Publications
Changes in Choice Reaction Time During and After 8 Days Exhaustive Cycling are not Related to Changes in Physical Performance Vrije Universiteit Brussel
PURPOSE: Reaction time has been proposed as a training monitoring tool, but to date results are equivocal. Therefore, it was investigated whether reaction time can be used as a monitoring tool to establish overreaching.
METHODS: The study included 30 subjects (11 female/19 male, age: 40.8±10.8 y, VO2max: 51.8±6.3 ml/kg/min) who participated in an 8-day cycling event. The external exercise load increased approximately 900% compared to ...
Promoting physical activity and a healthy active lifestyle in community-dwelling older adults: a design thinking approach for the development of a mobile health application Hasselt University
Restricting sugar or carbohydrate intake does not impact physical activity level or energy intake over 24 h despite changes in substrate use Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Purpose: To determine the effects of dietary sugar or carbohydrate restriction on physical activity energy expenditure, energy intake, and physiological outcomes across 24 h. Methods: In a randomized, open-label crossover design, twenty-five healthy men (n = 10) and women (n = 15) consumed three diets over a 24-h period: moderate carbohydrate and sugar content (MODSUG = 50% carbohydrate [20% sugars], 15% protein, 35% fat); low sugar content ...
Strengthening human and physical infrastructure of primary healthcare settings to deliver hypertension care in Vietnam: a mixed-methods comparison of two provinces Institute of Tropical Medicine
In Vietnam, the overall prevalence of hypertension (HTN) was 21%, with lower estimates for the prevalence of HTN awareness and treatment. The health systems, like other low-and middle-income countries, were designed to provide acute care for episodic conditions, rather than a chronic condition where patients need long-term care across time and disciplines. This article describes the delivery and organization of HTN care at primary healthcare ...
Inducing physical inactivity in mice University of Antwerp
Mental fatigue and physical and cognitive performance during a 2-bout exercise test Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Purpose: The 2-bout exercise protocol has been developed to diagnose nonfunctional overreaching and the "overtraining syndrome." It consists of 2 maximal exercise bouts separated by 4 hours. Mental fatigue negatively influences performance, but the effects of its occurrence during the 2-bout exercise protocol have never been investigated. The aim of this study was to examine whether mental fatigue (induced during the rest period) influences ...
Temporal effects of chemical and physical stressors on marine zooplankton : a molecular approach Ghent University
The Prospective Prognostic Value of Biopsychosocial Indices of Sensitivity to Physical Activity Among People With Back Pain Vrije Universiteit Brussel
OBJECTIVES: Many people living with musculoskeletal pain conditions experience a range of negative biopsychosocial responses to physical activity, referred to as increased sensitivity to physical activity (SPA), that may undermine successful rehabilitation. This exploratory study aims to provide the first prospective analysis of the potential prognostic value of 3 biopsychosocial indices of SPA in relation to rehabilitation outcomes. This ...
Physical Activity, Nutritional Habits, and Sleeping Behavior in Students and Employees of a Swiss University During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BACKGROUND: The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 led to the COVID-19 pandemic starting in January 2020. The Swiss Federal Council prescribed a lockdown of nonessential businesses. Students and employees of higher education institutions had to install home offices and participate in online lectures.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this survey study was to evaluate lifestyle habits, such as physical activity (PA), sitting time, nutritional habits ...