Amirabbas Monazzami

Razi University | razi · Department of Sport physiology

Background: Studies have revealed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has beneficial effect on hormonal, cardiovascular indices in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). There, however, is still no comprehensive data on the type, intensity and duration of training for these women. Objective: The current study aimed to investigate...

Introduction: Recently, the use of various high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) that have quick recovery periods are of great importance. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate the acute effect of HIIT training on the serum levels of inflammatory and muscle damage indices in overweight middle-aged men, as well as the kine...

Background: Overweight and obesity are associated with cardiometabolic risk in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Lifestyle adjustment, such as increasing physical activity, is a first-line strategy to treat PCOS. The current study aims to compare and examine the effect of high intensity intermittent training (HIIT) and combined (COM) training on s...

Background: Prostate cancer (PC) is the second most prevalent cancer and the sixth cancer leading to death in men worldwide. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of eight weeks of combined training on specific markers of prostate cancer in older adults. Methods: Twenty older adults (62 ± 7 years) with prostate cancer were...

The purpose of this research was to study the effects of endurance training on the expression of NHE1, NBC1 genes and proteins in rat muscle. Twenty male Wistar rats (n = 20), 4 weeks old and 93.7 ± 10.8 g, were selected and divided into the control and the training groups, randomly. Endurance training was performed at a relatively low speed and du...

Background: There is limited research on the effects of physical activity with moderate intensity on βklotho (BKL) and fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF-21) proteins expression in diabetic patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Objectives: This study was aimed to determine the effects of eight weeks of endurance and resistance trai...

Background: Research on the effects of interval training on lipid profile and hematological indices is limited. Objectives: Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of eight weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on aerobic performance, body composition, lipid prof...

Background and Purpose The health of men is mainly related to the state of physical fitness, and knowledge of the valid references for studying the level of physical fitness of man is of paramount importance. In order to prevent many common diseases and problems in today's society and avoid the burden of high medical costs, as well as to increase...

Background: Research on the effects of moderate-intensity endurance training on inflammatory indices and cardiovascular risk factors is limited. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of six weeks of endurance training on liver enzymes, body composition, fat profile, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein responses in people...

Background: Research on the effects of high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) with different volumes on cardiovascular risk factors is limited. Objectives: The current study aimed to determine the effects of eight-week of high-intensity intermittent training and to compare the volumes of training programs on body composition, fitness factors,...

Abstract Background & Aim: Research on the effects of endurance training on FGF21and βKlotho protein expression in patient with NAFLD is limited, therefore,the aim of this study was to determine the effects of eight weeks moderate intensity of endurance training on FGF21 and βKlotho protein expression in diabetic women with NAFLD. Methods: In this...

Background and Purpose: The correct execution of sports movements depends on the method of warming up and the type of stretching. That is why it is very important to warm up properly to prevent any damage to the body and improve performance, appropriate to the type of exercise. In addition, the main reason for warming is the increase in core body t...

Background: In recent years, several studies have shown the association between exercise and decreased risk of mortality in patients with breast cancer. However, the effects of combined resistance and endurance training on salivary Interleukin-12 (IL-12), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), Cortisol, and Testosterone levels in patients with breast cance...

Background & Aim: Research on the effects of resistance training on βKlotho and FGF21 protein expression in patient with NAFLD is limited, therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of eight weeks of resistance training on βKlotho and FGF21 protein expression in diabetic women with NAFLD. Methods: In this study, 30 diabetic women...

Introduction : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of concurrent training on pre-inflammatory (IFN-γ, IL-18) and anti-inflammatory (TGF-β) cytokines gene expression in women with type2 diabetes. Material & Methods : 12-patients were selected, randomly, and divided into control and the concurrent training groups. The concurrent t...

Background: The beneficial effects of pre-cooling techniques on endurance training have been proved, but few studies are conducted on the effect of pre-cooling techniques on high-intensity exercises Objectives: the current study aimed to determine the effects of 30 minutes whole body pre-cooling on anaerobic performance indices in women futsal play...

Background: Concurrent training is more effective in developing fitness indicators than doing endurance and resistance training separately. However, there has been limited research to evaluate the effects of this type of exercise training on improvement of body composition and quality of life indicators in postmenopausal women with cancer. Objectiv...

Abstract Background&Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of concurrent training on pre-inflammatory (IL-1β, TNF-α) and anti-inflammatory (IL-10) cytokines gene expression in women with type2 diabetes. Methodology: 18-patients (age30-38, >130 glycemic index) were selected, randomly, and divided into control (n=6) the con...

