Fitness Professionals Research Articles

The Discourging Behavour of Seniors Effects the Personality of Junior Doctors A Cross Sectional Study

Purpose: Insulting and discouraging conduct of the senior could be very common in fitness professionals. My goal was to explore the emotions, behaviors and reactions of the junior doctors closer to this form of discouraging mindset at their painting’s region (In NSSH). (Ahmer, Yousafzai et al. 2008) Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and Duration: Nawaz Sharif social safety hospital. June 2018 Methods: A convenient sampling length consists of one hundred and fifteen which include both males and female, most of them were in age group (21-45). A data become amassed by a predesigned, pretested questionnaire survey which changed into advanced after big literature evaluation and allotted to scientific specialists of their hospitals. Verbal knowledgeable consent was taken and confidentiality changed into ensured. Results: An average reaction price is a hundred%, 75%of responses suggested enjoy the insulting and discouraging behavior at their paintings region from the senior college participants. The maximum not unusual insulting behavior became unjustified grievance. Junior docs experience multiple episodes of insult and discouraging conduct in past six months. Junior docs have observed the humiliating conduct of their seniors with their colleagues. Conclusion: Bullying or Insulting conduct is confronted with the aid of massive population of junior docs in Pakistan. The maximum common perpetrators of this bullying are specialists. fundamental changes are required at countrywide and character stage in Pakistan to resolve this problem. To save you its unwanted results in fitness care gadget. (Hicks 2000) Keywords: Discouraging Behavior, Doctors, Senior, Junior

The Effect of Non-linear Periodization Strength Training on Basic and Professional Fitness of National Cross-country Skiers

PURPOSE This study investigated the effect of non-linear periodization strength training on basic and professional fitness of national cross-country skiers.METHODS The body composition (height, weight, BMI, body fat %), basic physical strength (grip strength, lung capacity), anaerobic power (peak power, average power), graded exercise test (maximum heart rate, running time, VO<sub>2</sub>max, lactic acid), isokinetic strength (trunk strength), and 1RM (bench press, dead-lift, squat, shoulder press, leg curl, bicep curl, cable triceps extension) of nine national cross-country skiers (male: 5, female: 4) were measured. All analyses were performed using SPSS 25.0, Kruskal-Wallis H tests were applied to observe the changes by training methods. Mann-Whitney U tests were used as Post Hoc. RESULTS The results indicated that running time and VO<sub>2</sub>max post-test improved compared to that for the pre-test for graded exercise test. The lumbar extension strength of the post-test was higher than that for pre-test. There was no significant difference in other variables. CONCLUSIONS It is suggested that nonlinear periodization strength training can be expected to improve running time, VO<sub>2</sub>max, and trunk strength for cross-country athletes; however, it does not affect the overall changes.

System Design of Integrated Intelligent Platform of National Fitness Based on K-Means Clustering.

Voice communication is the most common, direct, and effective method of information exchange between humans. Dependent speech signal processing will inevitably become an important carrier for the interaction between people and the interaction between people and computers. With the development of science and technology, data mining has become a means for users to extract effective information from a large amount of data, and many branches have been derived. Among them, K-means clustering algorithm is used as a classic clustering analysis algorithm. It is fast and simple, and it is also affected by the randomness of the initial center selection and the interference of outliers, which may cause poor clustering, but even if the above problems exist, it does not affect its wide application in various industries. This paper applies HBase storage technology and microservice framework to the fitness system and implements a national fitness system based on HBase and microservices. The system uses HBase to store fitness information, venue opening, and usage information for national fitness people; simulation results show that the accuracy rate on the data set has an obvious improvement. A fitness system that combines massive data storage and microservice architecture can improve the utilization of fitness resources, solve the problem of fitness resources, improve professional fitness levels, and provide support for the masses who regularly exercise scientifically.

