<p>Kardiovaskularni odgovor na različite fiziolo&scaron;ke stimuluse moguće je pratiti putem analize razlika utrajanju srčanih ciklusa &ndash; varijabilnosti srčane frekvencije (VSF). Ona ima &scaron;iroku primenu u oblasti sporta budući da je monitoring putem VSF krajnje bezbedan, jeftin i jednostavan za izvođenje. Njeni indeksi se razlikuju između treniranih i netreniranih, uvećavaju se u odgovoru na trening izdržljivosti, a padaju ukoliko dođe do pojave zamora i pretreniranosti. Cilj istraživanja je bio da se utvrdi da li postoji razlika između sportista iz grupe dominantno anaerobnih sportova (AN), sportista iz grupe dominantno aerobnih sportova (AE) i nesportista (NS) u VSF u miru i u autonomnom odgovoru nakon testova za ispitivanje aerobnog i anaerobnog energetskog kapaciteta, kao i da li postoji povezanost između rezultata ovih testova i parametara VSF unutar grupa. Ispitivanju je pristupilo 75 sportista koji su zatim razvrstani na osnovu dominantnih metaboličkih zahteva treniranog sporta tako da ih je u AN grupi bilo 36 (20.7&plusmn;2.4 god., 1.83&plusmn;0.07 cm, 83.5&plusmn;12.3 kg), a u AE grupi 39 (20.5&plusmn;1.9 god., 1.79&plusmn;0.06 cm, 75.6&plusmn;8.1 kg). U NS grupi bilo je 39 ispitanika (21.4&plusmn;1.8 god., 1.82&plusmn;0.06 cm, 83.1&plusmn;11.2 kg) iste uzrasne dobi i sličnih demografskih karakteristika sa sportistima. Ispitanici su u različitim danima bili podvrgnuti anaerobnom Vingejt testu (WanT) i inkrementalnom testu za određivanje maksimalne aerobne potro&scaron;nje (VO₂max). VSF je registrovana Polar pulsmetrom, a podaci su obrađeni u Polar ProTrainer 5 softveru. Sportisti iz AE grupe imali su vi&scaron;e vrednosti parametara SDNN (standardna devijacija NN intervala (interval između R zubca jednog do R zubca narednog, normalnog QRS kompleksa)) i RMSSD (kvadratni koren srednje vrednosti sume kvadrata razlika) merene u mirovanju u odnosu na ostale grupe. Razlike u VSF između grupa tokom oporavka od WanT i VO₂max testa nije bilo. U AN grupi parametar SDNN umereno negativno je korelirao sa vrednostima prosečne snage (eng. mean power, MP) i maksimalne snage (eng. peak power, PP) u VSF u miru i tokom oporavka od WanT. Parametar lnLF (prirodni logaritam vrednosti niskofrekventnog opsega spektra) pokazivao je istovetnu korelaciju u miru sa MP i PP, a tokom oporavka od Want umereno negativno je korelirao samo sa vrednosti PP. Parametar VSF u miru &ndash; lnHF (prirodni logaritam vrednosti visokofrekventnog opsega spektra) umereno negativno je korelirao sa MP. Odnos niskofrekventnog prema visokofrekventnom opsegu spektra (LF/HF) pokazivao je umerenu pozitivnu povezanost sa vrednosti maksimalne snage prema kilogramima telesne teţine (PP/kg) i u miru i tokom oporavka od WanT. U AE i NS grupi nisu uočene povezanosti sa rezultatima WanT u miru i oporavku. Kod AE sportista u miru vrednost prosečnog NN intervala (NNRR) umereno pozitivno je korelirala sa vr&scaron;nom vredno&scaron;ću VO₂ (VO₂ pik), a umerena negativna povezanost ispoljena je za vrednost maksimalnog broja otkucaja na kraju VO₂max testa (HRmax) sa SDNN, SD1 (kratkoročna varijabilnost Poenkareovog zapleta), RMSSD, pNN50 (procentualni udeo NN intervala duţih od 50 ms u ukupnom broju NN intervala), ukupnom snagom spektra (TP), vrednosti opsega spektra vrlo niskih frekvencija (VLF), vrednosti niskofrekventnog opsega spektra (LF), lnLF, vrednosti visokofrekventnog opsega spektra (HF) i lnHF. Umerena negativna korelacija postojala je i za vrednost srčane frekvencije na ventilatornom pragu (HRvt) sa vrednostima SDNN, SD1 i RMSSD. Tokom oporavka od VO₂max testa kod ovih sportista postojala je umerena negativna povezanost vrednosti VO₂pik sa lnHF, vrednosti visokofrekventnog opsega spektra izraženu u normalizovanim jedinicma (HFnu) i LF/HF, a VO₂pik je i umereno pozitivno korelirao sa HF. U NS grupi nagla&scaron;eni parasimpatički (PNS) markeri VSF (NNRR i pNN50) u miru dovođeni su u negativnu vezu sa progesijom srčanog ritma tokom VO₂max testa, a dominacija u niskofrekventnom opsegu spektra bila je u direktnom odnosu sa ostvarenim vr&scaron;nim vrednostima VO₂. U aerobnim sportovima u VSF u miru dominiraju PNS obeležja. Niska VSF u miru i u uslovima oporavka od WanT karakteristika je sportista iz anaerobne grupe sportova. Nagla&scaron;enost pojedinih PNS markera u miru i uslovima oporavka od VO₂max testa moguće ukazuje na bolji aerobni kapacitet u sportovima izdržljivosti. Među nesportistima bolju aerobnu izdržljivost imaju oni kod kojih u miru postoji dominacija u niskofrekventnom opsegu spektra.</p> / <p>Cardiovascular response to various physiological stimuli is possible to monitor through heart cycle length analysis &ndash; heart rate variability (HRV). HRV has a vast application in sport concerning that monitoring via HRV is absolutely safe, cheap and simple for use. HRV indexes are different among trained and untrained subjects, they are augmented in response to endurance training and lowered in the case of fatigue and overtraining. The goal of this research was to determine if there is a difference between athletes from dominantly anaerobic sports (AN), athletes from dominantly aerobic sports (AE) and non-athletes (NA) in resting HRV and in autonomic response after tests for determination of anaerobic and aerobic capacity, and also to examine if there is a correlation of results of these tests and HRV parameters intra-group. The research included 75 athletes who were classified in two groups according to the dominant metabolic demands of the trained sport &ndash; the AN group consisted of 36 athletes (20.7&plusmn;2.4 yrs, 1.83&plusmn;0.07 cm, 83.5&plusmn;12.3 kg), and the AE group consisted of 39 athletes (20.5&plusmn;1.9 yrs, 1.79&plusmn;0.06 cm, 75.6&plusmn;8.1 kg). In the NA group there were 39 participants (21.4&plusmn;1.8 yrs,1.82&plusmn;0.06 cm, 83.1&plusmn;11.2 kg) who were of same age and similar demographic characteristics as athletes. The examinees were subjected to anaerobic Wingate test (WanT) and incremental test for maximal aerobic expenditure (VO₂max) in different days. HRV was registered with Polar heart rate monitor and the data were analyzed in Polar Pro Trainer 5 software. Athletes from AE group had higher values of resting SDNN (standard deviation of NN intervals (normal-to-normal intervals &ndash; intervals from the peak of one R wave to the peak of subsequent R wave of normal QRS complexes) and RMSSD (root mean square of the successive squared differences) in regard to other two groups. We did not find any differences in HRV between groups during the recovery from WanT and VO₂max test. SDNN parameter correlated moderately negatively with mean power (MP) and peak power (PP) in rest and during recovery from WanT in AN group. The natural logarithm of low frequency spectral band (lnLF) showed