377.
Due to COVID-19, wearing a face mask to reduce virus transmission is currently mandatory in some countries when participants practice exercise in sports centers. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of wearing a surgical or FFP2 mask during a resistance training session. Fourteen people with sarcopenia (age: 59.40 ± 5.46 years; weight: 68.78 ± 8.31 kg; height: 163.84 ± 9.08 cm) that participated in the study performed three training sessions in a randomized order: 4 sets of 10 repetitions of a half-squat at 60% of the one-repetition maximum and 90 s of rest between set and were either (a) without a mask (NM), (b) wearing a surgical face mask (SM), and (c) wearing a FFP2 face mask (FFP2). We found that wearing face masks had no effect on strength performance (session mean propulsive velocity (m/s): WM: 0.396 ± 0.042; SM: 0.387 ± 0.037; and FFP2: 0.391 ± 0.042 (p = 0.918)). Additionally, no impact of wearing a mask was found on heart rate, heart rate variability, blood lactate concentration (WM: 4.17 ± 1.89; SM: 4.49 ± 2.07; and FFP2: 5.28 ± 2.45 mmol/L (p = 0.447)), or rating of perceived exertion. Wearing a surgical or FFP2 face mask during a resistance training session resulted in similar strength performance and physiological responses than the same exercise without a mask in persons with sarcopenia.
Domingo Ramos-Campo; Silvia Pérez-Piñero; Juan Muñoz-Carrillo; Francisco López-Román; Esther García-Sánchez; Vicente Ávila-Gandía. Acute Effects of Surgical and FFP2 Face Masks on Physiological Responses and Strength Performance in Persons with Sarcopenia. Biology 2021, 10, 213 .
AMA StyleDomingo Ramos-Campo, Silvia Pérez-Piñero, Juan Muñoz-Carrillo, Francisco López-Román, Esther García-Sánchez, Vicente Ávila-Gandía. Acute Effects of Surgical and FFP2 Face Masks on Physiological Responses and Strength Performance in Persons with Sarcopenia. Biology. 2021; 10 (3):213.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDomingo Ramos-Campo; Silvia Pérez-Piñero; Juan Muñoz-Carrillo; Francisco López-Román; Esther García-Sánchez; Vicente Ávila-Gandía. 2021. "Acute Effects of Surgical and FFP2 Face Masks on Physiological Responses and Strength Performance in Persons with Sarcopenia." Biology 10, no. 3: 213.
The aims of this study were to analyze the autonomic stress response of nurse degree students during a hospital clinical simulation and to analyze differences in the autonomic stress response of nurse degree students during a hospital clinical simulation depending on their psychological profile. We analyzed in 45 nurse students their psychological profile (purpose in life, coping flexibility, perceived stress, Framingham Type A Behavior, and personality) and the autonomic modulation by the heart rate variability in a hospital clinical simulation. Students presented decreased heart rate variability and different autonomic stress responses depending on the different psychological parameters evaluated. We concluded that a hospital clinical simulation produced a large sympathetic modulation of nurse students that was maintained during the entire clinical simulation. The autonomic response was modulated by the psychological profile of students, showing higher purpose in life, perceived stress, and neuroticism, presenting higher parasympathetic modulation.
Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco; Paula Sánchez-Conde; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez. Monitorization of Autonomic Stress Response of Nurse Students in Hospital Clinical Simulation. BioMed Research International 2021, 2021, 1 -7.
AMA StyleAna Isabel Beltrán-Velasco, Paula Sánchez-Conde, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez. Monitorization of Autonomic Stress Response of Nurse Students in Hospital Clinical Simulation. BioMed Research International. 2021; 2021 ():1-7.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Isabel Beltrán-Velasco; Paula Sánchez-Conde; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez. 2021. "Monitorization of Autonomic Stress Response of Nurse Students in Hospital Clinical Simulation." BioMed Research International 2021, no. : 1-7.
