Physical Fitness

This study aims to compare the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training versus traditional high-intensity resistance training on body composition (skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass) and maximal strength (isometric mid-thigh pull, vertical jump, isometric squat pull) in male military academy cadets. The study lasts for 6 weeks and adopts a randomized parallel-group design.

Breast cancer and its treatment with radiotherapy may be associated with systemic inflammatory, hematological, cardiac, body composition, functional and quality-of-life alterations. Exercise has emerged as a non-pharmacological strategy with potential benefits during oncological treatment; however, further evidence is needed regarding the effects of supervised moderate-intensity interval aerobic exercise during radiotherapy. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a supervised moderate-intensity interval aerobic exercise programme on systemic inflammatory and immune-derived hematological indices, cardiac biomarkers, body composition, muscle strength, lower-limb power, sleep quality and breast cancer-specific quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Participants will be allocated to either an experimental group performing supervised moderate-intensity interval aerobic exercise during radiotherapy or to a control group receiving usual care without structured exercise during the study period. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.

This study examines the effects of an 8-week CrossFit-based concurrent training program in boys and girls aged 7 to 11 years, comparing an experimental group (n=15) with a control group (n=15). The aim is to assess changes in strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and psychological variables such as anxiety, stress, and self-esteem, using field-based physical tests (CMJ, Course Navette, handgrip strength, etc.) and validated questionnaires. The study follows a randomized controlled trial design with pre- and post-intervention assessments. The experimental group will complete two weekly CrossFit sessions adapted for children, while the control group will maintain their usual routine without structured physical training. The hypothesis states that the intervention will significantly improve both physical performance and psychological well-being in the experimental group compared to the control group.

This observational study will investigate how immunotherapy affects physical fitness, quality of life, and treatment tolerance in adults with solid cancers. Immunotherapy can cause a range of side effects that impact daily functioning and may lead to treatment delays or early discontinuation. Physical fitness may influence how well patients cope with treatment, yet little is known about how fitness changes during immunotherapy or whether baseline fitness is linked to outcomes. Participants will complete fitness testing using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and quality-of-life questionnaires before starting immunotherapy and again 12 weeks later. Blood samples will also be taken, and long-term outcomes including survival, disease progression, and quality of life will be followed for up to 24 months. All cancer treatment will remain standard of care. A small number of participants will be invited to take part in an optional research biopsy at week 12 to explore how physical fitness relates to changes in the tumour's immune environment. The study will help researchers understand natural changes in fitness during immunotherapy, identify whether baseline fitness is associated with treatment tolerance or outcomes, and generate information needed to design future trials testing exercise-based interventions during immunotherapy.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effects of the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise on range of motion and muscle endurance in healthy volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does practicing the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise improve joint range of motion (cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle)? * Does the exercise improve muscle endurance around these joints? Participants will: * Perform the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise for 12 weeks (5 days per week, once daily). * Be trained to perform the exercise correctly before starting the intervention. * Undergo assessments of joint range of motion and muscle endurance at baseline and after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks.

This study aims to determine the extent to which different approaches to adapted physical activity coaching influence physical fitness, psycho-behavioral, and anthropometric parameters in patients with stabilized chronic conditions who have been referred to a Sport-Health Center by their physician. The trial includes four parallel groups, distinguishing between two program durations (3 months or 6 months) and the use or non-use of a smartwatch as a tool for monitoring activity. All participants complete 24 sessions of adapted physical activity (APA), in accordance with the standard practices of the La Musse Sport-Health Center, where the study is entirely conducted. However, the distribution of sessions differs by group: two sessions per week over three months or one session per week over six months. Randomization is stratified by age, sex, and baseline fitness level. Assessments are conducted at the following five time points: enrollment (T0), end of the 3-month program (T1), end of the 6-month program (T2), followed by follow-up at 12 months (T3) and 18 months (T4), to observe the durability of the effects after the supervised phase. The primary outcome measure is improvement in physical fitness and anthropometric parameters, objectively measured using tests recognized for their reliability (TDM6, Sit-to-Stand 30s, Timed Up and Go, Sit and Reach, grip strength, BMI, waist circumference). The secondary outcomes focus on changes in motivation toward health-related physical activity (EMAPS), perceived self-efficacy to engage in physical activity (ECS), and self-reported physical activity (IPAQ-SF), which will be collected regularly throughout the program, more frequently than in standard care. A total of 280 patients will be enrolled to ensure sufficient statistical power, taking into account an anticipated loss-to-follow-up rate over 18 months. Data collection and processing will be pseudonymized and conducted on the secure network of La Musse Hospital.