the same type of correlation in rest with MP and PP, and it correlated moderately negatively with PP in recovery from WanT. The resting HRV parameter &ndash; lnHF (natural logarithm of high frequency spectral band) moderately negatively correlated with MP. The low frequency spectral band to high frequency spectral band relation (LF/HF) showed moderately positive correlation with PP in respect to kilograms of body weight (PP/kg) in rest and during recovery from WanT. In AE and NA group no correlations were seen with the results of WanT in HRV at rest and during recovery. In AE group resting NNRR (average NN interval) moderately positively correlated with peak VO₂ value(VO₂peak), and moderate negative correlation existed for maximal heart rate at the end of VO₂max test (HRmax) with SDNN, SD1 (short time variability of Pointcare plot), RMSSD, pNN50 (the percentage of NN intervals longer than 50 ms in overall number of NN intervals), total spectral power (TP), very low frequency spectral power (VLF), low frequency spectral power (LF), lnLF, high frequency spectral power (HF) and lnHF. Moderate negative correlation existed for heart rate at ventilatory treshold (HRvt) with the values of SDNN, SD1 and RMSSD. During recovery from VO₂max test athletes from AE group had moderately negative correlation of VO₂peak with lnHF, high frequency spectral power expressed in normalized units (HFnu) and LF/HF, аnd VO₂peak did moderately positively correlate with HF. In NA group augmented resting parasympathetic HRV markers (NNRR and pNN50) were in negative relation with heart rate progression during VO₂max test, and a dominance in low frequency spectral band was in direct relation with achieved values of VO₂peak. In aerobic sports PNS tone is marked. Reduced HRV in rest and during the recovery from WanT is seen in athletes from anaerobic sports. Augmentation of some PNS parameters in rest and recovery conditions from VO₂max test possibly suggests better aerobic capacity in endurance sports. Among non-athletes better aerobic endurance was reserved for the ones who showed dominance in low frequency spectral band in resting-state HRV.</p>

Orientador: Lilian Teresa Bucken Gobbi / Resumo: O treinamento resistido tem sido estudado no contexto do envelhecimento e da doença de Parkinson, mas há falta de exploração das características deste tipo de treinamento que contribuem na melhora da locomoção e da funcionalidade. A pergunta central desta tese é: Quais características do treinamento resistido no contexto do envelhecimento saudável e da doença de Parkinson permitem potenciar seus efeitos no desempenho locomotor? Para responder este questionamento foram desenvolvidos dois estudos. ESTUDO 1. Novos modelos de periodização do treinamento, como a periodização ondulatória e a periodização inversa, têm sido desenvolvidos, mas não há evidências sobre as vantagens da periodização ondulatória quando comparada com a periodização linear em idosos. Por outro lado, a periodização inversa não tem sido testada em idosos. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar os efeitos de dois treinamentos de força com periodizações diferentes na locomoção de idosos saudáveis. Participaram 69 idosos (70,23±6,81 anos, 72,58±5,51 Kg, 162,26±5,92 cm), cognitivamente preservados (27,40±1,20 pontos Mini-Exame de Estado Mental) e fisicamente ativos (12,64±3,15 pontos Baecke). A amostra foi distribuída em três grupos, grupo de treinamento de força com periodização inversa ondulatória (GPIO n=25), grupo de treinamento de força com periodização linear (GPL n=25) e grupo controle (GC n=19). Foram realizadas 20 semanas de treinamento resistido, 2 dias na semana, mais 1 dia de treinamento loc... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Resistance training has been studied in the context of aging and Parkinson's disease, but there is a lack of exploration of the characteristics of this type of training that contribute to the improvement of locomotion and functionality. The central question of this thesis is: What characteristics of resistance training in the context of healthy aging and Parkinson's disease allow to enhance its effects on locomotor performance? To answer this question two studies were developed. STUDY 1. New models of training periodization, such as undulating periodization and inverse periodization, have been developed, but there is no evidence about the advantages of wave periodization compared to linear periodization in the elderly. On the other hand, inverse periodization has not been tested in the elderly. Thus, the aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of two strength training with different periodizations on the mobility of healthy elderly. Participants were 69 elderly (70.23 ± 6.81 years, 72.58 ± 5.51 Kg, 162.26 ± 5.92 cm), cognitively preserved (27.40 ± 1.20 points Mini Mental State Examination) and physically active (12.64 ± 3.15 Baecke points). The sample was divided into three groups, strength training group with inverse undulating periodization (IUPG n = 25), force training group with linear periodization (LPG n = 25) and control group (CG n = 19). We performed 20 weeks of resistance training, 2 days a week, plus 1 day of locomotor training. GPIO performed a decreas... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Bone loss and muscle atrophy are two main physiological conditions affecting astronauts while being in space. In order to counteract the effects, at least two hours of aerobic and resistant countermeasure exercise is scheduled into their working day, seven days a week. Yoyo Technology AB has developed a resistance exercise device based on the flywheel principle, providing a load independent of gravity. However, there is no biomechanical research done on the efficiency of the device in microgravity, from a human movement point of view using simulation software. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effects of performing a leg press on the flywheel exercise device in a microgravity environment. Simulations of performing a flywheel leg press in earth gravity, microgravity and performing a conventional squat were done. The evaluated parameters were reaction forces, joint angles, joint moments, joint powers and muscle recruitment in the lower extremities. The simulations were done using a biomechanical simulation software based on a motion capture data collection. From the results two conclusions were proposed. Performing a flywheel leg press in microgravity environment or on earth provides at least as much peak moment as a body weighted squat performed on earth. Furthermore, performing a flywheel leg press in microgravity will induce a higher activity level among hip extensors and knee flexors compared to performing a flywheel leg press on earth.

