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Papers by Carlo Capelli

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 2015

RESULTS: The LE injury rate was 2.35 times higher in asymmetric athletes compared to symmetric at... more RESULTS: The LE injury rate was 2.35 times higher in asymmetric athletes compared to symmetric athletes [RR=2.35, 95% CI= 1.65,3.34] (p<0.0001). SLHOP LSI was significantly different between the injured and non-injured athletes (injured = 93.1%±7.4%, non-injured = 94.5%±5.1%), p<0.006). CONCLUSIONS: SLHOP asymmetry assessed during pre-participation physical examinations may be an indicator of LE injury risk in high school populations. These preliminary results are aimed at identifying indicators of injury risk as an important step towards developing a functional component to current pre-participation physical evaluations.

European Journal of Applied Physiology, Jul 21, 2016

In the original article, one of the co-author's (J. Rittweger) family name has been published inc... more In the original article, one of the co-author's (J. Rittweger) family name has been published incorrectly. The correct complete name should be J. Rittweger.

European Journal of Applied Physiology, Dec 13, 2000

Oxygen consumption at steady state ( VO2, l x min(-1)) and mechanical power (W, W) were measured ... more Oxygen consumption at steady state ( VO2, l x min(-1)) and mechanical power (W, W) were measured in five subjects riding a human-powered vehicle (HPV, the Karbyk, a four-wheeled recumbent cycle) on a flat concrete road at constant sub-maximal speeds. The external mechanical work spent per unit of distance (W, J x m(-1)), as calculated from the ratio of W to the speed (v, m x s(-1)), was found to increase with the square of v: W = 8.12 + (0.262 x v2) (r = 0.986, n = 31), where the first term represents the mechanical energy wasted, over a unit of distance, against frictional forces (rolling resistance, Rr), and the second term (k x v2) is the work performed, per unit distance, to overcome the air drag. The rolling coefficient (Cr, obtained dividing Rr by m x g, where m is the overall mass and g is the acceleration of gravity) amounted to [mean (SD)] 0.0084 (0.0008), that is about 60% higher than that of a racing bicycle. The drag coefficient was calculated from the measured values of k, air density (p) and frontal area (A) [Cx = k x (0.5 x A x rho)-1], and amounted to 1.067 (0.029), that is about 20% higher than that of a racing bicycle. The energy cost of riding the HPV (Ck, J x m(-1)) was measured from the ratio of metabolic power above rest (net VO2, expressed in J x s(-1)) to the speed (v, m x s(-1)); the value of this parameter increased with the square of v, as described by: Ck = 61.45 + (0.675 x v(2)) (r = 0.711, n = 23). The net mechanical efficiency (eta) was calculated from the ratio of W to Ck: over the investigated speed range this turned out to be 0.22 (0.021). Best performance times (BPTs) of a &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;typical&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot; elite athlete riding the Karbyk were calculated over the distances of 1, 5 and 10 km: these were about 8% longer than the BPTs calculated, on the same subjects, when riding a conventional racing bicycle.

Aims. To investigate the effects if inpatient cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on physical fitn... more Aims. To investigate the effects if inpatient cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on physical fitness of patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and to evaluate the feasibility of the Eurofit Battery test (EB) in this population. Methods: Physical fitness was assessed with an adapted version of the EB (Endurance: 6\u2019 walking test; Arm strength: hand grip; Abdominal: sit up; Leg strength: standing broad jump; Balance: flamingo balance; Flexibility: sit and reach) administered to 29 female AN patients (BMI: 14.35\ub11.51 kg/m2), pre and post treatment, and to fifty-eight healthy females (BMI: 21.17\ub12.57 kg/m2) of the same age (24.4\ub19.2 vs 25.9\ub19.1ys, respectively, z=1.39, p=0.165). AN group underwent test on the second day of the admission and the last week before the hospital discharge. Results: All Eurofit items showed good feasibility, but some AN patients refused to sustain some tests at the admission. CBT was associated with a significant improvement in BMI (from 14.3\ub11.5 to 18.8\ub11.2, Z=4.20, p<0.001) and in 4 out of 6 Eurofit tests (p<0.05) in the AN group. However, both in pre and post, AN patients generally showed lower scores compared to the control group (all p < 0.001) with the exception of sit up score. Conclusions: Adapted EB can be recommended for evaluating physical fitness parameters in AN patients. Physical fitness is lower in AN patients than in controls both at baseline and after weight restoration. These data suggest the need to associate to the classical inpatient treatment of AN specific therapeutic strategies to improve physical fitness