The goal of this study is to learn how different amounts of supervised indoor cycling training change gut health (gut bacteria, the substances gut bacteria make, and the gut barrier integrity), and how these changes relate to changes in fitness, muscle health, and signs of doing too much training (a state called 'overreaching'). The study includes healthy, recreationally active men aged 18 to 45 years. The primary questions, for which the study is powered (sufficient participants included), are: 1. Does moderate load training change blood and faecal levels of butyrate (a short-chain fatty acid made by gut bacteria) after eight weeks compared with a control group? 2. Compared to moderate load training, do higher training loads lead to different responses in blood and faecal levels of butyrate? Researchers will compare: * A control group that does not complete structured training; * A moderate-load training group that completes eight weeks of supervised cycling (4x/week); * A high-load training group that completes four weeks of moderate-load training followed by four weeks of higher training load (twice the number of training sessions). Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to one of the three groups; * Complete 8 weeks of supervised indoor cycling sessions if assigned to a training group; * Complete four study assessment periods (baseline, after week four, after week eight, and after a short taper (rest period); * Provide blood, stool, skeletal muscle, urine, saliva, and breath samples during the assessment periods; * Complete fitness and performance tests and questionnaires during the assessment periods.

The aim of this observational cross-sectional study is to compare the physical fitness characteristics of professional and amateur e-sports players and to determine whether differences exist between the two groups in terms of physical fitness parameters.

This study examines whether adding diaphragmatic kinesio taping to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves physical performance in trained individuals. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will perform an 8-week HIIT program on a cycle ergometer. The other group will follow the same HIIT program and will also receive diaphragmatic kinesio taping before each exercise session. The taping is applied to support breathing muscles and may help improve oxygen use during exercise. Before and after the training period, participants will undergo tests to measure aerobic capacity (VO₂max), anaerobic power (Wingate test), balance (Y-Balance test), lung function (spirometry), body composition, and heart rate responses. The results of this study will help determine whether diaphragmatic kinesio taping provides additional benefits when combined with HIIT training.

The primary objective of this project is to examine the effects of a specific multicomponent physical activity program (MPAP), conducted in an outdoor setting, on the health and functional-motor status (HFMS) of women over the age of 60. Additionally, the study will investigate the influence of sociodemographic factors (SDF), physical literacy (PL), and health literacy (HL) on the baseline HFMS and the subsequent changes resulting from the KTP. Study Methodology The program participants will consist of older women (\>60 years; n=60) whose current HFMS allows for participation in the exercise protocol. They will be divided into two groups: Experimental Group: Will participate in the MPAP. Control Group: Will not participate in the MPAP. The exercise intervention (MPAP) will include a combination of aerobic activities, strength exercises, balance, and flexibility. It will be conducted two to three times per week across two three-month cycles, separated by a three-month break. Data Collection and Environment Assessments: Sociodemographic factors, physical literacy, and health literacy will be measured at the start of the study. A series of HFMS indicators will be recorded before and after each exercise cycle. Setting: The MPAP will be performed outdoors in a public park. Project Significance Beyond analyzing the direct effects of the exercise program and the correlations between the measured variables, this project will contribute to a deeper understanding of the importance of the natural environment in implementing goal-oriented physical activity for the elderly population.