Weight Bias Concerns In The Fitness Industry

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of a fitness professionals’ social identity and industry role(s) on their weight bias. METHODS: Fitness professionals working in a variety of settings (personal trainers, n = 30; group fitness instructors, n = 107; those with multiple roles, n = 189) were recruited via word of mouth, email, and social media. Participants completed an electronic survey which included demographic questions (e.g., age, gender, race) and questions pertaining to their weight bias (Anti-Fat Attitudes Test) and body dissatisfaction (Contour Drawing Rating Scale). RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences in total AFAT scores between age groups, gender, levels of body dissatisfaction, and industry roles. Black (4.01 ± .48) and Hispanic (3.82 ± .42) participants reported significantly greater total AFAT scores compared to White (3.56 ± .23) participants (p < .001 and .037, respectively). For both black and mixed-race participants (p < .001), individuals reporting larger body sizes (e.g., 6 or 7 compared to 5 on a 1-9 scale) report greater anti-fat bias. Across all independent variables, the AFAT subscale scores were highest for the social subscale and lowest for the physical subscale. The differences between age groups (p = .228) and industry roles (p = .756) on AFAT subscales were not statistically significant; however, significant differences (p < .05)in AFAT subscale scores were found between different levels of gender, body dissatisfaction, and race, with greater anti-fat physical bias. CONCLUSIONS: Results provide insight into the current fitness industry culture advances the limited current literature on weight bias concerns in the health and fitness industry. Dissemination of findings may assist fitness professionals in the first step of breaking the cycle of socialization: self-awareness.

Assessment of Fitness, Health, and Well-Being in the Occupational Setting: A Pragmatic Approach

Apply It! After reading this article, worksite health promotion and health and fitness professionals will: • Understand the purpose of conducting assessments and the health and safety implications when a worker is not able to perform his or her job optimally physically or mentally. • Appreciate how to recognize and manage the risks involved in conducting the assessments. • Know how to apply the practical guidance on which assessments to use and how to implement them on-site or remotely.

Physical Fitness Assessment during Pregnancy

Apply It! By reading this article, exercise professionals will learn: • Physical fitness has an important role during pregnancy, specifically in maternal and neonatal health. • An individualized, client-specific approach to selection and administration of physical fitness tests ensures safe and specific exercise program interventions and optimizes health-related outcomes in pregnant women. • Developing a proposal of fitness tests during pregnancy based on scientific evidence is useful for researchers, fitness professionals, health care providers, and pregnant individuals.

Promoting Physical Activity In Rural Men: A Needs Assessment Of Rural Men For A Physical Activity Program

INTRODUCTION: Rural men have higher rates of chronic diseases and are less active than their urban counterparts. Rural men are also underrepresented in physical activity intervention research. This suggests a need for programs tailored to the unique needs of rural men. The aim of this study is to better understand rural men’s preferences for physical activity programs. METHODS: Rural men (N = 131) were invited to complete a needs assessment survey via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk online survey system. Men were asked to rank on a scale of 1 (dislike a great deal) to 5 (like a great deal) various channels of receiving information, such as preferences in delivery platforms and who delivers that information. Men were also asked to select behavior change techniques they would find helpful in a physical activity program (e.g., educational content, demonstrations, encouragement). Lastly, men selected preferred program foci including modes of exercise, health behaviors, and targeted health benefits. RESULTS: The most preferred channels of receiving information were YouTube (mean = 4.1) web (3.7), and mobile apps (3.7). Men rated fitness professionals as the most preferred person to deliver an exercise demonstration video (4.3). Demonstrations/instructions on how to exercise (selected by 75.6%), information on the benefits of physical activity (68.9%), and encouragement to be physically active (67.8%) were the top behavior change techniques selected. In addition, 80.9% reported they wanted an exercise program that had a strength component. Men selected they wanted a program to also focus on diet/eating (selected by 58.8%), sleep (53.4%), and mood/mental health (51.1%). CONCLUSION: We intend to apply this information to develop an intervention tailored to rural men’s unique and specific physical activity needs. We anticipate this program will feature YouTube videos with fitness professionals delivering exercise demonstration videos. This project was funded by a grant from the Graduate and Professional Student Government.