The aim of the present study was to analyse the gender differences in stress-related factors of university professors. A cross-sectional study was carried out, where gender differences in psychological, nutrition, physical activity, and oral health stress-related factors were analysed in 470 Spanish university professors (58.7% male and 41.3% female, 42.1 ± 9.2 years ) through a compendium of questionnaires. The results showed how females presented significantly ( p ≤ 0.05 ) higher scores than males in perceived stress (females: 22.15 ± 4.40 vs. males: 19.69 ± 3.61 ), emotional exhaustion (females: 20.86 ± 9.51 vs. males: 16.44 ± 9.12 ), and neuroticism (females: 5.53 ± 1.97 vs. males: 4.77 ± 1.96 ). These results may be related to higher probabilities to suffer the burnout syndrome, showing possible physical symptoms of this psychological disorder such as dry mouth and gastritis or heartburn. We concluded that female professors presented higher burnout perceived stress, emotional exhaustion, and neuroticism levels than males. Females also presented higher dry mouth, gastritis, and heartburn than males. Female professors showed healthier nutritional habits than males, presenting higher consumption of milk products and fruit per day, a higher number of meals, and less eating between hours and fried food consumption. Nevertheless, females consumed fewer water glasses and practised less weekly sport than male professors.
Laura Redondo-Flórez; José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez. Gender Differences in Stress- and Burnout-Related Factors of University Professors. BioMed Research International 2020, 2020, 1 -9.
AMA StyleLaura Redondo-Flórez, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez. Gender Differences in Stress- and Burnout-Related Factors of University Professors. BioMed Research International. 2020; 2020 ():1-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLaura Redondo-Flórez; José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez. 2020. "Gender Differences in Stress- and Burnout-Related Factors of University Professors." BioMed Research International 2020, no. : 1-9.
A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to determine if heart rate variability-guided training (HRV-g), compared to predefined training (PT), maximizes the further improvement of endurance physiological and performance markers in healthy individuals. This analysis included randomized controlled trials assessing the effects of HRV-g vs. PT on endurance physiological and performance markers in untrained, physically active, and well-trained subjects. Eight articles qualified for inclusion. HRV-g training significantly improved maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) (MD=2.84, CI: 1.41, 4.27; p < 0.0001), maximum aerobic power or speed (WMax) (SMD=0.66, 95% CI 0.33, 0.98; p < 0.0001), aerobic performance (SMD=0.71, CI 0.16, 1.25; p = 0.01) and power or speed at ventilatory thresholds (VT) VT1 (SMD=0.62, CI 0.04, 1.20; p = 0.04) and VT2 (SMD=0.81, CI 0.41, 1.22; p < 0.0001). However, HRV-g did not show significant differences in VO2max (MD=0.96, CI -1.11, 3.03; p = 0.36), WMax (SMD=0.06, CI -0.26, 0.38; p = 0.72), or aerobic performance (SMD=0.14, CI -0.22, 0.51; p = 0.45) in power or speed at VT1 (SMD=0.27, 95% CI -0.16, 0.70; p = 0.22) or VT2 (SMD=0.18, 95% CI -0.20, 0.57; p = 0.35), when compared to PT. Although HRV-based training periodization improved both physiological variables and aerobic performance, this method did not provide significant benefit over PT.
Juan Pablo Medellín Ruiz; Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias; Vicente Javier Clemente-Suarez; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. Effectiveness of Training Prescription Guided by Heart Rate Variability versus Predefined Training for Physiological and Aerobic Performance Improvements: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 8532 .
AMA StyleJuan Pablo Medellín Ruiz, Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suarez, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. Effectiveness of Training Prescription Guided by Heart Rate Variability versus Predefined Training for Physiological and Aerobic Performance Improvements: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (23):8532.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan Pablo Medellín Ruiz; Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias; Vicente Javier Clemente-Suarez; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. 2020. "Effectiveness of Training Prescription Guided by Heart Rate Variability versus Predefined Training for Physiological and Aerobic Performance Improvements: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Applied Sciences 10, no. 23: 8532.
Physical education is considered an ideal environment for improving physical fitness and muscle strength through exercise and training. This systematic review aimed to analyze studies where an intervention was implemented in Secondary School Physical Education classes to improve muscle strength. The literature search was carried out in the SPORTDiscus, PubMed, Web of Science and ScienceDirect databases. We selected randomized and nonrandomized interventions conducted in Physical Education with adolescents aged 13–18 years, where muscle strength was evaluated, comparing a control group with one or more experimental groups. From the identified works after applying the levels of screening and eligibility, eight articles were chosen for the final analysis. Data collection and risk of bias assessment were performed independently by a single reviewer. The interventions of the included studies employed varied training loads, materials, and exercises. Significant improvements were achieved in all interventions for different strength measurement tests such as the Countermovement Jump (CMJ), Standing Long Jump (SLJ) and Squat Jump (SJ) tests, medicine ball throwing test, maximum isometric strength, manual dynamometry, push-up and curl-up tests, and maximum repetition tests. Strength training can be applied safely and effectively in Secondary Education. However, methodological differences in interventions have been identified; therefore, further research is needed.
