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Dr. Andrea Fusco
Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale

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Journal article
Published: 28 July 2021 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Exercise prescription based on exercise test results is complicated by the need to downregulate the absolute training intensity to account for cardiovascular drift in order to achieve a desired internal training load. We tested a recently developed generalized model to perform this downregulation using metabolic equivalents (METs) during exercise testing and training. A total of 20 healthy volunteers performed an exercise test to define the METs at 60, 70, and 80% of the heart rate (HR) reserve and then performed randomly ordered 30 min training bouts at absolute intensities predicted by the model to achieve these levels of training intensity. The training HR at 60 and 70% HR reserve, but not 80%, was significantly less than predicted from the exercise test, although the differences were small. None of the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) values during training were significantly different than predicted. There was a strong overall correlation between predicted and observed HR (r = 0.88) and RPE (r = 0.52), with 92% of HR values within ±10 bpm and 74% of RPE values within ±1 au. We conclude that the generalized functional translation model is generally adequate to allow the generation of early absolute training loads that lead to desired internal training loads.

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Tristan Tyrrell; Jessica Pavlock; Susan Bramwell; Cristina Cortis; Scott Doberstein; Andrea Fusco; John Porcari; Carl Foster. Functional Translation of Exercise Responses from Exercise Testing to Exercise Training: The Test of a Model. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2021, 6, 66 .

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Tristan Tyrrell, Jessica Pavlock, Susan Bramwell, Cristina Cortis, Scott Doberstein, Andrea Fusco, John Porcari, Carl Foster. Functional Translation of Exercise Responses from Exercise Testing to Exercise Training: The Test of a Model. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2021; 6 (3):66.

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Tristan Tyrrell; Jessica Pavlock; Susan Bramwell; Cristina Cortis; Scott Doberstein; Andrea Fusco; John Porcari; Carl Foster. 2021. "Functional Translation of Exercise Responses from Exercise Testing to Exercise Training: The Test of a Model." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 6, no. 3: 66.

Journal article
Published: 14 June 2021 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Walking tests, such as the 6-min walk test (6MWT), are popular methods of estimating peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) in clinical populations. However, the strength of the distance vs. VO2peak relationship is not strong, and there are no equations for estimating ventilatory threshold (VT), which is important for training prescription and prognosis. Since the 6MWT is often limited by walking mechanics, prediction equations that include simple additional predictors, such as the terminal rating of perceived exertion (RPE), hold the potential for improving the prediction of VO2max and VT. Therefore, this study was designed to develop equations for predicting VO2peak and VT from performance during the 6MWT, on the basis of walking performance and terminal RPE. Clinically stable patients in a cardiac rehabilitation program (N = 63) performed the 6MWT according to the American Thoracic Society guidelines. At the end of each walk, the subject provided their terminal RPE on a 6–20 Borg scale. Each patient also performed a maximal incremental treadmill test with respiratory gas exchange to measure VO2peak and VT. There was a good correlation between VO2peak and 6MWT distance (r = 0.80) which was improved by adding the terminal RPE in a multiple regression formula (6MWT + RPE, R2 = 0.71, standard error of estimate, SEE = 1.3 Metabolic Equivalents (METs). The VT was also well correlated with walking performance, 6MWT distance (r = 0.80), and was improved by the addition of terminal RPE (6MWT + RPE, R2 = 0.69, SEE = 0.95 METs). The addition of terminal RPE to 6MWT distance improved the prediction of maximal METs and METs at VT, which may have practical applications for exercise prescription.

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John Porcari; Carl Foster; Maria Cress; Rachel Larson; Hannah Lewis; Cristina Cortis; Scott Doberstein; Marc Donahue; Andrea Fusco; Kimberly Radtke. Prediction of Exercise Capacity and Training Prescription from the 6-Minute Walk Test and Rating of Perceived Exertion. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2021, 6, 52 .

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John Porcari, Carl Foster, Maria Cress, Rachel Larson, Hannah Lewis, Cristina Cortis, Scott Doberstein, Marc Donahue, Andrea Fusco, Kimberly Radtke. Prediction of Exercise Capacity and Training Prescription from the 6-Minute Walk Test and Rating of Perceived Exertion. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2021; 6 (2):52.

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John Porcari; Carl Foster; Maria Cress; Rachel Larson; Hannah Lewis; Cristina Cortis; Scott Doberstein; Marc Donahue; Andrea Fusco; Kimberly Radtke. 2021. "Prediction of Exercise Capacity and Training Prescription from the 6-Minute Walk Test and Rating of Perceived Exertion." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 6, no. 2: 52.

