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Researchers are studying the physical characteristics, exercise habits, and dietary and supplement intake of Spanish athletes with disabilities. This descriptive and correlational observational study aims to fill the gap in standardized data about body measurements and nutrition among athletes with various disabilities. Understanding these factors is important to improve their health, athletic performance, and the development of tailored nutrition and training programs. The study involves assessing body composition through measurements like body mass, stature, girths, lengths, breadths, and skinfolds over a four-year period. Participants dietary intake and supplement use will be evaluated using specific questionnaires, while physical activity levels will be assessed through a standardized short questionnaire. The study includes adult male and female athletes with disabilities who have at least two years of sports experience and follow a regular training program. Participants will be evaluated through anthropometric measurements and surveys related to food and supplement consumption, physical activity, and health perception. The research team will monitor body composition variables and dietary habits continuously for up to four years. This comprehensive approach will allow comparisons across different types of disabilities and help develop evidence-based strategies for the health and performance of athletes with disabilities.

This observational study explores how physical activity levels and adherence to a Mediterranean diet relate to body composition, growth, and maturation in young triathletes aged 5 to 17 years. It aims to determine whether body fat and muscle composition are more influenced by biological growth and maturation or by lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. Triathlon combines swimming, cycling, and running, making body composition and nutrition important for performance and health during youth development. Participants include young male and female triathletes who have been previously assessed for body composition, diet adherence, and physical activity over three years. The Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits, is monitored alongside physical activity to understand their combined effect on biological maturation and athletic performance in this group. Throughout the study, researchers track changes in body composition, physical activity levels, diet adherence, and maturation status over five years. Data collection involves evaluations of body fat and muscle, diet patterns, and growth stages to assess how these factors interact. This long-term observation helps clarify the role of lifestyle and growth in shaping young athletes health and performance.

Researchers are investigating whether a low to moderate load power training program can improve fitness and quality of life for men with metastatic prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy ADT. This trial focuses on men experiencing bone or lymph node metastases, exploring how power training affects physical side effects like muscle strength, endurance, balance, and mental health. The study also seeks to understand participant experiences through interviews, combining quantitative and qualitative methods for a comprehensive view. Participants are randomly assigned to either a supervised power-oriented resistance training group or a control group receiving usual care with physical activity guidance. The exercise program involves two sessions per week over 24 weeks, emphasizing rapid muscle force production at moderate intensity 40-50% 1RM with low to moderate volume and no training to failure. The control group continues routine care with advice on strength training at home. During the study, participants will complete fitness tests and questionnaires assessing quality of life, mental health, functional capacity, and physical activity levels over six months. Those in the exercise group will also take part in semi-structured interviews to explore psychosocial impacts. Researchers will monitor adverse events and evaluate outcomes such as health-related quality of life, muscle strength, balance, gait speed, and mental health. The total study duration includes the 24-week intervention and a follow-up period to assess lasting effects.