Background: Implementing the post-activation potentiation phenomenon before a competition in the warm-up section may be better than performing the usual warm-up. Objectives: Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of type and intensity of muscle contraction with different recovery periods on anaerobic power and peak torque...

Introduction: High intensity exercise training increases MCTs, NHEs and NBCs gene expression but the effect of endurance training on NHEs and NBCs gene and protein expression is uncertain. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of endurance training on myocardial NHE1 and NBC1 mRNA expressions in rat. Methods: 20 male W...

Background and Aim: During warming up, the use of different types and timing of stretching are very critical, therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the acute effect of static, ballistic and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on vertical jump, agility and fifty-meter sprint performance in youth soccer players. Mater...

Background & Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 30 minutes whole body pre-cooling on anaerobic performance indices in men futsal players. Material and Methods: 12 male subjects were tested in random order in cross over study after either 30 minutes of precooling using ice jackets or under control conditions(no precoo...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effects of an interval aerobic session on Flow-Mediated Dilation and blood pressure in women with prehypertension (SBP=120-139 mmHg or DBP=80-89 mmHg). For this purpose, 12 women with prehypertension (mean±SD age 29.4±3.6 years, weight 65.7±4.6 kg, BMI 24.9±1.5 kg.m 2 ), without exercise activ...

Background & Aims: Sleep is a restorative process for the immune system. There are many situations in which sleep is disturbed prior to an athletic event. However, the effect of sleep deprivation on immune indices in response to exercise remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of sleep deprivation on serum IgG response...

Abstract Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of time of competition on proteinuria , hematuria and recovery in men Kung fu players. Method: 28 men Kung fu players with at least 8 years of practice experience were selected and classified in two groups, randomly. Urine samples were taken 30 minutes before the competition, 60...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of endurance training on muscle NHE1 and NBC1 gene expression in rat. Male vistar rats (n=20), 4weeks age and 95.7±10.8g in weight were selected and divided into control and training groups randomly. Endurance training were performed for 7weeks that be started with relatively low speed and dur...

ABSTRACT Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of endurance training on muscle NHE1 and NBC1 gene expressions in type 2 diabetic rats. Methods: Male wistar rats (n=40), 4weeks old and 93.7±9.8g, were randomly selected and divided into control, diabetic control and diabetic training groups. The Endurance training was...

The present study aimed to determine the effect of low-intensity training with blood flow restriction (BFR) on the response rate of anabolic hormones. Forty healthy and untrained young men, aged 18 to 25 years old, were randomly divided into five groups: one session of BFR training (BFR1), two sessions of BFR training (BFR2), one session of resista...

Background: Research is limited on the effectiveness of various post-soccer match recovery methods. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of active recovery methods on performance and muscle damage indices in young male soccer players. Methods: In this study, 21 male subjects (age 16.95 ± 2, height 175.29 ± 4, weight 65.99 ± 5) we...

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of acute resistance training on changes in biochemical markers of myocardial injury (cTnT, cTnI, CK-MB) in non-athlete women. Methods: In this study, 18 healthy young women with a mean age (23.41 years) and body fat percent (21.62) participated voluntarily. Untrained women performed...

Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is accompanied by inflammatory and immune responses. However, due to the repeated bout effect, there will probably be less EIMD. Hence, the purpose was to investigate inflammatory and immune responses over a three-day period of downhill running in active females. Eleven moderately trained healthy females performed...

Introduction: A bout of eccentrically biased endurance exercise induces muscle damage and inflammation that can release numerous cytokines including Interlukine-6. Many studies report association between IL-6 and anthropometric indices but almost have measured in rest state and a few pay attention to exercise states. The purpose of this study is to...

Diabetes is known to alter both oxidative and glycolytic pathways in a fiber type-dependent manner. The aim of present study was to investigate the effects of endurance training on muscle NHE1 and NBC1 genes and proteins expression in type 2 diabetic rats. Male wistar rats (n=30), 4 weeks old and 95.7±10.8g, were randomly selected and divided into...

Introduction: Hypertension is defined by a chronic elevation of arterial pressure above a certain threshold value (140/90 mmHg). Pre-hypertension is the harbinger of systemic hypertension. Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) that measured by high-resolution ultrasound is used to assess endothelial dysfunction in humans. The purpose of this...