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- Associations Between Quality of Life, Functional Fitness, Body Composition, and Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional StudyPublication . Schneider, André; Mendonça, Flavio Teresinho; Amaral, Letícia; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Forte, Pedro; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Monteiro, António M.Postmenopausal aging is accompanied by declines in functional fitness, changes in body composition, and increased osteoporosis risk, which may affect quality of life. Understanding how these factors interrelate is important for supporting healthy aging. To examine the associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity, functional fitness, DEXA-derived body composition and bone parameters, and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Methods: Forty community-dwelling postmenopausal women (68.7 ± 5.7 years) participated in this cross-sectional study. Physical activity was assessed using a wrist-worn accelerometer for seven days. Body composition and bone health were measured by DEXA, functional fitness by the Senior Fitness Test, and quality of life by the WHOQOL-BREF. Spearman correlations were applied. Associations were predominantly weak to moderate. Higher-intensity physical activity showed the strongest association with the Physical Health domain of quality of life (ρ ≈ 0.29). Total bone mineral density was also positively associated with perceived physical health (ρ ≈ 0.36). Adiposity was inversely related to light and lifestyle activity. Physical activity, functional fitness, body composition, and perceived physical health co-occur in postmenopausal women, supporting the relevance of promoting active lifestyles in this population.
- Comparative analysis of physical fitness and body composition in first-year bachelor sports sciences students from France and PortugalPublication . Morais, J.E.; Larrière, Onésie; Bragada, José A.; Bartolomeu, Raúl Filipe; Magalhães, Pedro; Schnegg, Antoine; Houndekon, Martial; Garnier, Yoann M.; Mourot, LaurentPhysical fitness and body composition are foundational to the training and academic success of sports sciences students. However, baseline physical profiles may vary across institutions and countries, reflecting differences in cultural, educational, and physical activity environments. This study aimed to compare physical fitness levels and anthropometric characteristics of first-year sports sciences students from three European institutions in France and Portugal. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 172 first-year university students (121 males, 51 females) enrolled in sports sciences programs at one French (UMLP) and two Portuguese institutions (IPB and IPG). Participants completed a standardized physical fitness test battery assessing aerobic capacity (estimated VO(2)max), upper- and lower-body strength (handgrip, isometric mid-thigh pull), explosive power (standing long jump), flexibility (sit-and-reach), and balance (standing stork test). Anthropometric measures included body mass, fat mass, and lean mass. Group and gender differences were analyzed using ANOVA and effect sizes. Students from UMLP displayed significantly higher performance in estimated VO(2)max (IPB vs UMLP d = 1.08; IPG vs UMLP d = 0.81), strength (isometric mid-thigh pull [IPB vs UMLP d = 0.65; IPG vs UMLP d = 0.73]), flexibility (IPB vs UMLP d = 0.61; IPG vs UMLP d = 0.69), balance (IPG vs UMLP d = 0.91), and body composition (higher lean mass [IPB vs UMLP d = 0.19; IPG vs UMLP d = 0.28], lower fat mass [IPB vs UMLP d = 0.22; IPG vs UMLP d = 0.31]) compared to their Portuguese peers. IPG students outperformed the other groups in the standing long jump test (IPB vs IPG d = 0.51; IPG vs UMLP d = 1.38). Males consistently outperformed females across all fitness domains except flexibility. Significant group-by-gender interactions were observed for flexibility and strength measures. This study highlights substantial differences in physical fitness and body composition among first-year sports sciences students across institutions in France and Portugal. These findings underline the importance of assessing students' physical readiness at university entry and suggest that institutional and cultural factors may influence physical health trajectories. Targeted interventions may be warranted to ensure baseline fitness equity and promote academic and athletic success.
