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Alberton CL, Fonseca BA, Nunes GN, Bergamin M, Pinto SS. Magnitude of vertical ground reaction force during water-based exercises in women with obesity. Sports Biomech 2024; 23:470-483. [PMID: 33568003 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2021.1872690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Individuals with obesity are recommended to practice physical activity with reduced weight bearing, such as water-based exercises. However, the magnitude of the vertical ground reaction force (Fz) during these exercises is unknown in this population. This study aimed to verify the magnitude of peak Fz (Fzpeak) in women with obesity during different exercises performed in water and on land and at different intensities. Ten adult women with obesity class 1 (body mass index: 31.6 ± 0.57 kg·m-2) completed two randomised sessions, one performed on land and other in water, composed by three exercises (stationary running, frontal kick, butt kick) performed at cadences of 80 b·min-1, 100 b·min-1 and maximal. Fzpeak value was determined in each situation. Data were analysed using repeated-measures three-way ANOVA (α = 0.05). Significant lower Fzpeak values were observed in water (p < 0.001), with no significant differences between the exercises. A significant difference in the Fzpeak was verified between maximal cadence and 80 b·min-1 (p = 0.01). Water-based exercises performed by women with obesity revealed a Fzpeak reduction from land to water corresponding to 41-67%. Also, the three water-based exercises resulted in similar Fzpeak values, while an increase was observed 80 b·min-1 to the maximal cadence.
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Zhu H, Jin J, Zhao G. The effects of water-based exercise on body composition: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2023; 52:101766. [PMID: 37167802 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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AIMS This study aimed to investigate the effects of water-based exercise (WBE) on body composition. METHODS Trials published up to October 28, 2022 were searched using the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scopus, and Ovid databases. Randomized controlled trials of healthy adults published in English, comparing WBE and control groups, were included. Other studies with different research designs and participants with medical diagnoses were excluded. The main outcome measures were body weight (BW), body fat mass (BFM), body fat percentage (BFP), lean mass (LM), and skeletal muscle mass (SMM). RESULTS Overall, 17,458 potential studies were identified. After a closer inspection, 79 full-length articles were considered for further screening. Finally, 20 studies, involving 565 participants, were included in the meta-analysis. The WBE was beneficial in reducing BW, BFM, and BFP and increasing LM and SMM. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on different exercise intensities and times per week. Moderate- or moderate-vigorous-intensity exercise helped improve body composition, while lower-intensity WBE or aquatic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) seemed less helpful. Training for <120 min/week was insufficient to improve body composition. Training for >120 min/week was associated with improvements in body composition. CONCLUSIONS Moderate- or moderate-vigorous-intensity WBE helps improve body composition. Adults are encouraged to exercise for >120 min/week.
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- Haifeng Zhu
- Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Alberton CL, Zaffari P, Pinto SS, Reichert T, Bagatini NC, Kanitz AC, Almada BP, Kruel LFM. Water-based exercises in postmenopausal women: Vertical ground reaction force and oxygen uptake responses. Eur J Sport Sci 2020; 21:331-340. [DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1746835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance School – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance School – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance School – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance School – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance School – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance School – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Kinematic Comparison of Aquatic- and Land-Based Stationary Exercises in Overweight and Normal Weight Children. Pediatr Exerc Sci 2019; 31:314-321. [PMID: 30596335 DOI: 10.1123/pes.2018-0188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE This study examined lower extremity kinematics in healthy weight (HW) and overweight (OW) children during water- and land-based stationary exercises (stationary running, frontal kick, and butt kick) at light submaximal intensity. METHODS Participants included OW (N = 10; body fat percentage: 34.97 [8.60]) and HW (N = 15; body fat percentage: 18.33 [4.87]) children, aged 10 to 13 years. Spatiotemporal data, lower extremity joint kinematics, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were collected during water- and land-based stationary exercises. Repeated measures analysis of variance compared kinematic variables and RPE between groups and environments. A polygon area function compared coordination patterns between environments. RESULTS RPE responses were significantly greater in OW than HW children on land (13.6 [0.7] vs 11.6 [0.7]; P < .001), whereas the RPE responses were similar between groups in water (11.2 [0.7] vs 11.1 [0.8]; P > .05). OW children were significantly more upright than HW children during land-based exercise, whereas there were no differences observed between groups during aquatic-based exercise. The duration of stance and swing phases, angular velocity, and cadence were significantly lower in water than on land. CONCLUSION Compared with HW children, OW children performed stationary exercises in a more upright posture on land, with higher RPE. However, these differences diminished in water. Aquatic-based exercise may be effective in minimizing the effects of excess mass on OW children's ability to complete physical activity.
