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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Rodrigo Zacca

Citation names

  • Zacca, Rodrigo
  • Zacca, R

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
4116-A8F9-505C
ORCID iD
0000-0003-0494-0000
Google Scholar ID
https://scholar.google.pt/citations?user=irSIxhoAAAAJ&hl=pt-PT
Scopus Author Id
35800369300

Email addresses

  • rzacca@fade.up.pt (Professional)

Websites

Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro, Flávio Antônio de Souza; Rui Miguel Simões de Azevedo. Digital Technologies: Applications, Window of Opportunity and Challenges in Exercise, Health and Sports. BASEL, Switzerland: MDPI. 2024.
    Published • 10.3390/books978-3-7258-1985-0 • Editor
Book chapter
  1. Monteiro, A. S. ; Azevedo, A.R.; Zacca, R; Buzzachera, CF; Vilas-Boas, J.P.; Fernandes RJ. "Modelling the oxygen uptake off-kinetics in swimming". In XIVth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming. Leipzig, Germany: Leipzig evoletics Media, 2023.
    Published
  2. Chainok, P. ; Matjiur, R.; Suksawang, P. ; de Jesus, K.; Zacca, R; Fernandes, RJ; Vilas-Boas, J.P.. "Tracking performance and health related physical fitness of age-group open water swimmers during a training macrocycle". In XIVth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming. Leipzig, Germany: Leipzig evoletics Media, 2023.
    Published
  3. Chainok, P. ; Matjiur, R.; Suksawang, P. ; de Jesus, K.; Zacca, R; Fernandes RJ; Vilas-Boas, J.P.. "Determinant factors of 5 km age-group open water swimming performance". In XIVth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming. Leipzig, Germany: Leipzig evoletics Media, 2023.
    Published
  4. Zacca, R; Vilas Boas JP; Castro FAZ; Pyne DB; Fernandes RJ. "Longitudinal Data over the International Symposium in Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming: 1970 to 2014". In XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, 436-439. Tsukuba, Japan: Impress R&D, 2018.
    Published
  5. Gay A; Abraldes JA; Zacca, R; Morales E; Lopez-Contreras G; Fernandes RJ. "Acute effects of water temperature in swimming performance: a biophysical analysis". In XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, 250-254. Tsukuba, Japan: Impress R&D, 2018.
    Published
  6. Chainok P,; Tongnillpant N,; Sripakdee S,; Zacca, R; Fernandes RJ; Vilas-Boas, JP. "Characteristics of blood lactate removal during competition in young swimmers". In XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, 244-249. Tsukuba, Japan: Impress R&D, 2018.
    Published
  7. Zacca, Rodrigo; Valdir Ramos; Kelly de Jesus; Tiago Marques; Rui Corredeira; Daniel J. Daly; Ricardo J. Fernandes. "Physiological characterization of swimmers with physical-motor disabilities.". In Panorama Atual no Ensino de Ciências, 183-194. Leiria, Portugal: ESECS/Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2016.
    Published • Editor
  8. Sousa A,; Ribeiro J,; de Jesus K,; Figueiredo P,; Pelarigo J,; Zacca, R; Abraldes JA,; et al. "What is expectable from VO2 kinetics at different swimming intensities?". In Science in Swimming, 7-16. Wroclaw, Poland: Wydawnictwo AWF Wroclaw, 2016.
    Published
  9. Fernandes R,; Sousa A,; Ribeiro J,; de Jesus K,; Pelarigo JG,; Zacca, R; Soares S,; et al. "VO2 kinetics from low to extreme swimming intensities". In Swimming Science II, 5-12. Granada, Spain: Editorial Universidad de Granada, 2016.
    Published
  10. Zacca, R; Lopes AL; Teixeira, BC; Silva LM,; Matos CC,; Castro FAS. "Lactate peak in youth swimmers: quantity and time interval for measurement after 50–1500 maximal efforts in front crawl". In XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, 536-541. Australia: Australian Institute of Sport, 2014.
    Published
  11. Zacca, R; Lopes AL; Teixeira BC; Matos CC; Engelmann L; Castro, FAS. "VO2 assessed by backward extrapolation in 200, 400, 800, and 1500 m front crawl in youth swimmers". In XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, 531-536. Australia: Australian Institute of Sport,, 2014.
  12. Matos CC,; Franken M; Zacca, R; Teixeira BC; Castro FAS.. "Do fins alter spatiotemporal and physiological variables in front-crawl all-out effort?". In XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, 123-127. Australia: Australian Institute of Sport, 2014.
    Published
  13. Zacca, Rodrigo; Souza Castro, Flavio Antonio de. "Bioenergetics Applied to Swimming: An Ecological Method to Monitor and Prescribe Training". In Bioenergetics, 159-180. London, United Kingdom: InTech, 2012.
    Published • 10.5772/31408
  14. Zacca, R; Castro,Flávio Antônio de Souza. "Critical Swimming Speed Obtained by the 200-400 Meters Model in Young Swimmers". In XIth International Symposium for Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, 307-309. Oslo, Norway: Norges Idrettshøgskole, 2010.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Nunes J,; Carlos BJ,; Fernandes D,; Barros J,; Cerqueira J,; Magalhães R,; Santos JAR,; Zacca, R. "Muscle Strength Can Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Smoking on Firefighters’ Lung Function.". Paper presented in 17th MEETING OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS OF UNIVERSITY OF PORTO, Porto, 2024.
    Published
  2. Coelho E,; Lopes AM,; Rios M,; Monteiro AS,; Carvalho DD,; Zacca, R; Magalhaes J,; et al. "Influence of carbohydrate and protein pre-exercise supplementation on middle- distance runners oxygen uptake kinetics". Porto, 2020.
    Published
  3. Monteiro AS,; Carvalho DD,; Cardoso AF,; Coelho E,; Alves M,; Eloi A,; Azevedo R,; et al. "Oxygen consumption assessment using different backward extrapolation methods and recovery curve kinetics". Porto, 2020.
    Published
  4. Elói A,; Monteiro AS,; Cardoso AF,; Coelho E,; Fernandes A,; Carvalho DD,; Alves M,; et al. "Oxygen uptake repeatability at different swimming intensities". Porto, 2020.
    Published
  5. Monteiro AS,; Azevedo R,; Carvalho DD,; Vilas-Boas JP,; Zacca R,; Fernandes RJ.. "Determinação do consumo de oxigénio a diferentes intensidades de nado: comparação entre metodologias". Portimão, 2019.
    Published
  6. Carvalho DD,; Zacca, R; Soares S,; Marinho DA,; Silva AJ,; Vilas-Boas JP,; Fernandes J.. "Avaliação do limiar anaeróbio e consumo máximo de oxigénio em nadadores de estilos". Paper presented in XLII Technical and Scientific Congress of the Portuguese Association of Swimming Technicians - APTN, Portimão, 2019.
    Published
  7. Oliveira T,; Neves V,; Zacca, R; Carvalho DD,; Vilas-Boas JP,; Fernandes JP.. "Biophysical characterization of the 5000 m front crawl in open water swimming". Porto, 2019.
    Published
  8. Carvalho DD,; Zacca, R; Soares S,; Marinho DA,; Silva AJ,; Vilas-Boas JP,; Fernandes RJ.. "Assessment of the individual anaerobic threshold in medley swimmers". Tsukuba, 2018.
    Published
  9. Carvalho DD,; Zacca, R; Soares S,; Marinho DA,; Silva AJ,; Vilas-Boas JP,; Fernandes RJ.. "Energy cost and propulsive force variability in elite front crawl swimmers". Tsukuba, 2018.
    Published
  10. Zacca, R; Vilas-Boas JP; Pyne DB,; Fernandes RJ.. "Longitudinal Data over the International Symposium in Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming: 1970 to". Tsukuba, 2018.
    Published
  11. Pereira S,; Carvalho DD,; Zacca, R; Vilas-Boas JP,; Toubekis A,; Fernandes RJ.. "Young swimmers aerobic capacity estimation through the 400m front crawl test". Porto, 2018.
    Published
  12. Zacca, R; Carvalho DD,; Soares S,; Marinho DA,; Silva AJ,; Vilas-Boas JP,; Fernandes RJ.. "Individual Anaerobic threshold testing in elite swimmers: Comparability and interchangeability between physiological and biomechanical inflection and deflection points". Tsukuba, 2018.
    Published
  13. Chainok P,; Tongnillipant N,; Sripakdee S,; Zacca, R; Vilas-Boas JP; Fernandes RJ.. "Characteristics of blood lactate removal during competition in young swimmers". Tsukuba, 2018.
    Published
  14. Chainok P,; Tongnillipant N,; Zacca, R; Fernandes RJ,; Vilas-Boas JP.. "Post-competition blood lactate concentration and stroke kinematics in Thai swimmers". Porto, 2018.
    Published
  15. Neves VS,; Zacca, R; Peterson RS,; Oliveira T,; Vilas-Boas JP,; Fernandes RJ.. "Physiologic and stroke mechanics characterization of long distance front crawl". Porto, 2018.
    Published
  16. Carvalho DD,; Pedro F.; Marinho DA,; Silva AJ,; Zacca, R; Mourão L,; Fernandes RJ,; Vilas-Boas JP. "Is There any Transfer Between Countermovement Jump and Swimming Track Start Performance?". Cologne, 2017.
    Published
  17. Castro FAS; Franken M,; Mazzola P,; Zacca, R. "Relationship among perceived exertion and physiological parameters during interval training series under critical velocity intensity". Canberra, 2014.
    Published
  18. Zacca, R; Moré FC,; Castro CC,; Franken M,; Castro FAS.. "Stroke rate and stroke length profile when swimming at critical velocity assessed by a four-parameter model". Canberra, 2014.
    Published
  19. Zacca, R; Lopes AL,; Teixeira BC,; Matos CC,; Engelmann L,; Castro FAS.. "VO2 assessed by backward extrapolation in 200, 400, 800, and 1500 m front crawl in youth swimmers". Canberra, 2014.
    Published
  20. Zacca, R; Lopes AL,; Teixeira BC,; Silva LM,; Matos CC,; Castro FAS.. "Lactate peak in youth swimmers: quantity and time interval for measurement after 50–1500 maximal efforts in front crawl". Canberra, 2014.
    Published
  21. Matos CC,; Franken M,; Zacca, R; Teixeira BC,; Castro FAS.. "Do fins alter spatiotemporal and physiological variables in front-crawl all-out effort?". Canberra, 2014.
    Published
  22. Matos CC,; Franken M,; Zacca, R; Teixeira BC,; Castro FAS.. "Spatiotemporal and physiological responses to paddle use in front crawl swimming at maximum intensity". Canberra, 2014.
    Published
  23. Zacca, Rodrigo; Flávio Antônio de Souza Castro. "Predicting Performance using Critical Swimming Speed in Young Swimmers". Paper presented in XIth International Symposium for Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming - Per-Ludvik Kjendlie, Robert Keig Stallman and Jan Cabri (Eds), Oslo, 2010.
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Ana Sofia Monteiro; Rui Azevedo; Diogo Duarte Carvalho; João Paulo Vilas-Boas; Zacca, Rodrigo; Ricardo J. Fernandes. "Determination of oxygen consumption at different swimming intensities: comparison between methodologies.". Paper presented in XLII Technical and Scientific Congress of the Portuguese Association of Swimming Technicians, Portimão, 2019.
    Published
  2. Diogo Duarte Carvalho; Zacca, Rodrigo; Susana Soares; Daniel A. Marinho; António J. Silva; João Paulo Vilas-Boas; Ricardo J. Fernandes. "Evaluation of anaerobic threshold and maximum oxygen consumption in medley swimmers.". Paper presented in XLII Technical and Scientific Congress of the Portuguese Association of Swimming Technicians, Portimão, 2019.
    Published
  3. Zacca, Rodrigo; João Paulo Vilas-Boas; Castro,Flávio Antônio de Souza; David B. Pyne; Ricardo J. Fernandes. "Longitudinal Data over the International Symposium in Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming: 1970 to 2014". Paper presented in XIII th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM on BIOMECHANICS and MEDICINE in SWIMMING, Tsukuba, 2018.
    Published
  4. Phornpot Chainok; Nuntapol Tongnillpant; Siripong Sripakdee; Zacca, Rodrigo; Ricardo J. Fernandes; João Paulo Vilas-Boas. "Characteristics of blood lactate removal during competition in young swimmers". Paper presented in XIII th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM on BIOMECHANICS and MEDICINE in SWIMMING, Tsukuba, 2018.
    Published
  5. Ana Gay; José Arturo Abraldes; Zacca, Rodrigo; Esther Morales; Gracia López-Contreras; Ricardo J. Fernandes; Raúl Arellano. "Acute effects of water temperature in swimming performance: a biophysical analysis.". Paper presented in XIII th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM on BIOMECHANICS and MEDICINE in SWIMMING, Tsukuba, 2018.
    Published
  6. Zacca, R; Pyne D,; Castro FAS; Fernandes R.. "Análise integrada das alterações fisiológicas e biomecânicas em nadadores competitivos: um estudo longitudinal de 60 semanas". Paper presented in Prémios Comité Olímpico de Portugal, Lisboa, 2018.
    Published
  7. Zacca, R; Mezêncio B,; Fonseca PFP,; Pereira GS,; Castro FAS; Pyne DB,; Fernandes RJ. ""SWIMSUIT" versus "WETSUIT" em águas abertas: Estudo de caso comparativo entre uma nadadora de elite portuguesa e a nadadora eleita por cinco vezes melhor do mundo". Paper presented in Prémios Comité Olímpico de Portugal, Lisboa, 2018.
    Published
