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Behavioral Regulation

Effect of exercise training interventions on energy intake and appetite control in adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Beaulieu, K., Blundell, J. E., van Baak, M. A., Battista, F., Busetto, L., Carraca, E. V, Dicker, D., Encantado, J., Ermolao, A., Farpour-Lambert, N., Pramono, A., Woodward, E., Bellicha, A., & Oppert, J. M. (2021). Effect of exercise training interventions on energy intake and appetite control in adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Effect of exercise training interventions on energy intake and appetite control in adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 22, doi: 10.1111/obr.13251.

Effect of exercise on cardiometabolic health of adults with overweight or obesity: Focus on blood pressure, insulin resistance, and intrahepatic fat-A systematic review and meta-analysis

Battista, F., Ermolao, A., van Baak, M. A., Beaulieu, K., Blundell, J. E., Busetto, L., Carraca, E. V, Encantado, J., Dicker, D., Farpour-Lambert, N., Pramono, A., Bellicha, A., & Oppert, J. M (2021). Effect of exercise on cardiometabolic health of adults with overweight or obesity: Focus on blood pressure, insulin resistance, and intrahepatic fat-A systematic review and meta-analysis. Effect of exercise on cardiometabolic health of adults with overweight or obesity: Focus on blood pressure, insulin resistance, and intrahepatic fat-A systematic review and meta-analysis, 22, doi: 10.1111/obr.13269.

Effect of different types of regular exercise on physical fitness in adults with overweight or obesity: Systematic review and meta-analyses

Baak, M. A., Pramono, A., Battista, F., Beaulieu, K., Blundell, J. E., Busetto, L., Carraca, E. V, Dicker, D., Encantado, J., Ermolao, A., Farpour-Lambert, N., Woodward, E., Bellicha, A., & Oppert, J. M. (2021). Effect of different types of regular exercise on physical fitness in adults with overweight or obesity: Systematic review and meta-analyses. Effect of different types of regular exercise on physical fitness in adults with overweight or obesity: Systematic review and meta-analyses, 22, doi: 10.1111/obr.13239.

A Theory- and Evidence-Based Digital Intervention Tool for Weight Loss Maintenance (NoHoW Toolkit): Systematic Development and Refinement Study

Marques, M. M., Matos, M., Mattila, E., Encantado, J., Duarte, C., Teixeira, P. J., Stubbs, R. J., Sniehotta, F. F., Ermes, M., Harjumaa, M., Leppänen, J., Välkkynen, P., Silva, M. N., Ferreira, C., Carvalho, S., Palmeira, L., Horgan, G., Heitmann, B. L., Evans, E. H., & Palmeira, A. L. (2021). A Theory- and Evidence-Based Digital Intervention Tool for Weight Loss Maintenance (NoHoW Toolkit): Systematic Development and Refinement Study. A Theory- and Evidence-Based Digital Intervention Tool for Weight Loss Maintenance (NoHoW Toolkit): Systematic Development and Refinement Study, 23, https://www.jmir.org/2021/12/e25305. doi: 10.2196/25305.

Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults

NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (Minderico, C. S., and Sardinha, L. B.) (2024). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet, 403(10431), 1027-1050. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2.

Torque Regulation Is Influenced by the Nature of the Isometric Contraction

Bauer, P., Gomes, J., Oliveira, J., Santos, P., Pezarat-Correia, P., & Vaz, J. R. (2023). Torque Regulation Is Influenced by the Nature of the Isometric Contraction. Sensors, 23(2), doi: 10.3390/s23020726.

Incidence of Injuries in Elite Spanish Male Youth Football Players: A Season-Long Study with Under-10 to Under-18 Athletes

Barguerias-Martínez, J., Espada, M. C., Perdomo-Alonso, A., Gomez-Carrero, S., Costa, A. M., Hernández-Beltrán, V., Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Incidence of Injuries in Elite Spanish Male Youth Football Players: A Season-Long Study with Under-10 to Under-18 Athletes. Applied Sciences-Basel, 13, doi: 10.3390/app13169084.

Psychometric Properties of the Coach-Created Empowering and Disempowering Motivational Climate Questionnaire (EDMCQ-C) in a Brazilian Sample of Athletes: An ESEM Approach

Angelo, D. L., Duda, J. L., Balaguer, I., Rosado, A., Corrêa, M., Anunciação, L., Tutte, V., Júnior, M. V., Bossio, M. R., & Brandão, R. (2023). Psychometric Properties of the Coach-Created Empowering and Disempowering Motivational Climate Questionnaire (EDMCQ-C) in a Brazilian Sample of Athletes: An ESEM Approach. Sustainability, 15, doi: 10.3390/su15064709.