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Syfte och frågeställningar Syftet med den här studien har varit att undersöka och jämföra kvinnor och män i åldersgrupperna 30-39 år respektive 40-49 år avseende antropometriska mått samt prestation på GIH:s hälsotester. En vidare målsättning var att undersöka om det förekom några skillnader mellan två separata testtillfällen. Frågeställningarna har varit om resultaten på hälsotesterna skiljer sig mellan könen, åldersgrupperna samt mellan två separata testtillfällen. Metod Totalt fullföljde 41 deltagare GIH:s hälsotester, av dem var 20 kvinnor och 21 män mellan 30-49 år. Det enda som krävdes för att delta var att man uppfattade sig själv som frisk. Personer som tidigare haft stroke, hjärtinfarkt eller opererats på grund av hjärtproblem har inte inkluderats, ej heller gravida och personer med ledbesvär. Testerna utfördes på LTIV (Laboratoriet för tillämpad idrottsvetenskap) mellan februari och mars 2016. Resultat Signifikanta skillnader mellan de två separata testtillfällena noterades för några av styrketesterna framför allt hos männen: axelpressar, handgrip och stolresningar. Mellan könen sågs signifikanta skillnader i de antropometriska måtten, samt i flera konditions- och styrketester. Bland dessa kunde signifikant högre värden ses för kvinnorna än för männen i ryggstyrketestet.  Signifikanta skillnader mellan åldersgrupperna 30-39 år och 40-49 år sågs näst intill endast för kvinnor. De yngre jämfört med de äldre kvinnorna presterade bättre i flera av testerna, de vägde mindre och hade mindre kroppsmått. Slutsats Det framkom vanligtvis inte några signifikanta skillnader mellan det första och andra testtillfället, med enstaka undantag. När så är fallet behövs bara ett test utföras initialt inför en period med exempelvis fysisk aktivitet som senare kanske ska följas upp med ett återtest. Skillnader mellan könen och olika åldersgrupper framkom i vissa tester men inte i alla. Resultaten i denna studie beror bland annat på urvalet av individer. Eftersom att syftet med den här studien har varit att endast utföra de tester som ingår i GIH:s hälsotester har inga tester lagts till eller exkluderats. I arbetet diskuteras bland annat hur optimala testerna är som ett mått på hälsa. För att effektivisera hälsotestundersökningar framöver behöver nödvändigtvis inte alla tester utföras.

Les facteurs de risque des maladies cardiovasculaires, telle, que la détérioration du profil lipidique, deviennent plus prononcés après la ménopause, ce qui fait de la maladie coronarienne, l’une des principales causes de décès chez les femmes ménopausées. Une proportion importante de femmes prennent du poids après la ménopause en particulier dans la région abdominale entraînant par conséquent des perturbations métaboliques. Des données récentes suggèrent également que l’absence des œstrogènes observée à la ménopause favorise le développement de la stéatose hépatique. Cette dernière a été incriminée pour incriminée dans le développement de la résistance à l'insuline, et est de ce fait considérée comme une composante hépatique du syndrome métabolique. Il est impératif d'établir des stratégies visant à contrecarrer l'accumulation de graisse dans le foie et l’accroissement du tissu adipeux chez les femmes ménopausées, en tenant compte que l'utilisation de l'hormonothérapie substitutive est de nos jours moins soutenue. Les quatre études de la présente thèse ont été conduites pour tenter de fournir des informations sur le traitement et la prévention de l’augmentation de la masse graisseuse et de la stéatose hépatique qu’entraîne la suppression des œstrogènes, à travers les modifications du mode de vie (diète et exercice physique) chez la rate ovariectomizée (Ovx); un modèle animal de la ménopause. Dans les deux premières études nous nous sommes concentrés sur l’augmentation de la masse graisseuse et sa reprise suite à une perte de poids. Dans la première étude, nous avons montré que les rates Ovx qui ont suivi un programme de restriction alimentaire (FR) ont diminué significativement (P < 0.01) leur poids corporel, leur contenu en graisses intra-abdominales ainsi que leurs triacylglycérols (TAG) hépatiques, comparativement aux rates Ovx nourries à la diète normale. De plus, l’entraînement en résistance (RT) a prévenu la reprise de poids corporel ainsi que l’accroissement du tissu adipeux et l’accumulation de lipides dans le foie des rates Ovx, après l’arrêt du régime amaigrissant. Les résultats de la deuxième étude ont confirmé l'efficacité de la restriction alimentaire associée à l’entraînement en résistance (FR + RT) dans la réduction du poids corporel, des lipides dans le foie et le tissu adipeux chez les rates Ovx. Tenant compte des résultats de notre première étude, l’entraînement en résistance seulement a constitué un atout pour atténuer le poids corporel et la masse grasse reprise par les rates Ovx suite à un programme de perte de poids (FR + RT); bien que l'impact ait été moindre comparé au maintien seul de la restriction alimentaire. De la même manière que la