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The Long Lasting Effects of Whole Body Rotation Vibration in a Fitness Exercise Program on Flexibility and Motor Coordination in Young Females

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Tomasz T., Maria Agnieszka N., Mariusz Z., Ludmila J. M., Viktor S. M., Stanisław S.

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

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2012

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vol. 4

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issue 4

221-230

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Background: The aim of the study was to determine additional effects of 8 weeks’ whole body rotation vibration combined with a fitness exercise program of health-related training on chosen motor coordination abilities and flexibility in young females. Material/Methods: Thirty-seven young females aged 20-25 (students) voluntarily participated in the study. The training program included 24 training sessions which were performed over the course of 8 weeks (3 sessions a week) and was based on basic principles of health-related protocols. The program of sessions was performed by subjects of the experimental group with a working whole body vibration platform (20 Hz), whereas those of the control group performed the same exercises with a non-working (placebo) vibration platform. Chosen motor coordination abilities (body balance, reproducing of strength and whole body rotation angle) and flexibility (active and passive) were measured at the 4th and the 8th week. Results: This study showed additional effects of concomitant whole body vibration and physical exercises for 24 sessions of training (40-50 min). A significant increase in some values of the motor coordination ability (body balance, reproduction of strength and angle in rotation) and hip active and passive flexibility was shown in the experimental group vs. the control one. Conclusions: The results indicate that chronic rotation whole-body vibration, as an accompanying impact to a fitness exercise program, has additional positive effects on coordination and flexibility in young females.

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GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN WITH TYPE I DIABETES

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Niewiadomska M., Radziyevska M., Radziyevsky P.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2013

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vol. 1

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issue 1

47-52

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Type 1 diabetes is a metabolic disorder whose treatment depends not only on the administration of insulin and diabetic control,but also on properly applied physical activity to improve insulin sensitivity and thus the patient’s condition. In order to fulfill this role,physical exercise must be systematic and properly administered. An adequate intensity depends on the physical fitness level of thepatient, which may be determined in a six-minute walk test. Before a training cycle, the patient should be subjected to basic clinical tests. The intensity of training may be determined by the Karvonen or Strunz formula to precisely specify the training heart rate (60–75% of maximum heart rate, depending on the condition of the indivi dual). Blood sugar levels should be measured before and after the training session, while during exercise a heart rate monitor should be used. All these measures should help prevent the occurrence of adverse effects such as hypoglycemia.

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Effects of Long-term Regular Exercise on Cognitive Function, Lipid Profile and Atherogenic Biomarkers in Middle-aged Men

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Kłapcińska B., Kroemeke A., Tataruch M., Tataruch R., Szołtysek-Bołdys I., Derejczyk J., Kimsa E., Iskra J.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2008

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vol. 20

89-98

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Several studies on exercise and its effect on cognitive function in human and animal populations have documented the beneficial impact of regular physical activity on maintenance of good cognitive abilities and satisfactory health-related quality of life well into older age. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of long-term regular running on metabolic profile and cognitive function in middle-aged men.A total of 24 regularly exercising, middle-age men (Group A), all being members of the Runners Club, and 22 age-matched sedentary subjects (Group B), as the control group, were enrolled in this study. The control group included 8 non-overweight (BMI=23.5±5.2) individuals (Group C) and 14 overweight/obese (BMI=30.7±1.6) subjects (Group D). Serum lipid profile, glucose and homocysteine concentrations were assessed by routine laboratory methods. Subjects' cognitive function was evaluated based on Trail Making Test (TMT) and Digit Symbol Test (DST) scores.In a majority of runners (Group A), the BMI and the parameters of lipid profile (TC, HDL, LDL, TG, glycerol) were close to those recorded in non-overweight controls (Group C) and, in both groups, results were ideally within the reference ranges for healthy male subjects. However, as compared to the whole control group (Group B), which may be considered as an average population sample of sedentary middle-age men, significant differences were observed in BMI and concentrations of TC and LDL, as well as in the pro-atherogenic biomarkers (TC/HDL, LDL/HDL), which were lower in runners. A similar tendency was found in concentrations of TG (independent cardiovascular risk factor), glycerol and TG/HDL ratio (surrogate measure of insulin resistance), however the differences did not reach the level of significance. The level of homocysteine (pro-atherogenic biomarker) was comparable in all groups, and in most cases, within the reference range for male adults. Results of cognitive function tests did not reveal any significant between-group differences. The TMT score was found to be correlated positively (r=0.492, p<0.05), whereas DST score was correlated negatively (r=-0.549, p<0.005), with age. The DST performance, as evaluated in the group of runners (Group A), appeared to be strongly dependent (r=0.809, p<0.005) on the educational level of the subject.These data provided evidence of beneficial effects of a long-term regular endurance running exercise on lipid profile and cardiovascular health in middle-aged men. However, we failed to confirm the findings of a favorable impact of regular physical activity on improvement in cognitive abilities.

