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Aim: This study aims to verify and compare the acute and chronic effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training sessions on the linear and nonlinear heart rate variability indexes, responses of blood pressure, aerobic power, aerobic capacity, and quality of life from patients with systemic arterial hypertension. Methods: Controlled, randomized clinical trial with intention-to-treat analysis. Non-alcoholic, non-diabetic patients between 18 and 60 years of age, with a diagnosis of prehypertension or stage I hypertension for at least 12 months and with controlled blood pressure levels. Conclusion: This protocol study intends to show that high-intensity interval exercise in controlled hypertensive patients with low cardiovascular risk has a greater hypotensive effect, as well as an increase in vagal modulation on the heart.

Context: Despite the well-known positive effects of exercise in hypertensive patients, the best mode of exercise is still under discussion. Objective: A systematic review of the literature, synthesizing data on the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on peak oxygen consumption (VO2 peak), blood pressure (BP), cardiac autonomic modulation, and resting heart rate (HR) in patients with hypertension. Data Sources: MEDLINE (via PubMed), CENTRAL, PEDro database, and SciELO (from the earliest date available to December 31, 2020). Study Selection: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effects of HIIT in hypertensive patients. Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Level of Evidence: Level 2. Data Extraction: Mean differences (MDs) with a 95% CI were calculated, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 test. Results: Nine RCTs encompassing 569 patients met the eligibility criteria and were included in the systematic review. Five trials compared supervised HIIT with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and a control; 1 trial compared HIIT with MICT, and 3 compared HIIT with a control. In comparison with MICT, HIIT improved VO2 peak MD (3.3 mL.kg-1.min-1; 95% CI, 1.4-5.3; N = 130). In comparison with controls, HIIT improved VO2 peak MD (4.4 mL.kg-1.min-1; 95% CI, 2.5-6.2; N = 162). Conclusion: Despite the low quality of the evidence, HIIT is superior to MICT in improving VO2 peak in patients with hypertension. HIIT effectively improved VO2 peak, BP, and resting HR when compared with controls. HIIT appears to be safe only when performed in a supervised manner for stage 1 hypertension patients without associated risk factors.

Introdução: O alongamento estático é comumente utilizado como parte da rotina de preparação para o exercício físico, no entanto ainda é controversa a sua influência sobre a inibição e ou redução dos danos musculares ocasionados pelo exercício excêntrico. Objetivo: Analisar o efeito do uso de um protocolo de alongamento estático com duração de 5 min (5 x 60 s) pré-exercício na resposta da concentração de creatina quinase ([CK]) e dor muscular de início tardio (DMIT) 24 e 48 horas após exercício de saltos pliométricos. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental contrabalanceado de medidas repetidas e a amostra foi composta por 10 voluntários saudáveis que foram submetidos a duas sessões experimentais: 1) sem alongamento prévio ao exercício (controle) e; 2) com alongamento estático prévio ao exercício (alongamento estático). Em ambas as sessões os participantes foram submetidos a um exercício de saltos pliométricos para indução de dano muscular. Previamente às sessões experimentais e 24 e 48 horas pós-exercício foi mensurada a [CK], bem como a DMIT 24 e 48 horas pós-exercício. Resultados: Não houve diferença significativa para [CK] e DMIT quando comparadas as sessões experimentais, controle e alongamento estático, (p > 0,05). Além disso, ambas obtiveram pico da [CK] 24 horas pós-exercício, e a DMIT foi classificada como irritante para ambas as sessões. Conclusão: O protocolo de alongamento estático com duração de cinco minutos (5 x 60s) prévio ao exercício de saltos pliométricos não minimizou ou inibiu os danos musculares associados às ações excêntricas avaliadas pela [CK] e DMIT.

O objetivo do trabalho foi investigar o efeito agudo do óleo essencial de eucalipto (OEE) nas respostas cardiovasculares de repouso e após sessão de exercício resistido isométrico (ERI). Vinte idosos, após serem submetidos a sessões experimentais com inalação de OEE ou condição controle, permaneceram em recuperação durante 60 min (Rec-60’) para depois realizaram três séries de 1 min (1 min de recuperação entre séries) no ERI, para membro superior dominante em aparelho de preensão manual, com intensidade de 30% da contração voluntária máxima (ERI-30%). Intervalos R-R (iRR) e medidas no domínio da frequência (low frequency – LF e high frequency – HF) além da pressão arterial (PA), frequência cardíaca (FC) e duplo produto (DP) foram avaliados. Não ocorreram diferenças (p>0,05) quando comparadas as sessões (OEE vs.controle) na Rec-60’ e ERI-30%. Diferenças foram encontradas no fator tempo do repouso para Rec-60’ nas variáveis FC e iRR e do repouso para ERI-30% na PA sistólica, PA diastólica e DP. A inalação do OEE não proporcionou alterações significativas nas respostas cardiovasculares e autonômicas de idosos no repouso e após sessão de ERI-30%.

