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Renato da Costa Machado is an Invited Assistant Professor at Sport Science School of Rio Maior – Polytechnic of Santarém and a collaborator member of the Research Center in Sport, Health and Human Development, with his academic/research field linked to biomechanics and resistance training. He holds a BSc and a MSc degree in Sport, Fitness and Health, and in Physical Activity and Health, respectively, at Sport Science School of Rio Maior – Polytechnic of Santarém, and is ,currently, a PhD student in Sports Science at the University of Beira Interior. Additionally, he also teaches at Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, and co-owns a brand/company named “Relentless Hard Workers”, which goal is to create/innovate and produce gym equipment.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Renato Alexandre da Costa Machado
Date of birth
1998/03/14
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • da Costa-Machado, RA

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
D81F-D6A1-CE9A
ORCID iD
0009-0006-3405-9053

Email addresses

  • renato.machado@esdrm.ipsantarem.pt (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Medical and Health Sciences - Health Sciences - Sport and Fitness Sciences

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Intermediate (B1) Elementary (A2)
Education
Degree Classification
2023/09/01 - 2026/07/30
Ongoing
 Ciências do Desporto (Doutoramento)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2019/09/01 - 2022/11/16
Concluded
 Atividade Física e Saúde (Mestrado)
Major in Treino de Força e Biomecânica
Instituto Politécnico de Santarém Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior, Portugal
"Análise da Coordenação Motora e da Fadiga Muscular entre Trabalhadores da Construção Civil Treinados e Não-Treinados" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 15
2016/09/01 - 2019/06/30
Concluded
 Desporto, Condição Física e Saúde (Licenciatura)
Major in Treino de Força
Instituto Politécnico de Santarém Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior, Portugal
 14
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/09/01 - Current Researcher (Research) Centro de Investigação em Desporto Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/09/01 - Current Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher) Instituto Politécnico de Santarém Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2020/09/01 - Current Owner Relentless Hard Workers, Portugal
2019/10/01 - Current Personal Trainer Relentless Hard Workers Gym, Portugal
2023/11/24 - 2024/06/30 Técnico de Desporto Câmara Municipal de Mafra, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2023/09/01 Técnico de Exercício Físico CCRC Casal Barbas, Portugal
2019/09/01 - 2020/03/01 Preparador Físico Clube Desportivo da Venda do Pinheiro, Portugal
2019/07/10 - 2019/10/01 Personal Trainer People Family Club Mafra, Portugal
Outputs

Publications

Conference paper
  1. da Costa-Machado, RA; Ana Conceição; João Freitas; Louro, Hugo Gonçalo Duarte. Corresponding author: da Costa-Machado, RA. "Effects of an Induced-Fatigue with Concentric/Eccentric Contractions for Peak Torque, Power and Work during Leg Extension". Paper presented in SPRINT Congress, Rio Maior, 2025.
  2. João Freias; Ana Conceição; da Costa-Machado, RA; Louro, Hugo Gonçalo Duarte. Corresponding author: João Freias. "Relationship of Strength in Dominant and Non-Dominant Upper Limbs in Stand-Up Paddle". Paper presented in SPRINT Congress, Rio Maior, 2025.
  3. da Costa-Machado, RA; Diogo L Marques; Louro, Hugo Gonçalo Duarte; João Freitas; Ana Conceição. Corresponding author: da Costa-Machado, RA. "Acute Effects of Isometric Contractions to Fatigue on Peak Torque, Power, And Work in Leg Extension". Paper presented in III International Congress CIEQV, Setúbal, 2025.
  4. Mafalda P. Pinto; da Costa-Machado, RA; Neiva, Henrique P; Marques, M; Marinho, Daniel. Corresponding author: Mafalda P. Pinto. "The Influence of Resistance Training in Preventing Falls". Paper presented in II. International Congress on Exercise and Sports Sciences (ICESS-2024), 2024.
  5. da Costa-Machado, RA; Mafalda P. Pinto; Neiva, Henrique P; Ana Conceição. Corresponding author: da Costa-Machado, RA. "An Approach on Muscle Dysmorphia Among Bodybuilders and Weightlifters". Paper presented in XXV Jornadas da Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia do Desporto (SPPD), Rio Maior, 2024.
  6. Mafalda P. Pinto; da Costa-Machado, RA; Neiva, Henrique P; Morais, Jorge E. Corresponding author: Mafalda P. Pinto. "Underwater Struggles: An Approach to Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout in Swimmers". Paper presented in XXV Jornadas da Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia do Desporto (SPPD), Rio Maior, 2024.
  7. da Costa-Machado, RA; Mafalda P. Pinto; Diogo L Marques; Louro, Hugo Gonçalo Duarte; Marinho, Daniel; Ana Conceição. Corresponding author: da Costa-Machado, RA. "Evaluating Resistance Training and Detraining Effects in Older Adults". Paper presented in CIAFE2024 – Congresso Internacional de Atividade Física e Envelhecimento, 2024.
  8. da Costa-Machado, RA; Mafalda P. Pinto; Diogo L Marques; Louro, Hugo Gonçalo Duarte; Marinho, Daniel; Ana Conceição. Corresponding author: da Costa-Machado, RA. "An Approach on Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction in Older Adults". Paper presented in CIAFE2024 – Congresso Internacional de Atividade Física e Envelhecimento, 2024.
  9. da Costa-Machado, RA; Branco, M.; Louro, H.; Rocha, F.; Conceição, A.. Corresponding author: da Costa-Machado, RA. "Electromyographic Analysis of Deadlift for Construction Workers". Paper presented in 2023 Internacional Congress of CIDESD, Vila Real, 2023.
    Accepted
Conference poster
  1. Branco, Sara; Mafalda P. Pinto; da Costa-Machado, RA; Fernandes, R. Corresponding author: Branco, Sara. "A Review of Women’s Soccer Players Injuries - Prevention, Risk Factors and Recovery Time". Paper presented in SPRINT Congress, 2025.
  2. da Costa-Machado, RA; Mafalda P. Pinto; Neiva, Henrique Pereira; Rondão, C.; Esteves, Dulce; Nunes, Célia; Ana Conceição. Corresponding author: da Costa-Machado, RA. "Assessment of Cognitive Function in the MEMO_MOVE Program: A Comparison by Sexes". Paper presented in 22º Simpósio Internacional de Atividade Física do Rio de Janeiro, 2024.
  3. da Costa-Machado, RA; Mafalda P. Pinto; Neiva, Henrique P; Ana Conceição. Corresponding author: da Costa-Machado, RA. "An Insight into Resistance Training Methods for Muscle Hypertrophy". Paper presented in Encontro UBI Ciência e Inovação 2024 - Semana da Ciência e Tecnologia, 2024.
Journal article
  1. Renato Alexandre da Costa-Machado; Ana Conceição; Fernando Rocha; Marco Branco. "Assessment of Muscle Activity During a Deadlift Performed by Construction Workers". Muscles (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/muscles3040029.
    10.3390/muscles3040029
Preprint
  1. Renato Alexandre Da Costa-Machado; Ana Teresa Conceição; Fernando Rocha; Marco Branco. "Assessment of Muscle Activity during a Deadlift Performed by Trained and Untrained Construction Workers". 2023. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1204.v1.
    10.20944/preprints202312.1204.v1