Carmelo García-Baños; Jacobo Rubio-Arias; Luis Martínez-Aranda; Domingo Ramos-Campo. Secondary-School-Based Interventions to Improve Muscular Strength in Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6814 .
AMA StyleCarmelo García-Baños, Jacobo Rubio-Arias, Luis Martínez-Aranda, Domingo Ramos-Campo. Secondary-School-Based Interventions to Improve Muscular Strength in Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (17):6814.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmelo García-Baños; Jacobo Rubio-Arias; Luis Martínez-Aranda; Domingo Ramos-Campo. 2020. "Secondary-School-Based Interventions to Improve Muscular Strength in Adolescents: A Systematic Review." Sustainability 12, no. 17: 6814.
Objectives: This study aims to analyse the validity (agreement between two methods) of the movement propulsive velocity (MPV) as an indicator of relative load in leg press (LP) and bench press (BP) exercises in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: 18 persons with MS (sex = 55% male; age (mean SD) = 44.88 10.62 years; body mass = 67.19 10.63 kg; height = 1.66 0.07 m; Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) = 3.12 1.73) performed an incremental loading test in BP and LP exercises in two separate sessions. Individual determination of the one-repetition maximum (1RM) and full load-velocity profile were obtained for each participant. Results: a significant linear relationship was observed between the %1RM load and the MPV in LP (%1RM = −133.58 × MPV + 117.44; r2 = 0.84; standard error of the estimate (SEE) = 9.38%1RM) and BP (%1RM = −95.66 × MPV + 115.26; r2 = 0.86; SEE = 9.82%1RM). In addition, no significant differences were found between the %1RM achieved directly and the %1RM obtained by the equation calculated from the linear regression (LP, p = 0,996; BP, p = 0,749). Conclusions: these results indicate that movement velocity can estimate the relative load in bench press and leg press exercises in persons MS.
Luis Andreu-Caravaca; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Oriol Abellán-Aynés; Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias. Movement Velocity as A Measure of Exercise Intensity in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Validity Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2020, 9, 2458 .
AMA StyleLuis Andreu-Caravaca, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo, Oriol Abellán-Aynés, Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias. Movement Velocity as A Measure of Exercise Intensity in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Validity Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020; 9 (8):2458.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Andreu-Caravaca; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Oriol Abellán-Aynés; Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias. 2020. "Movement Velocity as A Measure of Exercise Intensity in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Validity Study." Journal of Clinical Medicine 9, no. 8: 2458.
The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of block (BP) and a reverse training periodization (RP) in the hematological and running performance of amateur trained athletes. Modifications in hematological, aerobic, and anaerobic running performance and countermovement jump before and after twelve weeks of BP vs. RP training programs were analyzed in 16 trained athletes (eight males: 40.0 ± 6.2 years; 179.2 ± 12.8 cm; 73.8 ± 12.2 kg; and eight females: 34.2 ± 4.1 years; 163.4 ± 9.6 cm; 57.0 ± 11.0 kg). A significant decrease in heart rate (HR) at ventilatory threshold (VT1) (p = 0.031; ES = 1.40) was observed in RP without changes in BP. In addition, RP increased significantly VO2max (p = 0.004; ES = 0.47), speed at VO2max (p = 0.001; ES = 1.07), HR at VT2 (p < 0.001; ES = 1.32) and VT1 (p = 0.046; ES = 0.57), while BP improved VO2max (p = 0.004; ES = 0.51), speed at VO2max (p = 0.016; ES = 0.92), and HR at VT2 (p = 0.023; ES = 0.78). In addition, only RP increased anaerobic performance in a running-based anaerobic sprint test (RAST) (mean sprint: p = 0.009; ES = 0.40, best sprint: p = 0.019; ES = 0.30 and total time: p = 0.009; ES = 0.40). Moreover, both types of training periodization proposed in this study maintained hematological values and efficiently improved jump performance (p = 0.044; ES = 0.6) in RP and p = 0.001; ES = 0.75 in BP). Therefore, twelve weeks of either RP or BP is an effective strategy to increase jump and aerobic running performance maintaining hematological values, but only RP increases anaerobic running performance.