  8. Ricardo J. Fernandes; Ana Sousa; João Ribeiro; Kelly de Jesus; Jailton Pelarigo; Zacca, Rodrigo; Susana Soares; et al. "VO2 KINETICS FROM LOW TO EXTREME SWIMMING INTENSITIES". Paper presented in SWIMMING SCIENCE II, Granada, 2016.
    Published
  9. Ricardo J. Fernandes; Ana Sousa; João Ribeiro; Kelly de Jesus; Pedro Figueiredo; Jailton Pelarigo; Zacca, Rodrigo; et al. "PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS IN COMPETITIVE SWIMMING". Paper presented in SCIENCE IN SWIMMING VI, Wroclaw, 2016.
    Published
  10. Chainok P,; Lauer J,; Zacca, R; Barbosa R,; Goncalves P; Fernandes RJ,; Vilas-Boas JP.. "Neuromuscular Activation during rotation and push-off phases of backstroke to breaststroke turning techniques in age-group swimmers". Tsukuba, 2016.
    Published
  11. Vitor M,; Jesus K.; Mourão L,; Tribuzi S,; Goncalves P,; De Jesus K,; Ramos V,; et al. "Caracterização Biomecânica da fase de bloco na partida track modificada em natação – Estudo Piloto". Paper presented in 6º Congresso Nacional de Biomecânica (CNB2015), Leiria, 2015.
    Published
  12. Morouço P,; Ribeiro J,; Zacca, R; Chainok P,; Ramos V,; Fernandes RJ,; Abraldes JA.. "Interação entre a variação intracíclica da velocidade e a velocidade de nado em nadadores masters". Leiria, 2015.
    Published
  13. Ana Filipa Silva; Pedro Figueiredo; José Arturo Abraldes; Zacca, Rodrigo; Ricardo J. Fernandes. "Kinematical and Coordinative Characterization of Front Crawl Age-Group Swimmers". Paper presented in NSCA IV INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 - HUMAN PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, Murcia, 2014.
    Published
  14. Zacca, Rodrigo; André Luis Lopes; Bruno Costa Teixeira; Cristiano Cardoso de Matos; Ligia Engelmann; Castro,Flávio Antônio de Souza. "VO2 assessed by backward extrapolation in 200, 400, 800, and 1500 m front crawl in youth swimmers". Paper presented in XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, Camberra, 2014.
    Published
  15. Zacca, Rodrigo; André Luis Lopes; Bruno Costa Teixeira; Luana Maciel da Silva; Cristiano Cardoso de Matos; Castro,Flávio Antônio de Souza. "Lactate peak in youth swimmers: quantity and time interval for measurement after 50-1500 maximal efforts in front crawl". Paper presented in XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, Camberra, 2014.
    Published
  16. Cristiano Cardoso de Matos; Marcos Franken; Zacca, Rodrigo; Bruno Costa Teixeira; Castro,Flávio Antônio de Souza. "Do fins alter spatiotemporal and physiological variables in front-crawl all-out effort?". Paper presented in XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming, Camberra, 2014.
    Published
  17. Phornpot Chainok; Zacca, Rodrigo; Por Tumnark; Paul Bogachko; Ricardo J. Fernandes; João Paulo Vilas-Boas. "Three-Dimensional Analysis of Grab- and Track-Start in Thailand Swim Team: A Case Study". Paper presented in IV NSCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, MURCIA, SPAIN, Murcia, 2014.
    Published
  18. Zacca, Rodrigo; Marisa Sousa; Ana Sousa; Ricardo J. Fernandes. "Can Aerobic Power (VO2max) be assessed by Backward Extrapolation in Swimming?". Paper presented in IV NSCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, MURCIA, SPAIN, Murcia, 2014.
    Published
  19. Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro,Flávio Antônio de Souza. "Critical Swimming Speed Obtained by the 200-400 Meters Model in Young Swimmers.". Oslo, 2010.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. André Lopes ; António Benito; Diogo Cruz; Boppre, Giorjines; David B. Pyne; Maria Francesca Piacentini; Baptista, Liliana C; José Magalhães; Zacca, Rodrigo. Corresponding author: Zacca, Rodrigo. "Eficiência de Pedalada no Ciclismo de Estrada e no Triatlo: Determinantes e Perspetivas". 2025.
  2. António Benito; André Lopes; Diogo Cruz; Boppre, Giorjines; David B. Pyne; Baptista, Liliana C; Moreira-Gonçalves, Daniel; Zacca, Rodrigo. "Do Long-Haul Travels and Jet Lag Affect Athletes' Physiological, Humoral and Performance Outcomes?". 2025.
  3. Merelim, Ana Sofia; Zacca, Rodrigo; Moreira-Gonçalves, Daniel; Paulo Pinho Costa ; Baptista, Liliana C. "DEMGUTS PROJECT: The Impact of Distinct Exercise Modalities on GUT microbiome and gut-derived metabolites in Sarcopenic Older Adults". Paper presented in Encontro Ciência 2025: “Ciência, Inovação e Sociedade”, 2025.
  4. Boppre, Giorjines; Bruno Carlos; Diogo Cruz; dos Santos, José Augusto Rodrigues; Zacca, Rodrigo. "The Role of Handgrip Strength in Bone Health Assessment Among Portuguese Firefighters". 2025.
  5. Patricia Arruda de Albuquerque Farinatti; Cinthia Sousa; Rodrigo Zacca; Maria de Lurdes Carvalho; Jorge Mota; Joana Carvalho; Nádia Souza Lima da Silva; Paulo Farinatti. Corresponding author: Patricia Arruda de Albuquerque Farinatti. "Osteopenia e Osteoporose em Ex-Atletas de Ginástica Artística com Idades Acima de 45 Anos em Comparação Com A População Geral: Um Estudo Caso-Controle". Paper presented in Congresso Brasileiro de Metabolismo, Nutrição e Exercício (CONBRAMENE), 2025.
  6. Carlos BJ,; Fernandes D,; Barros J,; Cerqueira J,; Magalhães R,; Santos JAR,; Zacca, R. "Força Muscular Global Pode Mitigar Os Efeitos Adversos Do Tabagismo Na Função Pulmonar De Bombeiros". Paper presented in Encontro Ciência 2024: +Ciência para Uma Só Saúde e bem-estar global, 2024.
  7. Jose Carlos Ribeiro; Ricarso J. Fernandes; Gustavo Silva; Abraldes, J. Arturo; Maria Paula Santos; Zacca, Rodrigo; Tiago Montanha; Jorge Mota. "Pilot study about the calibration and validation of cut-off points for accelerometers in water activities". Paper presented in 14th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2015.
Journal article
  1. Zacca, Rodrigo. "Acute Neuromuscular and Performance Adaptation to PAPE-Focused Warm-up Strategies in Rowing". Journal of Human Kinetics (2025):
    Accepted
  2. Phornpot Chainok; Karla de Jesus; Luis Mourão; Rodrigo Zacca; Pedro Filipe Pereira da Fonseca; Ricardo J. Fernandes; João Paulo Vilas-Boas. "Biomechanical analysis of the backstroke to breaststroke turns in age-group swimmers". International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (2025): https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541251396336.
    10.1177/17479541251396336
  3. dos Santos, José Augusto Rodrigues dos; Rama, Tiago; Baptista, Liliana C; Padrão, Ana Isabel; Zacca, Rodrigo. Corresponding author: Zacca, Rodrigo. "Training, Immunity, and Health in Elite Kayaking: A Longitudinal Study Monitoring a World-Class Marathon Paddler with Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction". Sports (2025):
    Open access • Accepted
  4. Chainok, Phornpot; de Jesus, Karla; Mourão, Luis; Zacca, Rodrigo; Fonseca, Pedro; Fernandes, Ricardo J.; Vilas-Boas, J. Paulo. "Biomechanical Analysis of the Backstroke to Breaststroke Turns in Age-Group Swimmers". International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (2025): https://journals.sagepub.com/home/SPO.
    Accepted
  5. Huynh Viet Nam; Vo Van Vu; Bui Trong Toai; Rodrigo Zacca; Rangsarit Jamrern; Phornpot Chainok. "Strength, Agility, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Elite Male Futsal Players". International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (2025): https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.144051.
    10.26603/001c.144051
  6. Eduardo Ramos da Silva; Rodrigo Zacca; Iñigo Mujika; Fernando Diefenthaeler. "Hyperthermia during open water swimming: risks, monitoring and mitigation strategies". European Journal of Applied Physiology (2025): https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-025-05945-5.
    10.1007/s00421-025-05945-5
  7. Jesús J Ruiz-Navarro; Ana Gay; Raúl Arellano; Rodrigo Zacca. "Anaerobic Alactic Energy Assessment in Short-Distance Maximal Swimming Performance". International Journal of Sports Medicine (2025): https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2630-4269.
    10.1055/a-2630-4269
  8. Clarice Martins; João Cavaleiro Rufo; Hélder Fonseca; Padrão, Ana Isabel; Baptista, Liliana C; Maria Paula Santos; Miguel Sousa; et al. "Movement Behaviours, Air pollution and Health in School-Aged Children: A Cross-Sectional Study to Guide the Co-creation of Healthier Environments - The MOVE-AIR Project". BMJ Open (2025):
    Open access • In press
  9. Jesús J Ruiz-Navarro ; Ana Gay; Raúl Arellano; Zacca, Rodrigo. "Anaerobic alactic energy assessment in short-distance maximal swimming performance". International Journal of Sports Medicine xx xx (2025): xx-xx. https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2630-4269#info.
    Published
  10. Chainok, Phornpot; Diogo Rego Abdul ; Andreia Isabel Nogueira Pizarro; João Barreira; José Carlos Ribeiro; Maria Paula Santos; José Augusto Rodrigues Santos; João Ribeiro; Zacca, Rodrigo. "How do the Physical and Physiological Demands of Training and Official Football Match for Recreational Players Compare to Those of Semi-Professionals?". Frontiers in Sports and Active Living 7 (2025): https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sports-and-active-living/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1553694/abstract.
    Open access • Accepted
  11. MARTIN FERNANDO BRUZZESE; García Gastón César; Carlos Rodolfo Arcuri; Mauro Darío Santander; Jeremías David Secchi; José Augusto Rodrigues dos Santos; Zacca, R.. "Aerobic Power and Capacity in Highly Trained National-Level Youth Soccer Players Through On-Field Gas Exchange Assessment in an Ecological Context: A Brief Report". Physiologia (2025): https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9488/5/2/14.
    10.3390/physiologia5020014
  12. Mujika, Iñigo; Mara, Jocelyn; Zelenkova, Irina; Zacca, Rodrigo; Pyne, David B.. "Hematological Adaptations to Altitude Training in Female Water Polo Players: A Case Report of a World Championships Medal-Winning Team". Sports 13 3 (2025): 86. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13030086.
    Published • 10.3390/sports13030086
  13. Merelim, Ana Sofia; Zacca, Rodrigo; Moreira-Gonçalves, Daniel; Costa, Paulo P.; Baptista, Liliana C.. "Distinct exercise modalities on GUT microbiome in sarcopenic older adults: study protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial". Frontiers in Medicine 12 (2025): https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1504786.
    Open access • 10.3389/fmed.2025.1504786
  14. Giorjines Boppre; João Pedro Rocha Nunes; David Gomes Fernandes; Bruno João de Castro Sousa e Ribeiro Carlos; João Miguel Neves Barros; Aline Maia Freitas; José Augusto Rodrigues dos Santos; Zacca, R.. "Muscle, Fat, Bone, and Lungs: Unlocking the Fitness and Health Equation of Firefighters in Porto, Portugal". Life (2025): https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/3/334.
    10.3390/life15030334
  15. Hermosilla-Palma, Felipe; Loro-Ferrer, Juan Francisco; Merino-Muñoz, Pablo; Gómez-Álvarez, Nicolás; Zacca, Rodrigo; Cerda-Kohler, Hugo; Brito, Ciro; et al. Corresponding author: Hermosilla-Palma, Felipe. "Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered". Sports 13 1 (2025): 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13010026.
    10.3390/sports13010026
  16. Monteiro, Ana Sofia Mottini; Azevedo, Rui M. S.; Zacca, Rodrigo; Ogonowska-Slodownik, Anna; Buzzachera, Cosme F.; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Fernandes, Ricardo J. "VO2FITTING Software: New Insights and Practical Applications (VO2FITTING Software Update)". Journal of Human Kinetics 97 (2025): 89-100. https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194124.
    Published • 10.5114/jhk/194124
  17. Martins, Clarice; Rufo, Joao Cavaleiro; Fonseca, Helder; Padrao, Ana; Baptista, Liliana C.; Santos, Maria Paula; Sousa, Miguel; et al. "Movement behaviours, air pollution and health in school-aged children: a cross-sectional study to guide the co-creation of healthier environments - the MOVE-AIR project". BMJ Open (2025): https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/77676688/.
    10.1136/BMJOPEN-2024-097388
  18. dos Santos, José Augusto Rodrigues; Boppre, Giorjines; Zacca, Rodrigo. "Monitoring of Training Load and Body Composition in Elite Male Kayakers". Applied Sciences 14 24 (2024): 11826. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411826.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/app142411826
  19. Xitong Liu; Radomyos Matjiur; Wirat Sonchan; Sukanya Charoenwattana; Phornpot Chainok; ANA GAY; Niromlee MAKAJE; Zacca, R.. "The Effect of Concurrent Resistance Training on Tethered Force, Lower Limbs Strength, Anaerobic Critical Velocity, and Swimming Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial". Physiologia (2024): https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9488/4/4/31.