Frontiers in Physiology, 2020

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020

Background: Exercise has beneficial effects on older adults, but controversy surrounds the purpor... more Background: Exercise has beneficial effects on older adults, but controversy surrounds the purported “compensatory effects” that training may have on total daily physical activity and energy expenditure in the elderly. We wanted to determine whether 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) induced such effects on physical activity and energy expenditure in healthy, active older adult men. Methods: Twenty-four healthy elderly male volunteers were randomized to two groups. The experimental group performed HIIT (7 × 2 min cycling repetitions, 3 d/w); the control group performed continuous moderate-intensity training (20–30 min cycling, 3 d/w). Physical activity and energy expenditure were measured with a multisensor activity monitor SenseWear Armband Mini. Results: During HIIT, significant changes were observed in moderate and vigorous physical activity, average daily metabolic equivalents (METs), physical activity level, and activity energy expenditure (p < 0.05) but not ...

Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2019

The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by mo... more The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motoneurons death. Mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) protein have been identified to be related to the disease. Beyond the different altered pathways, the mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the major features that leads to the selective death of motoneurons in ALS. The NSC-34 cell line, overexpressing human SOD1(G93A) mutant protein [NSC-34(G93A)], is considered an optimal in vitro model to study ALS. Here we investigated the energy metabolism in NSC-34(G93A) cells and in particular the effect of the mutated SOD1(G93A) protein on the mitochondrial respiratory capacity (complexes I-IV) by high resolution respirometry (HRR) and cytofluorimetry. We demonstrated that NSC-34(G93A) cells show a reduced mitochondrial oxidative capacity. In particular, we found significant impairment of the complex I-linked oxidative phosphorylation, reduced efficiency of the electron transfer system (ETS) associated with a higher rate of dissipative respiration, and a lower membrane potential. In order to rescue the effect of the mutated SOD1 gene on mitochondria impairment, we evaluated the efficacy of the exosomes, isolated from adipose-derived stem cells, administrated on the NSC-34(G93A) cells. These data show that ASCs-exosomes are able to restore complex I activity, coupling efficiency and mitochondrial membrane potential. Our results improve the knowledge about mitochondrial bioenergetic defects directly associated with the SOD1(G93A) mutation, and prove the efficacy of adipose-derived stem cells exosomes to rescue the function of mitochondria, indicating that these vesicles could represent a valuable approach to target mitochondrial dysfunction in ALS.

Frontiers in Physiology, 2018

We compared the effects of 8 weeks of high intensity, aerobic interval training (HIT) and isoiner... more We compared the effects of 8 weeks of high intensity, aerobic interval training (HIT) and isoinertial resistance training (IRT) on: (i)VO 2 kinetics during heavy (HiEx) intensity exercise and; (ii) work economy during moderate (ModEx) intensity exercise in 12 healthy elderly men (69.3 ± 4.2 years). Breath-by-breathVO 2 and muscle deoxygenation ([HHb] by means of NIRS) were measured in HiEx and ModEx at identical workloads before and after trainings. In HiEx,VO 2 and HHb responses were modeled as triexponential and mono-exponential increasing functions, respectively. A two-way ANOVA for repeated measures analysis was made; Effect size (η 2) was also evaluated. After HIT the amplitude and the time delay of the slow component of O 2 uptake (VO 2sc) during HiEx were smaller (−32%; P = 0.045) and longer (+19.5%; P = 0.001), respectively. At Post IRT: (i) during ModEx, gain was lower (−5%; P = 0.050); (ii) during HiEx, τ 2 (+14.4%; P = 0.050), d 3 (+8.6%; P = 0.050), and τ 3 (+17.2%; P = 0.050) were longer than at Pre IRT. After HIT, the decrease of theVO 2sc amplitude was likely induced by the beneficial effects of training on a more responsive O 2 delivery and consumption cascade leading to a better muscle metabolic stability. IRT training was able to increase exercise economy during ModEx and to reduce the amplitude and delay the onset ofVO 2sc during HiEx. These effects should be due to the reduction and the delayed recruitment of Type II muscle fibers. The better exercise economy and the delayed appearance ofVO 2sc induced by IRT suggests that strength training might be included in endurance training programs to improve exercise economy and resistance to fatigue in this population of old subjects.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2018