- Conexões Humanitárias: Línguas e Carreiras que Transformam Uma experiência na UC de Francês V na ESE de BragançaPublication . Alves, Ana M.; Gonçalves, Adorinda; Brasil, André Antônio Martins; Magalhães, Pedro; Castro, MaríliaNo âmbito da UC Francês 5, os estudantes realizaram uma pesquisa sobre Organizações Não Governamentais (ONG), criando pequenas campanhas e respondendo aum questionário sobre as suas aprendizagens no contexto da Educação para o desenvolvimento (ED). A experiência visou desenvolver competências interculturais e éticas nos estudantes, promovendo pensamento crítico, cooperação e participação cívica ativa na área humanitária. Destacou-se a importância do envolvimento na melhoria das condições de vida de populações vulneráveis e a necessidade de uma formação que combine habilidades técnicas, culturais e interpessoais com um forte compromisso ético. O inquérito confirmou que profissionais de Línguas para Relações Internacionais (LPRI) podem destacar-se no setor humanitário, graças à sua capacidade de comunicação eficaz, do seu conhecimento das dinâmicas globais e do seu domínio de línguas estrangeiras. O processo e os resultados desta iniciativa foram partilhados e discutidos no Núcleo de Aprendizagem em ED da Escola Superior de educação do Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, e desta partilha resultou a construção de um poster que tem como objetivo sistematizar as aprendizagens e proceder à disseminação de práticas educativas transformadoras na comunidade educativa.
- Efeitos de um treino multicomponente com carga progressiva na aptidão funcional e qualidade de vida de pacientes com cancro da mamaPublication . Carneiro, Juliana Araújo; Monteiro, António Miguel de BarrosO presente estudo avaliou os efeitos de um programa de treino multicomponente com treino de força progressivo na composição corporal, aptidão funcional e qualidade de vida de sobreviventes de cancro da mama. Participaram 19 mulheres (64,0 ± 8,6 anos), distribuídas por um grupo experimental (GE) e por um grupo de controlo (GC). A composição corporal foi avaliada por bioimpedância (TANITA), a aptidão funcional pelo protocolo de Rikli & Jones e a qualidade de vida pelo WHOQOL-BREF. Após a intervenção, o GE apresentou reduções significativas na percentagem de massa gorda e aumentos na força de membros inferiores, flexibilidade e agilidade. Os domínios físico, psicológico e relações sociais do WHOQOL-BREF melhoraram significativamente (p < 0,05; d = 0,37–0,38). Estes resultados indicam que o treino multicomponente é eficaz e seguro para restaurar a aptidão funcional, preservar a massa magra e promover ganhos multidimensionais na qualidade de vida de sobreviventes de cancro da mama, reforçando o seu papel como estratégia terapêutica não farmacológica de reabilitação oncológica.
- The Effect of Flywheel Resistance Training on Executive Function in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled TrialPublication . Cota, Amanda dos Reis; Pérez Bedoya, Édison Andrés; Agostinho, Pablo Augusto Garcia; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Schneider, André; Forte, Pedro; Monteiro, António M.; Branquinho, Luís; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Oliveira, Claudia Eliza Patrocínio de; Moreira, Osvaldo Costa; Carneiro-Júnior, Miguel AraújoExecutive function, which includes inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, tends to decline with aging. While traditional resistance training (TRT) has shown positive effects in mitigating these declines, limited evidence is available regarding flywheel resistance training (FRT). This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of TRT and FRT on executive function in older women. In this randomized controlled trial (clinicaltrials.gov NCT05910632), 29 older women were allocated into two groups: TRT (n = 15) and FRT (n = 14). The intervention lasted eight weeks with two weekly sessions conducted at the Federal University of Vi & ccedil;osa. The TRT group performed exercises using machines and free weights, while the FRT group used a multi-leg isoinertial device. Executive function was assessed using the Victoria Stroop Test (inhibitory control), Digit Span Test (working memory), and Trail Making Tests A and B (cognitive flexibility). Data were analyzed using a Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (p < 0.05). Results: No significant changes were observed in inhibitory control (p = 0.350). Working memory improved significantly within both groups in forward (p = 0.002) and backward (p = 0.002) span tasks. For cognitive flexibility, Trail Making Test A showed no significant changes (p > 0.05), but Test B showed significant within-group (p = 0.030) and between-group (p = 0.020) improvements. The B-A difference was also significant (p = 0.040). Both resistance training modalities enhanced working memory and cognitive flexibility. However, FRT produced greater improvements in cognitive flexibility, suggesting potential advantages in cognitive aging interventions.
