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Sex differences in muscle quality of firefighter recruits: a new exploratory approach to evaluation
Firefighting is a hazardous occupation that requires optimal fitness levels as it put tremendous strain on the cardiovascular system. Poor body composition could contribute to the increased risk of cardiac eve...
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Age-related changes in upper body strength and lower limb power of professional Italian firefighters
Considering that the decrease in strength can be observed with ageing and that muscular endurance and strength are essential factors for firefighting effectiveness in critical situations, the purpose of this s...
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RSA response to preseason training in semiprofessional soccer players
This study has investigated the effect of 8 weeks of preseason training on the repeated sprinting ability (RSA) in semiprofessional soccer players (SPSP). An RSA test, consisting of 7 × 30 m sprint with 25 s a...
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Maximal oxygen uptake of Italian firefighters: laboratory vs. field evaluations
The aim of this study was to compare the aerobic power of firefighters evaluated by means of laboratory and field tests. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) of 15 Italian male firefighters (age: 31 ± 6 years; BMI: 24....
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Do Italian fire fighting recruits have an adequate physical fitness profile for fire fighting?
The aim of this study was to evaluate the fitness level of Italian male recruits with (volunteers) and without (novices) previous fire-fighting experience. Strength (handgrip; 1RM bench-press), power (counter ...