Introduction Adequate measurement of movement velocity in strength exercises can assist in the prescription and evaluation of training effects. Objective The objectives of the present study were to analyze the reliability (test-retest) and concurrent validity of the movement velocity measured by means of the electrogoniometer and accelerometer during horizontal leg press exercise at different intensities (40, 60, 80% of a maximum repetition - 1RM). Methods Eighteen young women attended the laboratory on five occasions. After determining the maximum dynamic force, two visits (separated by 48-72 hours) were used to verify the reliability (test-retest) for different speed variables in the three intensities. Results The mean propulsive velocity obtained by the goniometer showed higher Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and lower coefficients of variation compared to the accelerometer. The same behavior was observed for both the mean velocity and the peak velocity. The propulsive time was more reproducible and with less variation for the accelerometer and bad CCI for both sensors were observed at 60% of 1RM. When the sensors are compared, the mean and average propulsive velocities presented moderate ratios with a large to very large standardized medium bias. Conclusion The potentiometer of the electrogoniometer can be used to estimate the velocity in the horizontal leg press exercise, especially for loads of 60 and 80%. The performance of the accelerometer was inferior to that of the potentiometer. Level of evidence II; Diagnostic studies. RESUMO Introdução A adequada mensuração da velocidade de movimento nos exercícios de força muscular pode auxiliar na prescrição e avaliação dos efeitos do treinamento. Objetivo Os objetivos do presente estudo foram analisar a confiabilidade (teste-reteste) e validade concorrente da velocidade de movimento mensurada por meio do eletrogoniômetro e acelerômetro durante exercício leg press horizontal em diferentes intensidades (40, 60, 80% de uma repetição máxima - 1RM). Métodos Dezoito mulheres jovens compareceram ao laboratório em cinco ocasiões. Após determinação da força dinâmica máxima, duas visitas (separadas por 48-72 horas) foram destinadas a verificação da confiabilidade (teste-reteste) para diferentes variáveis de velocidade nas três intensidades. Resultados A velocidade média propulsiva obtida pelo goniômetro apresentou maiores coeficientes de correlação Intraclasse (CCI) e menores coeficientes de variação em comparação ao acelerômetro. O mesmo comportamento foi verificado tanto para a velocidade média quanto a pico. O tempo propulsivo foi mais reprodutível e com menor variação para o acelerômetro e CCI ruins para ambos os sensores foram observados em 60% de 1RM. Quando os sensores são comparados, a velocidade média e média propulsiva apresentaram relações moderadas com viés médio padronizado grande a muito grande. Conclusão O potenciômetro do eletrogoniômetro pode ser utilizado para estimar a velocidade no exercício leg press horizontal, em especial, para cargas de 60 e 80%. O desempenho do acelerômetro se mostrou inferior ao do potenciômetro. Nível de evidência II; Estudos diagnósticos. RESUMEN Introducción La medición adecuada de la velocidad de movimiento en los ejercicios de fuerza muscular puede ayudar en la prescripción y evaluación de los efectos del entrenamiento. Objetivo Los objetivos del presente estudio fueron analizar la confiabilidad (test-retest) y la validez concurrente de la velocidad de movimiento medida por medio del electrogoniómetro y acelerómetro durante ejercicio leg press horizontal en diferentes intensidades (40, 60, 80% de una repetición máxima - ١RM). Métodos Dieciocho mujeres jóvenes asistieron al laboratorio en cinco ocasiones. Después de la determinación de la fuerza dinámica máxima, dos visitas (separadas por 48-72 horas) fueron destinadas a verificación de la confiabilidad (test-reteste) para diferentes variables de velocidad en las tres intensidades. Resultados La velocidad media propulsiva obtenida por el goniómetro presentó mayores coeficientes de correlación Intraclasse (CCI) y menores coeficientes de variación en comparación al acelerómetro. El mismo comportamiento se verificó tanto para la velocidad media como la pico. El tiempo propulsivo fue más reproducible y con menor variación para el acelerómetro y CCI malos para ambos sensores se observó en un 60% de 1RM. Cuando los sensores son comparados, la velocidad media y media propulsiva presentaron relaciones moderadas con sesgo medio estandarizado grande a muy grande. Conclusión El potenciómetro del electrogoniómetro puede ser utilizado para estimar la velocidad en el ejercicio leg press horizontal, en especial, para cargas de 60 y 80%. El rendimiento del acelerómetro se mostró inferior al del potenciómetro. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios dianósticos.

O objetivo primário do estudo foi analisar as respostas de glicose (GLIC) e secundariamente o comportamento da percepção subjetiva de esforço (PSE) e domínio afetivo durante exercício resistido (ER) de diferentes intensidades em mulheres com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2). Oito mulheres com DM2 foram submetidas a sessões randomizadas, sendo: a) Dia 1 – Controle (CON40 ou CON80) e b) Dia 2 – ER (ER40 ou ER80), realizado em três circuitos de sete exercícios cada, durante um período de 40 minutos. Foram avaliados: GLIC, PSE, feeling scale (FS) e Felt Arousal Scale (FAS). A GLIC reduziu significativamente para ER40 (140,0 ± 19,1 mg.dL-1) quando comparado ao repouso (228,3 ± 16,6 mg.dL-1), CON40 (241,3 ± 53,2 mg.dL-1), CON80 (220,9 ± 67,9 mg.dL-1) e ER80 (212,2 ± 70,9 mg.dL-1) na média geral da sessão (P0,05). Diferença significativa ocorreu na PSE entre sessões (ER40: 11,4 ± 1,2 pts vs. ER80: 12,9 ± 1,5 pts; P

Santos, GAd, Numata-Filho, ES, Rosa, TdS, Passos Neves, RV, Simoes, HG, and Moreira, SR. Anaerobic threshold determination in cycle ergometer from rating of perceived exertion. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2020-The objective of the study was to investigate the validity of the rating of perceived exertion threshold (TRPE) for anaerobic threshold (AT) estimation during an incremental test (IT) on a cycle ergometer. Nineteen physically active and healthy men performed an IT on a cycle ergometer. The intensity corresponding to the AT was considered as the point immediately before the abrupt increase in blood lactate concentration ([La]) in the IT. TRPE was determined in the last intensity corresponding to perceptual response previous the 15 arbitrary units (AU) in the 15-point RPE scale. The heart rate (HR), [La], and RPE were obtained at the end of each stage of the IT. There was no significant difference between workload obtained from the AT (150 [120-150] watts) and TRPE (150 [120-150] watts) (p > 0.05). In addition, there were no differences between HR (AT, 139.5 ± 12.7 b·min vs. TRPE, 141.9 ± 14.6 b·min, p > 0.05) and [La] (AT, 3.1 [2.8-3.2] mM vs. TRPE, 3.1 [2.9-3.7] mM, p > 0.05). There was a strong correlation between the intensities in AT and TRPE during the IT (r = 0.88). A substantial reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.84 [0.64-0.94 confidence interval 95%]) was evidenced, as well as a substantial agreement between the AT and TRPE intensities (Pc = 0.84), as confirmed by the Bland-Altman plot (-4.7 [-34.2/24.7]). TRPE was a predictor of the AT (β = 1.146, R = 0.770, SEE = 15.070, p < 0.01). It can be concluded that TRPE is valid for AT estimation during an IT on a cycle ergometer.

