This project investigated the effect of adding 8 weeks bi-weekly plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction (PSSCoD) training into standard for elite youth soccer players from Tunisia. A group (n = 18; age: 16.6 ± 0.5 years; body mass: 63.2 4.8 kg; stature: 1.73 0.07 m; fat: 11.2 1.7%), control 16; 63.6 4.3 height: 0.06 11.6 1.5%) participated. The pre- post-intervention measures were...

Background: Snooker is a kind of cue sport in which skill plays an important role. To reach professional level, snooker players must acquire many physical and mental skills. Strengthening the core muscles, provide foundation for successful limb function sports such as snooker, can be achieved by performing Pilates exercises. Objectives: The purpose this study was to investigate effectiveness mu...

introduction: sensory-motor control and in general gaining balance will be impaired after an ankle injury and in fatigue situations. the aim of this research was to study the effect of exercise-based fatigue on static and dynamic balance in mountaineering athletes who were successful in returning to a suitable level of physical activity after an ankle sprain injury. materials and methods: 25 ac...

Improving the motor fitness of mentally retarded children is of importance for their health. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a chosen physical and motor fitness training program on the static and dynamic balance of mentally retarded female students. Thirty-eight high school students (average age 18.63 ± 1.3 years, average height 153.19 ± 6.98 cm, and average weight 58.95 ± ...

BACKGROUND In Spain, more than 50% of 60-year-olds are obese. Obesity is a disease with serious cardiovascular risks. The mortality rate for cardiovascular disease in Spain is 31.1%. OBJECTIVES To improve aerobic fitness, strength, flexibility and balance, and body composition (BC) in persons over 60 years old. MATERIALS AND METHODS A clinical intervention study of 24 participants was carri...

Introduction: Sensory-motor control and in general gaining balance will be impaired after an ankle injury and in fatigue situations. The aim of this research was to study the effect of exercise-based fatigue on static and dynamic balance in mountaineering athletes who were successful in returning to a suitable level of physical activity after an ankle sprain injury. Materials and methods: ...