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Physical Activity and Exercise Training on Human Health and Performance - Second Volume

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 December 2023) | Viewed by 3003

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Dr. Domingo J. Ramos Campo

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Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science-INEF, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28001 Madrid, Spain
Interests: exercise; health; performance; training; physical activity
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Dear Colleagues,

It is well established that physical activity and training can improve physical fitness and health. In this way, regular physical activity and exercise is shown to be one of the most important contributors to well-being, quality of life, and disease prevention. However, a large proportion of children, adolescents, and adults do not meet the required guidelines set by global organizations. Therefore, in this Special Issue, we are looking for original investigations describing the effect of acute physical exercise, as well as chronic adaptations of exercise in (i) trained and active participants and (ii) people suffering from some chronic pathology. Thus, we are accepting submissions of cross-sectional, original research, reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses addressing the effect of exercise training or physical activity on physiological and performance mechanisms and quality of life.

Dr. Domingo Jesús Ramos Campo
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • strength training
  • resistance exercise
  • endurance training
  • physical activity
  • health
  • body composition

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Acute Effects of Padel Match Play on Circulating Substrates, Metabolites, Energy Balance Enzymes, and Muscle Damage Biomarkers: Sex Differences
by Francisco Pradas de la Fuente, María Pía Cádiz, Alejandro Moreno-Azze, Inmaculada C. Martínez-Díaz and Luis Carrasco
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(24), 13281; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132413281 - 15 Dec 2023
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This study aimed to analyze the effects of padel match play on circulating substrates, metabolites, energy balance enzymes, and muscle damage biomarkers and evaluate possible sex-related differences. Twenty-two trained padel players (13 female and 9 male young-adult players) were recruited for this study [...] Read more.
This study aimed to analyze the effects of padel match play on circulating substrates, metabolites, energy balance enzymes, and muscle damage biomarkers and evaluate possible sex-related differences. Twenty-two trained padel players (13 female and 9 male young-adult players) were recruited for this study in which simulated padel matches were analyzed. Circulating levels of substrates (glucose -BG- and triglycerides -TGs-), metabolites (creatinine -Cr- and urea), energy balance enzymes (lipoprotein lipase -LPL-), and muscle damage biomarkers (creatine kinase -CK-, lactate dehydrogenase -LDH-, and fatty acid-binding protein 3 -FABP-3-) were assessed both pre- and post-padel competition. Time analysis of padel matches reported a real time–total time ratio of 0.4. Moreover, players’ mean heart rate during padel matches represented around 75% of their individual maximum value. Unaltered BG levels and a slight decrease in TGs were observed post-exercise. Cr, urea, LPL, CK, LDH, and FABP-3 levels increased after padel matches when total group was considered. Moreover, sex-related differences in Cr, CK, and LDH blood concentrations were found in both pre- and post-padel competition. According to our results, the padel competition could be defined as a low- or moderate-impact sport in which aerobic energy system contribution is prevalent although anaerobic metabolism also plays a key role in performing padel shots and other explosive actions. Considering that male and female players exercised at the same relative intensity during padel matches, sex differences found in muscle damage biomarkers could be due to the greater muscle mass in males. Full article
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Exploring the Evolutionary Disparities: A Case Study on the Psychophysiological Response to Recreating the Hunter–Gatherer Lifestyle through Physical Activity and Caloric Restriction
by Pedro Belinchón-deMiguel, Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo and Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(20), 11140; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132011140 - 10 Oct 2023
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Physical activity has been instrumental in shaping the human body throughout evolution, but modern sedentary lifestyles and excessive caloric intake have contributed to chronic diseases. This study investigates the potential benefits of recreating the hunter–gatherer lifestyle, involving physical activity and caloric restriction on [...] Read more.
Physical activity has been instrumental in shaping the human body throughout evolution, but modern sedentary lifestyles and excessive caloric intake have contributed to chronic diseases. This study investigates the potential benefits of recreating the hunter–gatherer lifestyle, involving physical activity and caloric restriction on psychophysiological responses. The aim is to understand the evolutionary disparities between ancestral and modern lifestyles. Two male participants, one fasting and one control, were analyzed during a 4-day walking event without caloric consumption. Psychophysiological parameters such as body mass, cortical arousal, hand-grip strength, lower limb strength, heart rate variability, reaction time, hydration status, blood glucose and lactate levels, urine markers, sleep quality, pain perception, stress levels, and perceived exertion were measured. The fasting participant exhibited higher ratings of perceived exertion, stress, pain, and dehydration. They also experienced poorer sleep quality, higher Creatinkinase levels, greater protein presence in urine, decreased lower limb strength, significant weight loss, and increased lactate values. Heart rate variability did not differ significantly between the fasting and control participants. Recreating the hunter–gatherer lifestyle through physical activity and caloric restriction can have implications for enhancing performance and improving overall health. However, further research is needed to better understand the complex interplay of factors involved in the psychophysiological responses to such interventions. Full article
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