Stroke and physiological relationships during the incremental front crawl test: outcomes for planning and pacing aerobic training

Almeida, T. A. F., Espada, M. C., Massini, D. A., Macedo, A. G., Castro, E. A., Ferreira, C. C., Reis, J. F., & Pessôa Filho, D. M. (2023). Stroke and physiological relationships during the incremental front crawl test: outcomes for planning and pacing aerobic training. Frontiers in Physiology, 14, doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1241948.

Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dental students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Almeida, M. B., Póvoa, R., Tavares, D., Moleirinho-Alves, P., & Oliveira, R. (2023). Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dental students: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon, 9(10), doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19956.

Potential relevance of a motor skill "proficiency barrier" on health-related fitness in youth

Abrams, T. C., Terlizzi, B. M., De Meester, A., Sacko, R. S., Irwin, J. M., Luz, C., Rodrigues, L. P., Cordovil, R., Lopes, V. P., Schneider, K., & Stodden, D. F. (2023). Potential relevance of a motor skill "proficiency barrier" on health-related fitness in youth. European Journal of Sport Science, 23(8), 1771-1778. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2022.2153300.

Learning to cycle: a constraint-led intervention programme using different cycling task constraints

Mercê, C., Davids, K., Catela, D., Branco, M., Correia, V., & Cordovil, R. (2023). Learning to cycle: a constraint-led intervention programme using different cycling task constraints. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 1-14. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2023.2185599.

Game on: A cross-sectional study on gamers' mental health, Game patterns, physical activity, eating and sleeping habits

Matias, C. N., Cardoso, J., Cavaca, M. L., Cardoso, S., Giro, R., Vaz, J., Couto, P. A., Dores, A. R., Ferreira, T. B., Tinsley, G. M., & Teixeira, F. J. (2023). Game on: A cross-sectional study on gamers' mental health, Game patterns, physical activity, eating and sleeping habits. Computers in Human Behavior, 148, 107901. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2023.107901.

Sex-Specific Accumulated Oxygen Deficit During Short- and Middle-Distance Swimming Performance in Competitive Youth Athletes

Massini, D. A., Almeida, T. A. F., Macedo, A. G., Espada, M., Reis, J. F., Alves, F., Fernandes, R. J. P., & Pessôa Filho, D. M. (2023). Sex-Specific Accumulated Oxygen Deficit During Short- and Middle-Distance Swimming Performance in Competitive Youth Athletes. Sports Medicine-Open, 9(1), 49. doi: 10.1186/s40798-023-00594-4.

Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Quality in Older Individuals: A Systematic Scoping Review with Meta-Analyses

Hortobágyi, T., Vetrovsky, T., Brach, J. S., van Haren, M., Volesky, K., Radaelli, R., Lopez, P., & Granacher, U. (2023). Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Quality in Older Individuals: A Systematic Scoping Review with Meta-Analyses. Sports Medicine-Open, 9(1), 41. doi: 10.1186/s40798-023-00585-5.

Research Trends in the Effect of Caffeine Intake on Fat Oxidation: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis

Gutiérrez-Hellín, J., Del Coso, J., Espada, M., Hernández-Beltrán, V., Ferreira, C. C., Varillas-Delgado, D., Mendoza Laiz, N., Roberts, J. D., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Research Trends in the Effect of Caffeine Intake on Fat Oxidation: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis. Nutrients, 15, 4320. doi: 10.3390/nu15204320.

Perceived self-efficacy by Under-10 tennis players when scaling the equipment and play area

Gimenez-Egído, J., Carvalho, J., Araújo, D., & Ortega-Toro, E. (2023). Perceived self-efficacy by Under-10 tennis players when scaling the equipment and play area. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 67, 102407. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102407.

Prediction of body water compartments by raw bioelectrical impedance parameters in athletes: Comparison between series and parallel measurements

Francisco, R., Jesus, F., Nunes, C. L., Carvalho, A., Alvim, M., Campa, F., Sardinha, L. B., Mendonça, G. V., Lukaski, H., & Silva, A. M. (2023). Prediction of body water compartments by raw bioelectrical impedance parameters in athletes: Comparison between series and parallel measurements. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 33(10), 1998-2008. doi: 10.1111/sms.14443.