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Aerobic Capacity of Elderly Women Engaged in Controlled Physical Activity

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da Cunha R., de Assunção Ferreira M., Bezerra J., Guerra I., Dantas E.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2010

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vol. 23

63-69

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the aerobic capacity of elderly participants in the family health program at Health Municipal Secretary, who were submitted to a regular program of physical exercise. This experimental study had a sample size of 98 hypertensive elderly women. The sample was divided randomly into an experimental group (EG; n=58, age: 67±6 years) and a control group (CG; n=40; age: 70±6 years). Aerobic capacity was evaluated by a six-minute walking test (WT6). The intervention program was conducted three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), between 17:00 and 17:45 hours, with an intensity that varied from 55% to 75% of the theoretical maximum heart rate. Student's paired t-tests or Wilcoxon tests were utilised in the intra-group analysis (for homogenous or heterogeneous distributions of the data, respectively). An ANOVA two-way parametric test was used to evaluate the inter-group data followed by the Scheffe post hoc test. A value of p<0.05 was adopted for statistical significance. The results revealed an increase in distance travelled in the EG in the post-test relative to the pretest (Δ= 70.58 m; p<0.0001) and relative to the CG post-test (Δ= 116.58 m; p<0.0001). Furthermore, the CG travelled less distance in the post-test than in the pre-test (Δ= -0.78 m; p=0.003). Therefore, we infer that a walking regimen of controlled intensity improves the distance travelled by elderly women in the WT6 by increasing their aerobic capacity.

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INFLUENCE OF SELENIUM ON OXIDATIVE STRESS IN ATHLETES. REVIEW ARTICLE

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Sieja K., von Mach-Szczypińska J., Kois N., Ler P., Piechanowska K., Stolarska M.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2016

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vol. 14

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issue 2

87 - 92

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The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of selenium (Se) on the course of oxidative stress in trained athletes, on the basis of own former published studies and the reference of literature. In a number of references it was shown that the application of Se led to the diminishing of oxidative stress during the physical exercises in athletes. The application of Se to athletes − led to the increase of peroxidase glutathione the main selen − dependent enzyme. The fact of increased concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA) in blood serum, the main metabolite of lipid peroxidation can indirectly evidence about the intensity of physical endurance. This increase is significantly smaller in individuals taking exogenous antioxidative diet supplement containing Se. Moreover there is the evidence that oxidative muscles damage during physical effort could be diminished by compounds with antioxidative properties. Taking into consideration, the obtained results by many of authors empower to the conclusion that application of Se diminishes the degree of peroxidation of lipids in trained athletes.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Failure. Part II. Does Higher Intensity Means Better Outcome?

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Kujawska A., Perkowski R., Skierkowska N., Topka W., Gajos M., Androsiuk-Perkowska J., Cieślińska A., Przybysz B., Kwolik D., Siekacz D., Rybarczyk D., Kujawski S.

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2018

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vol. 22

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issue 2

23-32

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Heart failure (HF) due to its universality has become a huge challenge for modern medicine. Second part of the twentieth century brought significant changes in the rehabilitation, diagnostic and pharmacological procedures. There are no definitive guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) in HF. Based on previous studies, the article tried to describe and illustrate the mechanism of effective CR and its intensity in HF patients, which could be helpful in CR protocol development. Cardiac Rehabilitation has confirmed efficacy in increased physical level of participation in inter alia, home/work/recreational activities, improved psychosocial well-being, functional independence, prevention of disability, long-term adherence to maintaining physically active lifestyle, improved cardiopulmonary fitness, strength, muscle endurance, and flexibility, reduced cardiovascular events risk and risk of mortality. Before and after CR conduction, baseline and final aerobic capacity should be examined with an ergospirometry test to evaluate CR protocol intensity and check its effectiveness, respectively. Frequency of training-bouts in CR protocol in HF patients were from 3 to 7 days per week, intensity ranged from 40% to 80% VO2max or 9 to 14 on rating of the perceived exertion (RPE) scale or 6 to 20 on the Borg scale. Duration of single bout-exercise ranged from 20 to 60 minutes.

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Wysiłek fizyczny – lek bez recepty: znaczenie kinezyterapii w profilaktyce i leczeniu wysiłkowego nietrzymania moczu u kobiet (w aneksie zestaw proponowanych ćwiczeń)

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Dalewska M., Kasicka-Jonderko A., Jonderko K., Augustyniak H.

Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis

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2013

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vol. 67

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issue 6

384-392

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Stress urinary incontinence in women is a serious social problem and because of its prevalence should be considered a civilization disease. The article discusses the causes of disorders of pelvic statics leading to stress incontinence. The principles of prevention of this disease are presented, and in an illustrated appendix, a set of exercises useful in the prevention and kinesitherapy of stress urinary incontinence is proposed.

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Wysiłkowe nietrzymanie moczu u kobiet stanowi poważny problem społeczny i ze względu na częstość występowania ma charakter choroby cywilizacyjnej. W artykule omówiono przyczyny zaburzeń statyki narządu rodnego, powodujące wysiłkowe nietrzymanie moczu. Przedstawiono zasady profilaktyki tego schorzenia, a w ilustrowanym aneksie zaproponowano zestaw ćwiczeń przydatnych w profilaktyce i kinezyterapii wysiłkowego nietrzymania moczu.

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The Effects of Different Exercise Programmes on Female Body Composition

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Soares Costa de Mendonça R. M., Targino de Araújo Júnior A., Cirilo de Sousa M. d. S., Fernandes H. M.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2014

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vol. 43

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issue 1

67-78

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The purpose of this study was to verify the effects of 16 weeks of practicing different exercise programmes on body composition. This is an exploratory and descriptive study of 89 women aged 25 to 55 years (41.42 ± 9.23 years). The subjects were randomly divided into three experimental groups (EG): practitioners of strength training (SG), dance (DG), hydrogymnastics (HG), and a control group (CG) with sedentary women. Measurements of body mass and height, circumferences of the chest, waist, abdomen, hips, thighs, calves, and skinfolds of the triceps, suprailiac and thigh were registered in three different moments: prior to the commencement of the training program, again after 8 weeks of training, and finally after 16 weeks of training. Body density was estimated by using the trifold protocol by Jackson, Pollock and Ward. The ANOVA and deltas of change (Δ%) were used for data analysis. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. The effects of greater statistical significance on body composition related the variables "time", "group" and the interaction between the two (time x group) were observed for the percentage of fat - F% (F (1.79, 152.52) = 24.59, p <0.001, η 2 = 0.22), fat mass - FM (F (1.75, 149.01) = 12.65, p <0.001, η 2 = 0.13) and lean mass - LM (F (1.77, 150.66) = 47.38, p <0.001, η 2 = 0.36). The HG and SG were more beneficial in reducing F%. It was observed that the EG indicated healthier anthropometric aspects compared to the CG, regardless of the type of exercise programmes practiced. The time factor was more representative over the effects of exercise on anthropometric dimensions.

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Postural Adaptations in Preadolescent Karate Athletes Due to a One Week Karate Training Camp

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Vando S., Filingeri D., Maurino L., Chaabène H., Bianco A., Salernitano G., Foti C., Padulo J.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2013

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vol. 38

45-52

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an increasing number of training hours of specific highintensity karate training on postural sway in preadolescent karate athletes. Seventy-four karatekas were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: Karate Group (KG=37): age 10.29±1.68 yrs; or Control Group (CG= 37): age 10.06±1.77 yrs. The KG performed two sessions per day for 1 week in total, while the CG performed only 3 sessions during the same period. The center-of-pressure length (COPL) and velocity (COPV) were recorded under four different experimental conditions: open eyes (EO), closed eyes (EC), open eyes monopodalic left (EOL), open eyes monopodalic right (EOR), pre as well as post training intervention. Post-camp results indicated significant differences between the groups in the COPL p<0.001; an interaction of training type×time in the COPV (p<0.001) and an interaction of training type×time (p=0.020). The KG revealed an improvement in the COPL from pre to post-camp under conditions of EO [-37.26% (p<0.001)], EC [-31.72% (p<0.001)], EOL [-27.27% (p<0.001)], EOR [-21.44% (p<0.001)], while CG revealed small adaptations in conditions of EO (3.16%), EC (0.93%), EOL (-3.03%), EOR (-0.97%). Furthermore, in the KG an improvement in the COPV from pre to post-camp was observed in conditions of EO [-37.92% (p<0.001)], EC [-32.52% (p<0.001)], EOL [-29.11% (p<0.001)], EOR [-21.49% (p<0.001)]. In summary, one-week of high intensity karate training induced a significant improvement in static body balance in preadolescent karate athletes. Karate performance requires high-levels of both static and dynamic balance. Further research dealing with the effect of karate practice on dynamic body balance in young athletes is required.

