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The Elite Athlete’s Challenge to Maintain Proper Hydration
(2004)
This presentation at the Pre-Olympic Congress in 2004 addresses the importance of maintaining proper hydration during sports competition, and the obstacles faced by competitors.
A novel validation approach shows new, solid reasons why vertical jump height should not be used to predict leg power
Un novedoso enfoque de validación añade sólidas razones para no utilizar la altura del salto vertical como predictor de la potencia de piernas
Uma nova abordagem de validação acrescenta fortes razões para não usar a altura do salto vertical como um indicador de potência das pernas
(2023-08-16)
Jump height continues to be widely used to predict power in humans. Individual progress is often monitored on the basis of estimated power, but prediction equations are based on group data. The objective of the study was ...
Un poema muy poco original: SEDENTARIA
(2020)
Este poema aprovecha una pieza popular para reflexionar sobre el sedentarismo y sus consecuencias para la salud.
Editorial: Qual é a linguagem da ciência? Novas declarações de consenso em espanhol
(2023-12-19)
Algumas reflexões são apresentadas em relação à publicação das duas primeiras declarações de consenso em espanhol. Aborda-se a importância da divulgação de informações desse tipo para promover a prática profissional baseada ...
Rapid Changes of Body Weight after a Headstand: A Metrological Analysis
(2015-05-19)
Despite recent rules from amateur wrestling sport-governing bodies intended to discourage extreme weight loss measures, wrestling culture still includes varied methods to make weight, including holding a headstand position ...
Si la política fuera como el fútbol
(2023-02)
Se presenta una breve reflexión sobre futbolistas y políticos, sugiriendo que aquellos llevan la ventaja en su labor profesional.
Some Thoughts on Christianity and Sports
El cristiano y el deporte
(Conquista Cristiana Enero/Febrero, 1991, 1991-01)
There is a need to discuss, starting from some basic Christian truths, to what extent the Christian and athletic ideals are compatible; how sports could help modern men and women to be better Christians, and what kind of ...
Body Fluid Loss in Costa Rican Runners During a 21K Run
(1989-07-16)
The present study was pursued in order to determine the level of involuntary body fluid loss in a non-random sample of Costa Rican top long-distance runners, during the 1988 La Gloria half-marathon race. Forty subjects ...
Evaluation of Conventional and New Maximum Heart Rate Prediction Models for Individuals
(2014-01-07)
The purpose of this study was to develop a regression model to
predict maximum heart rate (HRmax) from basic sociodemographic
variables and to compare it with the 220-age rule of thumb. Data
were obtained from 635 adults ...
Effects of fasting on endurance exercise
(1993)
Early studies agree that fasting is detrimental to overall physical performance and to endurance performance in humans; however, a study in rats reporte an ergogenic effect where time to exhaustion was increased by a ...