Journal article
Published: 28 May 2021 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Exercise training is an important component of clinical exercise programs. Although there are recognized guidelines for the amount of exercise to be accomplished (≥70,000 steps per week or ≥150 min per week at moderate intensity), there is virtually no documentation of how much exercise is actually accomplished in contemporary exercise programs. Having guidelines without evidence of whether they are being met is of limited value. We analyzed both the weekly step count and the session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE) of patients (n = 26) enrolled in a community clinical exercise (e.g., Phase III) program over a 3-week reference period. Step counts averaged 39,818 ± 18,612 per week, with 18% of the steps accomplished in the program and 82% of steps accomplished outside the program. Using the sRPE method, inside the program, the patients averaged 162.4 ± 93.1 min per week, at a sRPE of 12.5 ± 1.9 and a frequency of 1.8 ± 0.7 times per week, for a calculated exercise load of 2042.5 ± 1244.9 AU. Outside the program, the patients averaged 144.9 ± 126.4 min, at a sRPE of 11.8 ± 5.8 and a frequency of 2.4 ± 1.5 times per week, for a calculated exercise load of 1723.9 ± 1526.2 AU. The total exercise load using sRPE was 266.4 ± 170.8 min per week, at a sRPE of 12.6 ± 3.8, and frequency of 4.2 ± 1.1 times per week, for a calculated exercise load of 3359.8 ± 2145.9 AU. There was a non-linear relationship between steps per week and the sRPE derived training load, apparently attributable to the amount of non-walking exercise accomplished in the program. The results suggest that patients in a community clinical exercise program are achieving American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, based on the sRPE method, but are accomplishing less steps than recommended by guidelines.

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Katrina Schultz; Carl Foster; Kimberley Radtke; Susan Bramwell; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; John Porcari. Workload Accomplished in Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2021, 6, 47 .

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Katrina Schultz, Carl Foster, Kimberley Radtke, Susan Bramwell, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco, John Porcari. Workload Accomplished in Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2021; 6 (2):47.

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Katrina Schultz; Carl Foster; Kimberley Radtke; Susan Bramwell; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; John Porcari. 2021. "Workload Accomplished in Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 6, no. 2: 47.

Editorial
Published: 23 March 2021 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Ever since the farm boy, Milo of Crotone, lifted a growing bullock every day, to become the strongest man in the world, and six-time champion of the ancient Olympic Games, we have known about the principle of progression of exercise training

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Carl Foster; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco. Exercise Evaluation and Prescription. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2021, 6, 31 .

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Carl Foster, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco. Exercise Evaluation and Prescription. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2021; 6 (1):31.

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Carl Foster; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco. 2021. "Exercise Evaluation and Prescription." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 6, no. 1: 31.

Journal article
Published: 18 February 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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During competitive events, the pacing strategy depends upon how an athlete feels at a specific moment and the distance remaining. It may be expressed as the Hazard Score (HS) with momentary HS being shown to provide a measure of the likelihood of changing power output (PO) within an event and summated HS as a marker of how difficult an event is likely to be perceived to be. This study aimed to manipulate time trial (TT) starting strategies to establish whether the summated HS, as opposed to momentary HS, will improve understanding of performance during a simulated cycling competition. Seven subjects (peak PO: 286 ± 49.7 W) performed two practice 10-km cycling TTs followed by three 10-km TTs with imposed PO (±5% of mean PO achieved during second practice TT and a self-paced TT). PO, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), lactate, heart rate (HR), HS, summated HS, session RPE (sRPE) were collected. Finishing time and mean PO for self-paced (time: 17.51 ± 1.41 min; PO: 234 ± 62.6 W), fast-start (time: 17.72 ± 1.87 min; PO: 230 ± 62.0 W), and slow-start (time: 17.77 ± 1.74 min; PO: 230 ± 62.7) TT were not different. There was a significant interaction between each secondary outcome variable (PO, RPE, lactate, HR, HS, and summated HS) for starting strategy and distance. The evolution of HS reflected the imposed starting strategy, with a reduction in PO following a fast-start, an increased PO following a slow-start with similar HS during the last part of all TTs. The summated HS was strongly correlated with the sRPE of the TTs (r = 0.88). The summated HS was higher with a fast start, indicating greater effort, with limited time advantage. Thus, the HS appears to regulate both PO within a TT, but also the overall impression of the difficulty of a TT.

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Sylvia Binkley; Carl Foster; Cristina Cortis; Jos de Koning; Christopher Dodge; Scott Doberstein; Andrea Fusco; Salvador Jaime; John Porcari. Summated Hazard Score as a Powerful Predictor of Fatigue in Relation to Pacing Strategy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1984 .

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Sylvia Binkley, Carl Foster, Cristina Cortis, Jos de Koning, Christopher Dodge, Scott Doberstein, Andrea Fusco, Salvador Jaime, John Porcari. Summated Hazard Score as a Powerful Predictor of Fatigue in Relation to Pacing Strategy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (4):1984.

