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RT performed to set failure likely exacerbates neuromuscular fatigue, muscle damage, and perceived discomfort compared to non-failure RT.

Practitioners should be cautious of the increased fatigue and discomfort associated with set failure training.

Biomechanical, anthropometric, experiential, and sex predictors show stronger relationships with squat 1RM compared to psychological variables.

Emphasize physical training and assessment over psychological factors for improving squat performance.

Experienced MijnEetmeter users underestimated intake the least.

Encouraging users to gain experience with the app may improve dietary tracking accuracy.

Engagement and self-monitoring were highest in the Hybrid program.

Practitioners should focus on enhancing engagement strategies in weight loss programs for this demographic.

Well-trained males and females can accurately gauge intraset rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during moderate repetition sets on the front squat and hexagonal bar deadlift.

Trainers can rely on RPE as a valid measure of exertion for their clients during these exercises.

Significant inverse relationships exist between RPE and average concentric velocity (ACV) during both exercises.

Coaches can use RPE to adjust training intensity based on velocity metrics.

Significant decreases in peak velocity and mean velocity were found at 55% 1RM and 65% 1RM (p = 0.027 and p = 0.012 for peak velocity; p = 0.047 and p = 0.022 for mean velocity).

Trainers should be aware that velocity may decrease at certain loads during high-load training.

The athlete decreased F H asymmetry by 19% after the training program.

Reducing asymmetry in force production can enhance overall performance.

Environmental factors such as meal schedule, food contents, type of exercise, and sleep deprivation influence gut hormones and appetite.

Practitioners should consider these environmental factors when addressing appetite and weight management.

Both low velocity loss (LVL) and high velocity loss (HVL) resistance training programs resulted in similar increases in 1 repetition maximum (1 RM), maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), power output, and muscle thickness.

Practitioners can use either LVL or HVL resistance training to achieve similar strength and hypertrophy outcomes.

Greater improvement in blood sugar control was associated with better cognitive scores.

Improving blood sugar control may enhance cognitive function in older adults with diabetes.

Eccentric duration was significantly and inversely correlated with average concentric velocity (ACV) at 60% (r = −0.408, p = 0.004) and 80% (r = −0.477, p = 0.001) of 1RM squat.

Practitioners should consider the duration of the eccentric phase to optimize concentric performance.

GLP-1RA users had a lower risk of stroke (HR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.70-0.93) compared to other antidiabetic drug users.

Practitioners may consider GLP-1RAs as a treatment option for reducing stroke risk in this population.

Maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) of the knee extensors was significantly greater in younger adults (256 ± 72 N·m) compared to older adults (137 ± 48 N·m), P < 0.001.

Younger adults demonstrate greater knee extensor strength, which may influence exercise programming for older adults.

Relative quadriceps muscle EMG activity was significantly higher in older adults compared to younger adults across all exercise tasks (P < 0.01).

Older adults may require different training approaches to optimize muscle activation.

Strength gains are stimulated through a sequence of events including maximal mental effort and neural activation.

Emphasize mental effort and neural activation in training programs to enhance strength gains.

Subjects reported significantly greater perceptions of grip security, power, and technical competency at submaximal but not maximal loads.

Improved grip perceptions can enhance training effectiveness at submaximal loads.

There was an increase in chest press for all groups (9.4-16.7%) after the specific training phase.

All training volume conditions led to improvements in chest press strength, indicating effectiveness.

A long-term conditional cash transfer (CCT) program can effectively shape people's behaviors to encourage healthy habits.

Implementing a CCT program could be a strategic approach for organizations aiming to promote healthier lifestyles.

Adherence to VLCHF diets is likely poor without intensive support from health professionals.

Health professionals should provide ongoing support for individuals on VLCHF diets.

Resistance-trained individuals are capable of high absolute RIR accuracy when predicting 1 and 3 RIR on the barbell bench press exercise.

Practitioners can use RIR prescriptions to effectively gauge proximity to failure during resistance training.

Research over the last 3 decades has demonstrated the utility of GLP-1 receptor signaling for weight loss.

Long-term research supports the use of GLP-1 receptor signaling in weight loss strategies.

There are physiological and behavioral barriers to exercise that people with diabetes must overcome.

Addressing these barriers is crucial for effective exercise interventions.

The use of Kaupapa Māori principles contributed to improvements in physical and mental wellbeing.

Incorporating cultural values into fitness programmes can enhance participant wellbeing.