Melo, KCB, Araujo, FdS, Cordeiro Junior, CCM, de Andrade, KTP, and Moreira, SR. Pilates method training: Functional and blood glucose responses of older women with type 2 diabetes. J Strength Cond Res 34(4): 1001-1007, 2020-The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of the Pilates method on the functional capacity (FC) and glycemic control of older women with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Twenty-two women with T2D were randomized into control (CONTROL: 67.5 ± 6.3 years; 154.7 ± 6.1 cm; 73.5 ± 6.1 kg) and Pilates (PILATES: 65.5 ± 5.5 years; 155.0 ± 4.5 cm; 66.2 ± 5.4 kg) groups, which held sessions of 60 minutes at a frequency of 3 times per week during 12 weeks. Blood glucose was measured before and after sessions in PILATES, as well as in moments of pre, rest, 4, 8, and 12 weeks of the PILATES and CONTROL interventions. The glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level before and after 12 weeks of the intervention was evaluated. The general index of the FC (GIFC) was obtained through a battery of tests for older patients with T2D. Analysis of variance detected differences in the GIFC for PILATES vs. CONTROL, respectively, in 4 weeks (30.3 ± 4.6 vs. 34.8 ± 4.9 seconds; p < 0.05), 8 weeks (29.2 ± 4.5 vs. 34.6 ± 4.9 seconds; p < 0.05), and 12 weeks (27.2 ± 4.0 vs. 35.3 ± 4.6 seconds; p < 0.05). PILATES presented a difference in postprandial glycemia pre- vs. 4 and 12 weeks (246.1 ± 58.5 vs. 219.9 ± 59.9 and 207.6 ± 49.1 mg·dl, respectively; p < 0.05), as well as in HbA1c pre- vs. 12 weeks (7.8 ± 1.0 vs. 6.7 ± 0.6%, respectively; p < 0.05). Differences in postprandial glycemia (p < 0.05) were found in PILATES before vs. after sessions, respectively, of 1st-12th (217.1 ± 49.1 vs. 157.9 ± 55.7 mg·dl), 13th-24th (204.5 ± 44.7 vs. 146.3 ± 44.5 mg·dl), and 25th-36th (214.3 ± 40.4 vs. 152.7 ± 52.0 mg·dl). A correlation between postprandial glycemia and GIFC after 12 weeks was detected (r = 0.37; p = 0.04). It is concluded that 12 weeks of the Pilates method induces improvement and relationship in the FC and glycemic control in older women with T2D.

Aging is associated with increased oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and decreased telomere length (TL). However, the lifestyle of master athletes can lead to a reduced risk of these conditions, and thus attenuates aging and performance deterioration. We aimed to analyze the relationships between TL and relative performance (RP), and their relation to adiposity, oxidative stress, and inflammation in endurance (END) and sprint/power (SPW) master athletes (MAs). Twenty-two world-class MAs visited the laboratory for anamnesis, anthropometrics, and blood sampling. Inflammatory and oxidative stress parameters were assessed using commercial kits. Relative TL was determined in leukocytes through qPCR analyses. A positive association was observed between RP and TL in both groups (SPW: r=0.641; END: r=0.685) and the whole sample (r=0.594). The IL6/IL10 ratio presented an inverse correlation with RP in the whole sample (r=–0.580). Body mass index also demonstrated a negative correlation with TL for the END group (r=–0.690) and the whole sample analysis (r=–0.455). Moreover, the IL6/IL10 ratio was negatively associated with strength/power training hours (r=–0.464), whereas the CAT/TBARS ratio was negatively associated with aerobic training hours (r=–0.482). In conclusion, TL of MAs was associated with RP regardless of the training model (endurance or sprint/power), and inflammation and adiposity were associated with shorter telomeres.

Caro leitor, o livro “CAPOEIRA - a volta ao mundo da avaliação fisiológica” lhe convida para já em seu início desvendar o significado de um dos vários fundamentos da capoeira, “a volta ao mundo”. Mas muito mais do que isso você encontrará nos capítulos que seguem, os quais possibilitarão a compreensão dos aspectos fisiológicos e determinantes do desempenho do capoeirista em diferentes condições de esforço físico e a partir de diferentes protocolos de testes. Conceitos da fisiologia do exercício estarão fundamentando a realização de pesquisas aplicadas na área da avaliação específica de capoeiristas, o que contribuirá para um melhor entendimento das reais necessidades desse atleta da cultura popular brasileira, a capoeira. Não perca essa oportunidade de consultar o primeiro livro, sobre avaliação fisiológica na capoeira, inteiramente baseado em evidências científicas, com estudos contendo capoeiristas desde idades jovens até adultos praticantes recreacionais e mesmo atletas de alto nível competitivo, alguns deles sendo os melhores capoeiristas do mundo.

O objetivo desta revisão sistemática foi identificar o efeito de diferentes protocolos de jejum intermitente no desempenho de força muscular. Buscas conduzidas por dois pesquisadores de forma independente foram realizadas nas bases de dados eletrônicas e repositório: Pubmed, Scielo, Bibilioteca Virtual em Saúde, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Foram incluídos estudos desenvolvidos em humanos (≥18 anos), que avaliaram os protocolos de jejum intermitente do Ramadã ou de Alimentação com Restrição de Tempo (ART), em diferentes testes de força muscular. Um total de 1584 estudos foram selecionados e após cumprida todas as etapas de seleção, apenas 19 artigos foram incluídos nesta revisão. O estudo compõe uma amostra total de 486 participantes, com predomínio do sexo masculino 91,8% (n = 446), dos protocolos de jejum intermitente aplicados, ~79% (n = 15) empregaram o Ramadã e ~21 % (n = 4) o ART; o desempenho de força muscular foi avaliado através da força máxima dinâmica e isométrica de diferentes grupos musculares a partir dos testes: 1 Repetição Máxima (1RM), força de preensão manual (FPM), contração voluntária isométrica máxima (CVIM); e da potência, em diferentes testes de salto. Em geral, os resultados dos estudos que compõem esta revisão apresentaram desfechos unânimes para os testes de 1RM e FPM, indicando não haver implicações do jejum intermitente no desempenho da força muscular quando mensurada por estes testes, contrariamente o desempenho de potência e a CVIM os resultados são conflitantes. Considerando que, mesmo com maior parte dos estudos adotando o mesmo protocolo de jejum e estratificando a avaliação por tipo específico de força, era esperado maior uniformidade nos resultados, o que não foi encontrado.

SUMMARY: This study aimed to characterize the anthropometric profile and functional performance of elite competitors in different categories in the world championship of the ABADÁ-Capoeira School. Fifty high level male athletes were divided according to their weight categories, being: light category (VIOLA: ≤ 76.9 kg; n = 15); intermediate category (MEDIO: > 77.0 kg until ≤ 85.9 kg; n = 25) and heavy category (GUNGA: ≥ 86.0 kg; n = 10). Two evaluation batteries were performed: 1) anthropometry and somatotype determination; 2) physical performance in tests of push-up, sit-up, sit-and-reach, quadrant jump test, squat jump (SJ), and counter movement jump (CMJ). The “endo-mesomorph” classification predominated in the three categories. There was a difference in the quadrant jump test between VIOLA and GUNGA subgroups (F[2.47] = 4.299; p = 0.019). Endomorphism had a negative correlation (p < 0.01) with the performance in the sit-up (r = -0.51), push-up (r = -0.39), SJ (r = -0.45), and CMJ (r = -0.49). Male elite competitors at the international level, regardless the weight category, have a predominance of the mesomorphic component of the somatotype. Moreover, all capoeira athletes were classified as excellent for the sit-and-reach, sit-up, and push-up, and the latter were positively correlated with mesomorphism. However, endomorphism was inversely associated with the sit-up, push-up, SJ, and CMJ. In this way, the present study assists coaches in the formulation of appropriate training programs aiming the development of an ideal physical composition, which will be associated with high-level performance in capoeira.