supplémentation en œstrogènes, les résultats de la troisième étude indiquent que l'entraînement en endurance mené concurremment avec l’ovariectomie a significativement atténué l'accumulation de lipides dans le foie ainsi que dans le tissu adipeux. Toutefois, l’entraînement en endurance effectué avant l'ovariectomie n'a pas protégé contre l'accumulation des graisses qu’entraîne l'ovariectomie, si celui-ci est interrompu après l'ovariectomie. Enfin, pour compléter les résultats antérieurs, nous avons montré dans la quatrième étude que l’expression des gènes impliqués dans la synthèse de lipide; SREBP-1c, SCD-1, ChREBP, et ACC dans le foie a augmenté après le retrait des œstrogènes, tandis qu’une diminution (P < 0.01) des niveaux d'ARNm de PPAR-α a été observée. De plus, l'expression hépatique des gènes des cytokines pro-inflammatoires incluant IKKβ, IL-6 ainsi que le contenu protéinique de NF-кB étaient augmentés (P < 0.01) chez les rates Ovx par rapport aux rates ayant subi une Ovx simulée (Sham). Toutes ces perturbations ont été améliorées avec la supplémentation en œstrogènes seulement, ainsi qu'avec l'entraînement en endurance seulement. Dans l'ensemble, nos résultats indiquent que l'exercice physique (en résistance ou en endurance) a un impact significatif sur la réduction de l'accumulation des lipides dans le foie et dans le tissu adipeux des rates Ovx. De plus, chez les rates Ovx, l’entraînement en endurance mimerait les effets des œstrogènes sur l'expression des gènes impliqués dans l'accumulation de lipides et l’inflammation préclinique dans le foie. / Cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as lipid profile deterioration, become more pronounced after menopause making coronary heart disease a leading cause of death among postmenopausal women. A large proportion of women after menopause gain weight especially in the abdominal region resulting in several metabolic disturbances. Recent evidence also suggests that loss of estrogen function in menopause is associated with the development of a state of hepatic steatosis. Excessive fat accumulation in hepatocytes has been shown to play an important role in the development of insulin resistance and is even considered as a hepatic component of the metabolic syndrome. There is an important need to establish strategies to counteract fat accumulation in adipocyte and liver in postmenopausal women specifically considering the fact that utilization of hormone replacement therapy is now less supported. The four studies of the present thesis have been conducted in an attempt to provide information on the treatment and prevention of estrogen withdrawal-induced fat mass and hepatic steatosis via lifestyle modifications (diet and exercise training) in an ovariectomized (Ovx) rat model of menopause. In the first two studies we focused on fat mass gain and regain following weight loss. In study 1, we showed that food restriction program (FR) decreased (P < 0.01) body mass, intra-abdominal fat pad weight, and liver triacylglycerol (TAG) levels as compared to normally fed Ovx rats. Moreover, resistance training program (RT) was useful in preventing body weight as well as adipose tissue and liver fat regain in Ovx rats, following diet-induced weight loss. Results of study 2 confirmed the efficiency of the FR + RT program in reducing body weight as well as liver and adipocytes fat accretion in Ovx rats. In line with the findings of our first study, continuation of only RT constituted an asset to attenuate body weight and fat mass regain in Ovx rats following a FR + RT weight loss program, although the impact was less than maintaining FR alone. Similar to estrogen supplementation, results of study 3 indicated that endurance exercise training conducted concurrently with the induction of ovariectomy significantly attenuated liver and adipocyte fat accumulation. However, an endurance exercise training state acquired before ovariectomy did not provide any protective effects against ovariectomy-induced fat accumulation if exercise is discontinued after the ovariectomy. Finally, complementing previous findings we showed in study 4 that liver gene expressions of transcription factors SREBP-1c and ChREBP along with downstream lipogenic enzymes SCD-1 and ACC were increased with estrogens withdrawal conversely to reduced PPAR-α mRNA levels (P < 0.01). Furthermore, gene expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines including IKKβ and IL-6 as well as protein content of NF-кB were higher (P < 0.01) in the liver of Ovx than in Sham animals. All of these responses were corrected with estrogen supplementation alone as well as with endurance exercise training alone in Ovx rats. On the whole, our results indicate that exercise training (resistance or endurance) has a significant impact on reducing fat accumulation in liver and adipocytes in Ovx rats. In addition, it seems that endurance exercise training in Ovx rats stimulates estrogenic-like effects on the expression of genes involved in lipid accumulation and sub-clinical inflammation in the liver.

