Meta-analyses of the effects of high-intensity interval training in elite athletes — part II: relationships between the mean effects on various performance measures by Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Will G. Hopkins, Nils Haller, Nils Haller, Julia Blumkaitis, Tilmann Strepp, Thomas Leonhard Stöggl, Thomas Leonhard Stöggl

“…In other athletes, repeated-sprint ability had a weak positive relationship with sprint speed/power. …”
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Two mirrors of power by Zenonas Norkus

“…Dowding about the impact of the situations of the Prisoner's Dilemma type on the exercise of power. The agency having the power can choose not to exercise it because of (1) its assessment of the situation as lacking the chances of success, (2) being lucky not to be in need to exercise its power because its interests are realized by some other agency, or (3) choosing to free-ride in the situation where the result of the exercise of its power has the features of the public good. …”
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Os Municípios dos “Outros”. Alternância do poder local em Moçambique? O caso de Angoche by Domingos Manuel do Rosário

“…The 2003 local elections are the beginning of the exercise of local power by Renamo in Angoche. Which are the drivers behind this electoral outcome? …”
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Aquatic therapy for spastic cerebral palsy: a scoping review by Aomeng Xiang, Yanxin Fu, Chengshuo Wang, Dan Huang, Jingman Qi, Ruoxuan Zhao, Liang Wu, Chunliang Fan, Qin Zhang

“…Conclusions AT can improve the gross motor function, cardiopulmonary function, daily living, and social communication ability of patients with spastic CP. This scoping review can be used as a starting point for future research on AT for children with spastic CP to design the most efficient exercise regimen.…”
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Effects of blenderized watermelon consumption on satiety and postprandial glucose in overweight and obese adolescents by Caitlin Rasmussen, Martin Rosas, Jr., Isabella Gallardo, Anna J. Kwon, Hoa Luu, Changqi Liu, Shirin Hooshmand, Mark Kern, Mee Young Hong

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Family caregivers' contributions to self-care behaviors among heart failure patients in Oman. by Maryam Alharrasi, Huda Alnoumani, Amal Al-Ghassani, Anandhi Amirtharaj, Wafaa Bin Ali, Ibrahim Al-Zakwani, Laila Aldaken, Mahmood Al Hinai, Ahmad H Abu Raddaha

“…The mean and (standard deviation) of caregivers' contribution to maintenance tasks, patients' ability to perceive symptoms, and to patients' ability to manage self-care tasks scored 64.12 (SD = 15.70), 66.78 (SD = 14.72).and 52.26 (SD = 15.98) respectively. …”
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Are physical factors associated with poor prognosis following a whiplash trauma?: a protocol for a systematic review and data synthesis by Deborah Falla, Alessio Gallina, Ahmed Alalawi

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Neuroplasticity. How regular physical activity influences the brain’s structure and function by Julia Dołęga, Łukasz, Stanisław Papież, Piotr Mól, Tomasz Maciejczyk, Antoni Sieńko, Małgorzata Łabuś, Bartłomiej Zabawa, Patrycja Hudzińska, Karol Krzykawski, Jakub Sadowski

“… Introduction: Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cognitive decline. Exercise supports brain health and cognitive function, with potential benefits for neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize in response to demands and injury. …”
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Feasibility Study on the Integration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education and Occupational Therapy Training Mode for College Students Based on Big Data by Yan Yang, Juan Xie

“…How to combine the two aforementioned research hotspots in order to improve college students’ dual-innovation ability is a key issue that needs to be solved urgently. …”
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Role of physiotherapy in supporting recovery from breast cancer treatment: a qualitative study embedded within the UK PROSPER trial by Julie Bruce, Sophie Rees, Esther Williamson, Helen Richmond, Bruno Mazuquin

“…Lessons were learnt about the implementation of a complex exercise intervention for women with breast cancer, and the issues raised will inform the development of a future implementation strategy.Conclusions A physiotherapist-delivered early supported exercise intervention with integrated behavioural strategies helped women at risk of shoulder problems following breast cancer treatment to feel more confident in their ability to mobilise their arm post-surgery. …”
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Kaempferol improves glucose uptake in skeletal muscle via an AMPK-dependent mechanism by William T. Moore, Jing Luo, Dongmin Liu