- Effectiveness of a multicomponent physical exercise program against older adults’ frailty and obesity risk during the COVID-19 pandemic: an experimental, longitudinal, and controlled study with responsiveness analysisPublication . Encarnação, Samuel; Alves, João Ribeiro; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Forte, Pedro; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Monteiro, António M.This study assessed the effectiveness of a multicomponent exercise training against old adults' physical fragility and obesity risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. An experimental, controlled, and longitudinal study was performed in October 2021 (during the pandemic) and after the intervention in March 2023 (during the pandemic), totalizing 16-month intervention. A total of 53 elderly (37 older women and 16 older men), aged 69.2 +/- 12.4 years, participated in this study. After some dropouts, 10 participants in the experimental group (EG) and 10 participants in the control group (CG) accomplished the whole intervention and were analyzed after the post test. Bayesian statistical paired tests were applied to analyze the pre-post changes in physical fitness and body composition components. A responsiveness analysis was performed to identify individualized improvements within the follow-up period.The results demonstrated significant benefits, particularly in body composition, with improvements in BMI, VF, and %BF. Training effectively reduced waist circumference and minimized muscle mass loss. For physical frailty, improvements were noted in LLS, while CG showed worsening in UFL but unexpected improvements in static balance measures like APB and the 95% CI ellipse. In addition, training helped mitigate declines in HG strength, ULS, LLS, ULF, LLF, DB, APB, AF, MLB, and balance measures through responsiveness analysis.The multicomponent exercise training improved lower limb strength and reduced BMI, visceral fat, and body fat percentage, with responsiveness analysis showing protective effects across most variables for participants.
- Effects of a 26 week multicomponent exercise program on cardiovascular and lipid profiles in premenopausal and postmenopausal womenPublication . Figueira, Bruno; Bravo, Jorge; Raimundo, Armando; Reis, AntónioThe present study aimed to examine the effects of a 26-week multicomponent exercise program on lipid and lipoprotein profiles, blood pressure, and anthropometric parameters in healthy, previously sedentary premenopausal and postmenopausal women aged 40-60, as determined by the Baecke physical activity questionnaire. The program, comprising resistance, balance, flexibility, and aerobic exercises performed at 60-80% of maximal heart rate, aimed to identify group-specific responses and establish the program's efficacy in mitigating cardiovascular risks. Seventy-five women were recruited, and 38 completed the intervention. Participants were categorized into premenopausal (n = 18), postmenopausal (n = 10), and control groups (n = 10). Key measures included total cholesterol, low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and anthropometric variables. Statistical analyses employed the Shapiro-Wilk test, paired t-tests, Wilcoxon tests, and Kruskal-Wallis tests, with alpha = 0.05. Significant improvements were observed in both groups. Premenopausal women showed superior lipid and glucose reductions (p < 0.01, d = 0.79), while postmenopausal women showed greater blood pressure decreases (p < 0.01, d > 1.40). Anthropometric changes were significant but varied in magnitude. Premenopausal women improved lipid and glucose profiles; postmenopausal women showed greater reductions in blood pressure and waist circumference. Multicomponent training with aerobic, resistance, and flexibility elements should be adapted to each group's clinical targets.