Cruz, LC, Teixeira-Araujo, AA, Andrade, KTP, Rocha, TCOG, Puga, GM, and Moreira, SR. Low intensity resistance exercise reduces hyperglycemia and enhances glucose control over a 24-hour period in women with type 2 diabetes. J Strength Cond Res 33(10): 2826-2835, 2019-The study herein aimed to compare glucose concentration and hyperglycemic responses of 24 hours after resistance exercise (RE) performed in different intensities in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Twelve women with T2D (55.2 ± 4.0 years; 70.1 ± 11.4 kg; and 155.7 ± 3.3 cm) performed 4 experimental sessions divided into 2 blocks separated by 7 days and in randomized order: block-A (session-1: control-CONT40% and session-2: RE40% of one repetition maximum [1RM] test) and block-B (session-3: CONT80% and session-4: RE80%1RM). The RE sessions were performed over 40 minutes with 3 circuits of 7 exercises each, with 40%1RM and 80%1RM with 16 and 8 repetitions for each set, respectively. Glucose was monitored over 24 hours after each experimental session through continuous glucose-monitoring system. One-way ANOVA for repeated measures showed that area under the curve of glucose concentration was reduced (p ≤ 0.05) after RE40%1RM (193.738 ± 33.186 mg·dl × 1.380 min) when compared with CONT40% (263.937 ± 26.665 mg·dl × 1.380 min), CONT80% (254.721 ± 35.836 mg·dl × 1.380 min), and RE80%1RM (263.966 ± 62.795 mg·dl × 1.380 min). Hyperglycemia (>160 mg·dl) was less prevalent (p ≤ 0.05) during the total period after RE40%1RM (20.8 ± 21.2%) when compared with CONT40% (77.4 ± 18.3%), CONT80% (69.4 ± 24.6%), and RE80%1RM (66.0 ± 33.7%). There was a lower hyperglycemic state in RE40%1RM (p ≤ 0.05) vs. CONT40%, CONT80%, and RE80%1RM after breakfast (1:25 ± 0:54 vs. 4:00 ± 0:00, 3:40 ± 0:53, and 3:25 ± 1:09 hours, respectively), lunch (1:25 ± 2:03 vs. 4:55 ± 0:17, 4:25 ± 1:26, and 3:40 ± 2:06 hours, respectively), and dinner (0:15 ± 0:27 vs. 3:15 ± 0:45, 3:25 ± 0:47, and 2:50 ± 1:31 hours, respectively). During the sleeping period, there was a lower hyperglycemic state (p ≤ 0.05) in RE40%1RM (0:20 ± 0:39 hours) vs. RE80%1RM (4:05 ± 3:08 hours). A single low-intensity RE40%1RM decreases hyperglycemic prevalence over a 24-hour period and ameliorates glucose control after meals and in sleeping periods in women with T2D.

Resumo Objetivo analisar as variáveis sociodemográficas associadas ao nível de atividade física (NAF) insuficiente em quilombolas baianos. Métodos estudo transversal com dados obtidos por meio de formulário padronizado, com características sociodemográficas e o NAF, aplicado como entrevista em amostra representativa de adultos residentes em quilombos de região geográfica baiana; empregou-se regressão logística bruta e ajustada. Resultados foram incluídos 850 participantes, com idade média de 45,0+17,0 anos; 61,2% do sexo feminino; a prevalência de inatividade física foi 21,9% (IC95%19,1;24,7); o nível insuficiente de AF entre os adultos quilombolas foi maior entre idosos (OR 2,12; IC95%1,29; 3,49) e indivíduos que não trabalhavam (OR 1,47; IC95%1,01; 2,14). Conclusão ser idoso e não trabalhar se associa com NAF insuficiente em quilombolas. Resumen Objetivos analizar las variables sociodemográficas asociadas con un nivel de actividad física (NAF) insuficiente en quilombolas bahianos. Métodos estudio transversal con datos obtenidos a través de formulario estandarizado, con características sociodemográficas y NAF, aplicado como entrevista en una muestra representativa de adultos que viven en quilombos en la región geográfica de Bahía. Se utilizó la regresión logística bruta y ajustada. Resultados se incluyeron 850 participantes, con una edad promedio de 45,0 + 17,0 años; el 61,2% era de mujeres. La prevalencia de inactividad física fue del 21,9% (IC95%19,1; 24,7). El nivel insuficiente de AF entre los adultos quilombolas fue mayor entre los ancianos (OR 2.12; IC95%1.29; 3.49) y las personas que no trabajaban (OR 1.47; IC95%1.01; 2, 14). Conclusión ser anciano y no trabajar se asocia con un nivel de actividad física insuficiente en quilombolas. Abstract Objective to analyze sociodemographic variables associated with insufficient physical activity level in Bahian quilombolas. Methods this was a cross-sectional study with data on sociodemographic characteristics and level of physical activity using a standardized form, administered through interviews with a representative sample of adults living in quilombos in the geographical region of Bahia; crude and adjusted logistic regression was used. Results 850 participants were included whose average age was 45.0+17.0 years; 61.2% were female; prevalence of physical inactivity was 21.9% (95%CI 19.1; 24.7); insufficient physical activity level among adult quilombolas was higher among the elderly (OR 2.12; 95%CI 1.29; 3.49) and individuals who did not work (OR 1.47; 95%CI 1.01; 2, 14). Conclusion being elderly and not working is associated with insufficient physical activity in quilombolas.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages influences carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, although it is not yet clear whether metabolism during physical exercise at different intensities is also affected. This was the objective of the present study. Eight young and healthy volunteers performed a treadmill test to identify the running speed corresponding to a lactate concentration of 4 mM (S4mM). At least 48 h later, they were subjected to two experimental trials (non-alcohol or alcohol) in which they performed two 1-km running sessions at the following intensities: 1) S4mM; 2) 15% above S4mM. In both trials, blood lactate, triglycerides, and glucose concentrations were measured before and after exercise. The acute alcohol intake increased triglycerides, but not lactate concentration under resting conditions. Interestingly, alcohol intake enhanced the exercise-induced increase in lactate concentration at the two intensities: S4mM (non-alcohol: 4.2±0.3 mM vs alcohol: 4.8±0.9 mM; P=0.003) and 15% above S4mM trial (P=0.004). When volunteers ingested alcohol, triglycerides concentration remained increased after treadmill running (e.g., at S4mM - at rest; non-alcohol: 0.2±0.5 mM vs alcohol: 1.3±1.3 mM; P=0.048). In contrast, glucose concentration was not modified by either alcohol intake, exercise, or their combination. We concluded that an acute alcohol intake changed lactate and lipid metabolism without affecting blood glucose concentration. In addition, the increase in lactate concentration caused by alcohol was specifically observed when individuals exercised, whereas augmented triglycerides concentration was already observed before exercise and was sustained thereafter.