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This study was conducted to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of plyometric compound exercise on the basic physical strength, professional fitness, and baseball motor function of college baseball players. For this purpose, after 12 weeks of plyometric compound exercise for college baseball players (experimental group 11, control group 11), the basic physical strength factors were examined the changes in muscular endurance, muscle power, agility, balance, and muscle strength, and professional fitness was Anaerobic power was examined, and the effect of baseball motor function on pitching speed and batting speed was examined, and the following conclusions were obtained. First, there were significant differences in muscle power and agility in basic physical strength. Second, there was a significant difference in absolute average power and relative average power in professional physical strength. Third, there was a significant difference in hitting ability in baseball exercise function. In conclusion, it was confirmed that the plyometric compound exercise is an exercise program that provides positive changes to the physical strength and baseball function of college baseball players.

Quality of life of fitness professionals in Portugal: Comparative and correlation study.

Fitness has been revealing a positive impact on the quality of life (QoL) of practitioners and fitness professionals (FPs) represent a role model for their customers in the fitness industry, emphasizing the need to know their QoL indices. The purpose of this study is to characterize the QoL of FPs in Portugal, compare it between groups and correlate QoL with sociodemographic and work-related variables. A total of 388 FPs answered an online survey about sociodemographic and work-related variables and the Portuguese version of the World Health Organization Bref QoL Assessment. Descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Pearson and Spearman were used for statistical analysis. The results suggest that FPs in Portugal have different levels of QoL, considering the high standard deviation, with lower average indices than other countries. The lowest scores of QoL were verified in the environment domain. The results of the comparison between groups suggest that being male, married and having a master’s degree or higher were the characteristics with better indices of QoL. Age, professional experience and net salary reveal a positive relation/association with QoL. Body&mind group classes (GC) per week, maximal GC per day, paid and unpaid working hours per week and annual expenses related to the profession reveal a negative relation/association. Maximal GC per day results could be an important finding to help minimize the physical problems among FPs and body&mind GC per week results could be an indicator of the FPs adaptation that allows them to remain on the profession. Unpaid working hours per week has the highest number of significant relations/associations with QoL. These findings could be important to improve the QoL of FPs. Thus, they could result in better work capacity and, therefore, fewer professionals would abandon the profession. It would also have a positive impact on the fitness industry and on the promotion of physical activity for a healthier society. More research is needed regarding the QoL of FPs.

Commentary on “Development of LDPAQ: learning disability physical activity questionnaire”

PurposeThis paper aims to discuss the importance of delivering high-quality education to allied health and fitness professionals around physical activity for people with intellectual disabilities.Design/methodology/approachThe clinical training and experience needs of allied health and fitness professionals are examined in relation to knowledge and skills around physical activity levels and people with intellectual disabilities.FindingsThe training of allied health and fitness professionals may not be adequate. Current training does not appear to provide professionals with the skill set and suitable experiences to appropriately support people with intellectual disabilities to be active.Originality/valueKey training areas for allied health and fitness professionals are outlined.

How Community-Based Teams Use the Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner: Longitudinal Qualitative Field Test Study.

BackgroundThe Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner guides teams through the process of planning for the implementation of community-based exercise programs for people with stroke, in alignment with implementation science frameworks.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to conduct a field test with end users to describe how teams used the Planner in real-world conditions; describe the effects of Planner use on participants’ implementation-planning knowledge, attitudes, and activities; and identify factors influencing the use of the Planner.MethodsThis field test study used a longitudinal qualitative design. We recruited teams across Canada who intended to implement a community-based exercise program for people with stroke in the next 6 to 12 months and were willing to use the Planner to guide their work. We completed semistructured interviews at the time of enrollment, monitoring calls every 1 to 2 months, and at the end of the study to learn about implementation-planning work completed and Planner use. The interviews were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Completed Planner steps were plotted onto a timeline for comparison across teams.ResultsWe enrolled 12 participants (program managers and coordinators, rehabilitation professionals, and fitness professionals) from 5 planning teams. The teams were enrolled in the study between 4 and 14 months, and we conducted 25 interviews. We observed that the teams worked through the planning process in diverse and nonlinear ways, adapted to their context. All teams provided examples of how using the Planner changed their implementation-planning knowledge (eg, knowing the steps), attitudes (eg, valuing community engagement), and activities (eg, hosting stakeholder meetings). We identified team, organizational, and broader contextual factors that hindered and facilitated uptake of the Planner. Participants shared valuable tips from the field to help future teams optimize use of the Planner.ConclusionsThe Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner is an adaptable resource that may be used in diverse settings to plan community-based exercise programs for people with stroke. These findings may be informative to others who are developing resources to build the capacity of those working in community-based settings to implement new programs and practices. Future work is needed to monitor the use and understand the effect of using the Planner on exercise program implementation and sustainability.

The Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner: Mixed Methods User Evaluation

BackgroundAs more people are surviving stroke, there is a growing need for services and programs that support the long-term needs of people living with the effects of stroke. Exercise has many benefits; however, most people with stroke do not have access to specialized exercise programs that meet their needs in their communities. To catalyze the implementation of these programs, our team developed the Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner, an evidence-informed implementation guide for teams planning a community-based exercise program for people with stroke.ObjectiveThis study aimed to conduct a user evaluation to elicit user perceptions of the usefulness and acceptability of the Planner to inform revisions.MethodsThis mixed methods study used a concurrent triangulation design. We used purposive sampling to enroll a diverse sample of end users (program managers and coordinators, rehabilitation health partners, and fitness professionals) from three main groups: those who are currently planning a program, those who intend to plan a program in the future, and those who had previously planned a program. Participants reviewed the Planner and completed a questionnaire and interviews to identify positive features, areas of improvement, value, and feasibility. We used descriptive statistics for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. We triangulated the data sources to identify Planner modifications.ResultsA total of 39 people participated in this study. Overall, the feedback was positive, highlighting the value of the Planner’s comprehensiveness, tools and templates, and real-world examples. The identified areas for improvement included clarifying the need for specific steps, refining navigation, and creating more action-oriented content. Most participants reported an increase in knowledge and confidence after reading the Planner and reported that using the resource would improve their planning approach.ConclusionsWe used a rigorous and user-centered process to develop and evaluate the Planner. End users indicated that it is a valuable resource and identified specific changes for improvement. The Planner was subsequently updated and is now publicly available for community planning teams to use in the planning and delivery of evidence-informed, sustainable, community-based exercise programs for people with stroke.

An Examination of Quality of Work Life of Fitness Professionals

The aim of this study was to examine the quality of work life of fitness professionals. This study was applied to fitness professionals in health and fitness facilities in Ankara. A total of 194 voluntary fitness professionals (95 male and 99 female) were participated in the study. Data were collected through “Quality of Work Life Scale for Healthcare Personnel”. In the data analysis; descriptive statistics was used to investigate the frequency and percentage distribution of the participants’ demographic information. After the analysis of normality and homogeneity, T-Test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA tests were used to determine the differences in the quality of work life level. Tukey HSD test was used to determine the differences between groups. In the findings, significant differences were found between variables of age, gender, marital status, perceived personal income rate, work status, years in the sector and scores of the quality of work life of fitness professionals. The fitness professionals who were male, married, older, have high perceived income rate, work fulltime and freelance in the sector had higher scores of the quality of work life. As a result, some socio-demographic and working characteristics increase the quality of work life. The results of the research show that fitness professionals need to see their work as a part of their career, increase their perceived income level, have regular family life, and find enough time outside of work life in order to increase their work life quality.

Selecting some Exercises to Help Develop Professional Fitness for Athletes of the Vovinam Team FPT University Ho Chi Minh City

Through the practice of synthesizing professional documents of domestic and foreign authors, the topic has interviewed experts and identified 34 specialized exercises to develop professional fitness for athletes of the Vovinam Truong team FPT University Ho Chi Minh City. This is the basis to continue to put into practice the exercises and confirm the effectiveness of these exercises.