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Sylvia Binkley; Carl Foster; Cristina Cortis; Jos de Koning; Christopher Dodge; Scott Doberstein; Andrea Fusco; Salvador Jaime; John Porcari. 2021. "Summated Hazard Score as a Powerful Predictor of Fatigue in Relation to Pacing Strategy." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4: 1984.

Brief report
Published: 20 January 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Although cycling class intensity can be modified by changing interval intensity sequencing, it has not been established whether the intensity order can alter physiological and perceptual responses. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effects of interval intensity sequencing on energy expenditure (EE), physiological markers, and perceptual responses during indoor cycling. Healthy volunteers (10 males = 20.0 ± 0.8years; 8 females = 21.3 ± 2.7years) completed three randomly ordered interval bouts (mixed pyramid—MP, ascending intervals—AI, descending intervals—DI) including three 3-min work bouts at 50%, 75%, and 100% of peak power output (PPO) and three 3-min recovery periods at 25% PPO. Heart rate (HR) and oxygen consumption (VO2) were expressed as percentages of maximal HR (%HRmax) and VO2 (%VO2max). EE was computed for both the work bout and for the 5-min recovery period. Session Rating of Perceived Exertion (sRPE) and Exercise Enjoyment Scale (EES) were recorded. No differences emerged for % HRmax (MP = 73.3 ± 6.1%; AI = 72.1 ± 4.9%; DI = 71.8 ± 4.5%), % VO2max (MP = 51.8 ± 4.6%; AI = 51.4 ± 3.9%; DI = 51.3 ± 4.5%), EE (MP = 277.5 ± 39.9 kcal; AI = 275.8 ± 39.4 kcal; DI = 274.9 ± 42.1 kcal), EES (MP = 4.9 ± 1.0; AI = 5.3 ± 1.1; DI = 4.9 ± 0.9), and sRPE (MP = 4.9 ± 1.0; AI = 5.3 ± 1.1; DI = 4.9 ± 0.9). EE during recovery was significantly (p < 0.005) lower after DI (11.9 ± 3.2 kcal) with respect to MP (13.2 ± 2.5 kcal) and AI (13.3 ± 2.5 kcal). Although lower EE was observed during recovery in DI, interval intensity sequencing does not affect overall EE, physiological markers, and perceptual responses.

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Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; Mitchell Cook; Scott Doberstein; Cordial Gillette; John Porcari; Carl Foster. Indoor Cycling Energy Expenditure: Does Sequence Matter? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 870 .

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Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco, Mitchell Cook, Scott Doberstein, Cordial Gillette, John Porcari, Carl Foster. Indoor Cycling Energy Expenditure: Does Sequence Matter? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):870.

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Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; Mitchell Cook; Scott Doberstein; Cordial Gillette; John Porcari; Carl Foster. 2021. "Indoor Cycling Energy Expenditure: Does Sequence Matter?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 870.

Journal article
Published: 06 January 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Internal load can be objectively measured by heart rate-based models, such as Edwards’ summated heart rate zones, or subjectively by session rating of perceived exertion. The relationship between internal loads assessed via heart rate-based models and session rating of perceived exertion is usually studied through simple correlations, although the Linear Mixed Model could represent a more appropriate statistical procedure to deal with intrasubject variability. This study aimed to compare conventional correlations and the Linear Mixed Model to assess the relationships between objective and subjective measures of internal load in team sports. Thirteen male youth beach handball players (15.9 ± 0.3 years) were monitored (14 training sessions; 7 official matches). Correlation coefficients were used to correlate the objective and subjective internal load. The Linear Mixed Model was used to model the relationship between objective and subjective measures of internal load data by considering each player individual response as random effect. Random intercepts were used and then random slopes were added. The likelihood-ratio test was used to compare statistical models. The correlation coefficient for the overall relationship between the objective and subjective internal data was very large (r = 0.74; ρ = 0.78). The Linear Mixed Model using both random slopes and random intercepts better explained (p < 0.001) the relationship between internal load measures. Researchers are encouraged to apply the Linear Mixed Models rather than correlation to analyze internal load relationships in team sports since it allows for the consideration of the individuality of players.

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Alice Iannaccone; Daniele Conte; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco. Usefulness of Linear Mixed-Effects Models to Assess the Relationship between Objective and Subjective Internal Load in Team Sports. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 392 .

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Alice Iannaccone, Daniele Conte, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco. Usefulness of Linear Mixed-Effects Models to Assess the Relationship between Objective and Subjective Internal Load in Team Sports. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (2):392.