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Haupenthal A, Fontana HDB, Haupenthal DPDS, Hubert M, Roesler H, Ruschel C. Prediction of ground reaction forces while walking in water. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219673. [PMID: 31318923 PMCID: PMC6638929 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Despite being a key concept in rehabilitation, controlling weight-bearing load while walking, following lower limb injury is very hard to achieve. Walking in water provides an opportunity to prescribe load for people who have pain, weakness or weight bearing restrictions related to stages of healing. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate and validate regression models for predicting ground reaction forces while walking in water. One hundred and thirty seven individuals (24±5 years, 1.71±0.08 m and 68.7±12.5 kg) were randomly assigned to a regression group (n = 113) and a validation group (n = 24). Trials were performed at a randomly assigned water depth (0.75 to 1.35 m), and at a self-selected speed. Independent variables were: immersion ratio, velocity, body mass, and waist, thigh and leg circumferences. Stepwise regression was used for the prediction of ground reaction forces and validation included agreement and consistency statistical analyses. Data from a force plate were compared with predicted data from the created model in the validation group. Body mass, immersion ratio, and velocity independently predicted 95% of the vertical and resultant ground reaction force variability, while, together, velocity and thigh circumference explained 81% of antero-posterior ground reaction force variability. When tested against the data measured in validation samples, the models output resulted in statistically similar values, intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from 0.88 to 0.90 and standard errors of measurement, 11.8 to 42.3 N. The models introduced in this study showed good predictive performance in our evaluation procedures and may be considered valid in the prediction of vertical, antero-posterior and resultant ground reaction forces while walking in water. All predictive variables can be easily determined in clinical practice. Future studies should focus on the validation of these models in specific populations.
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- Alessandro Haupenthal
- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Araranguá, SC, Brazil
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- Aquatic Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Health and Sports Science Centre, University of the State of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Aquatic Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Health and Sports Science Centre, University of the State of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Aquatic Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Health and Sports Science Centre, University of the State of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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PURPOSE This study examined differences in lower extremity kinematics and muscle activation patterns between normal weight (NW) and overweight (OW) children during stationary exercises (running in place, frontal kick, and butt kick) at submaximal intensity. METHODS Healthy children (aged 10-13 y) were stratified into OW (n = 10; body fat percentage: 34.97 [8.60]) and NW (n = 15; body fat percentage: 18.33 [4.87]). Electromyography was recorded for rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius, and tibialis anterior. In addition, the ratings of perceived exertion and range of motion of hip, knee, and ankle joints were collected during stationary exercises. Repeated-measures analysis of variance compared muscle activation, range of motion, and ratings of perceived exertion between groups and exercises. Friedman test examined sequencing of muscles recruitment. RESULTS Compared with NW, OW experienced significantly greater ratings of perceived exertion (13.7 [0.8] vs 11.7 [0.7]; P < .001) and electromyography amplitude in all muscles apart from vastus lateralis during stationary exercises. In addition, NW children used more consistent muscles' recruitment pattern in comparison with OW children. The range of motion was similar between groups at all joints. CONCLUSION OW children may adopt a more active neuromuscular strategy to provide greater stability and propulsion during stationary exercises. Stationary exercise can be prescribed to strengthen lower extremity muscles in OW children, but mode and intensity must be considered.