Basketball players often injure the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a key structure that stabilizes the knee. Even after surgery and standard rehabilitation, many athletes continue to have problems with knee stability, movement control, and performance during jumping and landing. These issues increase the risk of re-injury and can limit their ability to return to competition. Neuromuscular training (NMT) is a type of exercise program that focuses on improving balance, muscle coordination, and movement patterns. It uses activities such as jump-landing drills, balance tasks, agility exercises, and core training. Previous research shows that NMT can help athletes land more safely, reduce harmful knee movements, and improve sport performance. However, little is known about its long-term benefits in college basketball players who are more than one year post-ACL surgery. This study aims to evaluate whether a 12-week NMT program, added to standard basketball training, can improve knee biomechanics, stability, and performance in college basketball players with a history of ACL reconstruction. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to either an NMT group or a control group. Both groups will complete basketball training, but only the NMT group will receive the additional neuromuscular exercises. Knee movement will be measured using 3D motion capture and force plates, and performance will be tested through vertical jumps and other sport-specific tasks. The main outcomes will include knee angles during landing, ground reaction forces, dynamic stability, and jump height. The expected outcome is that athletes who undergo NMT will demonstrate safer landing strategies, better knee control, and improved performance compared to those who only receive standard basketball training. These findings may help coaches and healthcare providers design safer, more effective rehabilitation programs for athletes after ACL surgery.

This prospective, multi-site, single-arm interventional study evaluates the 5-Line Principle of Balanced Progressive Intensity Training (BPIT) over 5 weeks in healthy adults aged 18-65 years. All participants receive supervised BPIT sessions (3-5 per week) progressing through five intensity lines defined by anatomical landmarks and ground reaction force: Ground-Based (Low) Knee-Level (Low-Moderate) Standing (Moderate) Head-Level (Moderate-High) Plyometric (High-Impact) The study aims to quantify improvements in functional movement efficiency, joint mobility, postural control, strength adaptation, and heart-rate variability while monitoring safety and individual overload indicators.

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Square Stepping Exercise and aerobic exercise on cognitive function and physical fitness in young adults. Participants aged 18-30 with low physical activity levels will be randomly assigned to either the Square Stepping Exercise Group or Aerobic Exercise Group. Both interventions will be supervised by a physiotherapist, performed twice a week for 40 minutes over 4 weeks. Cognitive function will be assessed using various tests, including attention, short-term memory, and executive function evaluations. Physical fitness will be evaluated through jump tests and balance assessments. Blinded assessors will conduct evaluations at baseline and post-intervention in both groups to determine the impact of square stepping exercise and aerobic exercise on cognitive and physical health in young adults.

With the advancement of technology and changes in lifestyle, the physical activity levels of modern children have gradually decreased. This affects their physical health, psychological development, and social skills, and may increase the risk of nearsightedness. Therefore, it is essential to implement muscle training and outdoor activities in schools, travel agencies, and kindergartens. This project aims to promote the comprehensive development of children through systematic muscle training and enhanced outdoor activities, integrating college students from early childhood education programs, travel agencies, and kindergartens to establish habits that prevent nearsightedness. In the kindergarten setting, 60 children in the senior class will serve as the control group, while another 60 will be in the intervention group. The intervention group will participate in 10 weeks of muscle training and outdoor activities, including core exercises 3 times a week for 60 minutes each session from 4pm to 6pm. Additionally, there will be subsidized a total of 2 outdoor activities on weekends. This approach will not only improve the children's coordination and flexibility but also enhance their physical fitness. Regarding travel agencies, tailored outdoor activities specifically designed for young children can be created, such as ecological explorations and wilderness survival training, allowing children to enjoy the fun of movement and learning in a safe environment. Travel agencies should collaborate with educational institutions to provide professional guidance and safety assurances, giving parents peace of mind. For kindergartens, a comprehensive outdoor activity plan should be established, regularly organizing sports days and group competitions to encourage children to participate in team sports like soccer and relay races. This not only helps improve the children's muscle strength but also fosters their spirit of cooperation and social skills. Through these methods, we aim to effectively increase children's activity levels, promote their overall development, and reduce the risk of nearsightedness.

Generation Victoria (GenV) is a longitudinal, population-based study of Victorian children and their parents that will bring together data on a wide range of conditions ,exposures and outcomes. GenV blends study-collected, study-enhanced and linked data. It will be multi-purpose, supporting observational, interventional, health services and policy research within the same cohort. It is designed to address physical, mental and social issues experienced during childhood, as well as the antecedents of a wide range of diseases of ageing. It seeks to generate translatable evidence (prediction, prevention, treatments, services) to improve future wellbeing and reduce the future disease burden of children and adults. The GenV Cohort 2020s is open to all children born over a two-year period, and their parents, residing in the state of Victoria Australia. The GenV Cohort 2020s is preceded by an Advance Cohort of children born between 5 Dec 2020 and 3 October 2021, and their parents. This comprises all families recruited at GenV's Vanguard hospital (Joan Kirner Women's and Children's) and at birthing hospitals throughout Victoria as GenV scaled up to commence recruiting for the GenV Cohort 2020s. The Advance Cohort have ongoing and full participation in GenV for their lifetime unless they withdraw but may have less complete data and biosamples.