    10.3390/physiologia4040031
  20. Guedes, JP; Zacca, R; Castro, FAS. "Swimming Front-Crawl in Pool and Open Water: Comparisons of Kinematics, Arm-Stroke Efficiency, and Internal Load in a 2 Km Test". Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences (2024): https://rpcd.fade.up.pt/entradaPT.html.
    Open access • Accepted
  21. Santos, Dario; Bravo-Sánchez, Alfredo; Peyré-Tartaruga, Leonardo Alexandre; Simini, Franco; Zacca, Rodrigo. "Isometric Force–Time Curve Assessment: Accuracy, Precision, and Repeatability of a Mobile Application and Portable and Lightweight Device". Sports 12 10 (2024): 268. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/sports12100268.
    Published • 10.3390/sports12100268
  22. Rodrigo Zacca. "Technological equity in Elite sports: a matter of fairness and human evolution". Journal of Applied Physiology (2024): https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00543.2024.
    10.1152/japplphysiol.00543.2024
  23. Zacca, Rodrigo. "Technological Equity in Elite Sports: A Matter of Fairness and Human Evolution". Journal of Applied Physiology (2024):
    Accepted
  24. ALMEIDA VC; PEREIRA LCD; WAQQAR, SAIRA; FLORES AE; JUNIOR WMS; MACIEL LYS; NETO JPF; Zacca, Rodrigo; FILHO VJS. "Pressure Pain Threshold Protocols with Pressure Algometer in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.". Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024): https://www.jmptonline.org/.
    Published
  25. Linhares, Bruno Gama; Linhares, Diego Gama; Boppre, Giorjines; Zacca, Rodrigo. "New Insights into Cardioprotection in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Physical Exercise During Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". Current Problems in Cardiology 49 10 (2024): 102743. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102743.
    Open access • Published • 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102743
  26. Zacca, R.; Castro, FAS; Rui M S Azevedo. "Riding the Digital Wave of Exercise, Health, and Sports Training Optimization". Sports (2024): https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/12/8/203.
    Published • 10.3390/sports12080203
  27. Ramos da Silva, Eduardo; Diefenthaeler, Fernando; Zacca, Rodrigo. Corresponding author: Zacca, Rodrigo. "Aligning research on thermal physiology and biometeorology to mitigate heat-related illnesses in elite athletes". Journal of Applied Physiology 136 6 (2024): 1342-1343. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00271.2024.
    Published • 10.1152/japplphysiol.00271.2024
  28. David Baía Ribeiro Baltazar Dias; Zacca, Rodrigo; Ricardo Fernandes; Garganta, Júlio; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo. Corresponding author: Vilas-Boas, João Paulo. "Football Goalkeeper Movements Before Opponent Shots: Biomechanical Insights Into Split-Step Technique Comparisons". Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences 2 (2024): 29-38. https://rpcd.fade.up.pt/_arquivo/artigos_soltos/2024-2/2024-2-02.pdf.
    Open access • Published
  29. Josias Pontes Guedes; Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro, Flávio Antônio de Souza. Corresponding author: Zacca, Rodrigo. "Swimming Front Crawl in Pool and Open Water: Comparisons of Kinematics, Arm-Stroke Efficiency, and Internal Load in a 2 km Test". Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences 1 (2024): 69-83. https://rpcd.fade.up.pt/_arquivo/artigos_soltos/2024-1/2024-1-04.pdf.
    Open access • Published
  30. Zacca, Rodrigo; Demarie, Sabrina; Morouço, Pedro. Corresponding author: Zacca, Rodrigo. "Editorial: Training and performance in swimming". Frontiers in Physiology 15 (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2024.1402543.
    Published • 10.3389/fphys.2024.1402543
  31. Riansoi, Yutthana; Tongnillpant, Nuntapol; Thammawong, Sakdarin; Ribeiro, João; Zacca, Rodrigo; Chainok, Phornpot. "Follow-Up Weekly Training Distribution and Accumulated Internal Load Effects on Young Football Players’ Well-Being, Physical Fitness, and Technical Performance". Sports 12 1 (2024): 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/sports12010023.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/sports12010023
  32. David Baía Ribeiro Baltazar Dias; Rodrigo Zacca; Ricardo Fernandes; Júlio Garganta; João Paulo Vilas-Boas. "Movimentos do guarda-redes de futebol antes dos chutes dos adversários: Percepções biomecânicas em comparações de técnicas de split-step". Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto (2024): https://doi.org/10.5628/rpcd.24.02.28.
    10.5628/rpcd.24.02.28
  33. Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro, Flávio Antônio de Souza; Monteiro, Ana Sofia Mottini; Pyne, David B.; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Fernandes, Ricardo Jorge Pinto. "Swimming With the COSMED AquaTrainer and K5 Wearable Metabolic System in Breath-by-Breath Mode: Accuracy, Precision, and Repeatability". International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 18 10 (2023): 1152-1160. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0386.
    Published • 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0386
  34. Verena Calmon Almeida; Luana Caroline Dantas Pereira; Saira Waqqar; Ariane Ethur Flores; Walderi Monteiro da Silva Junior; Leonardo Yung dos Santos Maciel; Jader Pereira de Farias Neto; Rodrigo Zacca; Valter Joviniano de Santana Filho. "Pressure Pain Threshold Protocols With Pressure Algometer in Patients With Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis". Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2023): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2024.08.007.
    10.1016/j.jmpt.2024.08.007
  35. Rios, Manoel; Zacca, Rodrigo; Azevedo, Rui; Fonseca, Pedro; Pyne, David B.; Reis, Victor Machado; Moreira-Gonçalves, Daniel; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "Bioenergetic Analysis and Fatigue Assessment During the Fran Workout in Experienced Crossfitters". International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2023): 1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0411.
    Published • 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0411
  36. Roberts, Justin D.; Lillis, Joseph B.; Pinto, Jorge Marques; Chichger, Havovi; López-Samanes, Álvaro; Coso, Juan Del; Zacca, Rodrigo; Willmott, Ashley G. B.. "The Effect of a Hydroxytyrosol-Rich, Olive-Derived Phytocomplex on Aerobic Exercise and Acute Recovery". Nutrients 15 2 (2023): 421. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15020421.
    Published • 10.3390/nu15020421
  37. Amara, Sofiene; Hammami, Raouf; Zacca, Rodrigo; Mota, Jorge; Negra, Yassine; Gaied Chortane, Sabri. "The effect of combining HIIT and dry-land training on strength, technique, and 100-m butterfly swimming performance in age-group swimmers: a randomized controlled trial". Biology of Sport 40 1 (2023): 85-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2023.110747.
    Open access • Published • 10.5114/biolsport.2023.110747
  38. Baptista, Liliana C; Padrão, Ana Isabel; Oliveira, José; Mota, Jorge; Zacca, Rodrigo. Corresponding author: Zacca, Rodrigo. "Commentaries on Viewpoint: Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst: can we perform remote data collection in sport sciences?". Journal of Applied Physiology 133 6 (2022): 1433-1440. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00613.2022.
    Published • 10.1152/japplphysiol.00613.2022
  39. Ruiz-Navarro, Jesús J.; Gay, Ana; Zacca, Rodrigo; Cuenca-Fernández, Francisco; López-Belmonte, Óscar; López-Contreras, Gracia; Morales-Ortiz, Esther; Arellano, Raúl. "Biophysical Impact of 5-Week Training Cessation on Sprint Swimming Performance". International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 17 10 (2022): 1463-1472. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0045.
    Published • 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0045
  40. Zacca, Rodrigo; Goethel, Márcio Fagundes; Pyne, David Bruce. Corresponding author: Zacca, Rodrigo. "Commentaries on Viewpoint: Using VO2max as a marker of training status in athletes – can we do better?". Journal of Applied Physiology 133 1 (2022): 148-164. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/japplphysiol.00224.2022.
    Published
  41. Santos, José Augusto Rodrigues; Rama, Tiago Azenha; Domingos José Lopes da Silva ; Ricardo J. Fernandes; Zacca, Rodrigo; José Augusto Rodrigues Santos; Tiago Azenha Rama; Domingos José Lopes da Silva; Zacca, R.. "Supply of Antioxidants vs Recruit Firefighters Cellular Immune Status: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Parallel-Group Trial". Life 12 6 (2022): 813. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/6/813.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/life12060813
  42. Chainok, Phornpot; de Jesus, Karla; Mourão, Luis; Fonseca, Pedro Filipe Pereira; Zacca, Rodrigo; Fernandes, Ricardo J.; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo. "Biomechanical Features of Backstroke to Breaststroke Transition Techniques in Age-Group Swimmers". Frontiers in Sports and Active Living 4 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.802967.
    Published • 10.3389/fspor.2022.802967
  43. Fiori, Júlia Mello; Bandeira, Paulo Felipe Ribeiro; Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro, Flávio Antônio de Souza. "The Impact of a Swimming Training Season on Anthropometrics, Maturation, and Kinematics in 12-Year-Old and Under Age-Group Swimmers: A Network Analysis". Frontiers in Sports and Active Living 4 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.799690.
    Open access • Published • 10.3389/fspor.2022.799690
  44. Zacca, Rodrigo; Mezêncio, Bruno; de Souza Castro, Flávio A.; Nakamura, Fábio Y.; Pyne, David B.; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "Case Study: Comparison of Swimsuits and Wetsuits Through Biomechanics and Energetics in Elite Female Open Water Swimmers". International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 17 1 (2022): 130-136. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2021-0044.
    Published • 10.1123/ijspp.2021-0044
  45. Fiori, Júlia Mello; Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro, Flávio Antônio de Souza. "200-m front crawl performance over a training season in 12 years and underage-group swimmers: growth and kinematics effects". Motriz: Revista de Educação Física 28 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1980-657420220001222.
    Published • 10.1590/s1980-657420220001222
  46. Zacca, Rodrigo; Goethel, Marcio Fagundes; Pyne, David Bruce. "Commentary on Viewpoint: Using (V) over dotO(2max) as a marker of training status in athletes - can we do better?". Journal of Applied Physiology: Respiratory, Environmental and Exercise Physiology (2022): https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/57471364/.
  47. Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Fonseca, Pedro; Sousa, Manoela Vieira; Sebastião, Ricardo; Carvalho, Diogo; Duarte, João Pedro; Zacca, Rodrigo; et al. "LABORATÓRIO DE BIOMECÂNICA DO PORTO: ENSINO, INVESTIGAÇÃO E SERVIÇOS À COMUNIDADE". Corpoconsciência 25 2 (2021): 196-220. http://dx.doi.org/10.51283/rc.v25i2.12740.
    Published • 10.51283/rc.v25i2.12740
  48. Mello Fiori, Júlia; Zacca, Rodrigo; De Souza Castro, Flávio Antônio. "Training cessation in 12 years old and under Age-Group Swimmers". Revista Andaluza de Medicina del Deporte 15 2 (2021): 43-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2021.06.004.
    Published • 10.33155/j.ramd.2021.06.004
  49. Gay, Ana; Zacca, Rodrigo; Abraldes, J. Arturo; Morales-Ortíz, Esther; López-Contreras, Gracia; Fernandes, Ricardo J.; Arellano, Raúl. "Swimming with Swimsuit and Wetsuit at Typical vs. Cold-waterTemperatures (26 vs. 18¿¿)". International Journal of Sports Medicine 42 14 (2021): 1305-1312. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-1481-8473.
    Published • 10.1055/a-1481-8473
  50. Afonso, José; Ramirez-Campillo, Rodrigo; Moscão, João; Rocha, Tiago; Zacca, Rodrigo; Martins, Alexandre; Milheiro, André A.; et al. "Strength Training versus Stretching for Improving Range of Motion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". Healthcare 9 4 (2021): 427. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9040427.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/healthcare9040427
  51. Borgonovo-Santos, Márcio; Zacca, Rodrigo; Fernandes, Ricardo J.; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo. "The impact of a single surfing paddling cycle on fatigue and energy cost". Scientific Reports 11 1 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-83900-y.
    Published • 10.1038/s41598-021-83900-y
