Respiratory, ocular and skin health in recreational and competitive swimmers: Beneficial effect of a new method to reduce chlorine oxidant derivatives
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.10.030
Abstract: Background Chlorine by‐products may irritate the eyes, nose, skin and airways of swimmers and may cause chronic airway inflammation. Objective To assess the salutary effects on swimmers health of a new method of water disinfection.… read more here.
Keywords: new method; method; competitive swimmers; nose skin ... See more keywords
Systemic and airway oxidative stress in competitive swimmers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.03.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND The environment in swimming pools, which contain chlorine, might interact with the airway epithelium, resulting in oxidative stress and/or inflammation during high intensity training periods. METHODS We evaluated pulmonary functional (metacholine challenge test, FEV1… read more here.
Keywords: competitive swimmers; period; training; high intensity ... See more keywords
A 3-min All-out Upper-body Ergometer Test For Competitive Swimmers.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1312-6797
Abstract: We examined the application of a land-based swimming ergometer 3-min all-out test to determine physiological predictors of swimming performance. Fourteen young elite swimmers participated (males: n=6; females: n=8). The swimmers completed two 3-min upper-body all-out… read more here.
Keywords: upper body; min upper; competitive swimmers; ergometer test ... See more keywords
Association between COMT Val158Met polymorphism and competition results of competitive swimmers
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DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1309058
Abstract: ABSTRACT Recent studies have shown the contribution of genetic determinants to athletes’ physical ability. However, despite the fact that cognitive abilities like self-control and stress-tolerance influence athletes’ competitive performance, few studies to date have investigated… read more here.
Keywords: competitive performance; association comt; competitive swimmers; val158met polymorphism ... See more keywords
THE INCIDENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF SHOULDER PAIN IN JUNIOR COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097372.278
Abstract: Background The relationship between shoulder pain and shoulder flexibility has not been clarified because of different views regarding differences in age or competition level among research-targeted swimmers. Studies to date have hardly examined junior (aged… read more here.
Keywords: shoulder pain; risk factors; pain; competitive swimmers ... See more keywords
Identification of Factors Associated with Potential Doping Behavior in Sports: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in High-Level Competitive Swimmers
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15081720
Abstract: Background: Doping behavior, including the misuse of performance-enhancing drugs, is currently a serious problem in sports, and the efficacy of preventive efforts directly depends on information regarding the associations among different precipitating factors (PF) and… read more here.
Keywords: identification factors; competitive swimmers; level; doping behavior ... See more keywords
Correlations between Crawl Kinematics and Speed with Morphologic, Functional, and Anaerobic Parameters in Competitive Swimmers
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084595
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between a unique complex of predictors and 100 m front crawl race kinematics and swimming speed. In 28 male competitive swimmers (age: 19.6 ± 2.59… read more here.
Keywords: kinematics speed; correlations crawl; competitive swimmers; morphologic functional ... See more keywords
Effect of High-Volume Training on Psychological State and Performance in Competitive Swimmers
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137619
Abstract: This study aimed to examine the effect of four weeks of aquatic high-volume training (HVT) on the psychological state (somatic, cognitive anxiety, and self-confidence) and sprint swimming performance (50 m front crawl) compared to the… read more here.
Keywords: state; competitive swimmers; volume training; psychological state ... See more keywords
Analysis of Sport Supplement Consumption by Competitive Swimmers According to Sex and Competitive Level
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14153218
Abstract: Sports supplements (SS) are commonly used by athletes to improve their performance. SS use by competitive swimmers is reported to be prevalent but there is no evidence of such use by elite swimmers, either male… read more here.
Keywords: sex competitive; consumption; sport; level ... See more keywords
Genetic characteristics of competitive swimmers: a review
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DOI: 10.5114/biolsport.2022.102868
Abstract: A successful swimming performance is a multi-factorial accomplishment, resulting from a complex interaction of physical, biomechanical, physiological and psychological factors, all of which are strongly affected by the special medium of water as well as… read more here.
Keywords: competitive swimmers; swimming performance; characteristics competitive; swimmers review ... See more keywords