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Alice Iannaccone; Daniele Conte; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco. 2021. "Usefulness of Linear Mixed-Effects Models to Assess the Relationship between Objective and Subjective Internal Load in Team Sports." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 2: 392.

Journal article
Published: 04 December 2020 in Sustainability
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the intensity of SuperJump® workout as a home-based activity for fulfilling physical activity recommendations during COVID-19 home-confinement. Seventeen (males: n = 10; females: n = 7) college students (age: 25.8 ± 2.7 years; height: 1.7 ± 0.1 m; weight: 66.2 ± 12.1 kg) participated in the study. To assess the intensity of the activity (30-min), heart rate (HR), expressed as percentages of age-predicted maximal HR (%HRmax), and session ratings of perceived exertion (sRPE), collected on a CR10 scale, were used. %HRmax data were categorically separated in five classes of intensity according to the American College of Sport Science’s guidelines. Enjoyment was evaluated using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Repeated measures ANOVA was used to evaluate differences (p < 0.05) in relation to gender and exercise intensity. No gender difference emerged for %HRmax and sRPE. Significantly higher (p < 0.05) %HRmax were found for the moderate intensity (47.1 ± 34.4%) with respect to very light (3.6 ± 6.9%), light (14.5 ± 23.3%) and vigorous (34.6 ± 39.6%) and for the vigorous intensity with respect to very light; no near maximal to maximal values were observed. Subjects perceived SuperJump® as moderate (sRPE = 3.1 ± 1.2) while showing high levels of enjoyability (PACES = 86.6 ± 16.2%). SuperJump® can be classified as moderate-to-vigorous activity, representing an effective alternative and enjoyable home-based activity for preventing the effects of a sedentary lifestyle during home-confinement.

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Alice Iannaccone; Andrea Fusco; Salvador Jaime; Sara Baldassano; Jill Cooper; Patrizia Proia; Cristina Cortis. Stay Home, Stay Active with SuperJump®: A Home-Based Activity to Prevent Sedentary Lifestyle during COVID-19 Outbreak. Sustainability 2020, 12, 10135 .

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Alice Iannaccone, Andrea Fusco, Salvador Jaime, Sara Baldassano, Jill Cooper, Patrizia Proia, Cristina Cortis. Stay Home, Stay Active with SuperJump®: A Home-Based Activity to Prevent Sedentary Lifestyle during COVID-19 Outbreak. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (23):10135.

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Alice Iannaccone; Andrea Fusco; Salvador Jaime; Sara Baldassano; Jill Cooper; Patrizia Proia; Cristina Cortis. 2020. "Stay Home, Stay Active with SuperJump®: A Home-Based Activity to Prevent Sedentary Lifestyle during COVID-19 Outbreak." Sustainability 12, no. 23: 10135.

Journal article
Published: 13 September 2020 in Heliyon
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Computerized wobble boards (WB) are used to objectively assess balance in healthy and chronic ankle instability individuals. As in field setting health professionals might not own WB, objective evaluations are not always feasible. Therefore, the aim of this tudy was to investigate the contribution of sagittal plane joints angular-displacement and anthropometrics to predict equations to estimate WB performance by portable two-dimensional motion analysis (2D-MA) and cross-validate the developed equations in chronic ankle instability individuals. Thirty-nine healthy and twenty chronic ankle instability individuals stood on a WB in single stance position. The balance test consisted of three 30s trials per limb keeping the platform flat at 0°. Trials were video recorded, and three time-segments joints angular-displacement analyzed with 2D-MA: segment 1 (T1) including 30s data, segment 2 (T2) from second 0 to 10, segment 3 (T3) only the first 5s. Mixed regression for multilevel models was used to estimate WB performance for each time-segment and to examine limb differences for the predicted WB performance in chronic ankle instability sample. The accuracy of the equations to detect injured limbs was calculated via area under the curve for receiver operating characteristic. Ankle and knee angular-displacement parameters, body height and lower limb length were the major predictors of WB performance for the extrapolated models (p < 0.05; R2 = 0.83–0.56). The measured WB performance and T1 model showed significant (p < 0.05) performance differences between the injured and uninjured limbs. Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed an asymptotic significance of 0.03 for T1 equation with area under the curve of 0.70. The proposed models provide different methods to quantify the performance and accurately detect the injured limb in individuals with unilateral chronic ankle instability, when measuring balance via WB might not be feasible. App-makers may use the equations to provide an automatic all-in-one system to monitor the performance status and progress.

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Andrea Fusco; Philip X. Fuchs; Marianna De Maio; Herbert Wagner; Cristina Cortis. A novel approach to measuring wobble board performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Heliyon 2020, 6, 1 .

