Objective The aim of the study was to analyze differences in body composition between affected and unaffected limbs using segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis in hemiparetic stroke patients. Design The segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis results and body composition of 213 hospitalized hemiparetic stroke patients were retrospectively reviewed. Subjects were divided into acute, subacute, and chronic groups according to the period after the onset of stroke. Segmental lean mass and segmental body water values …

Rock climbing has become a mainstream sport, contested on the Olympic stage. The work/rest pattern of bouldering is unique among disciplines, and little is known about its physiological demands. This study characterised the cardiorespiratory responses to simulated competition. Eleven elite boulderers (7 male) volunteered to participate (age= 23.3±4.5 years; mass= 68.2±9.7 kg; stature= 1.73±0.06 m; body fat= 10.4%±5%). Subjects completed incremental treadmill running to determine maximal capacities. On a separate …

Background Inertial sensors, such as accelerometers, serve as convenient devices to predict the energy expenditures (EEs) during physical activities by a predictive equation. Although the accuracy of estimate EEs especially matter to athletes receive physical training, most EE predictive equations adopted in accelerometers are based on the general population, not athletes. This study included the heart rate reserve (HRR) as a compensatory parameter for physical intensity and derived new equations customized for sedentary, regularly exercising …

Aims The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-week strength training, and 3 months of detraining on physical fitness, body composition, and quality of life. Methods: Twenty women underwent assessments pre-and post-training, and after cessation of training. The measurements included waist-to-hip ratio, muscle mass, fat mass, leg press and seated row strength, functional fitness (SFT), and quality of life physical component score (PCS) and mental component score (MCS). Results: Significant interaction (p< 0.01) …

Background The existence of metabolic adaptation, following weight loss, remains a controversial issue. To our knowledge, no study has evaluated the role of energy balance (EB) in modulating metabolic adaptation. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine if metabolic adaptation, at the level of resting metabolic rate (RMR), is modulated by participants' EB status. A secondary aim was to investigate if metabolic adaptation was associated with weight regain. Methods Seventy-one individuals with obesity (BMI: 34.6±3.4 …

Background: Numerous cross-sectional studies have reported the associations between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and reduced skeletal muscle. We firstly explored the dynamic change of skeletal muscle and its effect on RA clinical outcomes in a real-world prospective cohort. Methods: Consecutive RA patients were treated according to the treat-to-target strategy and completed at least 1-year follow up. Clinical data and muscle index (assessed by bioelectric impedance analysis) were collected at baseline and visits at 3, 6, 9 and 12 …

Keeping one's body in shape is one of the reasons for living and physical activity is one of the most beneficial activities for the human body. There are many scientific papers (1-4) which prove that physical activity affects the human body. Two of the most detrimental factors affecting human health, are physical inactivity and poor nutrition (fast food, high blood sugar, negative phenomena, etc.) All these aforementioned factors have a negative influence on health, starting with obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Some studies have also …

Energy drinks are often consumed by the general population, as well as by active individuals seeking to enhance exercise performance and augment training adaptations. However, limited information is available regarding the efficacy of these products. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a commercially available caffeine-and protein-containing energy drink on metabolism and muscular performance. Sixteen resistance-trained males (n= 8; mean±SD; age: 22.4±4.9 years; body mass: 78.8±14.0 kg; …

Aging of society has increased the incidence of physical disability. The goal of this study was to examine the physical ability of elderly people classified as having sarcopenia, presarcopenia, or dynapenia (a low muscle function without low muscle mass) in a community in Japan. The subjects were volunteers aged> 60 years who were participants in a health checkup in Yakumo, Hokkaido and were in good general health. Demographic data were collected and physical performance tests were performed to measure grip strength …

This survey research aims to investigate the differences between nutritional status and academic performance between male and female undergraduate food and nutrition students. Two hundred and forty-six students were collected from the Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. Nutritional assessment was determined by body composition, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, hemoglobin (HGB), blood vessel width (%), venous …