Preece–Baines 1 model validation for cross-sectional data in male soccer players according to maturity status

Flores, L., & Fragoso, I. (2023). Preece–Baines 1 model validation for cross-sectional data in male soccer players according to maturity status. American Journal of Human Biology, 36(1), doi: 10.1002/ajhb.23980.

Effect of Time-Restricted Eating and Resistance Training on High-Speed Strength and Body Composition

Correia, J., Santos, P., Pezarat-Correia, P., Minderico, C., Infante, J., & Mendonça, G. (2023). Effect of Time-Restricted Eating and Resistance Training on High-Speed Strength and Body Composition. Nutrients, 15(2), 285. doi: 10.3390/nu15020285.

Methods over Materials: The Need for Sport-Specific Equations to Accurately Predict Fat Mass Using Bioimpedance Analysis or Anthropometry

Campa, F., Matias, C. N., Moro, T., Cerullo, G., Casolo, A., Teixeira, F. J., & Paoli, A. (2023). Methods over Materials: The Need for Sport-Specific Equations to Accurately Predict Fat Mass Using Bioimpedance Analysis or Anthropometry. Nutrients, 15(2), 278. doi: 10.3390/nu15020278.

Profiles of motor competence and its perception accuracy among children: Association with physical fitness and body fat

Almeida, G., Luz, C., Rodrigues, L. P., Lopes, V., & Cordovil, R. (2023). Profiles of motor competence and its perception accuracy among children: Association with physical fitness and body fat. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 68, doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102458.

PLAYwithHEART: Study protocol to test the efficacy of a Mindfulness, Acceptance and Compassion-Based Programme for adolescent athletes

Oliveira, S., Cunha, M., Rosado, A., & Ferreira, C. (2022). PLAYwithHEART: Study protocol to test the efficacy of a Mindfulness, Acceptance and Compassion-Based Programme for adolescent athletes. Psychologica, 64(2), 65-86. doi: 10.14195/1647-8606_64- 2_3.

Levels of Physical Activity in Portuguese Children: the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Niveles de Actividad Física en Niños: Impacto de la Pandemia Covid-19

Mercê, C., Cordeiro, J., Romão, C., Branco, M., & Catela, D. (2023). Levels of Physical Activity in Portuguese Children: the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Niveles de Actividad Física en Niños: Impacto de la Pandemia Covid-19. Retos-Nuevas Tendencias En Educacion Fisica Deporte y Recreación, 47, 174-180. doi: 10.47197/retos.v47.94936.

Levels of Physical Activity in Portuguese Children: the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Niveles de Actividad Física en Niños: Impacto de la Pandemia Covid-19

Mercê, C., Cordeiro, J., Romão, C., Branco, M., & Catela, D. (2023). Levels of Physical Activity in Portuguese Children: the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Niveles de Actividad Física en Niños: Impacto de la Pandemia Covid-19. Retos-Nuevas Tendencias En Educacion Fisica Deporte y Recreación, 47, 174-180. doi: 10.47197/retos.v47.94936.

Deficits in Physical Activity Behaviour in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: Systematic Review

Mercê, C., Cordeiro, J., Romão, C., Branco, M., & Catela, D. (2023). Deficits in Physical Activity Behaviour in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: Systematic Review. Retos-Nuevas Tendencias En Educacion Fisica Deporte y Recreacion, 47, 292-301. doi: 10.47197/retos.v47.94946.

Discovering the sluggishness of triathlon running - Using the Attractor Method to quantify the impact of the bike-run transition

Weich, C., Barth. V., Killer, N., Vleck, V., Erich, J., & Treiber, T. (2022). Discovering the sluggishness of triathlon running - Using the Attractor Method to quantify the impact of the bike-run transition. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 4, 1065741. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2022.1065741.

Do children's previous physical activity habits influence their behaviors during the Covid-19 social distancing period?

Siegle, C., Pombo, A., Luz, C., Rodrigues, L., Cordovil, R., & de Sá, C. (2022). Do children's previous physical activity habits influence their behaviors during the Covid-19 social distancing period?. Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 40, doi: 10.1590/1984- 0462/2022/40/2021010.

Which stretching instruction should be given to assess joint maximal range of motion?

Querido, S. M., Radaelli, R., Brito, J., Vaz, J. R., & Freitas, S. R. (2022). Which stretching instruction should be given to assess joint maximal range of motion?. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 31, 45-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.04.010.

