Francisco Jose Felix Saavedra

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Department of Sport Sciences, Exercise and Health
University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Francisco Jose Felix Saavedra


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Health (social science), Aging, Life-span and Life-course Studies, Multidisciplinary
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Scopus Publications

  • HEALTH-RELATED OUTCOMES OF STRENGTH TRAINING IN OLDER ADULTS
    Science of Human Motricity, 2022
  • Playful method as a helping tool for teaching jiu-jitsu in a military environment
    Motricidade, 2022
  • Comparative analysis of Pilates and resistance training in physical fitness of elderly
    Gabrielle Cristine Moura Fernandes Pucci, Eduardo Borba Neves, Frederico Santos Santana, Dhianey De Almeida Neves, Francisco José Félix Saavedra
    Retos, 2021
    O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de dois programas de exercício físico (treinamento resistido e Pilates) na aptidão física de idosas. Participaram do estudo mulheres idosas que não praticavam nenhum tipo de exercício físico regular. Elas foram aleatoriamente divididas em três grupos: 1-grupo Pilates (GP), 2-grupo treinamento resistido (GTR) e 3-grupo de atividades lúdicas e cognitivas (GLC). A intervenção durou 24 semanas, cada grupo praticou a sua respectiva atividade duas vezes por semana, 50-60 min cada sessão. A avaliação da aptidão física foi realizada pela bateria Senior Fitness Test. As idosas foram avaliadas antes, durante e após a intervenção. Houve evolução significativa na variável flexão do antebraço para o GP e GTR, nos momentos 24 semanas e PRÉ. No grupo GTR houve melhora significativa no teste handgrip entre os momentos 24 semanas 12 semanas. Concluímos que houve melhora na pontuação de todos os testes de APF para o GP e GTR, no entanto, somente as variáveis de força apresentaram diferença significativa.
  • Effects of ballroom dance on physical fitness and reaction time in experienced middle-aged adults of both genders
    Valerio Bonavolontà, Francesca Greco, Umberto Sabatini, Francisco J. Saavedra, Francesco Fischetti, et al.
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
    Ballroom dance practice might play a pivotal role for successful aging, but its effects could differ depending on dancers’ experience level. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of six months of ballroom dance (three times/w) on physical fitness and reaction time (RT) in 24 middle-aged adults who are experienced dancers (age: 59.4 ± 11.6 years). Body composition, handgrip test (HG), standing long-jump test (SLJ), step test (ST), one-legged stance balance test (OLSB), and RT were assessed before (T0) and after six months (T6) of dance practice. RT was re-evaluated four months later (T10). RT was significantly (p < 0.05) lower at T6 (221.2 ± 20.3 ms) and T10 (212.0 ± 21.9 ms) than T0 (239.1 ± 40,7 ms); no significant differences were found between T6 and T10. No significant differences were observed for all the other parameters between T0 and T6: weight and muscle mass were significantly lower (p < 0.01) in females than in males, and percentage of fat mass was significantly higher (p < 0.01) in females than in males. HG was significantly higher in males than females (p < 0.01). Results suggest that in experienced middle-aged adults of both genders, ballroom dance may positively influence RT, and this result could be maintained for four months.
  • Emotional intelligence and well-being: Associations and sex-And age-effects during adolescence
    Henrique Costa, Francisco Saavedra, Helder Miguel Fernandes
    Work, 2021
    BACKGROUND: Several studies have suggested that trait and ability-based measures of emotional intelligence (EI) contribute to the promotion of well-being in adults. However, this relationship has not been sufficiently explored among adolescents. OBJECTIVE: The present study aims to: i) investigate the associations between EI dimensions and well-being indicators (self-esteem, life satisfaction and social anxiety) in adolescents; and ii) analyze the effect of sex and age on dimensions of EI. METHODS: The sample consisted of 1066 adolescents (57.9%girls and 42.1%boys), aged between 11 and 18 years (M = 14.36; SD = 1.58). Participants completed sociodemographic and validated psychosocial measures. RESULTS: Correlation analysis indicated that EI dimensions (self-emotion appraisal, use of emotions and regulation of emotions) were positively and moderately correlated with self-esteem and life satisfaction, whereas associations between EI and social anxiety dimensions were small and negative. Boys reported higher levels of self-emotion appraisal, use of emotions and regulation of emotions, whereas girls showed higher levels of other-emotions appraisal. Age was negatively associated with the use of the emotions dimension and positively correlated with the emotional appraisal of others, although both correlation coefficients were small. CONCLUSIONS: Our study findings suggest the need and importance of implementing emotional education practices during adolescence.