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Poł wieku badań na temat kinesio tapingu – czym i jak mierzymy skuteczność terapii?

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Brychcy A., Pawlak M.

Polish Journal of Sports Medicine

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2018

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vol. 34(3)

135-153

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Background. The Kinesio Taping (KT) method is based on taping the painful parts of the body. It has been known since almost 50 years. Until now, there is no physiological, neurophysiological or biochemical determinants of the effectiveness of this technique, as well as standardized methods for assessing the effectiveness of this therapeutic method. This work systematizes the current knowledge in the area of research on the Kinesio Taping method based on publications available in the PubMed database. Material and methods. The research material consisted of 149 publications from the years 2006-2017 obtained after entering the „Kinesio Taping” password into the PubMed database. The articles were grouped according to the criterion of the body area subjected to therapy. In individual groups, the area of patting was analyzed, the measurement methods used, the number of tests carried out, and the countries and centres where the research was conducted. Results. The research was carried out on healthy people and those who declared pain. The largest number of scientific publications on KT originated from Turkey (14.46%), South Korea (11.4%) and Taiwan (11.4%). Mostly, the articles in this area examined the impact of knee joint surgery (37 articles), and the least on the elbow joint (8 articles). The VAS scale (46 works) and dynamometer (26 works) testing muscular strength predominated among the measurement methods evaluating the effects of the therapy. Conclusion. The analysis of scientific publications on KT indicates that in the majority of the conducted studies, the therapeutic effect was based on the subjective feelings of the patient. There is a lack of uniform criteria for assessing the effectiveness of this method, as well as the lack of a coherent theory describing the therapeutic mechanisms of KT.

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Wstęp. Metoda Kinesio Tapingu (KT) polegająca na oklejaniu plastrami bolących części ciała znana jest od prawie 50 lat. Do dzisiaj brak jest jednak fizjologicznych, neurofizjologicznych lub biochemicznych uwarunkowań efektywności tej techniki, jak również standaryzowanych metod oceny skuteczności tej metody terapeutycznej. Ta praca systematyzuje dotychczasową wiedzę z obszaru badań nad metodą Kinesio Tapingu w oparciu o publikacje dostępne w bazie danych PubMed. Materiał i metody. Materiał badawczy stanowiło 149 publikacji z lat 2006-2017 uzyskanych po wpisaniu do bazy PubMed hasła „Kinesio Taping”. Prace zostały pogrupowane według kryterium obszaru ciała poddanego terapii. W poszczególnych grupach analizowano obszar plastrowania, zastosowane metody pomiarowe, liczbę przeprowadzonych badań oraz kraje i ośrodki, w których prowadzono badania. Wyniki. Badania prowadzono zarówno na osobach zdrowych, jak i deklarujących dolegliwości bólowe. Najwięcej publikacji naukowych na temat KT pochodziło z Turcji (19,46%), Korei Południowej (11,4%) i Tajwanu (11,4%). Najczęściej w pracach z tego obszaru badano wpływ zabiegu na staw kolanowy (37 artykułów), natomiast najmniej na staw łokciowy (8 artykułów). Wśród metod pomiarowych oceniających efekty terapii przeważała skala VAS (46 prac) oraz dynamometr (26 prac) badający siłę mięśniową. Wnioski. Analiza publikacji naukowych dotyczących KT wskazuje, że w przypadku większości prowadzonych badań efekt terapeutyczny oparto o subiektywne odczucia pacjenta. Dostrzega się brak jednolitych kryteriów oceny skuteczności tej metody, jak też brak spójnej teorii opisującej terapeutyczne mechanizmy działania KT.

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Aktywność fizyczna Polaków w porównaniu z aktywnością fizyczną Polaków mieszkających w Wielkiej Brytanii

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Jabłońska Ż., Tomaszewski W.

Polish Journal of Sports Medicine

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2020

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vol. 36(2)