This 18-month study tracks how physical fitness relates to executive function in older adults, aiming to determine if fitness improvements predict better cognitive performance. Participants complete assessments at baseline and 18 months, including cardiorespiratory fitness (YMCA bike test), muscle strength (chest and leg press tests), and executive function (computer tasks with brain activity recording via EEG). Additional measures include physical activity questionnaires, cognitive screening (MMSE), memory tests (digit span), demographics (age, sex, education), and blood tests for APOE ε4 gene status. No exercise program will be provided, allowing observation of natural fitness-cognition relationships in daily life.

The general objective of this clinical trial is to assess the physical fitness and gut microbiota of older adults, thereby highlighting the importance of focusing on health maintenance. By making use of available resources and fostering collaboration among the elements involved in the study, more specific objectives can be defined: 1. To determine the state of the gut flora in older adults through the analysis of the intestinal microbiota. 2. To identify changes in the intestinal microbiota resulting from the intake of probiotics in older adults. 3. To evaluate the effects of the intestinal microbiota in older adults participating in a training programme. 4. To assess the physical fitness and perceived quality of life in older adults who engage in sport activities supported by technology. Participants will: * Perform physical tests such as the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), the Timed Up and Go (TUG), and the Sit-to-Stand test. * Complete wellbeing questionnaires to assess their perceived quality of life and health status. * Complete dietary habit questionnaires. * Provide stool samples for microbiota analysis. * Take part in exercise interventions or placebo exercise sessions, depending on their assigned group.

This request pertains to a series of related projects on a common theme. Specifically, this set of projects aims to analyze the impact of new alternatives in materials and structures of artificial turf on athlete performance and perception, within the context of the elimination of microplastics as per Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 of September 25, 2023. Third-generation sports artificial turf is notable for including performance infill (granules) that provide the necessary functionality and safety for sports practice. The vast majority of fields worldwide use materials that do not comply with the new European regulation, which has granted an eight-year moratorium. Therefore, there is little time to find new alternatives. The challenge lies not only in developing new structural solutions but also in understanding their impact on athletes. This issue is of high severity, as these sports facilities are the largest in terms of space and host the highest number of Physical Activity and Sports practitioners in Europe (mainly Football, Rugby, Hockey, and Padel). For this reason, over the past year, the IGOID Group has requested various projects to cover all the necessary phases and nuances to address this issue. The activities included in these projects are divided into two phases: Phase 1: Evaluation of Sports Surfaces in the Laboratory (durability and surface-player and surface-ball interaction). Tests will be conducted on artificial turf samples constructed with SBR rubber (the main material to be replaced under the EU regulation), natural-origin infills, polymeric infills larger than 5 mm, and other infills. Initially, a market analysis and classification will be carried out, followed by laboratory tests. Across all projects, a minimum of 30 alternatives are expected to be analyzed. Phase 2: Field Study. Tests will be conducted on a sample of athletes on constructed surfaces representing the different alternatives evaluated in Phase 1. Performance tests and a battery of assessments will be carried out to understand athlete perception. A sample of 30 athletes will be randomly divided into groups to perform different repetitions of the test batteries, covering a minimum of six different sports facilities.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular and often very fast heart rhythm, is considered the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia in adults worldwide, and its incidence and prevalence are increasing. Currently, the estimated prevalence of AF in adults is 2-4%, and is projected to increase 2.3-fold. AF is associated with increased morbimortality and other comorbidities (hypertension diabetes etc.) which places a significant burden on the patient himself, social health and also on health and social care expenditure. The European Society of Cardiology proposes an integrated ABC model (A: Anticoagulation, B: main symptom management, C: optimization of comorbidities and cardiovascular) and within this model, catheter ablation (B) is considered one of the main treatments to control AF symptoms; physical activity (C) is considered one of the modifiable health risk factors and is considered within a lifestyle intervention together with weight loss. Catheter ablation of AF is currently the treatment of choice for paroxysmal AF. It uses small burns or frostbite to cause some scarring inside the heart to help interrupt the electrical signals that cause the irregular heartbeat. It is a safe procedure that has been shown to be more effective than treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs in reducing the arrhythmic burden and, therefore, the morbidity and mortality associated with the pathology. Many studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of moderate physical activity and physical exercise on cardiovascular health. However, there is still controversy as to whether physical activity is associated with an increased risk of AF in the general population; while some studies report a decreased risk of AF, others suggest an increase or that there is no evidence of an association between AF and physical activity. Few studies have yet focused on the effects of physical activity in those subjects who have undergone catheter ablation. Studies that have evaluated physical activity with questionnaires associate it, when of moderate or high intensity, with lower recurrence of AF and lower incidence of serious events. It is true that the practice of regular and controlled physical exercise is a recognized part of the comprehensive care of patients with coronary heart disease (patients whose heart has difficulty receiving blood), and exercise is systematically identified as a central element of their rehabilitation. However, to date there is no similar approach for AF ablation patients. Given the current situation of the subject of interest, the main objective of this project is to study the influence of a physical exercise program in patients undergoing catheter ablation of AF on different morphological and physiological variables of the heart, levels of physical activity and quality of life of patients. Investigators intend to recruit 120 participants, who will be randomly and equally distributed into a group that will perform a physical exercise intervention and a control group that will not perform any type of intervention. Participation in the study will not disrupt the normal practice of the health care system with these patients.