  52. Santos, José Augusto Rodrigues; Fernandes, Ricardo J.; Zacca, Rodrigo. "Multi-Micronutrient Supplementation and Immunoglobulin Response in Well-Fed Firefighters". Sports Medicine International Open 05 01 (2020): E1-E7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-1296-1486.
    Open access • Published • 10.1055/a-1296-1486
  53. Monteiro, Ana Sofia; Carvalho, Diogo D; Azevedo, Rui; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Zacca, Rodrigo; Fernandes, Ricardo J. "Post-swim oxygen consumption: assessment methodologies and kinetics analysis". Physiological Measurement 41 10 (2020): 105005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6579/abb143.
    Published • 10.1088/1361-6579/abb143
  54. Zacca, Rodrigo; Bruno Mezêncio; Pedro Filipe Pereira da Fonseca; Gustavo Soares Pereira; Flávio A. de Souza Castro; David B. Pyne; Ricardo J. Fernandes. ""SWIMSUIT" versus "WETSUIT" em águas abertas: Estudo de caso comparativo entre uma nadadora de elite portuguesa e a nadadora eleita por cinco vezes melhor do mundo". (2020): 1-19. http://formacao.comiteolimpicoportugal.pt/PremiosCOP/COP_PFO_TS/file095.pdf.
    Published
  55. Zacca, Rodrigo; Azevedo, Rui; Ramos, Valdir R.; Abraldes, José A.; Vilas-Boas, João P.; Castro, Flávio Antônio de Souza; Pyne, David B.; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "Biophysical Follow-up of Age-Group Swimmers During a Traditional Three-Peak Preparation Program". Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 34 9 (2020): 2585-2595. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000002964.
    Published • 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002964
  56. Zacca, Rodrigo; Neves, Vânia; da Silva Oliveira, Tiago; Soares, Susana; Rama, Luís Manuel Pinto Lopes; de Souza Castro, Flávio Antônio; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Pyne, David B.; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "5 km front crawl in pool and open water swimming: breath-by-breath energy expenditure and kinematic analysis". European Journal of Applied Physiology 120 9 (2020): 2005-2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-020-04420-7.
    Published • 10.1007/s00421-020-04420-7
  57. Zacca, Rodrigo; Azevedo, Rui; Chainok, Phornpot; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Castro, Flávio A. de S.; Pyne, David B.; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "Monitoring Age-Group Swimmers Over a Training Macrocycle: Energetics, Technique, and Anthropometrics". Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 34 3 (2020): 818-827. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000002762.
    Published • 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002762
  58. Carvalho, Diogo Duarte; Soares, Susana; Zacca, Rodrigo; Sousa, João; Marinho, Daniel Almeida; Silva, António José; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "Anaerobic Threshold Biophysical Characterisation of the Four Swimming Techniques". International Journal of Sports Medicine 41 05 (2020): 318-327. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-0975-9532.
    Published • 10.1055/a-0975-9532
  59. Carvalho, Diogo D.; Soares, Susana; Zacca, Rodrigo; Marinho, Daniel A.; Silva, António J.; Pyne, David B.; Vilas-Boas, J. Paulo; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "In-Water and On-Land Swimmers’ Symmetry and Force Production". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16 24 (2019): 5018. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16245018.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/ijerph16245018
  60. Peterson Silveira, Ricardo; Soares, Susana Maria; Zacca, Rodrigo; Alves, Francisco B.; Fernandes, Ricardo J.; Castro, Flávio Antônio de Souza; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo. "A Biophysical Analysis on the Arm Stroke Efficiency in Front Crawl Swimming: Comparing Methods and Determining the Main Performance Predictors". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16 23 (2019): 4715. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16234715.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/ijerph16234715
  61. Zacca, Rodrigo; Azevedo, Rui; Peterson Silveira, Ricardo; Vilas-Boas, João P.; Pyne, David B.; Castro, Flávio A. de S.; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "Comparison of Incremental Intermittent and Time Trial Testing in Age-Group Swimmers". Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 33 3 (2019): 801-810. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000002087.
    Published • 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002087
  62. Zacca, Rodrigo; David B. Pyne; Flávio A. De Souza Castro; Ricardo J. Fernandes. "Análise integrada das alterações fisiológicas e biomecânicas em nadadores competitivos: um estudo longitudinal de 60 semanas". (2019): 1-14. http://formacao.comiteolimpicoportugal.pt/PremiosCOP/COP_PFO_TS/file047.pdf.
    Open access • Published
  63. Zacca, Rodrigo; Toubekis, Argyris; Freitas, Laura; Silva, Ana Filipa; Azevedo, Rui; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Pyne, David B.; Castro, Flávio A. De S.; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "Effects of detraining in age-group swimmers performance, energetics and kinematics". Journal of Sports Sciences 37 13 (2019): 1490-1498. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1572434.
    Published • 10.1080/02640414.2019.1572434
  64. Zacca, Rodrigo; Azevedo, Rui; Figueiredo, Pedro; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Castro, Flávio A. de S.; Pyne, David B.; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "VO2FITTING: A Free and Open-Source Software for Modelling Oxygen Uptake Kinetics in Swimming and other Exercise Modalities". Sports 7 2 (2019): 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/sports7020031.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/sports7020031
  65. Cuenca-Fernández, Francisco; López-Contreras, Gracia; Mourão, Luis; de Jesus, Karla; de Jesus, Kelly; Zacca, Rodrigo; Vilas-Boas, J. Paulo; Fernandes, Ricardo J.; Arellano, Raúl. "Eccentric flywheel post-activation potentiation influences swimming start performance kinetics". Journal of Sports Sciences 37 4 (2018): 443-451. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1505183.
    Published • 10.1080/02640414.2018.1505183
  66. Azevedo P; Bhammar DM; Babb TG; Bowen TS; Witte KK; Rossiter HB; Brugniaux JV; et al. "Commentaries on Viewpoint: V¿o2peak is an acceptable estimate of cardiorespiratory fitness but not V¿o2max". Journal of Applied Physiology 125 1 (2018): 233-240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00319.2018.
    Published • 10.1152/japplphysiol.00319.2018
  67. Zacca, Rodrigo; Fernandes, Ricardo J.. "COMMENTARY ON VIEWPOINT: (V) over doto(2peak) IS AN ACCEPTABLE ESTIMATE OF CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS BUT NOT (V) over doto(2max)". Journal of Applied Physiology (2018): https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/34103283/.
  68. Santos, José; Zacca, Rodrigo; Fernandes, Ricardo. "Micronutrient Supplementation does not Change Complement System Response to Heavy Training". Sports Medicine International Open 01 03 (2017): E113-E118. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-111403.
    Open access • Published • 10.1055/s-0043-111403
  69. Zacca, Rodrigo; Fernandes, Ricardo Jorge P.; Pyne, David B.; Castro, Flávio Antônio de S.. "Swimming Training Assessment: The Critical Velocity and the 400-m Test for Age-Group Swimmers". Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 30 5 (2016): 1365-1372. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000001239.
    Published • 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001239
  70. Zacca, Rodrigo; Ricardo Peterson Silveira; Flávio Antônio de Souza Castro. "Performance Prediction of 200, 400, 800 and 1500 m in Front Crawl Swimming Through the “Distance Limit-Time Limit” Relationship". REVISTA MACKENZIE DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA E ESPORTE (ONLINE) 10 1 (2011): 47-55. https://editorarevistas.mackenzie.br/index.php/remef/article/view/3626.
    Published
  71. Franken, Marcos; Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro, Flávio Antônio de Souza. "Velocidade crítica em natação: fundamentos e aplicação". Motriz. Revista de Educação Física. UNESP 17 1 (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.5016/1980-6574.2011v17n1p209.
    Published • 10.5016/1980-6574.2011v17n1p209
  72. Zacca, Rodrigo; Wenzel, Bruno München; Piccin, Jeferson Steffanello; Marcilio, Nilson Romeu; Lopes, André Luiz; de Souza Castro, Flávio Antônio. "Critical velocity, anaerobic distance capacity, maximal instantaneous velocity and aerobic inertia in sprint and endurance young swimmers". European Journal of Applied Physiology 110 1 (2010): 121-131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-010-1479-6.
    Published • 10.1007/s00421-010-1479-6
  73. Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro, Flávio A. De S.. "Comparação entre diferentes modelos de obtenção de velocidade crí­tica em nadadores juvenis". Revista Brasileira de Fisiologia do exerc&iacute cio 8 2 (2009): 52-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.33233/rbfe.v8i2.3555.
    Published • 10.33233/rbfe.v8i2.3555
Journal issue
  1. Zacca, Rodrigo; Pla, Robin; BALDASSARRE, Roberto. "HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY IN EXERCISE, HEALTH AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE". Sports (2024): https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sports/topical_collections/187G71355J.
    Published • Editor
  2. Zacca, Rodrigo; Demaire, Sabrina; Morouço, Pedro. "TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE IN SWIMMING". Frontiers in Sports and Active Living – Exercise Physiology (2022): https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/49584/training-and-performance-in-swimming/magazine.
    Published • Associated editor
  3. Zacca, Rodrigo; Afonso, José; Duarte, João Pedro; Toubekis, Argyris. "TAPERING STRATEGIES FOR FITNESS AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE". Frontiers in Sports and Active Living – Exercise Physiology (2022):
    Published • Associated editor
  4. Zacca, Rodrigo; Castro, Flávio; Azevedo, Rui. "DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: APPLICATIONS, WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY AND CHALLENGES IN EXERCISE, HEALTH AND SPORTS". Sports (2020): https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sports/special_issues/Technologies_sports.
    Published • Invited editor
Magazine article
  1. Zacca, R. "Exercício e Saúde Nadam juntos?", AQUA MAGAZINE, 2022, https://www.aquainnovation.pt/aqua-magazine.
  2. Zacca, Rodrigo; Ivan Pacheco. "Swimming is good", Panvel Sempre Bem, 2010
  3. Zacca, Rodrigo; Lúcia Brito. "Fall in the water in a good way,", E AÍ?, 2002
  4. Zacca, Rodrigo. "Swimming as a sport", Jornal do Grêmio Náutico União, 2001, www.gnu.com.br.
Preprint
  1. Bruzzese, Martin Fernando; García, Gastón César; Arcuri, Carlos Rodolfo; Santander, Mauro Darío; Secchi, Jeremías David; Santos, José Augusto Rodrigues; Zacca, Rodrigo. "Tracking Cardiorespiratory Responses in Real-Time for Argentine Youth Soccer Players During the 20-m Shuttle Run Test". 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2017.v1.
    10.20944/preprints202410.2017.v1
  2. Santos, Dario; Bravo-Sánchez, Alfredo; Peyré-Tartaruga, Leonardo Alexandre; Simini, Franco; Zacca, Rodrigo. "Isometric Force-Time Curve Assessment: Accuracy, Precision and Repeatability of a Mobile Application and Portable and Lightweight Device—The DINABANG<sup>®</sup>". 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0767.v1.
    10.20944/preprints202408.0767.v1
  3. Martins, Clarice; Rufo, João; Padrão, Ana; Fonseca, Hélder; Batista, Liliana; Santos, Maria Paula; Zacca, Rodrigo; Silva, José Pedro; Ribeiro, Ana Isabel. "Movement behaviours, air pollution and health in school-aged children: a cross-sectional study to guide the co- creation of healthier environments - The MOVE-AIR Project". 2024. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5312146/v1.
    10.21203/rs.3.rs-5312146/v1
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Rodrigo Zacca. "Biophysical Evaluation of Age-Group Swimmers During a Training Season.". PhD, 2018. https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/handle/10216/113265.
  2. Zacca, Rodrigo. "Critical velocity obtained through a four-parameter model and its relation to the velocity of the 400 meters test in front crawl.". Master, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/61127.