Juan Pablo Gómez Martín; Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. Hematological and Running Performance Modification of Trained Athletes after Reverse vs. Block Training Periodization. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 4825 .
AMA StyleJuan Pablo Gómez Martín, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. Hematological and Running Performance Modification of Trained Athletes after Reverse vs. Block Training Periodization. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (13):4825.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan Pablo Gómez Martín; Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. 2020. "Hematological and Running Performance Modification of Trained Athletes after Reverse vs. Block Training Periodization." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 13: 4825.
The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of four types of re-warm-up (R-WU) activity, namely rest in normoxia (RN) at FiO2 = 20.9%, rest in hypoxia (RH) at FiO2 = 15%, activity (4 × 5 jumps/15 s) in normoxia (AN) and activity in hypoxia (AH) on physical performance. Ten elite male rugby players completed a 15-min warm-up followed by one of the 15-min randomized R-WU strategies. After R-WU, countermovement jump (CMJ), 20 m sprint and repeat sprint ability (RSA) tests were assessed. Compared to passive strategies (RN and RH), tympanic temperature was higher after active R-WU (AN and AH) (p = 0.016). Higher values of CMJ height (p = 0.037) and 20 m sprint (p = 0.02) were found in AH than in RN. In addition, mean RSA was lower (p = 0.008) in AH than in RN and RH. Blood lactate concentration was higher (p = 0.007) after RN and AN strategies than after AH. Muscle O2 saturation (p = 0.021) and total Hb (p = 0.042) were higher after AH than after the other three conditions and after RN, respectively. Therefore, an active R-WU under hypoxia could be useful to elite rugby players, once it had attenuated the decline in tympanic temperature during a 15-min period after warm-up, improving jump, sprint and RSA performance.
Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; João Malta; Guillermo Olcina; Rafael Timón; Armando Raimundo; Pablo Tomas-Carus. Impact of Active and Passive Hypoxia as Re-Warm-Up Activities on Rugby Players’ Performance. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2971 .
AMA StyleDomingo Jesús Ramos-Campo, João Malta, Guillermo Olcina, Rafael Timón, Armando Raimundo, Pablo Tomas-Carus. Impact of Active and Passive Hypoxia as Re-Warm-Up Activities on Rugby Players’ Performance. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (8):2971.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDomingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; João Malta; Guillermo Olcina; Rafael Timón; Armando Raimundo; Pablo Tomas-Carus. 2020. "Impact of Active and Passive Hypoxia as Re-Warm-Up Activities on Rugby Players’ Performance." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 8: 2971.
Anxiety, mood disturbance, eating and sleep disorders, and dissatisfaction with body image are prevalent disorders in women with fibromyalgia. The authors of this study aimed to determine the effects of tryptophan (TRY) and magnesium-enriched (MG) Mediterranean diet on psychological variables (trait anxiety, mood state, eating disorders, self-image perception) and sleep quality in women with fibromyalgia (n = 22; 49 ± 5 years old). In this randomized, controlled trial, the participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group and the placebo group. The intervention group received a Mediterranean diet enriched with high doses of TRY and MG (60 mg of TRY and 60 mg of MG), whereas the control group received the standard Mediterranean diet. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire, Body Shape Questionnaire, State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Profile of Mood States (POMS-29) Questionnaire, Eating Attitudes Test-26, and Trait Anxiety Inventory were completed before and 16 weeks after the intervention. Significant differences were observed between groups after the intervention for the mean scores of trait anxiety (p = 0.001), self-image perception (p = 0.029), mood disturbance (p = 0.001), and eating disorders (p = 0.006). This study concludes that tryptophan and magnesium-enriched Mediterranean diet reduced anxiety symptoms, mood disturbance, eating disorders, and dissatisfaction with body image but did not improve sleep quality in women with fibromyalgia.
Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez; Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias; Domingo J. Ramos-Campo; Cristina Reche-García; Belén Leyva-Vela; Yolanda Nadal-Nicolás. Psychological and Sleep Effects of Tryptophan and Magnesium-Enriched Mediterranean Diet in Women with Fibromyalgia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2227 .