Intense exercise is known to cause alterations in the psychophysiological status of an athlete. Monitoring the health and recovery of an athlete is imperative for the maintenance of performance and reduced fatigue and injury incidence. The physicality associated with select sports results in significant elevations and suppression of psychophysiological biomarkers that are often modulated by game-related impacts, intense training regimes and psychosocial aspects associated with the professional era. The aim of the studies outlined in this thesis were to determine the effectiveness of selected “stress” markers in several sports that result in significant “stress”, and quantify the level of acute and chronic “stress” following individual games and competitions to improve athlete management and recovery. Study one aimed at developing a new strong-cation exchange high performance liquid chromatography (SCX-HPLC) method for the detection and quantification of urinary pterins and creatinine in a body-building cohort completing high intensity resistance training. The method had an intra- and inter-assay variability of 3.04 % and 5.42 % respectively, with visibly clear peaks and no tailing. Urinary neopterin (NP) and 7,8-dihydroneopterin during a week of competitive natural body-building did not significantly change indicating no alteration in immune system function and oxidative stress. It did provide evidence for the use of specific gravity as a similarly reliable method for urine volume correction following exercise. Study two focused on a playoff game of elite amateur rugby. The time course changes of NP, cortisol, salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA) and myoglobin in 11 elite amateur rugby players were measured up to 86 hours post-game. Cortisol increased 4-fold, myoglobin 2.85-fold, NP 1.75-fold and total NP 2.3-fold, all significant, whilst sIgA did not change. All markers returned to baseline within 17 hours providing valuable information for sample collection schedule optimization. Respiratory elastance was also measured by ventilation for the assessment of exercise induced lung inflammation/injury following the game (Chapter three). There was an increase in elastance in selected individuals that did not correlate with either global positioning system (GPS) or impact data. It was shown however, that a ventilator is capable of measuring respiratory changes in a conscious and healthy individual. Study three focused on the final three games of professional rugby in the 2013 ITM Cup. The acute and cumulative changes in the same four markers were analysed following three home games. There were significant increases in NP, total NP, cortisol and myoglobin along with significant suppression of sIgA (p < 0.05). Large intra- and inter-individual variation existed between players with changes associated with total impacts. Moreover, impact induced muscle damage may account for changes in oxidative status. Specific gravity (SG) was shown to be a more reliable marker for urine volume correction in comparison to creatinine; while some players showed signs of cumulative stress. Study four examined stress in a professional team throughout the 22 week 2014 Super 15 competition. Part one investigated changes in oxidative stress and muscle damage markers to solidify the muscle damage/oxidative status theory postulated in the previous study. Experimental evidence showed iron and myoglobin are separately capable of oxidizing 7,8-dihydroneopterin to NP in vitro. It was then identified that players who suffered the greatest muscle damage as a result of impacts also had the greatest change in oxidative status (NP). This evidence suggests rugby union induces significant alterations in oxidative status that may be exacerbated by the impact induced release of myoglobin. Part two measured urinary NT-proBNP during the last two consecutive home games to identify whether rugby union causes significant cardiovascular stress and if the pre to post-game change can be explained by GPS technology. Significant individualized elevations were observed in games one and two which did not correlate with any GPS measurements or impacts. Concentrations returned to normal ~ 36 hours post-game suggesting no permanent damage to cardiac muscle had occurred. The lack of correlation suggests GPS technology is not an accurate measure of cardiovascular stress in professional rugby union. Part three involved the measurement of cortisol, total NP and sIgA throughout the season to assess the degree of cumulative stress. Samples were taken at regular intervals ~ 36 hours post-game for 22 weeks. Extreme inter-individual variation was present. Select individuals showed continual elevation in immune system activation and psychophysiological stress, whilst others presented with a continual decline in immune system function. Collectively however, minor deviations from baseline in all markers were observed and participation in long distance travel did not significantly affect the psychophysiological status of the group. Together this suggests a season does not cause an accumulation in psychophysiological stress, although careful individual player analysis is warranted. Understanding rugby union positional demands is essential for training program specification and position specific development of players. Part four used GPS, video-analysis and biochemical analysis to identify positional demands in five regular season games. Forwards tended to be involved in more impacts and covered less distance, while backs covered more distance and carried the ball into contact more regularly. There was no difference in the psychophysiological status between positions indicating both aspects of stress (impacts and distance covered) may induce a similar response. Alternatively, individual biological variation may be solely responsible for this change suggesting careful consideration should be given when using traditional work-load measures such as GPS when quantifying “stress”. Part five assessed the effectiveness of varied recovery interventions. Total NP, cortisol, myoglobin and sIgA were measured pre- post- and ~ 36 hours post game to identify which intervention was most effective at returning players to a psychophysiological state that allowed for the resumption of normal training. Findings concluded the immediate post-game strategy employed by the team (cold bath, consumption of protein and carbohydrates, compression garments and eight hours sleep) seemed to provide the greatest psychophysiological improvement regardless of the “next-day” intervention. There was large inter-individual variation and players were still in a state of recovery ~ 36 hours post-game as indicated by the elevated total NP and sIgA concentrations. Study five had four aspects. Develop a new, cost-effective and simple reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC) method for the quantification of urinary myoglobin in a clinically relevant range, quantify the level of structural stress following a simulated mixed martial arts (MMA) contest, determine whether cold water immersion attenuates the level of inflammation and muscle damage following a contest, and whether this hypothesized attenuation may be explained by cryotherapy induced mononuclear cell activation suppression in vitro. The RP-HPLC method had an intra- and inter-assay variations from 0.32 - 2.94 %. Linearity was in the range of 5 – 1000 µg/mL which detected significant increases in urinary myoglobin following the MMA contest. Total NP was found to significantly increase following the contest and return to approximately pre-contest levels 24 hours later for the passive group only. Cold water immersion was further found to attenuate the total NP increase in the first two hours post-contest solidifying its use as a recovery technique following intense exercise, while cryotherapy significantly suppressed T-cell activation. This study provides a reliable and repeatable assay for muscle damage quantification in a clinically relevant range, evidence of the physicality associated with MMA, and indicates cold water immersion is a reliable recovery intervention that may impart its positive benefits through T-cell suppression. The data generated by these investigations highlights the necessity for individual physiological analysis. Group data often masks the extreme variation that exists in clinical and exercise trials where treatment and management of athletes is conducted for recovery and performance. Biochemical analysis provides an added sophistication of work-load and psychophysiological assessment that common technological methods cannot emulate. With a lack of correlation between the quantitative changes in specific non-overlapping biomarkers and GPS, video-analysis and questionnaires, it would seem pertinent to develop a non-invasive quantitative approach in elite sport to understand the level of exercise-induced psychophysiological stress for the precise management of athletes.