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Time to speed up, not slow down: A narrative review on the importance of community-based physical activity among older people by Robyn Hambrook, Geoff Middleton, Daniel C Bishop, Lee Crust, David R Broom

“…Our findings showed that community-based group exercise programmes have been found to positively enhance older adult’s physical function, improving mobility and flexibility. …”

Exploring parents’ physical activity motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study from a self-determination theory perspective by Lydia Emm-Collison, Robert Walker, Ruth Salway, Danielle House, Kate Sansum, Katie Breheny, Sarah Churchward, Joanna G Williams, Frank de Vocht, Russell Jago

“…Self-determination theory provides a framework through which the motivation for exercise and its social-contextual antecedents can be explored. …”
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The impact of sports experience on manual dexterity performances in school-age children by Antonino Patti, Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Valerio Giustino, Flavia Figlioli, Genny Margherita Seidita, Alessandra Calogera Montalto Monella, Aurora Oddo, Antonio Paoli, Patrik Drid, Ewan Thomas, Antonino Bianco

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Marcelo Caetano e a Origem do Exercício ALCORA by Luís Barroso

“…Notwithstanding regional and global settings, stemmed from Cold War, and other political factors, it is possible to argue that the Exercise ALCORA resulted from South Africa’s mistrust of the Portuguese ability to defeat insurgents in Angola and Mozambique. …”
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Combined effects of Tai-Chi gait with mediolateral ground support perturbation on dynamic balance control by Jacob Smith, Troilyn Jackson, Wei Liu, Jonathan Gelfond, Hao-Yuan Hsiao

“…However, biomechanical mechanisms underlying the reduced fall risks following TC exercise remain unclear and hinder the ability to optimize TC intervention to target specific balance deficit disorders. …”
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Investigating the Effects of Two Functional and Extra-Functional Stretching Methods of the Leg Muscles on a Selection of Kinematic and Kinetic Indicators in Women with Ankle Inst... by Samaneh Karajiban Maher, Abdolrasoul Daneshjoo, Behzad Divkan

“…It was also found that muscle flexibility following the stretch ability of the gastrocnemius muscles by affecting the amount of wrist flexion facilitates the walking of the wrist installation, so these people are recommended to use the functional and Extra-functional exercise protocol.…”
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Muscle Metabolism During Multiple Muscle Stimulation Using an Affordable Equipment by Samantha Ye, Sydney Stetter, Kevin K. McCully

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The ability to produce large increases in metabolism has the potential to allow NMES to replace or augment exercise to improve health in people who cannot otherwise exercise. …”
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Weight training and plyometrics: do they affect the flying shoot of handball athletes? by Putri Cicilia Kristina, Endie Riyoko, Zihan Novita Sari

“…The results showed that: (1) there was a significant difference between weight training and plyometric training on the ability to flying shoot; (2) the results of flying shoots for athletes who have high motor skills who are trained with weight training are lower than the average group trained with plyometric exercises; (3) the results of flying shoots for athletes who have low motor skills who are trained with weight training are lower than the average group trained with plyometric exercises; and (4) there is a significant interaction between weight training and plyometric training on flying shoot ability.…”
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Factors promoting physical activity in women with fibromyalgia: a qualitative interview study by Caroline Feldthusen, Kaisa Mannerkorpi, Anette Larsson

“…Analysed using qualitative content analysis.Participants Fourteen women with fibromyalgia, age 38–65, recruited from a previous randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of person-centred progressive resistance exercise compared with relaxation therapy.Setting Interviews were conducted in a hospital setting.Results The analysis resulted in four categories: a desire to be physically active, finding the proper level and creating proper conditions, managing pain and getting it done.Conclusion This study reveals several factors both personal and environmental, which promote the ability to be physically active when living with pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. …”
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