Introduo: Os telmeros esto localizados nas extremidades dos cromossomos e constituem-se de sequncias do DNA e protenas associadas. O exerccio fsico parece ter relao com um maior comprimento de telmeros, porm, pouco se sabe sobre o impacto deste na dinmica telomrica de pessoas com disfunes crnico-degenerativas. Objetivo: Revisar sistematicamente a literatura a respeito do efeito do exerccio no comprimento dos telmeros em pessoas com disfunes crnico-degenerativas. Mtodos: Foram realizadas buscas por dois investigadores independentes nas bases de dados Pubmed, Scopus, Lilacs e Cochrane Controlled Trials Database, analisando publicaes nos idiomas ingls e portugus. Resultados: Foram encontrados 845 estudos, onde destes, quatro atenderam aos critrios de elegibilidade e seguiram para sntese. Concluso: Embora o encurtamento dos telmeros esteja relacionado ao estilo de vida, herana gentica e doenas do envelhecimento, ainda no est claro se o exerccio fsico pode atenuar tal processo de encurtamento de forma significativa em indivduos com disfunes crnico-degenerativas, como excesso de peso e diabetes.

Summary Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between glucose and heart rate variability (HRV) during 24 h after different resistance exercise (RE) intensities in women with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Equipment and methods Twelve women with T2D (55.2 ± 4.0 years; 70.1 ± 11.4 kg; 155.7 ± 3.3 cm) performed experimental sessions divided in two blocks separated by seven days and in a randomized order: block-A (session 1: control–CON40% and session 2: RE at 40% of the one repetition maximum test–1RM) and block-B (session 3: CON80% and session 4: RE at 80%1RM). The glucose and R-R interval (RRi) of HRV were evaluated during 24 h every 5 min of each experimental session by continuous glucose monitoring system (Guardian/REAL-Time) and cardiofrequencimeter Polar/RS800CX, which generated 288 measurement points for correlation. Pearson's correlation was performed among glucose and RRi values, low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF) and LF:HF ratio. Results Correlations (P

Objective: To analyze the impact of I/D polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene on the responses of 24 h blood pressure, heart rate variability and nitric oxide after moderate aerobic exercise session. Method: Twenty seven hypertensive elderly were genotyped for the I/D polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene (D/D: n = 9; I/D: n = 9; I/I: n = 9) and performed a bout of aerobic exercise at 90% of anaerobic threshold. Measurements of mean blood pressure, heart rate variability and nitric oxide were performed before and during 24 h post-aerobic exercise session. Results: The D/D genotype showed impaired mean arterial pressure responses (elevation) in the nocturnal sleep (10:30 pm to 06:30 am) post-aerobic exercise when compared to rest (D/D= −4.2 ± 8.1 mmHg; p > 0.05, I/D = −9.2 ± 9.1 mmHg; p 0.05), showed reduced elevation of nitric oxide between genotypes immediately after aerobic exercise (D/D = 12.8 ± 135.3 μM and I/D = −8.7 ± 69.0 μM vs. I/I = 132.9 ± 188.7 μM; p 0.05, I/D = –9.2 ± 9.1 mmHg; p 0.05, I/D = –9.2 ± 9.1 mmHg; p

Objetivo: Verificar a sensibilidade do frequencimetro Polar® RS800CX na varia-cao postural a partir da frequencia cardiaca (FC) e parâmetros da variabilidade da FC (VFC). Metodo: Homens jovens (n=20) saudaveis tiveram registradas as medidas de FC e dos intervalos R-R da VFC (RRi) nos dominios do tempo (RRi, RMSSD, pNN50) e da frequencia (LF, HF e LF.HF-1) utilizando o Polar® RS800CX. Resultados: Diferencas (p

Introduction: Systemic arterial hypertension is a chronic disease worldwide. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been described as an effective alternative treatment. Objective: To evaluate the acute effects of one HIIT session versus one moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on linear and nonlinear heart rate variability (HRV) measures in hypertension patients. Methods: A preliminary cross-sectional study with 11 non-elderly (35 to 59 years) hypertensive patients using drug therapy from both sexes. They were assigned for cardiological evaluation, ergometric test, echocardiography, and cardiopulmonary exercise test. Patients performed cycling exercise in the conditions HIIT (10 bouts of 1-minute at 85% of the maximum power [Pmax] interspersed with 2 minutes at 50% of Pmax) and MICT (30 minutes at 50% of Pmax). R-R intervals (RRi) of HRV were recorded in the supine position for 10 minutes before and after the two exercise conditions. Results: HIIT and MICT presented a significant reduction (P0.05) between moments. Significant differences (P0.05) entre momentos. Solo en el grupo HIIT se identificaron diferencias significativas (P0,05) entre os momentos. Somente no grupo HIIT diferenças significativas (P

O estudo investigou a associação de variáveis antropométricas e hemodinâmicas à presença de hipertensão arterial em indivíduos sedentários. Participaram do estudo 3.168 voluntários de ambos os sexos (1.189 homens e 1.979 mulheres) iniciantes de uma academia de ginástica. Foram aferidas massa corporal, estatura, circunferência da cintura (CC) e do quadril, dobras cutâneas, pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica e frequência cardíaca (FC), e calculada a relação cintura-quadril (RCQ) e cintura-estatura, pressão arterial média e índice de massa corporal (IMC). Para verificar a associação entre as variáveis e a hipertensão arterial utilizou-se a regressão logística binária (bruta e ajustada). Na análise ajustada para a hipertensão sistólica, foi observada uma associação com o peso, estatura, massa gorda, faixa etária, RCQ e hipertensão diastólica. Os indivíduos a partir dos 40 anos tiveram 2,5 vezes mais chances de ter hipertensão sistólica em relação aos de 18 a 29 anos, e sujeitos com maior massa corporal e hipertensão diastólica apresentaram 1,1 e 14,9 mais chances de desenvolver hipertensão sistólica. Enquanto na análise ajustada para hipertensão diastólica observou-se associações com a idade, peso, FC, IMC e hipertensão sistólica. E os indivíduos entre 30 a 39 anos com hipertensão sistólica tiveram 1,6 e 14,2 mais chances de ter hipertensão diastólica. Conclui-se que as variáveis antropométricas e hemodinâmicas estão associadas à presença de hipertensão sistólica ou diastólica isolada em sedentários, e que indivíduos mais velhos podem ter mais chances de apresentar hipertensão em relação aos mais jovens.