The effectiveness of a randomised clinical trial of PLE(2) NO self-management and exercise programme for knee osteoarthritis to improve self-efficacy

Marconcin, P., Yazígi, F., Teles, J., Campos, P., & Espanha, M. (2022). The effectiveness of a randomised clinical trial of PLE(2) NO self-management and exercise programme for knee osteoarthritis to improve self-efficacy. Musculoskeletal Care, 20(1), 137-144. doi: 10.1002/msc.1573.

Relationship between neuromuscular profile and total volume of resisted sprint training in male professional soccer players

Grazioli, R., Loturco, I., Veeck, F., Radaelli, R., Teodoro, J., Garcia-tabar, I., Inácio, M., Pinto, R., & Cadore, E. (2022). Relationship between neuromuscular profile and total volume of resisted sprint training in male professional soccer players. Sport Sciences for Health, doi: 10.1007/s11332-022-00998-x.

Rate of torque development as an indirect marker of muscle damage in the knee flexors

Brusco, C., Radaelli, R., Neske, R., Peñailillo, L., & Pinto, R.. (2022). Rate of torque development as an indirect marker of muscle damage in the knee flexors. Sport Sciences for Health, 18(1), 75-83. doi: 10.1007/s11332-021-00776-1.

Cultural intelligence in sport: An examination of football coaches’ cross-cultural training needs

Borges, M., Rosado, A., Lobinger, B., Freitas, F., & Oliveira, R. (2022). Cultural intelligence in sport: An examination of football coaches’ cross-cultural training needs. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, doi: 10.1007/s12662-022-00825-y.

Foreign coaches viewed through media discourse

Borges, M., Rosado, A., & Oliveira, R. (2022). Foreign coaches viewed through media discourse. Sports Coaching Review, doi: 10.1080/21640629.2022.2077519.

Gender Effect on the Relationship between Talent Identification Tests and Later World Triathlon Series Performance

Cuba-Dorado, A., Vleck, V., Álvarez-Yates, T., & Garcia-Garcia, O. (2021). Gender Effect on the Relationship between Talent Identification Tests and Later World Triathlon Series Performance. Sports, 9(12), 164. doi: 10.3390/sports9120164.

Impact of Exercise on Vascular Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Bovolini, A., Costa-Brito, A., Martins, F., Furtado, G., Mendonça, G. V., & Vila-Chã, C. (2022). Impact of Exercise on Vascular Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Scoping Review. Sports, 10(12), 208. doi: 10.3390/sports10120208.

The Relationship between the Quality of Kindergartens’ Outdoor Physical Environment and Preschoolers’ Social Functioning

Moreira, M., Cordovil, R., Lopes, F., Da Silva, B. M., & Veiga, G. (2022). The Relationship between the Quality of Kindergartens’ Outdoor Physical Environment and Preschoolers’ Social Functioning. Education Sciences, 12(10), 661. doi: 10.3390/educsci12100661.

Portuguese translation, cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of Young Spine Questionnaire

Teixeira, J., Oliveira, R., Gomes-Fonseca, J., Ferreira, L., Lauridsen, H., & Raimundo, A. (2022). Portuguese translation, cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of Young Spine Questionnaire. Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa, 1(2), 129-136.

Young people’s low back pain and awareness of postural habits: A cross-sectional study

Schwertner, D. S., Oliveira, R., Swarowsky, A., Felden, E., Beltrame, T., & Koerich, M. (2022). Young people’s low back pain and awareness of postural habits: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 35(5), 983-992. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200356.

How to Take a “Portrait” of Interpersonal Synergies Formation? - Exemplar Data with Expert Badminton Doubles

Passos, P., Lacasa, E., Milho, J., Diniz, A., & Torrents, C. (2022). How to Take a “Portrait” of Interpersonal Synergies Formation? - Exemplar Data with Expert Badminton Doubles. Ecological Psychology, 34(3), 71-89. doi: 10.1080/10407413.2022.2075748.

CHAMP4LIFE Study Protocol: A one-year randomized controlled trial of a lifestyle intervention for inactive former elite athletes with overweight/obesity

Silva, A. M., Nunes, C. L., Jesus, F., Matias, C. N., Francisco, R., Cardoso, M., Rodrigues, B., Monteiro, C., Silva, M. N., Carraça, E. V., Santos, I., Sardinha, L. B., Martins, P., Minderico, C. S. (2020). CHAMP4LIFE Study Protocol: A one-year randomized controlled trial of a lifestyle intervention for inactive former elite athletes with overweight/obesity. Obesity Reviews, 21(S1), 149. doi: 10.1111/obr.13118.