Les facteurs de risque des maladies cardiovasculaires, telle, que la détérioration du profil lipidique, deviennent plus prononcés après la ménopause, ce qui fait de la maladie coronarienne, l’une des principales causes de décès chez les femmes ménopausées. Une proportion importante de femmes prennent du poids après la ménopause en particulier dans la région abdominale entraînant par conséquent des perturbations métaboliques. Des données récentes suggèrent également que l’absence des œstrogènes observée à la ménopause favorise le développement de la stéatose hépatique. Cette dernière a été incriminée pour incriminée dans le développement de la résistance à l'insuline, et est de ce fait considérée comme une composante hépatique du syndrome métabolique. Il est impératif d'établir des stratégies visant à contrecarrer l'accumulation de graisse dans le foie et l’accroissement du tissu adipeux chez les femmes ménopausées, en tenant compte que l'utilisation de l'hormonothérapie substitutive est de nos jours moins soutenue. Les quatre études de la présente thèse ont été conduites pour tenter de fournir des informations sur le traitement et la prévention de l’augmentation de la masse graisseuse et de la stéatose hépatique qu’entraîne la suppression des œstrogènes, à travers les modifications du mode de vie (diète et exercice physique) chez la rate ovariectomizée (Ovx); un modèle animal de la ménopause. Dans les deux premières études nous nous sommes concentrés sur l’augmentation de la masse graisseuse et sa reprise suite à une perte de poids. Dans la première étude, nous avons montré que les rates Ovx qui ont suivi un programme de restriction alimentaire (FR) ont diminué significativement (P < 0.01) leur poids corporel, leur contenu en graisses intra-abdominales ainsi que leurs triacylglycérols (TAG) hépatiques, comparativement aux rates Ovx nourries à la diète normale. De plus, l’entraînement en résistance (RT) a prévenu la reprise de poids corporel ainsi que l’accroissement du tissu adipeux et l’accumulation de lipides dans le foie des rates Ovx, après l’arrêt du régime amaigrissant. Les résultats de la deuxième étude ont confirmé l'efficacité de la restriction alimentaire associée à l’entraînement en résistance (FR + RT) dans la réduction du poids corporel, des lipides dans le foie et le tissu adipeux chez les rates Ovx. Tenant compte des résultats de notre première étude, l’entraînement en résistance seulement a constitué un atout pour atténuer le poids corporel et la masse grasse reprise par les rates Ovx suite à un programme de perte de poids (FR + RT); bien que l'impact ait été moindre comparé au maintien seul de la restriction alimentaire. De la même manière que la supplémentation en œstrogènes, les résultats de la troisième étude indiquent que l'entraînement en endurance mené concurremment avec l’ovariectomie a significativement atténué l'accumulation de lipides dans le foie ainsi que dans le tissu adipeux. Toutefois, l’entraînement en endurance effectué avant l'ovariectomie n'a pas protégé contre l'accumulation des graisses qu’entraîne l'ovariectomie, si celui-ci est interrompu après l'ovariectomie. Enfin, pour compléter les résultats antérieurs, nous avons montré dans la quatrième étude que l’expression des gènes impliqués dans la synthèse de lipide; SREBP-1c, SCD-1, ChREBP, et ACC dans le foie a augmenté après le retrait des œstrogènes, tandis qu’une diminution (P < 0.01) des niveaux d'ARNm de PPAR-α a été observée. De plus, l'expression hépatique des gènes des cytokines pro-inflammatoires incluant IKKβ, IL-6 ainsi que le contenu protéinique de NF-кB étaient augmentés (P < 0.01) chez les rates Ovx par rapport aux rates ayant subi une Ovx simulée (Sham). Toutes ces perturbations ont été améliorées avec la supplémentation en œstrogènes seulement, ainsi qu'avec l'entraînement en endurance seulement. Dans l'ensemble, nos résultats indiquent que l'exercice physique (en résistance ou en endurance) a un impact significatif sur la réduction de l'accumulation des lipides dans le foie et dans le tissu adipeux des rates Ovx. De plus, chez les rates Ovx, l’entraînement en endurance mimerait les effets des œstrogènes sur l'expression des gènes impliqués dans l'accumulation de lipides et l’inflammation préclinique dans le foie. / Cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as lipid profile deterioration, become more pronounced after menopause making coronary heart disease a leading cause of death among postmenopausal women. A large proportion of women after menopause gain weight especially in the abdominal region resulting in several metabolic disturbances. Recent evidence also suggests that loss of estrogen function in menopause is associated with the development of a state of hepatic steatosis. Excessive fat accumulation in hepatocytes has been shown to play an important role in the development of insulin resistance and is even considered as a hepatic component of the metabolic syndrome. There is an important need to establish strategies to counteract fat accumulation in adipocyte and liver in postmenopausal women specifically considering the fact that utilization of hormone replacement therapy is now less supported. The four studies of the present thesis have been conducted in an attempt to provide information on the treatment and prevention of estrogen withdrawal-induced fat mass and hepatic steatosis via lifestyle modifications (diet and exercise training) in an ovariectomized (Ovx) rat model of menopause. In the first two studies we focused on fat mass gain and regain following weight loss. In study 1, we showed that food restriction program (FR) decreased (P < 0.01) body mass, intra-abdominal fat pad weight, and liver triacylglycerol (TAG) levels as compared to normally fed Ovx rats. Moreover, resistance training program (RT) was useful in preventing body weight as well as adipose tissue and liver fat regain in Ovx rats, following diet-induced weight loss. Results of study 2 confirmed the efficiency of the FR + RT program in reducing body weight as well as liver and adipocytes fat accretion in Ovx rats. In line with the findings of our first study, continuation of only RT constituted an asset to attenuate body weight and fat mass regain in Ovx rats following a FR + RT weight loss program, although the impact was less than maintaining FR alone. Similar to estrogen supplementation, results of study 3 indicated that endurance exercise training conducted concurrently with the induction of ovariectomy significantly attenuated liver and adipocyte fat accumulation. However, an endurance exercise training state acquired before ovariectomy did not provide any protective effects against ovariectomy-induced fat accumulation if exercise is discontinued after the ovariectomy. Finally, complementing previous findings we showed in study 4 that liver gene expressions of transcription factors SREBP-1c and ChREBP along with downstream lipogenic enzymes SCD-1 and ACC were increased with estrogens withdrawal conversely to reduced PPAR-α mRNA levels (P < 0.01). Furthermore, gene expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines including IKKβ and IL-6 as well as protein content of NF-кB were higher (P < 0.01) in the liver of Ovx than in Sham animals. All of these responses were corrected with estrogen supplementation alone as well as with endurance exercise training alone in Ovx rats. On the whole, our results indicate that exercise training (resistance or endurance) has a significant impact on reducing fat accumulation in liver and adipocytes in Ovx rats. In addition, it seems that endurance exercise training in Ovx rats stimulates estrogenic-like effects on the expression of genes involved in lipid accumulation and sub-clinical inflammation in the liver.