Resumo Verificar as respostas de 24 horas da pressão arterial (PA) em jovens adultos após diferentes ordens de execução do exercício aeróbio (EA) e resistido (ER). Participarão do estudo dez homens saudáveis (22,6 ± 70,3; 3.7 anos ± 5,8 kg; 175,9 ± 5,8 centímetros). O estudo consistiu em quatro sessões experimentais realizadas de forma aleatórias: EA + ER (AR); ER + EA (RA); Circuito Concorrente (CC) e controle (CO). Todas as sessões tiveram a mesma duração e intensidade, EA: 15 min a 90% do limar de lactato mínimo indireto; ER: 15min a 90% de 12 RM com 12 repetições (seis exercícios). A PA foi medida antes, durante e 1 h (Microlife® BP3A1C) após a realização de exercícios em laboratório e 23 h durante as atividades diárias, utilizando a medição da pressão arterial ambulatorial (Dyna-MAPA®). A pressão arterial sistólica (PAS) no período de 24 horas e de vigília, e a diastólica (PAD), no período de 24 horas, o sono e de vigília, e a média da PA no período de vigília foram menores na sessão RA em comparação com a sessão CO apresentando um tamanho do efeito de moderado a alto (d de Cohen = -0,46 / -0,78). A área sob a curva da PAD na sessão AR foi menor do que na sessão CO no período de vigília (1004 ± 82 vs. 1065 ± 107; p < 0,047) e 24 h (1456 ± 103 vs 1528 ± 132; p < 0,026) períodos. A sessão RA apresentou maiores pontos de redução da PA durante 24 horas em relação ao outros protocolos. Abstract To verify 24-hour blood pressure (BP) responses in young adults after different orders of aerobic (AE) and resistance exercises (RE). Anaerobic threshold (AT) and strength (12 RM) were evaluated in ten healthy men (22.6 ± 3.7yrs; 70.3 ± 5.8 kg; 175.9 ± 5.8 cm). Four experimental sessions: Aerobic + Resistance (AR); Resistance + Aerobic (RA); Concurrent circuit (CC) and control day (CO) were randomly performed. All sessions had the same duration and intensity, AE: 15 min at 90% of AT; ER: 15 min at 90% of 12 RM with 12 reps (6 exercises). BP was measured before, during and 1 h (Microlife® BP3A1C) after performing exercises in the laboratory and 23 h during daily activities using ambulatory blood pressure measurement (Dyna-MAPA®). Systolic BP (SBP) in 24 h and awake periods, and Diastolic BP (DBP) in 24 h, sleep and awake periods, and Mean BP in awake period were lower in RA session compared with CO session with moderate to high effect size (d de Cohen = -0.46/-0.78). The DBP area under the curve in RA was lower than CO in awake (1004 ± 82 vs. 1065 ± 107; p < 0.047) and 24 h (1456 ± 103 vs. 1528 ± 132; p < 0.026) periods. The SBP delta were lower in RA at 0-1 h (-12.0 mmHg), 2-3h (-16.5 mmHg), 6-7 h (-19.4 mmHg) and 10-11 h (-13.0 mmHg) compared with CO; lower in AR at 4-5h (-19.2 mmHg) and 6-7 h (-20.2 mmHg) compared with CO; and lower in CC at 2-3h (-15.6 mmHg) and 6-7 h (-17.5 mmHg) compared with CO. The DBP was lower at 4-5 h (-14.0 mmHg) in RA compared with CO. After performing RA exercises, there were greater decreases in BP during 24 h in young adults.

Objective to analyze sociodemographic variables associated with insufficient physical activity level in Bahian quilombolas. Methods this was a cross-sectional study with data on sociodemographic characteristics and level of physical activity using a standardized form, administered through interviews with a representative sample of adults living in quilombos in the geographical region of Bahia; crude and adjusted logistic regression was used. Results 850 participants were included whose average age was 45.0+17.0 years; 61.2% were female; prevalence of physical inactivity was 21.9% (95%CI 19.1; 24.7); insufficient physical activity level among adult quilombolas was higher among the elderly (OR 2.12; 95%CI 1.29; 3.49) and individuals who did not work (OR 1.47; 95%CI 1.01; 2, 14). Conclusion being elderly and not working is associated with insufficient physical activity in quilombolas.

Objective: The aerobic fitness on predicting firefighters’ air consumption time from self-contained breathing apparatus (T_SCBA) during physical task was investigated. Methods: Twenty firefighters were divided in two groups: G1 (n=10; 28.0±3.1 years) for the generation of a predictive equation of T_SCBA and G2 (n=10; 25.4±2.3 years) for the validation of the predictive equation. The groups completed two performance tests in separate days: 1) maximal 1600m running in order to determine mean velocity (1600mV) and maximal heart rate; 2) submaximal running/walking at intensity between 88–92% of the maximal heart rate. In second test, the firefighters were equipped with protective clothing (boots, gloves, cape, helmet and balaclava) and the self-contained breathing apparatus. The T_SBCA (corresponding to 1020 liters of pressurized air), blood lactate, heart rate and rate of perceived exertion were measured. Results: The linear regression of G1 (T_SCBA vs. 1600mV) resulted in the following predictive equation: T_SCBA= 0.0442*1600mV (m.min-1) + 4.5029 (r= 0.85; SEE= 0.73; p