The use of nicotine administered through smokeless tobacco (snus) has increased among athletes. T... more The use of nicotine administered through smokeless tobacco (snus) has increased among athletes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ergogenic effects of snus on aerobic performance during exercise until exhaustion in athletes after abstinence or satiety nicotine conditions. The study utilized a randomized, controlled, within‐subject design experiment. Sixteen male snus‐user athletes completed an exercise until exhaustion at a constant load of their 80% of (calculated by a maximal incremental test) in two separate sessions, corresponding to nicotine conditions: 12‐hour overnight abstinence and satiety. A portion of 1 g of snus (~8 mg/g of nicotine) was administered 25 minutes before each experimental test. In each session, time to exhaustion (TTE), global rating of perceived exertion, cardiovascular and metabolic responses, and muscle and cerebral oxygenation were measured. Nicotine and cotinine analysis confirmed session conditions (abstinence or satiety). Snus induced ...

Journal of sports sciences, Jan 7, 2018

The purpose of this study was to assess metabolic and kinematic parameters (contact and flight ti... more The purpose of this study was to assess metabolic and kinematic parameters (contact and flight time, step length and frequency) while walking at the preferred speed (1.44 ± 0.22 m · s) and while performing an incremental running test (up to exhaustion) on a motorised treadmill (MT) and on a curved non-motorised treadmill (CNMT). Twenty-five volunteers (24.1 ± 3.4 years; 64.7 ± 11.2 kg) participated in the study. Maximal running speed on MT was significantly larger (P < 0.001) than on CNMT (4.31 ± 0.50 vs. 3.75 ± 0.39 m · s) but no differences in heart rate or oxygen uptake [Formula: see text] were observed at this speed. The energy cost of walking (C) and running (C) were significantly greater (P < 0.001) on CNMT than on MT (37 and 17%, respectively). No major differences in kinematic parameters were observed at paired, submaximal, running speeds (2.22-3.89 m · s) but [Formula: see text] was systematically larger in CNMT (of about 340 ml · min · kg). This systematic difference...

Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2016

Background: Smokeless tobacco is widely used by athletes to enhance performance. Nicotine is a ce... more Background: Smokeless tobacco is widely used by athletes to enhance performance. Nicotine is a central nervous system stimulant and acts on cardiocirculatory and metabolic systems, involving tissue blood flow and circulatory vasoreactivity. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the oral smokeless tobacco (Swedish snus (SS)) on the perception of fatigue and time to exhaustion (TTE) during moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Methods: Fourteen healthy non-tobacco male users were recruited for a double-blind, controlled crossover design (SS vs. snus placebo (SP)). Subjects were tested for 3 sessions: experimental session 1 (Exp1) consisted of an incremental test to determine the maximal aerobic power output (Wmax), whereas Exp2 and Exp3 consisted of exercising at 65%Wmax until exhaustion in SS or SP conditions. During Exp2 and Exp3, muscle and cerebral oxygenation was assessed by means of near-infrared spectroscopy, and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was recorded. Results: Comparing SS with SP tests, significant differences (p < 0.05) were found in the values of cerebral (~3%) and muscular tissues oxygenation (~4%) in the first 30 min of exercise. The RPE values were not significantly different between the 2 conditions (SS vs. SP). No significant difference was found in TTE (SS: 54.25 ± 21.84 min; SP: 50.01 ± 17.03 min). Conclusion: This study showed that muscular and cerebral oxygenation increased significantly with snus administration during an endurance exercise until exhaustion, but this did not affect fatigue perception and TTE. The results showed that snus could not be considered an ergogenic substance in non-tobacco users.