Abstract Aim The main purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of a very heavy resisted sprint training regimen and a unresisted sprint training regimen on sprint, acceleration and jump performance in late pubertal adolescent football (soccer) players at mid- to post-PHV and &gt;95% PAH. Method In total 27 male football players were recruited as volunteer participants. The participants had no previous experience with resisted sprint training. The participants were randomly assigned to either the resisted sprint (RST) (n=9) or unresisted sprint (UST) (n=10) training group. However, the grouping was matched based on the force-velocity (F-v) profiling. A control group (i.e. TAU group n=8) was matched with the experimental groups based on age and anthropometrics. The training was done twice a week for four weeks, consisting of either resisted or unresisted sprints. 24 of the original 27 participants could later be included for statistical analysis. During intervention the TAU group performed the regular team training with no additional stimuli from the researchers. Anthropometrics, sprint, acceleration and jump performance testing was tested pre- and post-training intervention. Results The four-week training intervention resulted in significant improvements of sprint- and acceleration for the RST-group. The improvements were 3,8% (±0.05) in T30, 4,2% (±0.06) in T20, 5,7% (±0.06) in T10, and 7,9% (±0.06) in the T5. The RST and UST groups also had significant improvements in both vertical and horizontal jump performance. Further there were several significant between group changes in both sprint and jump performance favoring the RST group over both the UST and TAU groups. Conclusion The conclusions are that in this population a very heavy RST regimen elicits improvements in sprint and acceleration performance whilst a UST regimen does not. Further, both the RST- and UST- training regimens elicit improvements in both vertical and horizontal jump performance. The improvements of the present study follow the pattern of previous studies in the field indicating a greater horizontal force generating ability. However, the improvements in the present study are larger than previously seen, indicating that this type of training might be extra beneficial to enhance sprint and jump performance in late pubertal adolescent athletes. The findings of the present study also contradict the typical recommendations of using light resistance loads (i.e. the 10% rule) when it comes to RST. Heavier loads, as in this case 103,5% of body weight on average, can indeed be used to produce sprint and acceleration gains in a late pubertal adolescent athlete population. The improvement in these short sprints (5-30m) versus the eventual performance decrease in longer sprints 40-70m (e.g. due to less effective maximal velocity phase) is a trade off which logically should be worthwhile for team sport athletes. / Abstrakt Syfte Det huvudsakliga syftet med denna studie var att undersöka och jämföra effekterna av väldigt tungt belastad sprintträning och obelastad sprintträning på sprint-, acceleration och hopprestation hos unga fotbollsspelare i sena tonåren som ligger på en mognadsgrad av ”mid- post-PHV” samt &gt;95% PAH. Metod Totalt 27 fotbollsspelare rekryterades som frivilliga deltagare. Deltagarna hade ingen tidigare erfarenhet av belastad sprintträning. Deltagarna blev slumpmässigt indelade till antingen den belastade (RST) eller den obelastade (UST) träningsgruppen. Dock skedde grupperingen med deltagarnas kraft- hastighetsprofilering som bas, då grupperna blev matchade efter denna. Kontrollgruppen (TAU n=8) matchades med experimentgrupperna efter ålder och antropometri. Träningen bestod av väldigt tungt belastad eller obelastad sprintträning och utfördes två gånger i veckan under fyra veckor. 24 av de initialt 27 deltagarna kunde inkluderas för vidare analys. Under interventionen genomförde TAU den vanliga lagträningen utan ytterligare träningsstimuli från forskarna. Antropometri, sprint, acceleration och hopprestation testades före respektive efter interventionen. Resultat Den fyra veckor långa träningsinterventionen resulterade i signifikanta förbättringar i sprint och acceleration för RST-gruppen. Förbättringarna var 3,8% (±0.05) i T30, 4,2% (±0.06) i T20, 5,7% (±0.06) i T10, och 7,9% (±0.06) i T5. RST och UST grupperna hade också signifikanta förbättringar i både vertikal och horisontell hopprestation. Vidare fanns det flera signifikanta mellangruppsskillnader i både sprint- och hopprestation till fördel för RST gruppen över både UST och TAU grupperna. Konklusion Konklusionen är att ett väldigt tungt RST-träningsprogram framkallar signifikanta förbättringar i både sprint, acceleration och hopprestation medan ett UST-träningsprogram inte gör det. Vidare kan konkluderas att både ett RST- och ett UST-träningsprogram signifikant förbättrar både vertikal och horisontell hopprestationen. Förbättringarna följer mönstret från tidigare studier på området och indikerar en större horisontell kraftproduktion. Dock är förbättringarna större än vad som tidigare observerats vilket indikerar att denna typ av träning kan vara extra förtjänstfull för denna population. Resultaten motsäger även den typiska rekommendationen kring lätta vikter (dvs. 10% regeln) vid belastad sprintträning. Tyngre belastning, som i detta fall i genomsnitt 103,5% av kroppsvikten, kan användas för att producera sprint- och accelerationsförbättringar i denna population. Förbättringen av denna typ av korta sprinter (5-30m) gentemot den eventuella prestationsförsämringen i längre sprinter (40-70m) torde vara ett byte som är värt att göra för lagidrottare.