Resumo Objetivo: Comparar respostas hemodinâmicas e autonômicas cardíacas após sessões agudas de exercício resistido dinâmico e isométrico. Método: Após familiarização às sessões experimentais e teste de uma repetição máxima, 12 homens (idade: 49.0±6.4 anos) sem o uso de medicamentos e experiência em exercício resistido foram randomizados de forma cruzada à duas sessões experimentais de exercício resistido dinâmico e isométrico realizados compostos por um circuito de seis exercícios alternados por segmento corporal e à uma intensidade de 60% de uma repetição máxima. Aos momentos de repouso e recuperação foram mensuradas a pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica e registrado os intervalos R-R com posterior cálculo de índices da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca. Resultados: Não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes nas respostas pressóricas entre as sessões experimentais. O duplo produto se recuperou para valores basais aos 25min da recuperação em ambas as sessões. A frequência cardíaca permaneceu mais elevada durante momentos da recuperação na sessão dinâmico, ao passo que a sessão isométrica recuperou menos batimentos cardíacos para essa mesma variável. Adicionalmente, o balanço simpato-vagal permaneceu elevado e indicadores parassimpáticos diminuídos, em relação ao repouso, após sessão isométrica. Conclusão: Não ocorreram diferenças nas respostas hemodinâmicas entre as sessões de exercício resistido. Por outro lado, demonstrou-se diferentes recuperações para a frequência cardíaca variáveis autonômicas após as sessões experimentais. Resumen Objetivo: Comparar respuestas hemodinámicas y autonómicas cardíacas después de sesiones agudas de ejercicio resistido dinámico e isométrico. Método: Después de familiarización en las sesiones experimentales y prueba de una repetición máxima, 12 hombres (edad: 49.0±6.4 años) sin el uso de medicamentos y experiencia en ejercicio resistido fueron randomizados de forma cruzada a dos sesiones experimentales de ejercicio resistido dinámico y isométricos compuestos por un circuito de seis ejercicios alternados por segmento corporal con una intensidad del 60% de una repetición máxima. Durante los momentos de reposo y recuperación se midieron la presión arterial sistólica y diastólica y se registraron los intervalos R-R con posterior cálculo de índices de la variabilidad de la frecuencia cardíaca. Resultados: No se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las respuestas de presión arterial entre las sesiones experimentales. El doble producto se recuperó a valores basales a los 25min de la recuperación en ambas sesiones. La frecuencia cardiaca permaneció más elevada durante momentos de recuperación en la sesión dinámica, mientras que la sesión isométrica recuperó menos latidos cardíacos para esa misma variable. Todavía, el balance simpático-vagal permaneció elevado e indicadores parasimpáticos disminuidos, en relación al reposo, después de la sesión isométrica. Conclusión: No ocurrieron diferencias en las respuestas hemodinámicas entre las sesiones de ejercicio. Sin embargo, se demostró diferentes recuperaciones entre las variables autonómicas después de las sesiones experimentales. Abstract Objective: To compare hemodynamic and cardiac autonomic responses after acute sessions of dynamic and isometric resistance exercise. Methods: After familiarization with the experimental sessions and maximal repetition test, 12 men (age: 49.0±6.4 years) without medication and experience in resistance exercise were cross-randomized in two experimental sessions of dynamic and isometric resistance exercise composed by a circuit with six alternating exercises per corporal segment and at intensities of 60% of a one maximum repetition. At rest and recovery moments, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured and R-R intervals were recorded with subsequent calculation of heart rate variability indexes. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed in blood pressure responses between experimental sessions. The rate pressure product recovered to baseline at 25 min of recovery in both sessions. The heart rate remained higher during moments of recovery in the dynamic session, while the isometric session recovered fewer heart beats for that same variable. In addition, the sympatho-vagal balance remained high and the parasympathetic indicators decreased in relation to rest after an isometric session. Conclusion: There were no differences in hemodynamic response between resistance exercise sessions. Otherwise, different recoveries between the autonomic variables after the experimental sessions are demostrated.

Recently, post-exercise blood pressure (BP) has been considered a predictive tool to identify individuals who are responsive or not to BP reductions with exercise training (i. e., "high" and "low responders"). This study aimed to analyze the inter- and intra-individual BP responsiveness following a single bout of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) and continuous exercise (CE) in normotensive men (n=14; 24.5±4.2 years). Mean change in BP during the 60 min period post-exercise was analyzed and minimal detectable change (MDC) was calculated to classify the subjects as "low" (no post-exercise hypotension [PEH]) and "high responders" (PEH occurrence) following each exercise protocol (inter-individual analysis). The MDC for systolic and diastolic BP was 5.8 and 7.0 mmHg. In addition, a difference equal/higher than MDC between the exercise protocols was used to define an occurrence of intra-individual variability in BP responsiveness. There were "low" and "high" PEH responders following both exercise protocols (inter-individual variability) as well as subjects who presented higher PEH following a specific exercise protocol (intra-individual variability between exercise protocols). These results were observed mainly for systolic BP. In summary, PEH is a heterogeneous physiological phenomenon and, for some subjects, seems to be exercise-protocol dependent. Further investigations are necessary to confirm our preliminary findings.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n3p287 The aim of this study was to examine the reliability of the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and post-exercise cardiac autonomic markers in physically active and sedentary older women. Eighteen physically active older women (64.2±3.1 years; 63.0±2.7 kg; 1.52±0.06 m; 26.9±2.7 kg.m-2) who performed Tai Chi Chuan for at least 6 months, and 18 sedentary older women (64.0±3.7 years; 63.8±8.9 kg; 1.49±0.05 m; 28.4±3.5 kg.m-2) were submitted to 6MWT in two separate occasions. Immediately after 6MWT, heart rate recovery at one (HRR1’) and two minutes (HRR2’), as well as the heart rate variability (HRV) were recoded. Reliability was verified by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) with 95% confidence interval, Bland-Altman plots were used as a measure of agreement, and coefficient of variation (CV) was calculated. High reliability (ICC=0.86) was found for performance in 6MWT (528.8 ± 71.4 m and 473.2 ± 62.4 m; CV=7.9 and VC=8.5%) in both groups. Likewise, high reliability (ICC≥0.84 and ICC≥0.80) was found for HRR 1’ (29.0±11.0 bpm and 17.0±8.0 bpm; VC=30.1% and VC =40.2%) and HRR 2’ (36.0±10.0 bpm and 24.0±9.0 bpm; VC =23.7% and VC =22.8%) in both groups. Regarding HRV, moderate reliability was found in the active group (CCI≥0.57; VC =35-47%), while moderate-high reliability was found in the sedentary group (CCI=0.65-0.76; VC=34-69%). Agreement was found for all variables analyzed. In conclusion, post-exercise 6MWT, HRR, and HRV are reliable tools to assess functional capacity and cardiac autonomic control in physically active and sedentary older women.

