Heart rate variability (HRV) is a reliable tool for the evaluation of several physiological
factors modulating the heart rate (HR). Importantly, variations of HRV parameters may be …

Team handball is a highly dynamic sport where physical demands differ between categories
and roles. Thus, physical characteristics are fundamental for the final performance. This …

The assessment of the health status of athletes, at all ages, is an aspect of fundamental
importance, and, in recent years, the analysis of body composition has become a …

To ensure both optimal health and performances, monitoring physiological and
psychological states is of main importance for athletes. It is well known that monitoring heart …

We investigated the anthropometric characteristics associated with specific handball skills in
competition. The body anthropometric profiles differ significantly among the playing …

Measuring exercise variables is one of the most important points to consider to maximize
physiological adaptations. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a useful method to …

The primary aim of this investigation was to compare players' anthropometric (AP) and body
composition (BC) characteristics between distinct maturity bands (pre-PHV, circa-PHV, post …

Considering that most professional academies seek to optimize the early detection and
physical development of their younger players, the purpose of this study was to examine the …

Background: Sports specialization is required for the advancement of elite-level skills of a
competitor. Therefore, this study attempted to assess the applicability of anthropometric …

Skeletal muscle atrophy is represented by a dramatic decrease in muscle mass, and it is
related to a lower life expectancy. Among the different causes, chronic inflammation and …