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2015

Journal of Applied Physiology, 2011

TO THE EDITOR: It was with great interest that we read the Journal of Applied Physiology Viewpoin... more TO THE EDITOR: It was with great interest that we read the Journal of Applied Physiology Viewpoint on the 2-h marathon barrier (3). We would argue that, alongside having a superlative V O 2max , lactate threshold, and running economy, it will be required for this athlete to have an individualized and aggressive fueling strategy coupled with a predisposition for high exogenous CHO oxidation (CHO exog), without a history of GI distress. It is clear that supplemented carbohydrate (CHO) improves prolonged endurance performance (Ͼ90 min) compared with water (2). Furthermore, recent evidence has demonstrated a positive dose-response relationship between supplemented CHO, CHO exog , and endurance performance; where 60 g CHO/h outperformed either 15 or 30 g CHO/h (5). The maximal CHO exog with single CHO sources appears to be ϳ1 g/min due to limitations of the intestinal transporters (1). However, despite any individual differences in CHO exog or history of GI distress (4), CHO exog is not dependent on body weight (BW), as a recent analysis has shown no relationship between BW and CHO exog (1). Accordingly, a 56-kg runner is able to oxidize ϳ20% more per kg BW compared with a 70-kg runner with a given CHO exog rate of ϳ1 g/min (1.07 vs.0.86 g CHO•h Ϫ1 •kg BW Ϫ1). Therefore, there appears to be a distinct CHO exog advantage for lighter marathon runners compared with heavier. Thus the future 2-h marathon runner will feature a low BW, both for improved thermoregulation, but also optimal CHO exog per kg BW. All of these elements will need to be possessed by the first athlete to break the 2-h marathon barrier.

European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2009

Beat-by-beat Q(a)O2 and breath-by-breath VO2 were assessed in ten male subjects (24 +/- 3.5 years... more Beat-by-beat Q(a)O2 and breath-by-breath VO2 were assessed in ten male subjects (24 +/- 3.5 years; 78 +/- 7.7 kg; 182 +/- 5.6 cm) during cycling exercise at 50 W before and after a 14-day period of head-down tilt-bed rest (HDTBR). O2 deficit (DefO2) was calculated as the difference between the volume of O2 that would have been consumed if a steady state had been immediately attained minus that actually taken up during exercise. Q(a)O2 kinetics was described fitting the data with a non-linear mono-exponential model with time delay. Mean response times (MRT) of VO2 and Q(a)O2 kinetics were then calculated. DefO2 and MRT of VO2 response did not change after HDTBR, whereas MRT of Q(a)O2 kinetics increased. The invariance of VO2 kinetics after HDTBR suggests that, although Q(a)O2 response became slower after HDTBR, it did not affect the kinetics of peripheral gas exchange, which probably remained under the control of local muscular mechanisms.

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European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2006

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Ergonomics, 2008

When dealing with human-powered vehicles, it is important to quantify the capability of convertin... more When dealing with human-powered vehicles, it is important to quantify the capability of converting metabolic energy in useful mechanical work by measuring mechanical efficiency. In this study, net mechanical efficiency (eta) of riding a recumbent bicycle on flat terrain and at constant speeds (v, 5.1-10.0 m/s) was calculated dividing mechanical work (w, J/m) by the corresponding energy cost (C(c), J/m). w and C(c) increased linearly with the speed squared: w = 9.41 + 0.156 . v(2); C(c) = 39.40 + 0.563 . v(2). eta was equal to 0.257 +/- 0.0245, i.e. identical to that of concentric muscular contraction. Hence, i) eta seems unaffected by the biomechanical arrangement of the human-vehicle system; ii) the efficiency of transmission seems to be close to 100%, suggesting that the particular biomechanical arrangement does not impair the transformation of metabolic energy in mechanical work. When dealing with human-powered vehicles, it is important to quantify mechanical efficiency (eta) of locomotion. eta of riding a recumbent bicycle was calculated dividing the mechanical work to the corresponding energy cost of locomotion; it was practically identical to that of concentric muscular contraction (0.257 +/- 0.0245), suggesting that the power transmission from muscles to pedals is unaffected by the biomechanical arrangement of the vehicle.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Background: We investigated the effects of single (SL-ET) and double leg (DL-ET) high-intensity i... more Background: We investigated the effects of single (SL-ET) and double leg (DL-ET) high-intensity interval training on O2 deficit (O2Def) and mean response time (MRT) during square-wave moderate-intensity exercise (DL-MOD), and on the amplitude of V˙O2p slow component (SCamp), during heavy intensity exercise (DL-HVY), on 33 patients (heart transplant = 13, kidney transplanted = 11 and liver transplanted = 9). Methods: Patients performed DL incremental step exercise to exhaustion, two DL-MOD tests, and a DL-HVY trial before and after 24 sessions of SL-ET (n = 17) or DL-ET (n = 16). Results: After SL-ET, O2Def, MRT and SCamp decreased by 16.4% ± 13.7 (p = 0.008), by 15.6% ± 13.7 (p = 0.004) and by 35% ± 31 (p = 0.002), respectively. After DL-ET, they dropped by 24.9% ± 16.2 (p < 0.0001), by 25.9% ± 13.6 (p < 0.0001) and by 38% ± 52 (p = 0.0003), respectively. The magnitude of improvement of O2Def, MRT, and SCamp was not significantly different between SL-ET and DL-ET after trainin...

