This study aimed to compare the anthropometric profile and physical fitness of young judo and wrestling athletes. Twenty-four young athletes (judo (n = 13) and wrestling (n = 11)) participated in this study. The first visit involved anthropometric and flexibility evaluation, abdominal endurance test, upper limbs resistance and cardiorespiratory test. After 48 h, horizontal jump test (HJT), vertical jump test (VJT), medicine ball throw test (MBT), chin-up test (CUT), chin-up isometric test (CUIT) and the anaerobic resistance test were performed. Judo athletes presented greater values for body mass (p = 0.020), height (p = 0.010), and body mass index (p = 0.026) than wrestlers. Judo athletes also performed better for abdominal endurance (p = 0.044), upper limb resistance tests (p < 0.001), VJT (p = 0.022) and MBT (p = 0.023) than wrestling athletes. These results suggest that young judo athletes presented a higher performance in abdominal endurance, upper limbs resistance, HJT, VJT and MBT than wrestling athletes, suggesting that strength and conditioning are related to modality specificity.

This study evaluated the scientific evidence on the acute effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on biochemical, cardiovascular, and metabolic parameters in patients with diabetes mellitus. The research took place using two databases (PubMed and Google Scholar) with eligible studies conducted between 2010 and 2020, using the following keywords: (1) high-intensity training/exercise; (2) interval training/exercise; (3) HIIT/exercise; AND “diabetes”. Data extraction was then performed on the eligible studies through content analysis using the categories: author and year of publication; sample characteristics; methods and data collected; intervention protocol; and results found. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale. Fourteen studies were included, evaluating 168 people with diabetes (122/46 type 2/1) and 42 normoglycemic individuals, which evaluated markers such as capillary and fasting blood glucose, 24-h blood glucose profile, postprandial blood glucose, incidence, and prevalence of hyperglycemia, vascular function and pressure response and control of inflammatory markers. Physical exercise was found to have several acute beneficial effects on the health of the diabetic population, such as reduced capillary and postprandial blood glucose, blood glucose profile, and blood pressure. Moreover, HIIT seems to be a safe and effective alternative in glycemic control and associated factors, superior to continuous moderate-intensity training.

This study compared the acute effects of a session of different high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) protocols and a session of moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE) on blood glucose, blood pressure (BP), and heart rate (HR) in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2). The trial included 44 participants (age: 55.91 ± 1.25 years; BMI: 28.95 ± 0.67 kg/m²; Hb1Ac: 9.1 ± 2.3%; 76 mmol/mol) randomized into three exercise protocols based on the velocity at which maximum oxygen consumption was obtained (vVO2 max): long HIIE (2 min at 100% vV̇o2peak + 2 min of passive rest); short HIIE (30 s at 100% vV̇o2peak + 30 s of passive rest); or MICE (14 min at 70% vV̇o2peak) on a treadmill. Capillary blood glucose, BP, and HR measurements were taken at rest, during peak exercise, immediately after the end of exercise, and 10 min after exercise. Long and short HIIE protocols reduced capillary blood glucose by 32.14 mg/dL and 31.40 mg/dL, respectively, and reduced systolic BP by 12.43 mmHg and 8.73 mmHg, respectively. No significant changes were observed for MICE. HIIE was found to promote more acute effects than MICE on glycemia and BP in people with DM2.

This study evaluated the effects of physical exercise on cardiovascular and psychobiological health (levels of anxiety, depression, fatigue) in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 72 students in the health care field in 2018. First, an anamnesis was conducted, with information on the eligibility criteria and the physical exercise they practice, to obtain the groups "practices physical exercise" and "no physical exercise." Among eligible individuals, anthropometric measurements were taken, heart rate variability was recorded, questionnaires on depression, anxiety, fatigue, and physical activity were applied, along with a cardiorespiratory test. Of the student participants, 45.0% were female, 20.0% were male, and 42 reported exercising, 30 did not. High levels of depression, anxiety, fatigue, and body fat percentage above adequate levels were observed in the study group. Students who practiced physical exercise had lower depression scores, lower body fat percentage, and better autonomic modulation when comparing study groups. There was no difference in cardiorespiratory fitness between practitioners and non-practitioners of physical exercise. A more active lifestyle, including the practice of regular physical activity, is a practical component in improving cardiometabolic and psychobiological profiles in university students and, therefore, should be encouraged during university life.

A Anatomia Humana é uma ferramenta essencial para o profissional de Educação Física, ampliando o aprendizado sobre o corpo humano. Este trabalho visou relatar os produtos das análises corporais anatômicas, artísticas e culturais e suas aplicações na comunidade, gerados a partir do projeto de extensão intitulado “Componentes motores, psicomotores e anatomofuncionais aplicados às práticas artísticas e culturais” para o curso de Educação Física, UFG. Para a realização dessa pesquisa foi feita uma busca dos trabalhados publicados por alunos do curso de Educação Física na disciplina Anatomia Humana no Congresso de Pesquisa, Ensino e Extensão entre os anos 2010 e 2018. Foram encontrados 48 resumos que relacionaram os conhecimentos da Anatomia Humana com práticas corporais, artísticas e culturais apresentados à comunidade. Pode-se concluir por meio das publicações que o projeto de extensão foi importante para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem da disciplina e interação dos alunos com a sociedade.