No study has investigated the alterations in the flexibility of beginners using an experimental protocol with basic techniques of Capoeira. To analyze the effects of 8 weeks of Capoeira progressive training program on the flexibility of beginners. Twenty-one individuals divided in two groups (Capoeira: n = 13; 26.1 ± 7.2 years; 22.7 ± 2.7 kg m2(−1) and control: n = 08; 27.1 ± 0.5 years; 24.3 ± 3.3 kg m2(−1)) participated in the study. The Capoeira group performed 8 weeks of Capoeira progressive training program (two sessions per week lasting 60 min each). The experimental protocol used was exclusively based on the basic techniques of a programmed Capoeira training system. Before and after the intervention, measurements were performed aiming to analyze (1) trunk flexion flexibility through a sit-and-reach test using a Wells’ Bench (WBtf), (2) passive tension (PThf), and (3) maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf) through goniometry. A two-way ANOVA revealed a main effect of group by time interaction to PThf (F = 11.797; P = 0.003; η p 2 = 0.383) and MAhf (F = 9.650; P = 0.006; η p 2 = 0.337). No significant main effect of group by time interaction occurred to WBtf (F = 3.320; P = 0.084; η p 2 = 0.149). The relative changes (∆ %) before and after the intervention in both groups showed that the Capoeira group significantly differed to the control group in the PThf (Capoeira: 46.2 ± 29.9 % vs. control: 5.7 ± 27.6 %; P = 0.003) and MAhf (Capoeira: 22.4 ± 24.5 % vs. control: −6.1 ± 13.1 %; P = 0.006). Eight weeks of Capoeira progressive training program resulted in a significant improvement in angular flexibility for beginners.

Introdução A hiper-reatividade da pressão arterial (PA) ao estresse pode estar associada ao desenvolvimento da hipertensão arterial. Porém a realização prévia de exercícios físicos tem se mostrado eficaz em atenuar esta elevação da PA ao estresse subsequente. Objetivo Verificar o efeito do volume da sessão de exercícios resistidos (ER) sobre a reatividade da PA (RV) ao estresse induzido. Métodos Quarenta adultos jovens normotensos foram submetidos a três sessões experimentais em ordem randomizada: Sessão com 2 séries de ER (S2); Sessão com 4 séries de ER (S4); e Sessão controle sem exercícios (SC). S2 e S4 foram realizadas à 70% de uma repetição máxima e compostas por seis exercícios com 10 repetições cada (intervalo de 90s entre séries). Aos 10 minutos de recuperação das sessões experimentais, os voluntários foram submetidos ao Cold Pressor Test (CPT), que é um protocolo de estresse no qual a mão direita é submergida em água gelada (4 a 5º C) durante 1 minuto para determinar a RV. A PA sistólica (PAS), diastólica (PAD), média (PAM) e frequência cardíaca (FC) foram mensuradas no repouso pré-sessões experimentais (20 minutos) e imediatamente após o CPT. Resultados Em resposta ao estresse induzido pelo CPT a FC não diferenciou após sessões experimentais (SC: 98±9 vs. S2: 107±12 vs. S4: 113±13 bpm; P>0,05). Entretanto, após a sessão de ER de maior volume, ocorreu atenuação da RV na PAS (SC: 145±18 vs. S2: 142±16 vs. S4: 133±15 mmHg; P0.05). However, after a session of higher volume RE, attenuation of VR was observed for SBP (CS: 145 ± 18 vs. S2: 142 ± 16 vs. S4: 133 ± 15 mmHg; P 0,05). Sin embargo, después de la sesión de EF de mayor volumen, hubo atenuación de la RV en la PAS (SC: 145±18 vs. S2: 142±16 vs. S4: 133±15 mmHg; p

Introdução: A utilização exacerbada do tempo de tela inativo (TV, computador e videogames) pode proporcionar surgimento de doenças crônicas degenerativas como a diabetes tipo 2 e agravar a diabetes tipo 1, devido ao efeitos deletérios de atividade ocupacionais inativas fisicamente. Porém, os videogames ativos (VGAs), têm se tornado uma opção viável de atividade física/exercício para todas as faixas etárias e em diversa populações. Objetivo: analisar, por meio de uma revisão sistemática, as alterações proporcionadas pela prática de VGAs na população diabética tipo 1 e 2. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática nos artigos originais da Pubmed, Scielo, Bireme, Web of Science, Periódicos CAPES e Scopus, com os seguintes descritores: “diabetes” quatro vezes em combinação com o booleano AND e os termos: “exergames”, “vídeo game”, “virtual technologies” e “exercise games”. Foram realizadas três etapas para as buscas, sendo em cada etapa realizada uma tarefa específica, efetuada por dois pesquisadores simultaneamente, de forma independente. Resultados: Pode-se perceber que pouco se tem sobre os VGAs (quatro estudos) e diabetes. Especificamente diabetes mellitus tipo 1 e VGAs (0% dos estudos). Porém, percebeu-se diversos benefícios para os indivíduos com diabetes mellitus 2 como: neurofisiológicos, comportamento motor, metabólicos, antropométricos, qualidade de vida, equilíbrio, força, marcha e até mesmo, possui intensidade recomendada pelos órgãos nacionais e internacionais (moderada). Conclusão: Os VGAs como ferramenta coadjuvante proporcionam benefícios no tratamento não farmacológico para pessoas diabéticas tipo 2 adultas e idosas.

This study aimed to characterize the anthropometric and functional profiles of 50 male elite competitors at the 2017 Capoeira World Championship organized by ABADÁ Capoeira School in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The competitors were divided into different weight categories: lightweight (VIOLA, ≤76.9 kg; n = 15), intermediate weight (MEDIO, 77.0–85.9 kg; n = 25), and heavyweight (GUNGA, ≥86.0 kg; n = 10). Two evaluation batteries were performed: 1) anthropometry and somatotype determination and 2) functional performance on push-up, sit-up, and sit-and-reach tests; quadrant jump test (QJT); squat jump (SJ); and countermovement jump (CMJ). Results reveal that the mesomorphic component of the somatotype differed between the GUNGA subgroup and other groups (F[2,47] = 7.617; p = 0.001), while ectomorphy differed between the VIOLA and GUNGA subgroups (F[2,47] = 3.899; p = 0.027). The “endo-mesomorph” classification predominated in the three investigated categories. For functional performance, there was a difference in QJT between the VIOLA and GUNGA subgroups (F[2,47] = 4.299; p = 0.019). The endomorphism had a negative correlation (p < 0.01) with the performance in the sit-up (r = -0.51), push -up (r = -0.39), SJ (r = -0.45), and CMJ (r = -0.49). We concluded that at the international level, male elite competitors show predominance in the mesomorphic component of the somatotype. Furthermore, the endomorphic component correlated inversely with functional performance in trunk and upper limb resistance tests and lower limb explosive strength tests. These results can help coaches in targeting specific training programs for Capoeira athletes who aim for a high competitive level.