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Andrea Fusco, Philip X. Fuchs, Marianna De Maio, Herbert Wagner, Cristina Cortis. A novel approach to measuring wobble board performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Heliyon. 2020; 6 (9):1.

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Andrea Fusco; Philip X. Fuchs; Marianna De Maio; Herbert Wagner; Cristina Cortis. 2020. "A novel approach to measuring wobble board performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability." Heliyon 6, no. 9: 1.

Journal article
Published: 26 August 2020 in Applied Sciences
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether coordinative jump training that induces neuromuscular stimuli can affect balance performance, associated with injury risk, in elite-level female volleyball players. During the competitive season, the balance performance of 12 elite female players (highest Austrian division) was obtained via a wobble board (WB; 200 Hz) placed on an AMTI force plate (1000 Hz). Three identically repeated measurements defined two intervals (control and intervention phases), both comparable in duration and regular training. The intervention included 6 weeks of differential training (8 sessions of 15–20 min) that delivered variations in dynamics around the ankle joints. Multilevel mixed models were used to assess the effect on postural control. WB performance decreased from 27.0 ± 13.2% to 19.6 ± 11.3% during the control phase and increased to 54.5 ± 16.2% during the intervention (β = 49.1 ± 3.5; p < 0.001). Decreased sway area [cm²] (β = −7.5 ± 1.6; p < 0.001), anterior–posterior (β = −4.1 ± 0.4; p < 0.001) and mediolateral sway [mm] (β = −2.7 ± 0.6; p = 0.12), and mean velocity [mm∙s−1] (β = −9.0 ± 3.6; p < 0.05) were observed during the intervention compared with the control phase. Inter-limb asymmetry was reduced (β = −41.8 ± 14.4; p < 0.05). The applied training concept enhanced balance performance and postural control in elite female volleyball players. Due to the low additional physiological loads of the program and increased injury risk during the competitive season, we recommend this intervention for supporting injury prevention during this period.

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Philip Fuchs; Andrea Fusco; Cristina Cortis; Herbert Wagner. Effects of Differential Jump Training on Balance Performance in Female Volleyball Players. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 5921 .

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Philip Fuchs, Andrea Fusco, Cristina Cortis, Herbert Wagner. Effects of Differential Jump Training on Balance Performance in Female Volleyball Players. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (17):5921.

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Philip Fuchs; Andrea Fusco; Cristina Cortis; Herbert Wagner. 2020. "Effects of Differential Jump Training on Balance Performance in Female Volleyball Players." Applied Sciences 10, no. 17: 5921.

Viewpoint
Published: 12 August 2020 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Although there is evidence supporting the benefit of regular exercise, and recommendations about exercise and physical activity, the process of individually prescribing exercise following exercise testing is more difficult. Guidelines like % heart rate (HR) reserve (HRR) require an anchoring maximal test and do not always provide a homogenous training experience. When prescribing HR on the basis of % HRR, rating of perceived exertion or Talk Test, cardiovascular/perceptual drift during sustained exercise makes prescription of the actual workload difficult. To overcome this issue, we have demonstrated a strategy for “translating” exercise test responses to steady state exercise training on the basis of % HRR or the Talk Test that appeared adequate for individuals ranging from cardiac patients to athletes. However, these methods depended on the nature of the exercise test details. In this viewpoint, we combine these data with workload expressed as Metabolic Equivalent Task (METs). We demonstrate that there is a regular stepdown between the METs during training to achieve the same degree of homeostatic disturbance during testing. The relationship was linear, was highly-correlated (r = 0.89), and averaged 71.8% (Training METs/Test METs). We conclude that it appears possible to generate a generalized approach to correctly translate exercise test responses to exercise training.

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Carl Foster; James Anholm; Daniel Bok; Daniel Boullosa; Giancarlo Condello; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; Salvador Jaime; Jos De Koning; Alejandro Lucia; John Porcari; Kim Radtke; Jose Rodriguez-Marroyo. Generalized Approach to Translating Exercise Tests and Prescribing Exercise. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2020, 5, 63 .

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Carl Foster, James Anholm, Daniel Bok, Daniel Boullosa, Giancarlo Condello, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco, Salvador Jaime, Jos De Koning, Alejandro Lucia, John Porcari, Kim Radtke, Jose Rodriguez-Marroyo. Generalized Approach to Translating Exercise Tests and Prescribing Exercise. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2020; 5 (3):63.

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Carl Foster; James Anholm; Daniel Bok; Daniel Boullosa; Giancarlo Condello; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; Salvador Jaime; Jos De Koning; Alejandro Lucia; John Porcari; Kim Radtke; Jose Rodriguez-Marroyo. 2020. "Generalized Approach to Translating Exercise Tests and Prescribing Exercise." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 5, no. 3: 63.