73-84

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Background. Physical activity plays an important role in human life. For ages we have been aware of the favorable effect of physical exercise on the human body. There are multiple benefits of physical activity. Each of us takes exercise, but not every exercise level is sufficient to have a favorable effect on the human body. In order to obtain such an effect, physical exercise should be regularly performed with an adequate intensity. The aim of the experiment was to compare and grade physical activity in the Polish population living at least 5 years in Great Britain and the Polish population living in Poland. The following hypothesis was constructed: The Poles living abroad differently perceive themselves and their involvement in physical activity. They devote more time to exercising and they know active forms of leisure activities. Given that fact, it was expected that the Poles living abroad would differently perceive themselves and their involvement in physical activity. Materials and methods. A short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used for the research. The total of 80 persons participated in the survey. Six participants were excluded from the study. The results were calculated using an arithmetic mean. Percentile analysis was conducted. The frequency of vigorous and moderate physical exercise including walking and the amount of time spent in a seated position were measured, and the values corresponding to weekly involvement in physical activity were calculated. Based on the obtained values the following parameters were calculated: the level of physical activity, number of people undertaking intensive physical exercise, the frequency of vigorous exercise performance, the average number of days spent on intensive physical exercise performance, the average time (during the day) spent on for intensive exercise performance, the number of people who did not perform vigorous physical exercise, the number of people performing moderate physical exercise, the frequency of moderate exercise performance, the mean number of days spent on moderate exercise performance, the mean time dedicated to moderate exercise (minutes), the number of days subjects spent walking - going for walks during the last weekend, the average time spent walking (in minutes) and mean time spent in a sitting position (minutes). Results. The obtained values did not reveal any statistically significant differences. Conclusions. The results indicate that the mentality of Poles does not change with their place of abode. Habits and leisure time activities do not change due to moving to another place.

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Wstęp. Aktywność fizyczna niesie ze sobą wiele korzyści. Każdy podejmuje wysiłek, jednak nie każdy wysiłek fizyczny jest wystarczający. Aby zachodziło jak najwięcej pozytywnych zmian w organizmie, wysiłek fizyczny powinien być podejmowany regularnie, z odpowiednią intensywnością. Celem pracy było porównanie i ocena poziomu aktywności fizycznej Polaków mieszkających co najmniej 5 lat w Wielkiej Brytanii oraz w Polsce. Materiał i metody. Do badań wykorzystano Międzynarodowy Kwestionariusz Aktywności fizycznej IPAQ w wersji skróconej. W badaniach uczestniczyło 80 osób. Sześć osób zostało wykluczonych z badań. Wyniki opracowano na bazie średniej arytmetycznej. Wykonano analizę procentową. Zbadano częstość podejmowania intensywnych i umiarkowanych wysiłków fizycznych, chodzenia, czas spędzany w pozycji siedzącej oraz wartość tygodniowej aktywności fizycznej. Na podstawie uzyskanych danych określono poziom aktywności fizycznej oraz: liczbę osób podejmujących intensywny wysiłek fizyczny, częstość podejmowania intensywnego wysiłku fizycznego, średnią liczbę dni przeznaczaną na intensywny wysiłek fizyczny, średni czas poświęcany w ciągu dnia na intensywny wysiłek fizyczny, liczbę osób niepodejmujących intensywnych wysiłków fizycznych, liczbę osób podejmujących umiarkowany wysiłek fizyczny, częstość podejmowania umiarkowanego wysiłku fizycznego, średnią liczbę dni przeznaczaną na umiarkowany wysiłek fizyczny, średni czas poświęcany w ciągu dnia na umiarkowany wysiłek fizyczny (w minutach), liczbę dni poświęconych na chodzenie – spacerowanie w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, średni czas przeznaczony na chodzenie (ile minut dziennie trwa chód, spacerowanie), średni czas spędzony siedząc (w minutach). Wyniki. Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników nie stwierdzono różnic istotnych statystycznie. Wnioski. Mentalność Polaków nie zmienia się w zależności od miejsca zamieszkania. Przyzwyczajenia, nawyki, to w jaki sposób spędzamy czas wolny, nie ulega zmianie wraz ze zmianą miejsca pobytu.

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The Long Lasting Effects of Whole Body Rotation Vibration in a Fitness Exercise Program on Flexibility and Motor Coordination in Young Females

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN WITH TYPE I DIABETES

Effects of Long-term Regular Exercise on Cognitive Function, Lipid Profile and Atherogenic Biomarkers in Middle-aged Men

Aerobic Capacity of Elderly Women Engaged in Controlled Physical Activity

INFLUENCE OF SELENIUM ON OXIDATIVE STRESS IN ATHLETES. REVIEW ARTICLE

Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Failure. Part II. Does Higher Intensity Means Better Outcome?

Wysiłek fizyczny – lek bez recepty: znaczenie kinezyterapii w profilaktyce i leczeniu wysiłkowego nietrzymania moczu u kobiet (w aneksie zestaw proponowanych ćwiczeń)

The Effects of Different Exercise Programmes on Female Body Composition

Postural Adaptations in Preadolescent Karate Athletes Due to a One Week Karate Training Camp

Poł wieku badań na temat kinesio tapingu – czym i jak mierzymy skuteczność terapii?

Aktywność fizyczna Polaków w porównaniu z aktywnością fizyczną Polaków mieszkających w Wielkiej Brytanii