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of interactive exergaming combined with Otago Exercise Program on mobility among community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and above. The main research questions are: Does this combined exercise intervention improve elderly mobility? Does this program enhance muscle strength and psychological well-being? Researchers will compare two groups: one group will do the combined exercise program for 12 weeks, while the other group will continue their usual activities. Participants will: * Have their health checked three times: at the start, after 12 weeks, and 3 months later * If in the exercise group, attend exercise sessions twice a week for 12 weeks * Complete tests about their physical abilities and how they feel emotionally Who can take part: * Adults age 65 or older * People who need more than 12 seconds to stand up and sit down 5 times * People who can stand for at least 30 seconds with support People cannot take part if they have serious vision problems, recent leg injuries, major illnesses, significant memory problems, or mental health conditions.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Technogyms BioStrength equipment compared to traditional strength training equipment over a 12-week intervention period. The study will determine whether BioStrength machines produce more effective results in terms of muscle strength and body composition. Participants will be allocated to either the BioStrength group or the traditional training group using a minimisation technique to balance important prognostic factors such as handgrip strength, age and gender between the groups. Key measurements include maximum strength tests (10RM) for leg press and chest press, handgrip strength using a dynamometer, and body composition using bioimpedance analysis. Circumference measurements will also be taken. The study will assess whether BioStrength equipment provides superior results in muscle strength, body composition and training efficiency compared to conventional gym equipment.

This study aims to compare the effects of two BioCircuit training programmes, 'Tone Your Body' and 'Boost Performance', on physical fitness and body composition in adults aged 30-65 years. Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise programmes and will undergo a 12-week intervention with baseline and post-intervention measurements of fitness and body composition. The study aims to determine which programme is more effective in improving overall physical fitness, muscle mass and reducing body fat.

A tool that could be useful to eliminate the barriers of not practicing physical activity can be immersive virtual reality, which is characterized by being a technique where a person, through the use of a screen mounted on the head, receives images, sounds and tactile sensations of a simulated world. In the area of physical exercise, evidence places immersive virtual reality as a tool that encourages healthy behaviors and the practice of physical activity, increasing adherence to exercise in the long term. In addition to the fact that performing physical activity by this means generates a high level of enjoyment in the participants, so if the use of this technology generates enjoyment in those who use it and contributes to complying with the recommendations of physical activity, it is logical to think that a physical exercise program executed through immersive virtual reality could contribute to improving parameters related to people's health. Therefore, the objective of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of a physical exercise program carried out through immersive virtual reality on health-related variables.

Study based a multicomponent school-based intervention during the school-day (i.e., Physically active learning, active breaks, and active recess) on Physical Activity, health, educational, and cognition outcomes in adolescents.

Study based on a school-based physically active learning intervention during the school day on physical activity, fitness, health and education outcomes in adolescents.