Editorial
Published: 18 July 2020 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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We are glad to introduce the Third Journal Club of Volume five, the third issue. This edition is focused on relevant studies published in the last years in the field of PhysioMechanics of Human Locomotion, chosen by our Editorial Board members and their colleagues. We hope to stimulate your curiosity in this field and to share with you the passion for the Sports Medicine and Movement Sciences seen also from the scientific point of view. The Editorial Board members wish you an inspiring lecture.

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Grazia Maugeri; Velia D’Agata; Federico Roggio; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; Carl Foster; Mark M. Mañago; Michael O. Harris-Love; Veronica Vleck; Maria Francesca Piacentini; Giuseppe Musumeci. The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: PhysioMechanics of Human Locomotion. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2020, 5, 52 .

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Grazia Maugeri, Velia D’Agata, Federico Roggio, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco, Carl Foster, Mark M. Mañago, Michael O. Harris-Love, Veronica Vleck, Maria Francesca Piacentini, Giuseppe Musumeci. The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: PhysioMechanics of Human Locomotion. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2020; 5 (3):52.

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Grazia Maugeri; Velia D’Agata; Federico Roggio; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; Carl Foster; Mark M. Mañago; Michael O. Harris-Love; Veronica Vleck; Maria Francesca Piacentini; Giuseppe Musumeci. 2020. "The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: PhysioMechanics of Human Locomotion." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 5, no. 3: 52.

Journal article
Published: 17 February 2020 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and session RPE (sRPE) are reliable tools for predicting exercise intensity and are alternatives to more technological and physiological measurements, such as blood lactate (HLa) concentration, oxygen consumption and heart rate (HR). As sRPE may also convey some insights into accumulated fatigue, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of progressive fatigue in response to heavier-than-normal training on sRPE, with absolute training intensity held constant, and determine its validity as marker of fatigue. Twelve young adults performed eight interval workouts over a two-week period. The percentage of maximal HR (%HRmax), HLa, RPE and sRPE were measured for each session. The HLa/RPE ratio was calculated as an index of fatigue. Multilevel regression analysis showed significant differences for %HRmax (p = 0.004), HLa concentration (p = 0.0001), RPE (p < 0.0001), HLa/RPE ratio (p = 0.0002) and sRPE (p < 0.0001) across sessions. Non-linear regression analysis revealed a very large negative relationship between HLa/RPE ratio and sRPE (r = −0.70, p < 0.0001). These results support the hypothesis that sRPE is a sensitive tool that provides information on accumulated fatigue, in addition to training intensity. Exercise scientists without access to HLa measurements may now be able to gain insights into accumulated fatigue during periods of increased training by using sRPE.

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Andrea Fusco; William Sustercich; Keegan Edgerton; Cristina Cortis; Salvador J. Jaime; Richard P. Mikat; John P. Porcari; Carl Foster. Effect of Progressive Fatigue on Session RPE. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2020, 5, 15 .

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Andrea Fusco, William Sustercich, Keegan Edgerton, Cristina Cortis, Salvador J. Jaime, Richard P. Mikat, John P. Porcari, Carl Foster. Effect of Progressive Fatigue on Session RPE. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2020; 5 (1):15.

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Andrea Fusco; William Sustercich; Keegan Edgerton; Cristina Cortis; Salvador J. Jaime; Richard P. Mikat; John P. Porcari; Carl Foster. 2020. "Effect of Progressive Fatigue on Session RPE." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 5, no. 1: 15.

Editorial
Published: 19 January 2020 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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We are glad to introduce the first Journal Club of volume five, the first issue. This edition is focused on relevant studies published in the last years in the field of eccentric training, chosen by our editorial board members and their colleagues. We hope to stimulate your curiosity in this field and to share with you the passion for the sport, seen also from a scientific point of view. The editorial board members wish you an inspiring lecture.

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James P. Fisher; Silvia Ravalli; Luke Carlson; Lee A. Bridgeman; Federico Roggio; Simone Scuderi; Mario Maniaci; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; Giuseppe Musumeci. The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Utility and Advantages of the Eccentric Training through the Isoinertial System. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2020, 5, 6 .

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James P. Fisher, Silvia Ravalli, Luke Carlson, Lee A. Bridgeman, Federico Roggio, Simone Scuderi, Mario Maniaci, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco, Giuseppe Musumeci. The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Utility and Advantages of the Eccentric Training through the Isoinertial System. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2020; 5 (1):6.

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James P. Fisher; Silvia Ravalli; Luke Carlson; Lee A. Bridgeman; Federico Roggio; Simone Scuderi; Mario Maniaci; Cristina Cortis; Andrea Fusco; Giuseppe Musumeci. 2020. "The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Utility and Advantages of the Eccentric Training through the Isoinertial System." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 5, no. 1: 6.