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Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2024/01/01 Overall Muscle Strength Can Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Smoking on Firefighters’ Lung Function 17th MEETING OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS OF UNIVERSITY OF PORTO
Universidade do Porto — UPORTO (Porto, Portugal)
2023/02/28 Tecnologias Digitais em Desempenho e Saúde Seminário de Pesquisa em Desempenho e Saúde
Grupo de Pesquisa em Esportes Aquático (GPEA) from Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano (PPGCMH) - UFRGS, ESEFID - Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Dança (Porto Alegre, Brazil)
2022/03/14 Aplicação da tecnologia digital para análise da cinética do consumo de oxigênio ao exercício: desempenho, saúde e contextos clínicos Lecture
Grupo de Pesquisa em Esportes Aquático (GPEA) from Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano (PPGCMH) - UFRGS (Porto Alegre, Brazil)
2019/04/27 Performance evaluation in sports training: Free software to analyze VO2 responses to exercise XLII Technical and Scientific Congress of the Portuguese Association of Swimming Technicians - APTN
Portuguese Association of Swimming Technicians - APTN (Portimão, Portugal)
2019/01/01 Biophysical characterization of the 5000 m front crawl in open water swimming 12th MEETING OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS OF UNIVERSITY OF PORTO
Universidade do Porto — UPORTO (Porto, Portugal)
2018/01/01 Physiologic and stroke mechanics characterization of long distance front crawl 11th MEETING OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS OF UNIVERSITY OF PORTO
Universidade do Porto — UPORTO (Porto, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2024/07/31 - Current Physical Fitness Profile of Firefighters in Northern Portugal
Supervisor
 2º Ciclo em Atividade Física, Exercício e Saúde (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2023/07/21 - 2025/11/11 Do Long-Haul Travels and Jet Lag Affect Athletes' Physiological, Humoral and Performance Outcomes?
Supervisor
Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2022/01/01 - 2025/10/29 Natação paralímpica: análise de testes e protocolos para avaliação fisiológica e biomecânica.
Co-supervisor
 Doctorate in Human Movement Sciences (PhD)
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - The Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences (PPGCMH), Brazil
2023/10/02 - 2025/10/11 Efficiency in Cycling for Road and Triathlon Disciplines: Determinants and Insights
Supervisor
Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2021/07/01 - 2023/07/01 Nado crawl realizado em águas abertas e em piscina: comparações de variáveis biomecânicas e de percepção de esforço
Co-supervisor
 Master in Human Movement Sciences (Master)
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Escola de Educação Física Fisioterapia e Dança, Brazil
2022/09/01 - 2023/06/01 Relation of Central Sensitization lnventory and Quantitative Sensory Testing in Patients with Low Back Pain.
Co-supervisor
 PhD exchange program (PhD)
Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Portugal
2021/11/06 - 2022/12/06 Demanda Fisíca, Mecânica, Fisiológica e Psicofisiológica no Futebol Recreacional e Semiprofissional: Uma Abordagem Ecológica com Recurso às Tecnologias Digitais
Supervisor
 2º Ciclo em Atividade Física e Saúde (Master)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2018 - 2020 Bike Fitting: Efeito no desempenho e na incidência de lesões. Uma revisão sistemática.
Supervisor
 Mestrado - 2º Ciclo em Treino Desportivo - Treino de Alto Rendimento (Master)
Universidade do Porto - Centro de Investigação Formação Inovação e Intervenção em Desporto , Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciências do Desporto e Educação Física, Portugal
2018 - 2020 Análise longitudinal do desempenho, da antropometria e da cinemática donado de jovens atletas de 8 a 12 anos de idade
Co-supervisor
 (Master Degree) Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano (Master)
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Brazil
2018 - 2020 Replicação do protocolo incremental intermitente de nado em dias diferentes: análise de variáveis cardiorrespiratórias, metabólica e biomecânicas.
Co-supervisor
 (Master Degree) 2nd Cycle in Sports Training - High Performance Training (Master)
Center of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport (FADEUP), University of Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2018/09/18 - 2019/10/28 Determination of oxygen consumption after swimming at different intensities. Comparison between methodologies and characterization of their kinetics.
Co-supervisor
 (Master Degree) 2nd Cycle in Sports Training - High Performance Training (Master)
Center of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2025/10/22 - Current XVth International Symposium of Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming - Porto Alegre 2026 (2025/10/22)
Symposium (Other)
 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Escola de Educação Física Fisioterapia e Dança, Brazil