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Vertical ground reaction force in stationary running in water and on land: A study with a wide range of cadences. Hum Mov Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2018.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Alberton CL, Pinto SS, Nunes GN, Rau DGDS, Finatto P, Antunes AH, Tartaruga MP, Bergamin M, Cadore EL, Kruel LFM. Horizontal ground reaction forces to stationary running performed in the water and on dry land at different physiological intensities. Eur J Sport Sci 2017; 17:1013-1020. [PMID: 28609196 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2017.1337814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to compare the peak anterior-posterior (Fy) and medio-lateral (Fx) ground reaction forces (GRFs) of women performing stationary running at different intensities in aquatic and dry land environments. Fourteen young women performed the stationary running exercise at three cadences (first ventilatory threshold, second ventilatory threshold and maximum effort, as determined during exercise in water) in aquatic and dry land environments. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to analyse the data (α = .05). As a result, significantly lower peak Fy anterior, Fy posterior, Fx medial and Fx lateral values were observed for the aquatic environment, except for the Fy posterior at the first ventilatory threshold. Significant differences were observed between cadences in the peak Fy anterior, Fy posterior, Fx medial and Fx lateral values, with higher values for the cadence corresponding to maximum effort compared to the first ventilatory threshold, except for the Fy posterior and Fx medial in the aquatic environment. The results indicate that the horizontal GRFs are reduced in the aquatic environment and depend on the intensity of stationary running exercise performance.
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- Cristine Lima Alberton
- a Department of Sports, Physical Education School , Federal University of Pelotas , Pelotas , RS , Brazil
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- a Department of Sports, Physical Education School , Federal University of Pelotas , Pelotas , RS , Brazil
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- a Department of Sports, Physical Education School , Federal University of Pelotas , Pelotas , RS , Brazil
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- b Physical Education School , Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil
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- b Physical Education School , Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil
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- d Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine , University of Padova , Padova , Italy
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- b Physical Education School , Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil
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Dell'Antonio E, Ruschel C, de Brito Fontana H, Haupenthal A, Pereira SM, Roesler H. Effect of Immersion on Ground Reaction Force and Contact Time During Drop Jump Exercise. J Strength Cond Res 2016; 30:3443-3449. [DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Louder TJ, Searle CJ, Bressel E. Mechanical parameters and flight phase characteristics in aquatic plyometric jumping. Sports Biomech 2016; 15:342-56. [PMID: 27125295 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2016.1162840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Plyometric jumping is a commonly prescribed method of training focused on the development of reactive strength and high-velocity concentric power. Literature suggests that aquatic plyometric training may be a low-impact, effective supplement to land-based training. The purpose of the present study was to quantify acute, biomechanical characteristics of the take-off and flight phase for plyometric movements performed in the water. Kinetic force platform data from 12 young, male adults were collected for counter-movement jumps performed on land and in water at two different immersion depths. The specificity of jumps between environmental conditions was assessed using kinetic measures, temporal characteristics, and an assessment of the statistical relationship between take-off velocity and time in the air. Greater peak mechanical power was observed for jumps performed in the water, and was influenced by immersion depth. Additionally, the data suggest that, in the water, the statistical relationship between take-off velocity and time in air is quadratic. Results highlight the potential application of aquatic plyometric training as a cross-training tool for improving mechanical power and suggest that water immersion depth and fluid drag play key roles in the specificity of the take-off phase for jumping movements performed in the water.
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- Talin J Louder
- a Biomechanics Laboratory, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department , Utah State University , Logan , UT , USA
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- a Biomechanics Laboratory, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department , Utah State University , Logan , UT , USA
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- a Biomechanics Laboratory, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department , Utah State University , Logan , UT , USA.,b Sport Performance Research Institute , Auckland University of Technology , Auckland , New Zealand
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