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Published: 01 July 2019 in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
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Key aspects for jump height were (1) optimised approach and energy conversion, (2) wide dynamic arm swing allowing for a forceful countermovement and, thus, increased range of motion in lower limbs, and (3) large angular velocities in ankles and knees, especially on the dominant side. These aspects strongly determined jump height in females and should be included in technical and strength-related training. For ball velocity, upper body anthropometrics and angular joint velocities emerged as the most important criteria. The importance of specific joints may depend on variations in striking technique.

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Philip X. Fuchs; Andrea Fusco; Jeffrey W. Bell; Serge P. von Duvillard; Cristina Cortis; Herbert Wagner. Movement characteristics of volleyball spike jump performance in females. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2019, 22, 833 -837.

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Philip X. Fuchs, Andrea Fusco, Jeffrey W. Bell, Serge P. von Duvillard, Cristina Cortis, Herbert Wagner. Movement characteristics of volleyball spike jump performance in females. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2019; 22 (7):833-837.

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Philip X. Fuchs; Andrea Fusco; Jeffrey W. Bell; Serge P. von Duvillard; Cristina Cortis; Herbert Wagner. 2019. "Movement characteristics of volleyball spike jump performance in females." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 22, no. 7: 833-837.

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Published: 01 June 2019 in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
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Andrea Fusco; Cristina Cortis; Loriana Castellani; Patrice Giron; Jörg Förster; Niko Niemisalo; Heikki Hannola; Mojca Doupona Topič; Marta Bon; Laura Capranica; Herbert Wagner; Philip X. Fuchs. Student-athletes’ Experience And Perception On Migration In Dual Career: The Amid Project. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2019, 51, 733 -733.

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Andrea Fusco, Cristina Cortis, Loriana Castellani, Patrice Giron, Jörg Förster, Niko Niemisalo, Heikki Hannola, Mojca Doupona Topič, Marta Bon, Laura Capranica, Herbert Wagner, Philip X. Fuchs. Student-athletes’ Experience And Perception On Migration In Dual Career: The Amid Project. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2019; 51 (6S):733-733.

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Andrea Fusco; Cristina Cortis; Loriana Castellani; Patrice Giron; Jörg Förster; Niko Niemisalo; Heikki Hannola; Mojca Doupona Topič; Marta Bon; Laura Capranica; Herbert Wagner; Philip X. Fuchs. 2019. "Student-athletes’ Experience And Perception On Migration In Dual Career: The Amid Project." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51, no. 6S: 733-733.

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Published: 01 January 2019 in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
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Purpose: Biological differences between men and women are well known; however, literature addressing knowledge about the influence of sex on specific and general performance in team handball is almost nonexistent. Consequently, the aim of the study was to assess and compare specific and general physical performance in male and female elite team-handball players, to determine if the differences are consequential for general compared with specific physical performance characteristics and the relationship between general and specific physical performance. Methods: Twelve male and 10 female elite team-handball players performed a game-based performance test, upper- and lower-body strength and power tests, a sprinting test, and an incremental treadmill running test. Results: Significant differences (P < .05) between male and female players were found for peak oxygen uptake and total running time during the treadmill test, 30-m sprinting time, leg-extension strength, trunk- and shoulder-rotation torque, and countermovement-jump height, as well as offense and defense time, ball velocity, and jump height in the game-based performance test. An interaction (sex × test) was found for time and oxygen uptake, and except shoulder-rotation torque and ball velocity in women, the authors found only a low relationship between specific and general physical performance. Conclusion: The results of the study revealed that male players are heavier, taller, faster, and stronger; jump higher; and have better aerobic performance. However, female players performed relatively better in the team-handball-specific tests than in the general tests. The findings also suggest that female players should focus more on strength training.

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Herbert Wagner; Patrick Fuchs; Andrea Fusco; Philip X. Fuchs; Jeffrey W. Bell; Serge P. Von Duvillard. Physical Performance in Elite Male and Female Team-Handball Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 2019, 14, 60 -67.

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Herbert Wagner, Patrick Fuchs, Andrea Fusco, Philip X. Fuchs, Jeffrey W. Bell, Serge P. Von Duvillard. Physical Performance in Elite Male and Female Team-Handball Players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2019; 14 (1):60-67.

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Herbert Wagner; Patrick Fuchs; Andrea Fusco; Philip X. Fuchs; Jeffrey W. Bell; Serge P. Von Duvillard. 2019. "Physical Performance in Elite Male and Female Team-Handball Players." International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 14, no. 1: 60-67.