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-02T19:22:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 6350.pdf: 3538170 bytes, checksum: 7d36b58142cff837550ab8086a4637b7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-11-07 / Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos / The Normal weight obesity (NWO) syndrome has been characterized on subjects with normal BMI and high body fat mass percentage (BF%>30 on with women) and is a risk factor for cardiometabolic dysregulation and cardiovascular mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether circuit resistance training (CRT) improves body composition, heart size and functions, cardiometabolic parameters, and cardiorespiratory, cardiovascular and skeletal muscle fitness on women with NWO. Subjects/Methods: Data are mean [95%CI]. Twenty-nine white women participated in the study allocated to three groups: ten NWO-CRT (baseline: BMI=22.4 [21.4-23.3] kg/m2; BF%=44.5 [41.0-48.0]%) performed CRT during ten weeks; thirteen untrained NWO-control (baseline: BMI=21.7 [20.8-22.7] kg/m2; BF%=37.8 [34.6-41.1]%) and six non-obese (BMI=19.2 [17.9-20.6] kg/m2; BF%=23.6 [18.3-29.0]%). At baseline (all groups) and after ten weeks (NWO groups) performed: dualenergy- X-ray-absorptiometry, echocardiography, blood tests, arterial pressure, exercise testing, and total-overload-by-training-session (TOL) was calculated. Results: At baseline NWO-control showed almost double of body fat mass (BF) (22.41 [19.5-25.3] kg) than nonobese (11.88 [9.0-14.8] kg) (p=0.0001), and NWO-CRT had more BF than NWO-control (27.28 [23.9-30.6] kg) (p=0.0227). The NWO-CRT after training: reduced more than 8 kg of BF (p=0.000002); the BF% became lower than NWO-control (33.1 [30.1-36.0] < 37.0 [34.3- 39.6]%, p=0.0423) with 30% of NWO-CRT becoming non-obese; reduced 3 kg of trunk fat mass (p=0.000005); showed fasting glucose (72.8 [69.4-76.2] mg/dl) smaller than NWOcontrol (81.7 [78.6-84.8] mg/dl) (p=0.004) and non-obese (92.7 [86.6-98.8] mg/dl) (p=0.000003); increased TOL (5,087.5 [4,142.5-6,032.5] to 6 963.3 [6,226.4-7,700.2] rep.kg, p=0.0004); increased load at VO2peak (122.5 [106.8-138,2] to 137.5 [118.18-156.82] W, p=0.0051); reduced the double product/load at VO2peak ratio (277.4 [222.1-332.8] to 237.7 [194.2-281.2] mmHg.bpm/W, p=0.0015). The CRT increased left ventricular mass/body surface area ratio (84.29 [78.98-89.6] to 90.29 [81.45-99.12] g/m2, p=0.0215). Conclusions: CRT improves the body composition, cardiovascular and skeletal-muscle fitness and reduces fasting glucose without cardiorespiratory changes on normal weight obese women. / A síndrome de obesidade com peso normal tem sido caracterizada em indivíduos com índice de massa corporal normal e elevado percentual de massa gorda corporal (%MG), maior que 30% em mulheres, e é considerado um fator de risco para distúrbios metabólicos e mortalidade cardiovascular. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar se um treinamento de circuito resistido melhora a composição corporal, parâmetros estruturais e funções cardíacas, parâmetros cardiometabólicos e capacidades cardiorrespiratória, cardiovascular e muscular esquelética em mulheres adultas sedentárias obesas de peso normal. Dados são mostrados em média [intervalo de confiança de 95%]. Vinte e nove mulheres participaram do estudo sendo alocadas em três grupos: dez mulheres inicialmente obesas de peso normal (IMC=22,4 [21,4-23,3] kg/m2; %MG=44,5 [41,0-48,0]%) que realizaram dez semanas de treinamento resistido em circuito (grupo MOPN-TRC); treze mulheres no grupo MOPN-controle (IMC=21,7 [20,8-22,7] kg/m2; %MG 37,8 [34,6-41,1]%) que permaneceram sedentárias nas dez semanas; e seis mulheres num grupo controle de nãoobesas sedentárias avaliadas (IMC=19,2 [17,9-20,6] kg/m2; %MG=23,6 [18,3-29,0]%) somente inicialmente como valores de referência geral. Inicialmente todos os grupos realizaram: avaliação a composição corporal por absortometria radiológica de dupla energia dual-energy-X-ray-absorptiometry (DXA), ecocardiografia com doppler, perfil lipídico glicemia de jejum, teste ergoespirométrico máximo em ciclo-ergômetro, pressão arterial e a sobrecarga total da sessão de treino foi calculada. Após dez semanas os dois grupos MOPN refizeram estas análises. Inicialmente o grupo MOPN-controle apresentava mais que o dobro de massa gorda corporal (MG) (22,41[19,5-25,3] kg) que as não-obesas (11,88 [9,0-14,8] kg) (p=0,0001), enquanto o grupo MOPN-TRC possuía MG (27,28 [23,9-30,6] kg) ainda maior MOPN-controle (p=0,0227). Após o treinamento as MOPN-TRC: reduziram mais de 8 kg de MG (p=0,000002); o %MG que era maior tornou-se menor que o das MOPN-controle (33,1 [30,1-36,0] < 37,0 [34,3-39,6]%, p=0,0423) e 30% das voluntárias tornaram-se não-obesas; reduziram 3 kg de massa gorda no tronco (p=0,000005); apresentaram glicemia de jejum (72,8 [69,4-76,2] mg/dl) menor que os grupos MOPN-controle (81,7 [78,6-84,8] mg/dl) (p=0,004) e não-obeso (92,7 [86,6-98,8] mg/dl) (p=0,000003); aumentou a sobrecarga total da sessão de treino (5.087,5 [4.142,5-6.032,5] para 6.963,3 [6.226,4-7.700,2] rep.kg, p=0,0004); aumentou a carga no VO2pico (122,5 [106,8-138,2] para 137,5 [118,18-156,82] W, p=0,0051); reduziu a taxa duplo produto/carga no VO2pico (277,4 [222,1-332,8] para 237,7 [194,2-281,2] mmHg.bpm/W, p=0,0015). Conclui-se que o treinamento resistido em circuito realizado melhora a composição corporal, as capacidades cardiovascular e muscular esquelética, enquanto reduz a glicemia de jejum sem alterar a capacidade cardiorrespiratória de mulheres obesas de peso normal.