Aquatic Sports Research Group (GPEA - UFRGS), Brazil
2023/09/09 - Current XVth International Symposium of Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming - Porto Alegre 2026 (2023/09/09 - 2026/08/15)
Symposium (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Escola de Educação Física Fisioterapia e Dança, Brazil

Grupo de Pesquisa em Esportes Aquáticos, Brazil
2023/05/04 - Current Adaptive Responses to Physical Activity, Exercise, Sports Training, Detraining and Physical Inactivity — ARs Study Group (2023/05/04)
Meeting (Other)
 Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Portugal

Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2025/06/20 - 2025/06/20 I Jornadas em Fisiologia da Performance Humana — Integrado nas comemorações dos 50 anos da FADEUP, o Laboratório de Fisiologia do Desporto organiza o I Jornadas em Fisiologia da Performance Humana, que reúne especialistas de renome nacional e internacional para explorar três dos temas mais relevantes e atuais da fisiologia da performance: fadiga, recuperação e monitorização da carga. (2025/06/20 - 2025/06/20)
Symposium (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2024/12/03 - 2024/12/06 18th International Symposium of 3D Analysis of Human Movement (3DAHM 2024), the most important international event on 3D Human Movement Analysis. (2024/12/03 - 2024/12/06)
Symposium (Member of the Scientific Committee)
 Universidad de la República, Uruguay
2014/07/26 - 2024/07/28 Evaluation of aquatic performance through strength assessment. IV NSCA International Conference, Murcia, Espanha, (2014/07/26 - 2014/07/28)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
 UCAM University, Spain

National Strength and Conditioning Association, United States
2024/04/16 - 2024/06/29 "Curso Provas de Esforço Cardio-Pulmonar" - 2ª EDIÇÃO - ACADEMIA CLÍNICA ESPREGUERIA — FIFA Medical Center of Excellence – Acreditado FIFA – ISAKOS – ESSKA –ICRS Estádio do Dragão, Piso -3 4350-415 Porto | Portugal Tel. +351 220 100 148 e-mail: formacao@saudeatlantica.pt (2024/04/16 - 2024/06/29)
Other (Co-organisor)
 Academia Clínica Espregueira, Portugal
2023/09/09 - 2023/09/09 Project for the XVth International Symposium of Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming - Porto Alegre 2026 bid. (2023/09/09)
Symposium (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Escola de Educação Física Fisioterapia e Dança, Brazil

Grupo de Pesquisa em Esportes Aquáticos, Brazil
2023/01/12 - 2023/04/06 Curso Provas de Esforço Cardio-Pulmonar - 1ª EDIÇÃO - ACADEMIA CLÍNICA ESPREGUERIA — FIFA Medical Center of Excellence – Acreditado FIFA – ISAKOS – ESSKA –ICRS Estádio do Dragão, Piso -3 4350-415 Porto | Portugal Tel. +351 220 100 148 e-mail: formacao@saudeatlantica.pt (2023/01/12 - 2023/04/06) Academia Clínica Espregueira , Portugal
2021/11/12 - 2021/11/13 Bicycle progressive testing: muscle fibre recruitment, force production and energy expenditure.” 4th Annual Conference Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance (2021/11/12 - 2021/11/13)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal

Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP) - University of Porto , Portugal
2020/11/06 - 2020/11/06 CINÉTICA DO VO2 — VO2FITTING (2020/11/06 - 2020/11/06) Faculdade de Ciências do Desporto e Educação Física — FCDEF — Universidade de Coimbra (UC), Portugal
2020/01/18 - 2020/01/19 Training Control and Evaluation Workshop - Physiology Control and evaluation tests of the Training National Meeting of Olympic Hopes, organized by the Olympic Committee of Portugal with the collaboration of the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. 98 young athletes representing more than 60 clubs, in 14 sports - Handball, Athletics, Canoeing, Cycling, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Golf, Judo, Swimming, Modern Pentathlon, Surfing, Shooting with Hunting Weapons, Triathlon and Sailing - accompanied by 56 coaches. #ESPERANÇASOLÍMPICAS #PARIS24 (2020/01/18 - 2020/01/19) Comité Olímpico de Portugal, Portugal
2019/06/28 - 2019/06/28 VO2FITTING: instalação e aplicação do software e interpretação de dados ventilatórios (2019/06/28 - 2019/06/28)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2016/02/01 - 2016/02/02 Pool side demonstration: MAD System, Start-meter, Quallisys, Velocimeter, Oximery – K4 and K5 Cosmed). International Seminar for Aquatic (And Other) Coaches New Scientific Findings in Aquatic Activities: applications to high level training. https://sigarra.up.pt/fadeup/pt/noticias_geral.ver_noticia?p_nr=11192 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3B1gsgiomg (2016/02/01 - 2016/02/02)
Seminar (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP) - University of Porto , Portugal

Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2015/09/25 - 2015/09/27 Avaliação e Controlo do Treino I, para GRAU I/II/III/IV, de componente específica da modalidade Natação Pura. (2015/09/25 - 2015/09/27) Federação Portuguesa de Natação (FPN), Portugal
2015/06/06 - 2015/06/07 Metodologias Actuais de Avaliação e Controlo do Treino do Nadador. 5º Congresso de Treinadores de Língua Portuguesa. Confederação de Treinadores de Portugal. Complexo Desportivo Municipal, Santo Tirso, Portugal (2015/06/06 - 2015/06/07)
Workshop
 Confederação de Treinadores de Portugal, Portugal
2014/05/12 - 2014/05/15 Practical In-Water Atrength and Conditioning Evaluation. (2014/05/12 - 2014/05/15)
Workshop (Co-organisor)
 Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal

Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP) - University of Porto , Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2022/11/17 - Current The Physiological Impact on Performance: Clinical Context, Exercise, Health and Sports
Conference
 3rd INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE FACULTY OF PHYSICAL THERAPY MTI UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Physical Therapy at Modern University for Technology & Information (MTI) University, Egypt
2025/05/24 - 2025/05/25 Palestrante Convidado — Running workshop: da Ciência para a Prática – Fisiologia da Corrida. Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo. 24 e 25-05-2025. Almada, Portugal. https://fpatletismo.pt/atletismo/geral/2025/05/running-workshop-inscricoes-a-terminar/
Workshop
Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo, Portugal
2023/11/01 - 2023/11/01 FORMAÇÃO (participação) — Proteção Radiológica – Nível 3 – No Domínio Das Atividades Médicas
Other
Alves Rasteiro — Engenharia, Formação e Consultoria, Portugal
2023/10/05 - 2023/10/06 Curso (Participação) — Lung Function Reporting Course
Other
Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology — ARTP, United Kingdom
2023/09/28 - 2023/09/28 ASCM WEBINAR: "Industry-Presented Webinar: Bone health in patients with chronic disease: A missed opportunity" Papanek, Ph.D, Director of Sports and Exercise Analytics, Marquette University, Bone health in patients with chronic disease with focus on the effects of cancer treatment and the importance of monitoring patients post treatment into survivorship.
Other
 Industry-Presented Webinar: Bone health in patients with chronic disease: A missed opportunity?¿
American College Of Sports Medicine, United States
2023/09/16 - 2023/09/16 CURSO: Suporte Básico de Vida com Desfibrilhação Automática Externa - SBV/DAE Cadeia de Sobrevivência; riscos para o reanimador; Algoritmo de SBV; posição lateral de segurança; Algoritmos de desobstrução da via aérea; algoritmos de SBV com DAE.
Other
CRUZ VERMELHA PORTUGUESA - DELEGAÇÃO PORTO, Portugal

ESCOLA DE SOCORRISMO - CRUZ VERMELHA PORTUGUESA , Portugal
2023/09/14 - 2023/09/16 Curso Europeu de Primeiros Socorros (CEPS) Sistema Integrado de Emergência Médica; Princípios básicos; Quatro passos do socorrismo; Suporte Básico de Vida com Desfibrilhação Automática Externa, Hemorragias; feridas; Queimaduras; Lesões na cabeça, pescoço ou dorso; Lesões nos ossos, músculos ou articulações; Intoxicações; Dor Precordial; Acidente Vascular Cerebral. https://esocvp.org/cursos_gfarc/6
Other
 Curso Europeu de Primeiros Socorros (CEPS)
CRUZ VERMELHA PORTUGUESA - DELEGAÇÃO PORTO, Portugal
2023/09/07 - 2023/09/07 Palestrante Convidado — "Oxygen Uptake Kinetics" — 2nd SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF CAIRO UNIVERSITY — CENTER FOR GERIATICS SCIENCES AND CARE, Cairo, Egypt
Conference
 2nd SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF CAIRO UNIVERSITY — CENTER FOR GERIATICS SCIENCES AND CARE
Cairo University, Egypt
2023/07/06 - 2023/07/06 Curso - CLINICAL TRAINING: K5 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY - COSMED The Metabolic Company -
Other
 K5 Wearable Technology
Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Portugal

COSMED The Metabolic Company , Italy
2023/07/03 - 2023/07/03 Conferências LABIOMEP | Regulação do esforço físico: mecanismos, intervenções e medidas neurofisiológicas Flávio Oliveira Pires (EACH USP) Intervenções de ação central no exercício: reflexos no desempenho e respostas cerebrais; Cayque Brietzke (UNIFESP) Mecanismos e respostas neurofisiológicas do efeito placebo no exercício físico; Bruno Ferreira Viana (LABOCE/CEFAN) Ultraendurance em Operações Militares: Respostas psicofisiologicas e de desempenho; Tony Meirelles (UFPE) Aspectos interoceptivos e exercício: problemas e perspectivas.
Conference
 Conferências Labiomep | Regulação do esforço físico: mecanismos, intervenções e medidas neurofisiológicas
Universidade do Porto Laboratório de Biomecânica do Porto, Portugal
2023/03/22 - 2023/03/25 Palestrante Convidado — O Impacto Biomecâmico no Desempenho: Exercício, Saúde e Desporto
Meeting
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2023/03/02 - 2023/03/02 Palestrante Convidado — Tecnologias Digitais em Desempenho e Saúde
Seminar
Aquatic Sports Research Group (GPEA - UFRGS), Brazil
2023/02/09 - 2023/02/10 Hologic® Horizon® Wi DXA Training
Other
Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Portugal
2023/01/01 - 2023/01/01 Palestrante Convidado — Assessment and Prescription of Intensity Zones in Exercise and Training: Physiological Bases
Other
 Palestra
Universidad Adventista de Chile, Chile
2023/01/01 - 2023/01/01 ASCM Webinar: "Internal and External Load Monitoring Strategies"
Other
 ASCM Webinar
American College Of Sports Medicine, United States
2023/01/01 - 2023/01/01 EUGLOH ONLINE WORKSHOP/COURSE “DOPING IN SPORT”
Workshop
European University Alliance for Global Health — EUGLOH, Portugal
2023/01/01 - 2023/01/01 THE AMERICAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY - REVIEWER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Other
American Physiological Society — APS, United States
2023/01/01 - 2023/01/01 Curso (Participação) — XSENSOR – PLANTAR PRESSURE MAPPING APPLICATIONS (PART 5): OPTIMIZING STRENGTH TRAINING USING PLANTAR PRESSURE MAPPING (SESSION 1)
Other
XSENSOR Technology Corporation, Canada
2023/01/01 - 2023/01/01 Curso de transformação de dados—informação—Conhecimento
Seminar
Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2023/01/01 - 2023/01/01 Formação (Participação) — Application Training Cosmed K5 Wearable Metabolic System
Other
 Application Training Cosmed K5 Wearable Metabolic System
COSMED The Metabolic Company , Italy

