ChatGPT for Sample-Size Calculation in Sports Medicine and Exercise Sciences: A Cautionary Note

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(10), С. 1219 - 1223

Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2023

To investigate the accuracy of ChatGPT (Chat generative pretrained transformer), a large language model, in calculating sample size for sport-sciences and sports-medicine research studies.

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between quality of life, sleep quality, mental health, and physical activity in an international sample of college students: a structural equation modeling approach

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024

We assessed the direct and indirect relationships between sleep quality, mental health, physical activity with quality of life (QOL) in college university students.

Язык: Английский

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Athlete level, sport-type, and gender influences on training, mental health, and sleep during the early COVID-19 lockdown in Malaysia

Frontiers in Physiology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13

Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2023

Purpose: We evaluated the extent of changes in training practices, recovery, mental health, and sleep patterns athletes during early COVID-19 lockdown a single country-cohort. Methods: A total 686 (59% male, 41% female; 9% World Class, 28% International, 29% National, 26% State, 8% Recreational) from 50 sports (45% individual, 55% team) Malaysia completed an online, survey-based questionnaire study. The questions were related to practices (including recovery injury), patterns. Results: Relative pre-lockdown, intensity (−34%), frequency (−20%, except World-Class), duration (−24%–59%, especially International/World-Class) compromised, by mandated lockdown. During lockdown, more space/access (69%) equipment available for cardiorespiratory training, than technical strength; these resources favoured World-Class athletes. Most trained general strength/health (88%) muscular endurance (71%); some used innovative/digital tools (World-Class 48% vs. lower classification-levels ≤34%). More World-Class, National performed strength plyometrics, sport-specific skills with proper equipment, State/Recreational females (42%) sourced materials social media males (29%). Some (38%) injury prevention exercises; 18% had mild injuries (knees 29%, ankles 26%), received medical diagnosis (International 31%). Lower-level (e.g., State 44%) disclosed that they mentally vulnerable; felt anxious (36% higher-levels 14%–21%). Sleep quality quantity “normal” (49% both), “improved” (35% 27%), only 16% 14% (respectively) stated “worsened” sleep. Conclusion: Lockdown compromised training-related lower-level Athletes are need assistance cope anxiety should be tailored individual country requirements situations. In particular, goal-driven (even if it is at home) fitness psychological, financial, lifestyle support can provided reduce difficulties associated lockdowns. Policies guidelines facilitate (of all levels) train regularly developed.

Язык: Английский

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Training Practices of Football Players During the Early COVID-19 Lockdown Worldwide

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 18(1), С. 37 - 46

Опубликована: Дек. 5, 2022

The COVID-19 lockdown challenged the training options of athletes worldwide, including players from most popular sport globally, football/soccer. Purpose : authors explored practices football worldwide during lockdown. Methods Football (N = 2482, 30% professional, 22% semipro, and 48% amateur) completed an online survey (May–July 2020) on their before versus (March–June 2020). Questions were related to frequency session duration, as well knowledge attitudes. Results Before lockdown, more professional (87%) than semipro (67%) amateur (65%) trained ≥5 sessions/wk, but this proportion decreased 55%, 35%, 42%, respectively. Players (80%–87%) ≥60 minutes 45% in professionals, 43% amateurs, 36% semipros At home, two-thirds had space (73%) equipment (66%) for cardiorespiratory training, while availability technical strength was <50% Interactions between coach/trainer player frequent (ie, daily) among (27%) (11%) (17%) players. Training load monitoring, albeit limited, mostly performed by fitness coaches, so with professionals (35%) amateurs (13%) (17%). players’ attitudes/beliefs toward relatively modest (50%–59%). Conclusion negatively affected especially semipros, example, frequency, intensity, technical, recovery, other coaching-related aspects. During lockdown-like situations, should be monitored closely provided appropriate support facilitate training.

Язык: Английский

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Examination of sleep in relation to dietary and lifestyle behaviors during Ramadan: A multi-national study using structural equation modeling among 24,500 adults amid COVID-19

Frontiers in Nutrition, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10

Опубликована: Март 8, 2023

Of around 2 billion Muslims worldwide, approximately 1.5 observe Ramadan fasting (RF) month. Those that RF have diverse cultural, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds are distributed over a wide geographical area. Sleep is known to be significantly altered during the month of Ramadan, which has profound impact on human health. Moreover, sleep closely connected dietary lifestyle behaviors.This cross-sectional study collected data using structured, self-administered electronic questionnaire was translated into 13 languages disseminated Muslim populations across 27 countries. The assessed factors as independent variables, three parameters (quality, duration, disturbance) dependent variables. We performed structural equation modeling (SEM) examine how affected these parameters.In total, 24,541 adults were enrolled in this study. SEM analysis revealed RF, optimum duration (7-9 h) associated with sufficient physical activity (PA) consuming plant-based proteins. In addition, smoking greater disturbance lower quality. Participants consumed vegetables, fruits, dates, proteins reported better Infrequent consumption delivered food infrequent screen time also Conflicting results found regarding dining at home versus out parameters.Increasing intake important could help improve healthy for those observing RF. regular PA avoiding may contribute improving