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Published: 13 December 2018 in Gait & Posture
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Wobble boards (WBs), commonly used to train postural control, have been recently equipped with accelerometers connected to a computer displaying real-time balance performances. However, little is known about their ability to detect balance deficits in subjects with unilateral chronic ankle instability (CAI). To determine if computerized WBs can detect balance deficits in subjects with unilateral CAI. Fifteen subjects with unilateral CAI and fifteen uninjured subjects performed one WB test and one Y Balance Test (YBT) during two separate randomized sessions. WB performance was assessed as the time (s) spent on the platform by keeping it flat at 0° during three 30-s trials for each limb. Normalized (%) reach distances values for anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral directions and composite were recorded for YBT. WB has been shown to be a reliable and accurate device for detecting balance deficits between and within subjects with unilateral CAI. The area under the curve for receiver operating characteristic was 0.80 (asymptotic significance 0.001), suggesting that WB have the capability to accurately discriminate between injured and uninjured limbs. Computerized WBs can fill the gap caused by limitations between subjective-based clinical assessment and laboratory-based testing, especially in field-based settings, where specificity, transportability and time constraints are crucial. The results of the present study suggest that WBs may facilitate the detection of balance impairments in subjects with unilateral CAI, without complexity in its use or data interpretation.

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Andrea Fusco; Giuseppe Francesco Giancotti; Philip X. Fuchs; Herbert Wagner; Carlo Varalda; Cristina Cortis. Wobble board balance assessment in subjects with chronic ankle instability. Gait & Posture 2018, 68, 352 -356.

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Andrea Fusco, Giuseppe Francesco Giancotti, Philip X. Fuchs, Herbert Wagner, Carlo Varalda, Cristina Cortis. Wobble board balance assessment in subjects with chronic ankle instability. Gait & Posture. 2018; 68 ():352-356.

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Andrea Fusco; Giuseppe Francesco Giancotti; Philip X. Fuchs; Herbert Wagner; Carlo Varalda; Cristina Cortis. 2018. "Wobble board balance assessment in subjects with chronic ankle instability." Gait & Posture 68, no. : 352-356.

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Published: 23 October 2018 in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Suspension Training (ST) workouts include a variety of movements requiring the individual to maintain balance while performing various resistance exercises in an interval fashion. Although ST is thought to elicit higher muscle activations than traditional exercises, only limited information is available on its acute effects on strength and power performances, especially in relation to gender. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the strength and power acute responses after ST, also in relation to gender. Eighty-eight (46 males, 42 females) participants were administered countermovement jumps (CMJ), squat jumps (SJ), lower limb Maximum Voluntary Contraction (MVC) at 90° angle knee extension, and grip strength (handgrip) before (PRE) and after (POST) a 50 min ST session involving upper, lower body and core exercises. ANOVA for repeated measures was used to evaluate the differences (p < 0.05) in relation to gender and experimental session. After ST session, significantly higher values emerged in males, whereas no significant changes were found in females. Findings indicate that ST as a form of exercise is useful to maintain and improve acute strength and power performances, especially in male participants. Future studies should be carried out to explore the gender-related differences in response to acute bout of ST exercises.

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Giuseppe Francesco Giancotti; Andrea Fusco; Alice Iannaccone; Cristina Cortis. Short-Term Effects of Suspension Training on Strength and Power Performances. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2018, 3, 51 .

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Giuseppe Francesco Giancotti, Andrea Fusco, Alice Iannaccone, Cristina Cortis. Short-Term Effects of Suspension Training on Strength and Power Performances. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2018; 3 (4):51.

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Giuseppe Francesco Giancotti; Andrea Fusco; Alice Iannaccone; Cristina Cortis. 2018. "Short-Term Effects of Suspension Training on Strength and Power Performances." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 3, no. 4: 51.

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Published: 01 May 2018 in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
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Reese A. Glover; Blaine E. Arney; Cristina Cortis; Jos J. de Koning; Andrea Fusco; Salvador Jaime; Richard Mikat; John P. Porcari; Teun van Erp; Carl Foster. Comparison of Borg Rpe and CR-10 Scales in Incremental Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2018, 50, 177 -178.

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Reese A. Glover, Blaine E. Arney, Cristina Cortis, Jos J. de Koning, Andrea Fusco, Salvador Jaime, Richard Mikat, John P. Porcari, Teun van Erp, Carl Foster. Comparison of Borg Rpe and CR-10 Scales in Incremental Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2018; 50 (5S):177-178.

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Reese A. Glover; Blaine E. Arney; Cristina Cortis; Jos J. de Koning; Andrea Fusco; Salvador Jaime; Richard Mikat; John P. Porcari; Teun van Erp; Carl Foster. 2018. "Comparison of Borg Rpe and CR-10 Scales in Incremental Exercise." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 50, no. 5S: 177-178.