AMA StyleAlejandro Martínez-Rodríguez, Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias, Domingo J. Ramos-Campo, Cristina Reche-García, Belén Leyva-Vela, Yolanda Nadal-Nicolás. Psychological and Sleep Effects of Tryptophan and Magnesium-Enriched Mediterranean Diet in Women with Fibromyalgia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (7):2227.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlejandro Martínez-Rodríguez; Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias; Domingo J. Ramos-Campo; Cristina Reche-García; Belén Leyva-Vela; Yolanda Nadal-Nicolás. 2020. "Psychological and Sleep Effects of Tryptophan and Magnesium-Enriched Mediterranean Diet in Women with Fibromyalgia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 7: 2227.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has similar or better effects than moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in increasing peak oxygen consumption (VO2max), however, it has not been studied when HIIT is applied in a circuit (HIICT). The aim of this study was to compare the effects of a HIICT versus MICT on VO2max estimated (VO2max-ES), heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) of middle-aged and older women. A quasi-experimental randomized controlled trial was used. Fifty-four women (67.8 ± 6.2 years) were randomized to either HIICT (n = 18), MICT (n = 18) or non-exercise control group (CG; n = 18) for 18 weeks. Participants in HIICT and MICT trained two days/week (one hour/session). Forty-one participants were assessed (HIICT; n = 17, MICT; n = 12, CG; n = 12). Five adverse events were reported. Cardiorespiratory fitness, HR and BP were measured. The tests were performed before and after the exercise intervention programs. VO2max-ES showed significant training x group interaction, in which HIICT and MICT were statistically superior to CG. Moreover, HIICT and MICT were statistically better than CG in the diastolic blood pressure after exercise (DBPex) interaction. For the systolic blood pressure after exercise (SBPex), HIICT was statistically better than CG. In conclusion, both HIICT and MICT generated adaptations in VO2max-ES and DBPex. Furthermore, only HIICT generated positive effects on the SBPex. Therefore, both training methods can be considered for use in exercise programs involving middle-aged and older women.
Ismael Ballesta-García; Ignacio Martínez-González-Moro; Domingo J Ramos-Campo; María Carrasco-Poyatos. High-Intensity Interval Circuit Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 1805 .
AMA StyleIsmael Ballesta-García, Ignacio Martínez-González-Moro, Domingo J Ramos-Campo, María Carrasco-Poyatos. High-Intensity Interval Circuit Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (5):1805.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsmael Ballesta-García; Ignacio Martínez-González-Moro; Domingo J Ramos-Campo; María Carrasco-Poyatos. 2020. "High-Intensity Interval Circuit Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 5: 1805.
This study aimed to analyse the effect of 10 weeks of a highly concentrated docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) + eicosapentaenoic (EPA) supplementation (ratio 8:1) on strength deficit and inflammatory and muscle damage markers in athletes. Fifteen endurance athletes participated in the study. In a randomized, double-blinded cross-over controlled design, the athletes were supplemented with a re-esterified triglyceride containing 2.1 g/day of DHA + 240 mg/day of EPA or placebo for 10 weeks. After a 4-week wash out period, participants were supplemented with the opposite treatment. Before and after each supplementation period, participants performed one eccentric-induced muscle damage exercise training session (ECC). Before, post-exercise min and 24 and 48 h after exercise, muscle soreness, knee isokinetic strength and muscle damage and inflammatory markers were tested. No significant differences in strength deficit variables were found between the two conditions in any of the testing sessions. However, a significant effect was observed in IL1β (p = 0.011) and IL6 (p = 0.009), which showed significantly lower values after DHA consumption than after placebo ingestion. Moreover, a significant main effect was observed in CPK (p = 0.014) and LDH-5 (p = 0.05), in which significantly lower values were found after DHA + EPA consumption. In addition, there was a significant effect on muscle soreness (p = 0.049), lower values being obtained after DHA + EPA consumption. Ten weeks of re-esterified DHA + EPA promoted lower concentrations of inflammation and muscle damage markers and decreased muscle soreness but did not improve the strength deficit after an ECC in endurance athletes.
Domingo J. Ramos-Campo; Vicente Ávila-Gandía; Fco Javier López-Román; José Miñarro; Carlos Contreras; Fulgencio Soto-Méndez; Joan C. Domingo Pedrol; Antonio J. Luque-Rubia. Supplementation of Re-Esterified Docosahexaenoic and Eicosapentaenoic Acids Reduce Inflammatory and Muscle Damage Markers after Exercise in Endurance Athletes: A Randomized, Controlled Crossover Trial. Nutrients 2020, 12, 719 .