Teprel — Soluções de Diagnóstico e Tratamento, Portugal
2022/11/17 - 2022/11/18 Palestrante Convidado — The Physiological Impact on Performance: Clinical Context, Exercise, Health and Sports” - CAIRO-EGYPT
Conference
 The International Scientific Conference for Faculty of Physical Therapy Modern University for Technology and Information: "Physical Therapy in Egypt's Plan Towards Sustainable Development 2030 PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR LIFE"
Faculty of Physical Therapy at Modern University for Technology & Information (MTI) University, Egypt
2021/10/22 - 2022/10/22 Palestrante Convidado — Resposta ventilatória ao exercício: aplicação da cinética do VO2 em diferentes contextos
Seminar
 Seminários GPEA-UFRGS
Grupo de Pesquisa em Esportes Aquáticos (GPEA), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
2022/10/15 - 2022/10/15 WORKSHOP — "Impacto Fisiológico na Performance"
Workshop
 VII Curso de Medicina Desportiva (CMD)
Centro de Investigação Médica da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto (CIM-FMUP), Portugal

JOÃO TORRES ORTOPEDIA - SPORTS TRAUMA, Portugal
2022/04/09 - 2022/04/10 Palestrante Convidado — Tecnologias Digitais & Natação: Aplicações, Janela de Oportunidades e Desafios no Exercício e na Saúde
Congress
AQUAINOVATION, Portugal
2022/03/26 - 2022/03/30 EMERGENCE@U.PORTO - Digital Media Science Communication Hackathon: A unique opportunity that allows, during an intensive week, to work in a truly interdisciplinary team with qualified professionals in art, programming, communication and research. By being challenged with new perspectives and expanding their skills, participants are expected to develop innovative science communication projects. EMERGENCE@UPORTO Digital Media Science Communication Hackathon
EMERGENCE@UPORTO Digital Media Science Communication Hackathon, Portugal
2022/03/12 - 2022/03/15 Palestra — Aplicação da tecnologia digital para análise da cinética do consumo de oxigênio ao exercício: desempenho, saúde e contextos clínicos
Seminar
 Seminário de Pesquisa do Programa de Pós-—Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano (PPGCMH — Mestrado e Doutorado)
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - The Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences (PPGCMH), Brazil
2022/01/01 - 2022/01/01 Palestra - Zonas de treino em natação pura
Other
 1ª Clinica AEJ Abordagem multilateral à natação. São João da Madeira, Portugal
Associação Estamos Juntos — AEJ, Portugal
2021/06/05 - 2021/06/05 Palestrante Convidado — Aplicação Prática da Biomecânica no Esporte
Congress
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Brazil
2020/10/21 - 2020/10/24 Palestrante Convidado — CIÊNCIA DO ESPORTE E APLICAÇÃO PRÁTICA DA BIOMECÂNICA
Symposium
SESI-SP, Brazil
2020/07/03 - 2020/07/03 Avaliação e Controlo do Desempenho e Cargas de Treino em Natação Pura e Águas Abertas
Sapienta Sports — Swimming Academy, Portugal
2019/09/03 - 2019/10/24 UP Skills Lab - Desenvolvimento de competências e mentoria, destinadas à comunidade de empreendedores e académicos da Universidade do Porto. https://upin.up.pt/pt-pt/up-skills-labs
Other
 UP Skills Lab
UPORTO INOVAÇÃO, Portugal
2019/06/14 - 2019/06/16 Curso (Participação) — III Congresso Internacional de Medicina de Hipóxia: Benefícios e malefícios do oxigénio e da sua falta, patológica ou intencional; Utilidade da altitude simulada no treino de alto rendimento.
Congress
 III Congresso Internacional de Medicina de Hipóxia
CMEP — Exercise Medical Center , Portugal
2019/04/26 - 2019/04/28 Palestrante Convidado — Avaliação de desempenho no treino desportivo: software livre para analisar as respostas do V¿O2 ao exercício
Congress
 42º congresso Técnico-Científico da Associação Portuguesa de Técnicos de Natação (APTN) — XV Congresso Ibérico de Natação
Associação Portuguesa de Técnicos de Natação (APTN), Portugal
2017/03/31 - 2017/03/31 Palestrante Convidado — Avaliação e Controlo do Treino Desportivo: Propostas Metodológicas
Seminar
 II SEMINÁRIO DE TREINO DESPORTIVO DO IPMAIA “Ciência baseada na prática"
Instituto Politécnico da Maia, Portugal
2015/06/06 - 2015/06/07 Palestrante Convidado — Avaliação Metabólica
Congress
TREINADORES DE PORTUGAL, Portugal
2015/01/01 - 2015/01/01 Palestrante Convidado — Technical and Tactic Training Module
Other
Federação Portuguesa de Natação (FPN), Portugal
2015/01/01 - 2015/01/01 VO2 kinetics: mechanisms and practical applications (Andrew Jones)
Conference
 VO2 kinetics: mechanisms and practical applications
Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP) - University of Porto , Portugal
2015/01/01 - 2015/01/01 Conferência (Participação) “Presentation of solutions of Kistler force plates”
Conference
Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP) - University of Porto , Portugal

Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2014/01/01 - 2014/01/01 International Seminar “Biophysical Evaluation and Training Optimization of Top-Level Swimmers”
Seminar
 International Seminar “Biophysical Evaluation and Training Optimization of Top-Level Swimmers”
Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP) - University of Porto , Portugal

Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2012/01/01 - 2012/01/01 Palestrante Convidado — Velocidade critica obtida por um modelo de quatro parâmetros e sua relação com a velocidade do teste de 400m crol
Other
 Palestras para Alunos do 1º, 2º e 3º Ciclos da FADEUP
Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2025/10/21 Physical Conditioning in Land-Based Motorsports: A Scoping Review of the Scientific Literature
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Gabriel Vieira Barros (Master)
Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2024/12/19 Metabolic efficiency and cardiorespiratory adaptations to endurance and resistance exercise programs in post-bariatric surgery patients with sub-optimal weight loss
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ingrid Paola Pinzón Tapias (Master)
Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2024/12/19 Caracterização do perfil de esforço e de dispêndio energético associado a dois tipos de exercício distintos em doentes com obesidade ou excesso de peso pós cirurgia bariátrica
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ricardo Isaías Moreira de Oliveira Queíros (Master)
Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2024/12/12 Aptidão Física de Bombeiros Portugueses
Supervisor
 Aline Freitas (Master)
Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2023/07/14 Análise das Alterações no VO2máx Avaliada pelo Teste de Milha, em Praticantes de Aulas de Grupo (Relatório de Estágio Profissionalizante Lux Health Club)
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Rafael Pinto Cardoso (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2022/12/12 Treino intervalado de alta intensidade (HIIT) e sua relação com a saúde mental: Uma revisão Narrativa
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Daniel Wayhs Silva (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2021/12/20 Influencia de la práctica del bádminton en las estructuras miotendinosas de los miembros inferiores
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Alfredo Bravo Sánchez (PhD)
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha - Faculdad de Ciencias del Deporte, Toledo, Spain
2021/12/13 Benefício do Exercício Físico na melhoria das alterações cardiovasculares induzidas pelo Hipotiroidismo – Qual a evidência?
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Daniel Domingos Alves (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2021/12/13 Effect of exercise-based rehabilitation on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life for people who had cardiac rehabilitation
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Mustafa Burak Cayci (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2011 Análise Biomecânica do Eggbeater: Revisão
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Luana Maciel da Silva (Other)
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Brazil

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2025/11/11 - Current European Journal of Applied Physiology (1439-6327) Springer Nature
2025/10/28 - Current Oxygen (2673-9801) MDPI
2025/10/25 - Current Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (1600-0838) John Wiley & Sons Ltd
2025/05/10 - Current Journal of Biomechanics (1873-2380) ScienceDirect
2025/03/15 - Current The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness (0022-4707) Minerva Medica
2024/09/07 - Current European Journal of Sport Science - EJSS (1746-1391) Wiley
2024/05/31 - Current Journal of Clinical Medicine (2077-0383) MDPI
2023/08/16 - Current BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2052-1847) SPRINGER NATURE
2023/06/13 - Current Sport Sciences for Health (1825-1234) Springer Nature
2023/06/05 - Current Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (1064-8011) Wolters Kluwer
2023/05/06 - Current International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (1660-4601) MDPI
2023/04/27 - Current Nutrients (2072-6643) MDPI
2023/01/01 - Current IJERPH (1660-4601) MDPI
2023/01/01 - Current HEALTHCARE (2227-9032) MDPI
2023/01/01 - Current Biology (2079-7737) MDPI
2023/01/01 - Current Children (2227-9067) MDPI
2023/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Nutrition (2296-861X) Frontiers
2023/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Physiology (1664-042X) Frontiers
2023/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2624-9367) Frontiers
2023/01/01 - Current International Journal of Sports Medicine (1439-3964) Thieme Group
2023/01/01 - Current Physiologia (2673-9488) MDPI
2023/01/01 - Current Sports (2075-4663) MDPI
2022/01/01 - Current Metabolities (2218-1989) MDPI
2022/01/01 - Current PLOSONE (1932-6203) PLOS
2021/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (2296-4185) Frontiers
2021/01/01 - Current Pediatric Allergy Immunology and Pulmonology (2151-3228 ) Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
2020/01/01 - Current International Journal of Sports Medicine ( 0172-4622) Thieme
2019/01/01 - Current International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (1555-0265) Human Kinetics
2019/01/01 - Current Sports Medicine Open (2198-9761) Springer Open
2018/11/13 - Current Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (0195-9131) wolters kluwer
2018/01/01 - Current International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (1747-9541) SAGE JOURNALS
2018/01/01 - Current PeerJ (2167-8359)
2018/01/01 - Current Sports Medicine (0112-1642) Springer Nature
2017/01/01 - Current Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (0195-9131) LWW Journals
2017/01 - Current Scientfic Reports (2045-2322) SPRINGER NATURE
2016/01/01 - Current Sports Biomechanics (1476-3141) TAILOR & FRANCIS ONLINE
2013/01/20 - Current Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (1303 - 2968 ) Department of Sports Medicine Medical Faculty of Uludag University
2013/01/01 - Current Motriz: Revista de Educação Física (1980-6574)

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2025/01/04 - Current ECSS — European College of Sport Science Full Member
2024/12/01 - Current ISB — International Society of Biomechanics Full Member
2022/07/29 - Current Portuguese Society of Physiology Member

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2025/07/29 - Current Member of the Editorial Board of Sports EISSN 2075-4663 — Participates in the editorial decision-making process, evaluation of manuscripts, and strategic development of the journal. Provides expert advice in the area of Sport Sciences.
Member
 Sports, EISSN 2075-4663, Published by MDPI, Switzerland
2025/05/01 - Current Member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (IJPAS) ISSN 1474-8185— Participates in the editorial decision-making process, evaluation of manuscripts, and strategic development of the journal. Provides expert advice in the area of Sport Sciences
Member
 International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (IJPAS) Print ISSN: 2474-8668 Online ISSN: 1474-8185, United Kingdom
2024/12/03 - 2024/12/06 Latin American Scientific Committee of the 18th International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement (3DAHM-2024) held on December 3-6, 2024 / Montevideo, Uruguay
Member
 18th International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement , Uruguay
2024/12/03 - 2024/12/06 International Scientific Committee of the 18th International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement (3DAHM-2024) held on December 3-6, 2024 / Montevideo, Uruguay
Member
 18th International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement , Uruguay