European Journal of Applied Physiology, Mar 14, 2020

Purpose The endurance training (ET)-induced increases in peak oxygen uptake (V O 2peak) and cardi... more Purpose The endurance training (ET)-induced increases in peak oxygen uptake (V O 2peak) and cardiac output (Q peak) during upright cycling are reversed to pre-ET levels after removing the training-induced increase in blood volume (BV). We hypothesised that ET-induced improvements in V O 2peak and Q peak are preserved following phlebotomy of the BV gained with ET during supine but not during upright cycling. Arteriovenous O 2 difference (a-vO 2 diff; V O 2 /Q), cardiac dimensions and muscle morphology were studied to assess their role for the V O 2peak improvement. Methods Twelve untrained subjects (V O 2peak : 44 ± 6 ml kg −1 min −1) completed 10 weeks of supervised ET (3 sessions/ week). Echocardiography, muscle biopsies, haemoglobin mass (Hb mass) and BV were assessed pre-and post-ET. V O 2peak and Q peak during upright and supine cycling were measured pre-ET, post-ET and immediately after Hb mass was reversed to the individual pre-ET level by phlebotomy. Results ET increased the Hb mass (3.3 ± 2.9%; P = 0.005), BV (3.7 ± 5.6%; P = 0.044) and V O 2peak during upright and supine cycling (11 ± 6% and 10 ± 8%, respectively; P ≤ 0.003). After phlebotomy, improvements in V O 2peak compared with pre-ET were preserved in both postures (11 ± 4% and 11 ± 9%; P ≤ 0.005), as was Q peak (9 ± 14% and 9 ± 10%; P ≤ 0.081). The increased Q peak and a-vO 2 diff accounted for 70% and 30% of the V O 2peak improvements, respectively. Markers of mitochondrial density (CS and COX-IV; P ≤ 0.007) and left ventricular mass (P = 0.027) increased. Conclusion The ET-induced increase in V O 2peak was preserved despite removing the increases in Hb mass and BV by phlebotomy, independent of posture. V O 2peak increased primarily through elevated Q peak but also through a widened a-vO 2 diff, potentially mediated by cardiac remodelling and mitochondrial biogenesis. Keywords Blood volume • Cardiac output • Echocardiography • Haemoglobin mass • Maximal oxygen uptake • Peripheral adaptations • Supine cycling Abbreviations a-vO 2 diff Arteriovenous oxygen difference BV Blood volume CO Carbon monoxide COX-IV Cytochrome c oxidase subunit 4 CS Citrate synthase EDV End-diastolic volume ESV End-systolic volume ET Endurance training HAD Hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase [Hb] Haemoglobin concentration Hb mass Haemoglobin mass HR Heart rate HR peak Peak heart rate [La] Blood lactate concentration LV Left ventricle MCHC Mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration MTT Mean transit time PV Plasma volumė Q Cardiac outpuṫ Q peak Peak cardiac output Communicated by Peter Krustrup.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Feb 8, 2021

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this pap... more The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper. There are no financial conflicts of interest to disclose. The results of the study are presented clearly, honestly, and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation. The results of the present study do not constitute an endorsement by ACSM. Sources of funding Internal funding from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences supported this investigation.