AMA StyleDomingo J. Ramos-Campo, Vicente Ávila-Gandía, Fco Javier López-Román, José Miñarro, Carlos Contreras, Fulgencio Soto-Méndez, Joan C. Domingo Pedrol, Antonio J. Luque-Rubia. Supplementation of Re-Esterified Docosahexaenoic and Eicosapentaenoic Acids Reduce Inflammatory and Muscle Damage Markers after Exercise in Endurance Athletes: A Randomized, Controlled Crossover Trial. Nutrients. 2020; 12 (3):719.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDomingo J. Ramos-Campo; Vicente Ávila-Gandía; Fco Javier López-Román; José Miñarro; Carlos Contreras; Fulgencio Soto-Méndez; Joan C. Domingo Pedrol; Antonio J. Luque-Rubia. 2020. "Supplementation of Re-Esterified Docosahexaenoic and Eicosapentaenoic Acids Reduce Inflammatory and Muscle Damage Markers after Exercise in Endurance Athletes: A Randomized, Controlled Crossover Trial." Nutrients 12, no. 3: 719.
Purpose: To compare the effects of 2 different intensity distribution training programs (threshold [THR] and polarized [POL]) on fat metabolism and neuromuscular variables. Methods: Twenty ultrarunners were allocated to POL (n = 11; age 40.6 [9.7] y, weight 73.5 [10.8] kg, VO2max 55.8 [4.9] mL·kg−1·min−1) or THR group (n = 9; age 36.8 [9.2] y, weight 75.5 [10.4] kg, VO2max 57.1 [5.2] mL·kg−1·min−1) and performed a 12-week training program that consisted of 5 running sessions, 2 strength sessions, and 1 day of full rest per week. Both groups performed similar total training duration and load but with different intensity distribution during running sessions. Resting metabolic rate, fat metabolism, isometric rate of force development (RFD; N·s−1) and maximal voluntary contraction in the knee extensor, and electromyographic amplitude were measured before and after each program. Results: A significant decrease in RFD0–100 ms (Δ −13.4%; P ≤ .001; effect size [ES] = 1.00), RFD0–200 ms (Δ −11.7%; P ≤ .001; ES = 1.4), and RFDpeak (Δ −18%; P ≤ .001; ES = 1.4) were observed in the POL group. In THR group, a significant increase in mean electromyographic amplitude (Δ 24.4%; P = .02; ES = 1.4) was observed. There were no significant differences between groups in any of the variables. Conclusions: Similar adaptations in fat metabolism and neuromuscular performance can be achieved after 12 weeks of POL or THR intensity distribution. However, THR distribution appears to better maintain strength (RFD) and improve mean electromyographic amplitude. Nevertheless, the combination of both running and maximum strength training could influence on results because of the residual fatigue thus inducing suboptimal adaptations in the POL group.
Andrés Pérez; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Cristian Marín-Pagan; Francisco J. Martínez-Noguera; Linda H. Chung; Pedro E. Alcaraz. Impact of Polarized Versus Threshold Training on Fat Metabolism and Neuromuscular Variables in Ultrarunners. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 2020, 15, 375 -382.
AMA StyleAndrés Pérez, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo, Cristian Marín-Pagan, Francisco J. Martínez-Noguera, Linda H. Chung, Pedro E. Alcaraz. Impact of Polarized Versus Threshold Training on Fat Metabolism and Neuromuscular Variables in Ultrarunners. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2020; 15 (3):375-382.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrés Pérez; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Cristian Marín-Pagan; Francisco J. Martínez-Noguera; Linda H. Chung; Pedro E. Alcaraz. 2020. "Impact of Polarized Versus Threshold Training on Fat Metabolism and Neuromuscular Variables in Ultrarunners." International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 15, no. 3: 375-382.