  • EFFECT of REST INTERVAL between SETS in the MUSCLE FUNCTION during A SEQUENCE of STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES for the UPPER BODY
    Filipe Matos, Bruna Ferreira, Joana Guedes, Francisco Saavedra, Victor M. Reis, et al.
    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2021
    Matos, F, Ferreira, B, Guedes, J, Saavedra, F, Reis, VM, and Vilaça-Alves, J. Effect of rest interval between sets in the muscle function during a sequence of strength training exercises for the upper body. J Strength Cond Res 35(6): 1628–1635, 2021—The objective of this study was to observe the ideal recovery time between sets and exercises, for both chest and back, which allowed for maintaining muscle function with the initial load previously established. Sixty young men recreationally trained in strength training (ST) were divided into 2 groups: (a) 30 subjects were included in the GC group (the group that performed ST for the chest) and (b) 30 subjects were included in the GB group (the group that performed ST for the back). Each group was submitted to 3 experimental sessions, performing an ST sequence with 3 sets of 8 repetition maximum: GC performed a chest barbell press (CBP), an inclined CBP, and a chest butterfly; GB performed a lat pull-down, a back row, and a shoulder extension on the high pulley. The experimental sessions differed in rest time between sets performed (60, 90, and 120 seconds). For both groups in each sequence, significantly higher numbers of repetitions were observed with the rest time of 120 seconds relative to the rest time of 90 seconds (p = 0.004), 120 seconds in relation to the rest time of 60 seconds (p = 0.001), and in the rest interval of 90 seconds in relation to the rest time of 60 seconds (p < 0.0001). The results showed that 120 seconds was sufficient to maintain muscle function and perform the total number of repetitions per set. The data seem to show that for the ST methodology applied, it is not appropriate to assume that a certain relative intensity will translate into a similar number of repetitions in different exercises, especially with shorter rest intervals such as 60 and 90 seconds.
  • Effect of pilates method on physical fitness related to health in the elderly: A systematic review
    Gabrielle Critine Moura Fernandes Pucci, Eduardo Borba Neves, Francisco José Félix Saavedra
    Revista Brasileira De Medicina do Esporte, 2019
    The objective of this review was to analyze the evidence of Pilates in physical fitness related to health in the elderly. The article indexing databases (Pubmed, Medline, Science Direct, Scielo, Lilacs, and Cochrane) were reviewed along with the Pilates, elderly and aging descriptors. A total of 41 studies with a randomized experimental and quasi-experimental design met the inclusion criteria. The selection of the studies was carried out by two researchers and the quality of the articles was assessed using the PEDro scale. Interventions ranged from 4-24 weeks with 1-3 sessions/week, and balance was the most investigated variable. The studies included in this review indicate that Pilates improves health status in the elderly, promoting gains in balance, muscle strength, flexibility, functional autonomy, muscular endurance, body composition and aerobic endurance. Despite these findings, some variables need to be further investigated. Level of Evidence II; Systematic review.
  • Evaluation of two different resistance training volumes on the skin surface temperature of the elbow flexors assessed by thermography
    Paulo Uchôa, Filipe Matos, Eduardo Borba Neves, Francisco Saavedra, Claudio Rosa, et al.
    Infrared Physics and Technology, 2018
  • Self-Selected Training Load and RPE During Resistance and Aerobic Training Among Recreational Exercisers
    Marcelo R. C. Dias, Roberto Simão, Francisco J. F. Saavedra, Cosme F. Buzzachera, Steven Fleck
    Perceptual and Motor Skills, 2018
    This study compared training load and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during resistance training (RT) and aerobic training (AT) sessions at self-selected intensity. Participants were 54 recreationally trained subjects assigned to either RT or AT groups. During RT, participants performed three sets of 10 repetitions of each exercise at a self-selected intensity (load). After RT completion, participants performed one repetition maximum (1RM) and 10RM tests. During AT, participants performed a treadmill exercise at a self-selected intensity and duration (velocity and time). After AT completion, participants performed a treadmill maximal exercise test using a ramp protocol. During RT, subjects chose an intensity (43.6%–60.2% 1RM) below typical training recommendations, and RPE increased in successive exercise sets. During AT, participants chose an intensity (83.9% Heart Ratepeak) in line with typical training recommendations, and RPE increased from the first to second quartile of the session (from a mean of 3.9, standard deviation [ SD] = 1.7 to a mean of 5.4, SD = 1.7; p < .05) and remained stable thereafter. These recreationally trained participants self-selected lower RT intensities than are typically recommended for strength and hypertrophy increases (>67% 1RM) and AT intensities in line with typically recommended intensity (64%–95% HRmax) for cardiovascular fitness increases. Thus, for recreational trained individuals to perform RT at recommended intensities, specific instruction will be required.