Conference scientific committee

Conference name Conference host
2024/12/03 - 2024/12/06 3DAHM-2024: 18th International Symposium of 3-D Analysis of Human Movement Universidad de la República Montevideo, Uruguay
2024/12/03 - 2024/12/06 18th International Symposium on 3D Analysis of Human Movement (3DAHM-2024) Universidad de la República Montevideo, Uruguay

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2015/01/01 - 2020/12/31 CONSULTORIA PRESTAÇÃO DE SERVIÇOS À COMUNIDADE — Analista de Desempenho Federação Portuguesa de Natação – FPN. Analista de desempenho e cientista do desporto das Seleções Nacionais e Olímpicas Portuguesas de natação pura, polo aquático, nado sincronizado e águas abertas. Conjunto avaliações do conjunto de todos os aspetos condicionantes da performance desportiva nos nadadores, tendo sido reunida uma equipa de avaliação multidisciplinar que conduz este processo que será dirigido aos atletas das Seleções de Portugal. Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP) - University of Porto , Portugal
2020/01/01 - 2020/01/01 CONSULTORIA PRESTAÇÃO DE SERVIÇOS PARA A COMUNIDADE — Comité Olímpico de Portugal — Analista de Desempenho / Testes de controle e avaliações fisiológicas do treino durante o Encontro Nacional de Esperanças Olímpicas — Comitê Olímpico de Portugal com a colaboração da Faculdade de Desporto da Universidade do Porto. 98 jovens atletas representando mais de 60 clubes, em 14 modalidades - Handebol, Atletismo, Canoagem, Ciclismo, Hipismo, Ginástica, Golfe, Judo, Natação, Pentatlo Moderno, Surf, Tiro com Armas de Caça, Triatlo e Vela + 56 treinadores. Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP) - University of Porto , Portugal

Comité Olímpico de Portugal, Portugal

Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2025/01/01 - Current Gestione Individualizzata dell’Atleta nel Motorsport - Physiological demand in Motorsport Master 1° livello — Gestione Individualizzata dell’Atleta nel Motorsport (Mestrado) Università di Pavia — DIPARTIMENTO DI SANITA' PUBBLICA, MEDICINA SPERIMENTALE E FORENSE, Italy
2021/07/18 - Current Natação: Treinamento e Alto Rendimento — PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO POSTGRADUATE IN AQUATIC ACTIVITIES (Postgraduate Certificate) UNISAUDE EDUCACIONAL , Brazil
2025/09/01 - 2026/03/02 Fisiologia do Exercício I — LCD — LICENCIATURA LICENCIATURA EM CIÊNCIAS DO DESOPORTO (Licenciatura) Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2025/01/01 - 2025/12/01 Gestione Individualizzata dell’Atleta nel Motorsport - Physiological demand in Motorsport — MESTRADO Master 1° livello A.A. 2024/25 - Gestione Individualizzata dell’Atleta nel Motorsport (Master) Università di Pavia, Italy

Università di Pavia — DIPARTIMENTO DI SANITA' PUBBLICA, MEDICINA SPERIMENTALE E FORENSE, Italy
2025/10/05 - 2025/10/05 Natação: Treinamento e Alto Rendimento — PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO (Postgraduate Certificate) UNISAUDE EDUCACIONAL , Brazil
2023/09/01 - 2024/08/01 Estudos Práticos — PDAFS — DOUTORAMENTO 3º Ciclo em Atividade Física, Exercício e Saúde (Doutoramento) Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2023/09/01 - 2024/08/01 Avaliação da Atividade Física e da Aptidão Física — 2CAFES — MESTRADO (Mestrado) Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2023/09/01 - 2024/08/01 Fisiologia do Exercício II — LCD — LICENCIATURA LICENCIATURA EM CIÊNCIAS DO DESPORTO (Licenciatura) Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2023/09/01 - 2024/08/01 Fisiologia do Exercício I — LCD — LICENCIATURA LICENCIATURA EM CIÊNCIAS DO DESPORTO (Licenciatura) Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2024/07/14 - 2024/07/14 Natação: Treinamento e Alto Rendimento — PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM ATIVIDADES AQUÁTICAS (Postgraduate Certificate) UNISAUDE EDUCACIONAL , Brazil
2024/01/21 - 2024/01/21 Natação: Treinamento e Alto Rendimento — PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM ATIVIDADES AQUÁTICAS (Postgraduate Certificate) UNISAUDE EDUCACIONAL , Brazil
2022/09/01 - 2023/08/01 Fisiologia do Desporto - Alto Rendimento — 2CTD — MESTRADO (Mestrado) Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2022/09/01 - 2023/08/01 Fisiologia do Exercício II — LCD — LICENCIATURA LICENCIATURA EM CIÊNCIAS DO DESPORTO (Licenciatura) Faculdade de Desporto (FADEUP) — Universidade do Porto (UPORTO), Portugal
2023/07/09 - 2023/07/09 Natação: Treinamento e Alto Rendimento — PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM ATIVIDADES AQUÁTICAS (Postgraduate Certificate) UNISAUDE EDUCACIONAL , Brazil
2022/09/19 - 2023/02/10 Avaliação da Atividade Física e da Aptidão Física — 2CAFES — MESTRADO 2º Ciclo em Atividade Física, Exercício e Saúde (Mestrado) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2022/09/01 - 2023/02/10 Fisiologia do Exercício I — LCD — LICENCIATURA Licenciatura em Ciências do Desporto (Licenciatura) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2021/09/01 - 2022/08/01 Fisiologia do Exercício II — LDC — LICENCIATURA Licenciatura em Ciências do Desporto (Licenciatura) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2021/09/13 - 2022/02/07 Avaliação da Atividade Física e da Aptidão Física — 2CAFES — MESTRADO 2º Ciclo em Atividade Física, Exercício e Saúde (Mestrado) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2021/09/13 - 2022/02/07 Estudos Práticos — PDAFS — DOUTORAMENTO Programa de Doutoramento em Atividade Física e Saúde (Doutoramento) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, Portugal
2021/01/01 - 2022/01/01 Atividade Prática Monitorada B — GRADUAÇÃO EM NUTRIÇÃO — BACHARELADO GRADUAÇÃO EM NUTRIÇÃO (Graduado) Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
2021/07/21 - 2021/07/21 Natação: Treinamento e Alto Rendimento — PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO Postgraduate in Aquatic Activities (Postgraduate Certificate) UNISAUDE EDUCACIONAL , Brazil
2020/01/01 - 2021/01/01 Atividade Prática Monitorada B — GRADUAÇÃO EM NUTRIÇÃO — BACHARELADO GRADUAÇÃO EM NUTRIÇÃO (Graduado) Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
2011/01/01 - 2011/01/01 Estudos das Formas e Métodos de Treinamento Desportivo — PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO DE FISIOLOGIA DO EXERCÍCIO, TREINAMENTO DESPORTIVO e PRESCRIÇÃO DO EXERCÍCIO FÍSICO INSTITUTO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO EDUCACIONAL DO ALTO URUGUAI (IDEAU) — CENTRO UNIVERSITÁRIO IDEAU (UNIDEAU), Brazil
2011/01/01 - 2011/01/01 Biomecânica Esportiva — PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO (Pós-Graduação) INSTITUTO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO EDUCACIONAL DO ALTO URUGUAI (IDEAU) — CENTRO UNIVERSITÁRIO IDEAU (UNIDEAU), Brazil

Interview (newspaper / magazine)

Activity description Newspaper / Forum
2019/12/28 GLOBO.COM A scientific work brought together some of the best open water swimmers in the world in a survey organized by the Department of Sport at the University of Porto, in Portugal. At work, an assessment of open water swimmers swimming in normal suits and wetsuit for low temperatures Title: Test for suits points out Ana Marcela Cunha with the best VO2max in the world. Analyzes were made at the University of Porto in Portugal. by Alexandre Pussieldi, SporTV — Rio de Janeiro 28/12/2019 Globo.com

Interview (tv / radio show)

Program Topic
2020/04/14 - 2020/04/14 The Sports Scientist The Sports Scientist # 23 - The Science of Detraining in Athletes
2020/02/25 - 2020/02/25 RTP NOTÍCIAS ECONOMIA Modtíssimo

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2025/05 - Current International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (2624-9367) ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
2024/09/28 - Current PLOS ONE (1932-6203) PLOS
2024/08/01 - Current Applied Sciences (2076-3417) MDPI
2022/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Sports and Active Living — Elite Sports and Performance Enhancement (2624-9367) Frontiers
2022/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Sports and Active Living — Exercise Physiology (2624-9367) Frontiers
2022/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Physiology — Exercise Physiology (1664-042X) Frontiers
2021/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Physiology (1664-042X) Frontiers
2021/01/01 - Current Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2624-9367) Frontiers
2020/01/01 - Current Sports (2075-4663) MDPI

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2024/05/06 - 2024/05/10 Tutoring - ERASMUS STAFF — Leonardo Alexandre Peyre Tartaruga, Ph.D — Università di Pavia, Itália Leonardo Alexandre Peyre Tartaruga, Ph.D
2024/05/06 - 2024/05/10 Tutoring - ERASMUS STAFF — Simone Melani, Ph.D — Università di Pavia, Itália Simone Melani, Ph.D
2023/06/26 - 2023/07/02 Tutoring - ERASMUS STAFF — Alfredo Bravo Sánchez, Ph.D — Universid Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid, Spain Alfredo Bravo Sánchez, Ph.D
2022/06/20 - 2022/06/23 Tutoring - ESTÂNCIA INTERNACIONAL DE ESTUDO, PESQUISA E COOPERAÇÃO (Dario Santos, Ph.D — Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay) Dario Santos, Ph.D
2021/09/13 - 2021/10/13 Tutoring - ERASMUS STUDENT FOR TRAINEESHIPS — Vicente Torres Navarro — Universidad Católica de Valencia, Espanha Vicente Torres Navarro 
2021/06/01 - 2021/08/09 Tutoring - Undergraduate Nutrition Course - Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. Jéssica Vitória
2021/06/01 - 2021/08/09 Tutoring - Undergraduate Nutrition Course - Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. Giovanna Arthemalle
2021/06/01 - 2021/08/09 Tutoring - Undergraduate Nutrition Course - Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. Gabriela Freitas Silva

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2022/01/01 - Current Revisão de Projeto Científico Comissão de Ética da Faculdade de Desporto da Universidade do Porto (CEFADE), Portugal
2023/03/17 - 2023/03/17 Preliminary assessment of the PhD thesis entitled 'Evaluation and optimization of triathlon performance’ Submitted by Claudio Quagliarotti Università degli Studi di Roma Foro Italico, Italy
2021/10/15 - 2021/10/15 Preliminary assessment of the PhD thesis entitled ‘Influencia de la práctica del bádminton en las estructuras miotendinosas de los miembros inferiores’ Submitted by Alfredo Bravo Sánchez Evaluated Program in Human Movement and Sport Sciences — Universida de Castilla La Mancha, Spain