We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to study all published clinical trial interventions, determined the magnitude of whole-body hypertrophy in humans (healthy males) and observed the individual responsibility of each variable in muscle growth after resistance training (RT). Searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library from database inception until 10 May 2018 for original articles assessing the effects of RT on muscle size after interventions of more than 2 weeks of duration. Specifically, we obtain the variables fat-free mass (FMM), lean muscle mass (LMM) and skeletal muscle mass (SMM). The effects on outcomes were expressed as mean differences (MD) and a random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regressions determined covariates (age, weight, height, durations in weeks…) to explore the moderate effect related to the participants and characteristics of training. One hundred and eleven studies (158 groups, 1927 participants) reported on the effects of RT for muscle mass. RT significantly increased muscle mass (FFM+LMM+SMM; Δ1.53 kg; 95% CI [1.30, 1.76], p < 0.001; I2 = 0%, p = 1.00). Considering the overall effects of the meta-regression, and taking into account the participants’ characteristics, none of the studied covariates explained any effect on changes in muscle mass. Regarding the training characteristics, the only significant variable that explained the variance of the hypertrophy was the sets per workout, showing a significant negative interaction (MD; estimate: 1.85, 95% CI [1.45, 2.25], p < 0.001; moderator: -0.03 95% CI [−0.05, −0.001] p = 0.04). In conclusion, RT has a significant effect on the improvement of hypertrophy (~1.5 kg). The excessive sets per workout affects negatively the muscle mass gain.
Pedro J. Benito; Rocío Cupeiro; Domingo J. Ramos-Campo; Pedro E. Alcaraz; Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias. A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Resistance Training on Whole-Body Muscle Growth in Healthy Adult Males. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 1285 .
AMA StylePedro J. Benito, Rocío Cupeiro, Domingo J. Ramos-Campo, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias. A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Resistance Training on Whole-Body Muscle Growth in Healthy Adult Males. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (4):1285.
Chicago/Turabian StylePedro J. Benito; Rocío Cupeiro; Domingo J. Ramos-Campo; Pedro E. Alcaraz; Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias. 2020. "A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Resistance Training on Whole-Body Muscle Growth in Healthy Adult Males." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 4: 1285.
Passive and active hypoxia could be used as a tool during a transitional phase to maintain the effects of warm-up and optimize athletic performance. Our purpose was to evaluate and compare the effects of four different re-warm-up strategies, i.e. rest in normoxia (RN) at FiO2 = 20.9%, rest in...
Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Nuno Batalha; Guillermo Olcina; Jose Parraca; João Paulo Sousa; Pablo Tomas-Carus. Effects on performance of active and passive hypoxia as a re-warm-up routine before a 100-metre swimming time trial: a randomized crossover study. Biology of Sport 2020, 37, 113 -119.
AMA StyleDomingo Jesús Ramos-Campo, Nuno Batalha, Guillermo Olcina, Jose Parraca, João Paulo Sousa, Pablo Tomas-Carus. Effects on performance of active and passive hypoxia as a re-warm-up routine before a 100-metre swimming time trial: a randomized crossover study. Biology of Sport. 2020; 37 (1):113-119.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDomingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Nuno Batalha; Guillermo Olcina; Jose Parraca; João Paulo Sousa; Pablo Tomas-Carus. 2020. "Effects on performance of active and passive hypoxia as a re-warm-up routine before a 100-metre swimming time trial: a randomized crossover study." Biology of Sport 37, no. 1: 113-119.
To finish an endurance race, athletes perform a vigorous effort that induces the release of cardiac damage markers. Since there are several factors that can affect the total amount of these markers, the aim of this review was to analyze the effect of endurance running races on cardiac damage markers and to identify the factors that modify the level of segregation of these cardiac damage markers. A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library databases was performed. This analysis included studies where the acute effects of running races on cardiac damage markers (troponin I and troponin T) were analyzed, assessing the levels of these markers before and after the race. The effect of running races on troponin I (mean difference = 0.038 ng/mL) and troponin T (mean difference = 0.026 ng/mL) levels was significant. Age (R2 = 14.4%; p = 0.033) and body mass index (R2 = 14.5%; p = 0.045) of the athletes had a significant interaction with troponin I. In addition, gender, mean speed, time to finish the race, and type of race can affect the level of cardiac damage markers. Endurance running races induce the release of cardiac damage markers that remain elevated for at least 24 h after the race. In addition, young male athletes with high body mass index who perform races combining long duration and moderate intensity (i.e., marathons) release the highest levels of cardiac damage markers. Physicians should take into consideration these results in the diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted to the hospital days after finishing an endurance running race.
Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias; Luis Andreu; Luis Manuel Martínez-Aranda; Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez; Pedro Manonelles; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. Effects of medium- and long-distance running on cardiac damage markers in amateur runners: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and metaregression. Journal of Sport and Health Science 2019, 10, 192 -200.