- Exploratory Analysis of Physiological and Biomechanical Determinants of CrossFit Benchmark Workout Performance: The Role of Sex and Training ExperiencePublication . Malheiro, Alexandra; Forte, Pedro; Rodríguez-Rosell, David; Marques, Diogo L.; Marques, Mário C.CrossFit performance is influenced by physiological, neuromuscular, and perceptual factors, yet the extent to which these determinants vary by sex or training experience in standardized CrossFit Workouts of the Day (WODs) remains unclear. This study examined whether variables such as lactate accumulation, oxygen uptake dynamics, jump performance loss, and ventilatory responses relate differently to performance when stratified by sex and expertise. Fifteen trained athletes (eight males, seven females; overall mean age 27.7 ± 4.6 years) took part. Assessments included body composition, squat (SJ) and countermovement jumps (CMJ), and maximal oxygen consumption [VO2max]. On a separate day, they performed Fran (21-15-9 thrusters and pull-ups, Rx or scaled) The prescribed (‘Rx’) version used standardized barbell loads (43 kg for men, 29 kg for women), while the scaled version involved reduced loads or pull-up modifications. Respiratory gas exchange and heart rate were continuously monitored, while blood lactate and jump performance were measured pre- and post-WOD. Workout completion time [s] was the primary outcome. Correlation heatmaps explored associations in the overall sample and by sex and expertise. Mean completion time was 422.1 ± 173.2 s (range: 200–840). Faster performance correlated with higher ventilatory responses [ΔVe, r = −0.60, p = 0.018], greater mean VO2 (r = −0.62, p = 0.014), superior jump power [CMJ pre, r = −0.65, p = 0.009], and higher post-WOD lactate [r = −0.54, p = 0.036]. Sex-stratified analyses showed that males relied on ventilatory efficiency and neuromuscular power, whereas females were more constrained by performance loss and higher resting perceived exertion (RPE). Experts depended on ventilatory and neuromuscular efficiency, while initiates showed stronger associations with decrements in jump performance and higher RPE. These findings highlight subgroup-specific performance profiles and reinforce the need for tailored training strategies in CrossFit athletes.
- Impact of multicomponent physical exercise and high-intensity interval training on osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsPublication . Monteiro, António M.; Schneider, André; Encarnação, Samuel; Forte, Pedro; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Pecos-Martín, DanielOsteoporosis is a progressive degenerative bone condition leading to increased fracture risk. Therefore, osteoporosis acknowledges around 200 million cases, with about 70% of the cases occurring in postmenopausal women. Medicaments are often suggested to treat osteoporotic conditions, but physical exercise also plays an essential role. The current literature highlights multicomponent training (MCT) and high-intensity and high-impact exercises as physical exercise interventions that positively affect postmenopausal women’s bone health. Furthermore, there is prior evidence of systematic reviews about the positive effects of both methods on the bone health of this population. Despite this prior evidence, no systematic reviews with metanalytic methods compare the effectiveness of the two interventions. The study will follow the guidelines of PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) and was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under the registration number (CRD42024604930). This systematic review and meta-analysis will include only randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs), which have verified the effects of one or both physical exercise methods on postmenopausal women’s bone mineral density (BMD). The systematic search will be implemented at eight electronic databases, namely PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science (WoS), EBSCO, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus, which will be used to retrieve the data of interest. The RCTs’ risk of bias (RoB) will be assessed with the RoB 2 Cochrane tool, and between-study heterogeneity will be checked through the analysis of Half-Cauchy distribution. Additionally, a network meta-analysis will be applied to compare the between-studies dose–response on the patients’ bone health. The final database search was completed on January 18, 2025.
- L’éthique de la restitution dans Une femme d’Annie Ernaux. Mémoire maternelle et enjeux sociologiquesPublication . Alves, Ana M.Dans Une femme, Annie Ernaux ne se limite pas à un hommage intime à sa mère. À travers une écriture sobre et factuelle, elle s'engage dans une démarche de restitution éthique, en rendant compte d’une trajectoire individuelle profondément inscrite dans les transformations sociales et historiques du XXe siècle. Ce texte, à la frontière de l’autobiographie et de l’analyse sociologique, explore les tensions entre mémoire personnelle et responsabilité narrative. Cette communication propose d’interroger comment Ernaux restitue la figure maternelle en conciliant fidélité au souvenir intime et mise en lumière des dynamiques sociales. L’auteure, consciente des enjeux éthiques de la représentation, adopte une écriture dépouillée qui évite la glorification ou la simplification. Ce choix stylistique incarne une éthique de la restitution, où la narration devient un acte de reconnaissance des multiples facettes de l’expérience féminine : ascension sociale, émancipation, mais aussi les contraintes d’un héritage patriarcal. Nous analyserons les procédés narratifs et les choix esthétiques qui permettent à Ernaux de dépasser l’intime pour offrir une réflexion universelle sur les rapports entre générations, genres et classes sociales. En restituant la complexité de la condition féminine, Une femme devient un espace de dialogue entre mémoire individuelle et histoire collective, où l’acte de transmission s’inscrit dans une éthique du respect et de la vérité.