Язык: Английский

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Perceived changes in the mental well‐being among Nigerians due to Ramadan Intermittent Fasting during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Brain and Behavior, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(5)

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2023

Muslims fast every year during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. This study examined mental well-being and correlating factors among Nigerian adults who observed intermittent fasting (RIF).A validated generalized anxiety disorder-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2, four-item spiritual index, Islamic intrinsic religiosity questionnaire were used to collect data about (depression, anxiety), spirituality, through a web-based survey between May 9, 2021 (27th Ramadan, 1442) June 4, (29th Shawwal, 1442). We studied respondents over period 4 weeks before (BR) April 12, 2021(DR). Multinomial regression analysis was determine associated with depression anxiety. research did not receive any grant or funding.A total 770 adult Nigerians RIF included in this cross-sectional study. When compared BR, observing by significant improvement their well-being. A higher proportion felt less depressed DR (61.3% vs. 56.5%. < .001). Interest pleasure doing things improved than BR (p= 0.007) nervous anxious (60.7% 57.1%, respectively; p <.001). Mental independently sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity, perceived relationships.This found despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The effect on needs further multicentric studies different sets ethnic populations.

Язык: Английский

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Review of the Literature on Ramadan Fasting and Health in 2022

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(02), С. 050 - 066

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2023

Abstract Objectives The literature on health and disease during Ramadan fasting (RF) is widely spread in many journals making it not readily accessible to those interested the subject. Here, we provide an overview of research interplay RF with various aspects well-being published 2022. Materials Methods A narrative, nonsystematic review international from a single major medical online database, PubMed, one calendar year (2022) was conducted. search term “Ramadan fasting” used retrieve appropriate records. relevant substantial data-based content presented concise thematic account, excluding concerned diabetes. Results Themes that emerged included pathophysiology metabolic changes RF, nutritional including body composition energy metabolism, cardiovascular risk factors, renal function structure, endocrinology (mainly thyroid), neurological disorders, mental health, pregnancy fetal life, infections (including COVID). Some miscellaneous clinical themes were identified, such as patients' professional perspectives. Conclusions In 2022, interest again across specialties. Cardiovascular factors attract most terms original articles guidelines. We hope this present summary scholarly work subject year.

Язык: Английский

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Supporting athletes during a challenging situation: recommendations from a global insight of COVID-19 home-based training experience

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2024

Abstract Background For athletes, overcoming obstacles in challenging situations like pandemic home training is crucial. Strategies and approaches this context are not well-documented. Our study aims to investigate such a scenario from performance standpoint, based on major global crisis: the COVID-19 lockdown. Methods This cross-sectional surveyed athletes without disabilities using online questionnaires (35 languages) May July 2020. Questions included aspects of alternative routines, monitoring, recovery, sleep patterns, injury occurrence/prevention structured answers, an open-ended question lockdown experiences. Results Of 11,762 142 countries, 63% were male, including at World-Class, International, National, State Recreational levels. During lockdown, 25% used innovative or modern ways maintain improve fitness e.g., virtual reality tracking devices (favoring World-Class level, 30%). Many regardless gender (43%) watched video competitions improve/maintain their mental skills [World-Class (47%) International (51%)]. Contact frequency between coaches was mainly least once week (36%), more among higher-level (World-Class/International) than lower-level (27 vs. 16%). Higher-level (≥ 54%) monitored load assisted by (21%). stretching (67%) considered one primary means especially for (> 70%). Compared pre-lockdown, about two-thirds reported “normal” “improved” quality quantity, suggesting low pre-lockdown. On average, 40% utilized prevention exercises (at least) (51%) (39%)]. Most occurrences during involved knee (18%), ankle (16%), back (9%). Four key themes emerged regarding experiences: remote adaptation (e.g., shifting focus), creativity household items), enhancement opportunities refocusing neglected aspects), motivation challenges. Conclusions Both male female particularly those higher levels, displayed some adaptalibity employing technology training. implemented attentive prevention, while optimizing quantity. Athletes demonstrated abilities navigate challenges, different coping strategies response lockdown’s constraints.

Язык: Английский

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The impact of Ramadan intermittent fasting on muslim and non-muslim athletes: A global perspective

La Tunisie Médicale, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 102(6)

Опубликована: Май 30, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Training practices of Filipino athletes during the early covid-19 lockdown

Kinesiology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 54(2), С. 335 - 346

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022

The imposition of COVID-19 lockdown restricted the daily activities many people, including athletes. This study investigated training practices athletes in Philippines during first lockdown. A total 442 answered an online survey (May-July 2020), with questions pertaining to practices, such as frequency and duration. Data were analyzed according to: athlete classification (world-class, international, national, state, or recreational), sport category (individual team), sex (male female). During lockdown, significant reductions (except recreational, i.e., lower pre-lockdown training) duration observed for all classifications. Similarly, decreased significantly irrespective sex. World class appeared be less affected by (types exercise specific compared lower-classification Athletes grouped accordance demonstrated little no difference findings current highlight challenges experienced which may aid policy makers development guidelines related lockdown-like situations establish appropriate support

Язык: Английский

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