AMA StyleJacobo Á. Rubio-Arias, Luis Andreu, Luis Manuel Martínez-Aranda, Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez, Pedro Manonelles, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. Effects of medium- and long-distance running on cardiac damage markers in amateur runners: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and metaregression. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 2019; 10 (2):192-200.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJacobo Á. Rubio-Arias; Luis Andreu; Luis Manuel Martínez-Aranda; Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez; Pedro Manonelles; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo. 2019. "Effects of medium- and long-distance running on cardiac damage markers in amateur runners: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and metaregression." Journal of Sport and Health Science 10, no. 2: 192-200.
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition. However, the prevalence of sarcopenia may increase due to a range of other factors, such as sleep quality/duration. Therefore, the aim of the study is to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults based on their self-reported sleep duration. Methods: Three electronic databases were used—PubMed-Medline, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. We included studies that measured the prevalence of sarcopenia, divided according to sleep quality and excluded studies (a) involving populations with neuromuscular pathologies, (b) not showing prevalence values (cases/control) on sarcopenia, and (c) not including classificatory models to determine sleep quality. Results: high prevalence values in older adults with both long and short sleep duration were shown. However, prevalence values were higher in those with inadequate sleep (
Jacobo Á. Rubio-Arias; Raquel Rodríguez-Fernández; Luis Andreu; Luis M. Martínez-Aranda; Alejandro Martínez-Rodriguez; Domingo J. Ramos-Campo. Effect of Sleep Quality on the Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2019, 8, 2156 .
AMA StyleJacobo Á. Rubio-Arias, Raquel Rodríguez-Fernández, Luis Andreu, Luis M. Martínez-Aranda, Alejandro Martínez-Rodriguez, Domingo J. Ramos-Campo. Effect of Sleep Quality on the Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2019; 8 (12):2156.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJacobo Á. Rubio-Arias; Raquel Rodríguez-Fernández; Luis Andreu; Luis M. Martínez-Aranda; Alejandro Martínez-Rodriguez; Domingo J. Ramos-Campo. 2019. "Effect of Sleep Quality on the Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis." Journal of Clinical Medicine 8, no. 12: 2156.
The neuromuscular decline impact in the functional independence of older women is determining the necessity of implementing new strategies focused on core strength training and postural stability maintenance to promote healthy aging. To define whether Pilates or resistance training is better at improving (a) core isometric and isokinetic muscular strength, and (b) static and dynamic balance, in older women. This was a cluster randomized controlled trial. Physically independent older women (60-80 years) from day centers were randomly allocated to Pilates, Muscular and Control Groups (PG, MG and CG) using a block randomization method. Only the research staff performing the assessment and statistical analysis were blinded. Exercise groups trained twice a week (1 h per session) for 18 weeks in a moderate-to-vigorous intensity. Core strength (primary outcome): trunk and hip isometric and hip isokinetic muscular strength (Biodex System III Pro Isokinetic Dynamometer), alongside one leg static balance (portable force platform Kistler 9286AA) and dynamic balance (timed up and go (TUG)) were assessed. A total of 60 participants were randomized (PG, n = 20; MG, n = 20; CG, n = 20) and 49 completed the trial (PG, n = 16; MG, n = 19; CG, n = 14). Regarding hip isometric extension strength, PG was statistically better than CG (P = 0.004). There were no differences between groups regarding isokinetic strength or balance. Intra-group comparisons showed significant improvements (P < 0.05) in the dynamic balance and trunk and hip isometric extension strength for PG and MG, whereas every hip isokinetic measurement was improved in MG. Exercise programs did not produce any adverse event. The Pilates training program was more effective for improving isometric hip and trunk extension strength, while the Muscular training program generated greater benefits on trunk and hip isokinetic strength. Moreover, both training programs showed moderate effects for the TUG. The trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (identifier: NCT02506491).
María Carrasco-Poyatos; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Jacobo A. Rubio-Arias. Pilates versus resistance training on trunk strength and balance adaptations in older women: a randomized controlled trial. PeerJ 2019, 7, e7948 .
AMA StyleMaría Carrasco-Poyatos, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo, Jacobo A. Rubio-Arias. Pilates versus resistance training on trunk strength and balance adaptations in older women: a randomized controlled trial. PeerJ. 2019; 7 ():e7948.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaría Carrasco-Poyatos; Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo; Jacobo A. Rubio-Arias. 2019. "Pilates versus resistance training on trunk strength and balance adaptations in older women: a randomized controlled trial." PeerJ 7, no. : e7948.