Characterization of body composition and health outcomes in former athletes with overweight/obesity

Nunes, C. L, Jesus, F., Matias, C. N., Francisco, R., Cardoso, M., Rodrigues, B., Monteiro, C., Silva, M. N., Carraça, E. V., Santos, I., Sardinha, L. B., Martins, P., Minderico, C. S., Silva, A. M. (2020). Characterization of body composition and health outcomes in former athletes with overweight/obesity. Obesity Reviews, 21 (S1), 100. doi: 10.1111/obr.13118.

Champ4life Study Protocol: A One-Year Randomized Controlled Trial of a Lifestyle Intervention for Inactive Former Elite Athletes with Overweight/Obesity

Silva, A. M., Nunes, C. L., Matias, C. N., Jesus, F., Francisco, R., Cardoso, M., Santos, I., Carraça, E. V., Silva, M. N., Sardinha, L. B., Martins, P., Minderico, C. S. (2020). Champ4life Study Protocol: A One-Year Randomized Controlled Trial of a Lifestyle Intervention for Inactive Former Elite Athletes with Overweight/Obesity. Nutrients, 12(2), doi: 10.3390/nu12020286.

Physical Activity Promotion Tools in the Portuguese Primary Health Care: An Implementation Research

Mendes R, Nunes Silva M, Santos Silva C, Marques A, Godinho C, Tomás R, Agostinho M, Madeira S, Rebelo-Marques A, Martins H, Teixeira PJ, Cruz D (2020). Physical Activity Promotion Tools in the Portuguese Primary Health Care: An Implementation Research. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 17(3), 815. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17030815.

"Follow the Whistle: Physical Activity Is Calling You": Evaluation of Implementation and Impact of a Portuguese Nationwide Mass Media Campaign to Promote Physical Activity

Silva MN, Godinho C, Salavisa M, Owen K, Santos R, Silva CS, Mendes R, Teixeira PJ, Freitas G, Bauman A (2020). "Follow the Whistle: Physical Activity Is Calling You": Evaluation of Implementation and Impact of a Portuguese Nationwide Mass Media Campaign to Promote Physical Activity. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 17(21), 8062. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17218062.

Exercise psychology meets public health: Avenues on health enhancing physical activity

Silva, M.N., Silva, C.S., Palmeira, A.L. (2020). Exercise psychology meets public health: Avenues on health enhancing physical activity. Int J Sport Psycol, 51(6), 597. doi: 10.7352/IJSP.2020.51.597.

Assessment of Good Practices in Community-Based Interventions for Physical Activity Promotion: Development of a User-Friendly Tool

Franco S, Godinho C, Silva CS, Avelar-Rosa B, Santos R, Mendes R, Silva MN (2021). Assessment of Good Practices in Community-Based Interventions for Physical Activity Promotion: Development of a User-Friendly Tool. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 18(9), 4734. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18094734.

Towards an In-Depth Understanding of Physical Activity and Eating Behaviours during COVID-19 Social Confinement: A Combined Approach from a Portuguese National Survey

Silva MN, Gregório MJ, Santos R, Marques A, Rodrigues B, Godinho C, Silva CS, Mendes R, Graça P, Arriaga M, Freitas G. (2021). Towards an In-Depth Understanding of Physical Activity and Eating Behaviours during COVID-19 Social Confinement: A Combined Approach from a Portuguese National Survey. Nutrients, 13(8), 2685. doi: 10.3390/nu13082685.

Cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular fitness correlates in youth: A hierarchy of behavioral, contextual, and health-related outcomes

Rosa, G. B., Staiano, V., Ponikvar, K., Magalhães, J. P., Correia, I. R., Hetherington-Rauth, M., & Sardinha, L. B.. (2024). Cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular fitness correlates in youth: A hierarchy of behavioral, contextual, and health-related outcomes. Journal of Science and Medicine Sport, 27(7), 486-492. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.03.003.

Comparison of series and parallel reactance to identify changes in intracellular water in response to physical training in athletes during a sports season

Francisco, R., Jesus, F., Nunes, C. L., Alvim, M., Campa, F., Sardinha, L. B., Mendonca, G. V., Lukaski, H., & Silva, A. M. (2024). Comparison of series and parallel reactance to identify changes in intracellular water in response to physical training in athletes during a sports season. Nutrition, 123, 112414. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2024.112414.

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