An investigation of coaches’ awareness of injury in elite adolescent rugby union in Northern Irish schools - A qualitative study

ObjectivesTo examine the decision-making processes employed by schools' Rugby coaches in the management of injured players and to explore the factors that influenced those decisions. A secondary objective was to gauge interest in an education focused toolkit for schools' Rugby coaches. DesignA qualitative study using one-to-one online interviews. SettingSchools who compete in the Ulster Schools' Cup Rugby competition. ParticipantsEleven Rugby union coaches from four post primary schools. Outcome measuresA thematic analysis approach was used to examine the factors that influence schools' Rugby coaches' decision-making processes in the management of injured players. ResultsFindings suggest coaches are influenced in their decision making by four primary factors: their experience and learning, their relationships with other stakeholders, their knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of medical staff, healthcare and health fitness professionals, and resources available to them. ConclusionsSchools' Rugby coaches play a significant role in the supervision of injured adolescent Rugby players, often drawing from their playing and coaching experiences. Schools retain, or recommend the services, of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and health and fitness professionals (HFPs). The role of these healthcare and health and fitness professionals, along with their qualifications and experience is not fully understood by coaches. Coaches acknowledge that there is a need for further training and would welcome education initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of musculoskeletal injury in schoolboy Rugby players.

RESEARCH ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF BODYBUILDING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NINGBO FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF SPORTS EMOTION REGULATION PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF BODYBUILDING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NINGBO FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF SPORTS EMOTION REGULATION PSYCHOLOGY

Health Fitness Professionals’ Perceptions to Offering a Cancer Exercise Program: A Qualitative Study

ABSTRACT Introduction/Purpose The purpose of this study is to qualitatively investigate fitness professionals’ perceptions of barriers and enablers to offering community-based exercise programs targeting cancer survivors at their fitness and/or community centers. Methods A qualitative case study approach incorporating Web-based survey and semistructured interview components was used to evaluate community-based fitness professionals’ programming perceptions. Results A total of seven subjects completed a semistructured interview. Data analysis using content analysis and the constant comparative method process revealed three primary domains with 11 underlying themes: 1) program barriers (education and awareness, physician referral, cost, and care along the cancer continuum); 2) program enablers (champion advocacy, sponsor/funding, personnel, and propositional solutions); and 3) program perceptions (social support, gym atmosphere, and cancer-specific modifications). Conclusions Findings from this qualitative study identified multiple domains and themes articulating health and fitness professionals’ perceptions of key barriers, enablers, and programmatic aspects in offering community-based exercise cancer programming. These results have important implications for guiding the design and delivery of community-based exercise programs for cancer survivors and represent an advance in the current literature surrounding implementation strategies in a clinic-to-community translational model of exercise-based supportive cancer care.

Pandemic Times for Fitness Professionals and Health and Well-Being Coaches

Sforzo, Gary A. Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM-CEP, C-HWCEditor(s): Sorace, Paul M.S., FACSM, ACSM-CEP Author Information

Chinese Compilation of Physical Activities in healthy adults aged 18–64: Categories and metabolic intensities

A Chinese Compilation of Physical Activities was compiled to estimate the energy costs of physical activities (PAs) using data on adults aged 18–64. Data were obtained from published articles and laboratory measurements. Databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Ebsco, Web of Science, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wan Fang Data, National Science and Technology Report Service, Public Health Scientific Data were searched to collect data from inception to January 2022, on energy expenditure associated with PA in the healthy Chinese population. Two reviewers independently screened the literature and extracted, classified, and summarized data. Data were measured for 36 PAs using indirect calorimetry. Detailed descriptions of specific activities and metabolic equivalent values were provided by summarizing 241 physical activities in 13 categories. The first edition of the Chinese Compilation of PAs in Healthy Adults Aged 18–64(CCPA) was created. It provides valuable resources for people who regularly engage in physical exercise, researchers, educators, fitness professionals, and health or commercial sectors to quickly obtain various PA MET intensities. In the future, the energy expenditure of various PAs of different ages within the Chinese population can be measured based on the CCPA.

RESEARCH ON THE FITNESS ASSESSMENT TESTS OF 9-10-YEAR-OLD MALE TENNIS ATHLETES IN DISTRICT 3, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

The goal of this article is to identify suitable fitness assessment tests so that a realistic and scientific description of the physical conditioning of male tennis players aged 9 to 10 in Ho Chi Minh City can be provided. The author employed common sports research methods involving document synthesis, interviews, test reliability, and validity to select the 6 most popular tests to quantitatively assess the professional fitness of young male tennis players in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.