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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"functional fitness"”.
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Physical characteristics and functional fitness of Senior Olympic athletes
… the physical characteristics and determine the functional fitness of 28 female (FA) and 37 male (MA) Nevada Senior Olympic athletes from 50 to 86 years of age. Comparison groups of apparently healthy seniors (female n = 40 (FNA), male = 30 (MNA)) not competing in the Senior Olympics were also …
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Seasonal changes in functional fitness and neurocognitive performance in youth ice hockey players
Changes in functional fitness and concussion status were evaluated over the course of a competitive season in youth ice hockey players, and relationships between these variables and injury incidence were examined. Thirty-six participants (8.9 ± 1.1 years) completed pre and post-season assessments …
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The effects of an 8-week yoga intervention on cognition and functional fitness in older adults
… of yoga in improving cognitive performance and functional fitness in middle aged and older adults. Participants (N=118) were randomly assigned to a yoga group (n=61) or a stretching control group (n=57). Both interventions lasted 8 weeks with structured hour long exercise classes conducted …
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Influence of Exercise Modality on Body Composition, Insulin Resistance and Functional Fitness in Aging: A Randomized Controlled Trial
… of exercise modality on cardiorespiratory and functional fitness in the Senior Study. AE and RAE increased cardiorespiratory fitness (P<0.001), whereas RE did not (P>0.1). All exercise groups improved functional fitness performance (P<0.001), but age- and sex-specific percentile ranking …
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Improving the functional fitness of older adults through Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT): Use of an integrated research-practice partnership approach in community and clinical settings
… greater number of older adults and improve their functional fitness outcomes. These intervention attributes are outlined in the prominent RE-AIM Framework: Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance. Taken together, practice- and research- adaptations may increase the adoption …
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The Effects of Country-Line Dancing on Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Muscular Strength/Endurance, Flexibility, Agility, and Balance in the Elderly
… effects of aging. Exercise can improve functional fitness and thus quality of life in the elderly. To determine whether country-line dancing (CLD) improves functional fitness in older adults, seventeen subjects ages 59 and above performed six weeks of CLD. A variety of dances were …
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The influence of exergaming on the physical fitness; attitude towards physical activity; and self-concept in overweight and obese children
… with no intervention. Healthrelated- and functional- fitness protocols were used to assess the physical fitness of the subjects. The Cratty Self-concept questionnaire determined self-concept amongst subjects and a closedended interview was conducted to conclude changes in attitude towards …
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Funkcinės būklės ir fizinio aktyvumo sąsajos ankstyvojoje paauglystėje /
… that would objectively assess the links between functional fitness and physical activity in early adolescence. The aim of the work was to determine relationships between functional fitness and physical activity in 11-14 year old teenagers. Posture, physical capacity, physical activity and …
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Cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between physical activity and health services utilization in community-dwelling older adults
… sedentary behaviour, cardiovascular endurance, functional fitness, body composition, blood pressure, and self-reported physical and mental health status were collected directly from participants prior to randomization and then annually for 4 years. Longitudinal effects of the 50+ in motion …
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F.I.RE. fighters: Fitness intervention in recruit firefighters
… as well as improve their health and physical fitness as well as job performance. Given the increased risk of many diseases and diminished health, firefighters’ fitness levels are crucial for preventing these potentially morbid diseases or at least decreasing their risk. The purpose of this …
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The Relationship among Ankle Function, Functional Capacity, and Body Composition to Balance in Geriatric Populations
… ankle range of motion, body composition, and functional capacity to balance ability in geriatric populations which may potentially assist in identifying older individuals with increased risk of falling. A battery of five test (ankle strength assessments, ankle range of motion , DXA, functional …
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Integrating Exercise Within Neuro-Oncology Care
… measures included patient-reported outcomes, functional fitness, and objective physical activity. Qualitative measures included semi-structured interviews with patients, caregivers, and the clinical team. Analyses included descriptive statistics, linear mixed models, and interpretive …
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Implementation of Community-Based Lifestyle Programs for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Southwest and Central Virginia: Formative and Process Evaluation
… lifestyles. The Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT) program uses behavioral strategies to improve functional fitness, participant engagement, and program adherence. Participant retention is a challenge for community-based program. Participants may start the program, but then …
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Effects of Omega-3 supplementation on exercise performance and ACL injury reduction in football players
… running performance, lactate kinetics, functional fitness measures, neuromuscular efficiency of the hamstrings and quadriceps, and the role of fatigue on risk factors associated with ACL injury risk in football players. Reliability studies were carried out with the aim of identifying the …
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Effects Of A Six-Week Functional Training Program On Fitness And Body Composition Of Fire Science Majors
… study was to examine the effects of a six-week functional program on fitness and body composition of fire science majors. Methods: Fire science college students (N = 16) volunteered to take part in a six-week fire specific fitness program. The subjects that fully completed the study (N = 12) …