  • Influence of aquatic exercises in physical condition in patients with multiple sclerosis
    Felipe J. Aidar, Dihogo Gama de Matos, Raphael F. de Souza, Aline B. Gomes, Francisco Saavedra, et al.
    Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 2018
    BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling chronic disease of the nervous system in which the myelin system of the central nervous system is deteriorated. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an aquatic exercise program on the physical condition of patients suffering from multiple sclerosis. METHODS The study included 26 participants divided into two groups: an experimental group (EG) with 13 individuals and a control group (CG) also with 13 individuals. The EG underwent 12 weeks of aquatic exercise, three times per week and 45-60 minutes per session. The groups were evaluated pre- and post-intervention, and were later compared to check for differences between groups. Data was collected by using functional tests such as the Timed "Up and Go" Test, the Timed 7.62 Meters Walk Test, the Getting up from a Sitting Position Test and the Balance Test. RESULTS Significant differences were found between the groups in the post-intervention stage. Furthermore, significant differences were also observed in all domains of physical condition of EG patients, in the post-intervention stage. Results obtained from the intention-to-treat analysis were consistent with those found in the literature. CONCLUSIONS Therefore, this study's results suggest that aquatic exercise programs can effectively improve multiple sclerosis patient's physical condition and should be considered when coping with this public health problem.
  • Effects of an individualized home-based unsupervised aerobic training on body composition and physiological parameters in obese adults are independent of gender
    G. P. Emerenziani, M. C. Gallotta, S. Migliaccio, D. Ferrari, E. A. Greco, et al.
    Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, 2018
  • Effect of cold-water immersion on elbow flexors muscle thickness after resistance training
    Filipe Matos, Eduardo B. Neves, Claudio Rosa, Victor M. Reis, Francisco Saavedra, et al.
    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2018
  • Cardiorespiratory, enzymatic and hormonal responses during and after walking while fasting
    José Vilaça-Alves, Fernanda Muller, Claudio Rosa, Rita Payan-Carreira, Rafael Lund, et al.
    Plos One, 2018
  • Sequence effects of combined resistance exercises with step choreography in the same session in women's oxygen uptake during and postexercise
    José Vilaça-Alves, Ana Regado, Daniel Marinho, Eduardo Borba Neves, Claudio Rosa, et al.
    Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 2018
  • Influence of a Personal Trainer on Self-selected Loading during Resistance Exercise
    Marcelo R.C. Dias, Roberto F. Simão, Francisco J.F. Saavedra, Nicholas A. Ratamess
    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2017
  • Profile of practitioners of supervised physical exercise in the southern region of Brazil
    Diego Limberger Welter, Eduardo Borba Neves, Francisco José Félix Saavedra
    Bioscience Journal, 2017
  • Gender inequalities in Portuguese gymnasts between 2012 and 2016
    Science of Gymnastics Journal, 2017
  • The effect of weekly low frequency exercise on body composition and blood pressure of elderly women
    Archivos De Medicina Del Deporte, 2017
  • Comparison of oxygen uptake during and after the execution of resistance exercises and exercises performed on ergometers, matched for intensity
    José Vilaça-Alves, Nuno Miguel Freitas, Francisco José Saavedra, Christopher B. Scott, Victor Machado dos Reis, et al.
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2016
  • Acute effect of resistance exercises performed by the upper and lower limbs with blood flow restriction on hemodynamic responses
    Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 2016
  • Electromyography analysis of the abdominal crunch in stable and unstable surface
    Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio Per Le Scienze Mediche, 2016
  • Acute effect of resistance exercise performed at different intensities on the hemodynamics of normotensive men
    Mauricio Assis Saldanha, José Vilaça-Alves, Gabriel Rodrigues Neto, Jefferson Da Silva Novaes, Francisco Saavedra, et al.
    Motricidade, 2016
  • Comparing consumption oxygen during and after squat exercise in Smith Machine and whole-body vibration
    Ana C.G. Justo, Francisco J.F. Saavedra, Jose Vilaca-Alves, Claudio Rosa, Eduardo B. Neves, et al.
    Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society EMBS, 2015
  • Psychophysiological responses to salsa dance
    Laura Guidetti, Cosme Franklim Buzzachera, Gian Pietro Emerenziani, Marco Meucci, Francisco Saavedra, et al.
    Plos One, 2015
  • Influence of strength and flexibility training, combined or isolated, on strength and flexibility gains
    Thalita Leite, Arlindo de Souza Teixeira, Francisco Saavedra, Richard D. Leite, Matthew R. Rhea, et al.
    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2015
  • Portuguese version of the Physical Education State Anxiety Scale: Psychometric properties and its association with gender, age and extracurricular physical activity
    Flávia Lima, Francisco Saavedra, Helder Miguel Fernandes, Lambros Lazuras, Vassilis Barkoukis
    Cuadernos De Psicologia Del Deporte, 2015
  • Order effects of combined strength and endurance training on testosterone, cortisol, growth hormone, and IGF-1 binding protein 3 in concurrently trained men
    Claudio Rosa, José Vilaça-Alves, Helder M. Fernandes, Francisco J. Saavedra, Ronei S. Pinto, et al.
    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2015
  • The effects of resistance training frequency on strength gains
    Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 2015
  • Relationship of different perceived exertion scales in walking or running with self-selected and imposed intensity
    Marcelo Ricardo Cabral Dias, Roberto Simão, Geraldo Heleno Ribeiro Machado, Hélio Furtado, Nelson Fortuna Sousa, et al.
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2014
  • Short-term effects of complex training on agility with the ball, speed, efficiency of crossing and shooting in youth soccer players
    Braulio Cavaco, Nelson Sousa, Victor Machado dos Reis, Nuno Garrido, Francisco Saavedra, et al.
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2014
  • Resistance training in type 2 diabetic patients improves uric acid levels
    Moisés S.S. R. Sousa, Francisco J.F. Saavedra, Gabriel R. Neto, Giovanni S. Novaes, Antonio C. R. Souza, et al.
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2014
  • Effects of pre-exhausting the biceps brachii muscle on the performance of the front lat pull-down exercise using different handgrip positions
    José Vilaça-Alves, Lurdes Geraldes, Helder M. Fernandes, Luís Vaz, Renato Farjalla, et al.
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2014
  • The influence of positional release therapy on the myofascial tension of the upper trapezius muscle
    Francisco José Saavedra, Maria Teresa Cordeiro, José Vilaça Alves, Helder Miguel Fernandes, Victor Machado Reis, et al.
    Revista Brasileira De Cineantropometria E Desempenho Humano, 2014
  • Achievement goals and sportsmanlike attitudes in young soccer players and its association with perceived pressure from significant social agents
    António Trindade Vaz, Antonino Pereira, José Vilaça-Alves, Francisco Saavedra, Victor Machado Reis, et al.
    Revista Brasileira De Cineantropometria E Desempenho Humano, 2014
  • Social support and sport injury recovery: An overview of empirical findings and practical implications
    Revista De Psicologia Del Deporte, 2014
  • Influence of three recovery methods on muscle fatigue and rate of perceived exertion
    Cultura Ciencia Y Deporte, 2014
  • Does the inclusion of low intensity exercises in complex training affectsjump and sprint performance?
    Cultura Ciencia Y Deporte, 2014
  • Effects of resistance exercise order on the number of repetitions performed to failure and perceived exertion in untrained young males
    Nuno Romano, José Vilaça-Alves, Helder M. Fernandes, Francisco Saavedra, Gabriel Paz, et al.
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2013
  • Does aerobic and strength exercise sequence in the same session affect the oxygen uptake during and postexercise?
    JoséVilacxa Alves, Francisco Saavedra, Roberto Simão, Jefferson Novaes, Matthew R. Rhea, et al.
    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2012
  • Associations Between Rate of Force Development Metrics and Throwing Velocity in Elite Team Handball Players: A Short Research Report
    Mário Marques, Francisco Saavedra, Catarina Abrantes, Felipe Aidar
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2011
  • Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy During Resistance Exercise at 80% 1RM
    Jefferson Vianna, Jorge Lima, Francisco Saavedra, Victor Reis
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2011
  • Can Energy Cost During Low-Intensity Resistance Exercise be Predicted by the OMNI-RES Scale?
    Jefferson Vianna, Victor Reis, Francisco Saavedra, Vinicius Damasceno, Sérgio Silva, et al.
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2011