Pablo Valdés-Badilla
Biographic Data
| ID | 1497525 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pablo Valdés-Badilla |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pablo |
| FAMILY NAME | Valdés-Badilla |
| SIGNATURE | VALDÉS-BADILLA P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Catholic University of the Maule |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3948-8280 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 30 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 30 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Brief mind–body exercise in high-latitude aging: Reduced sedentarism and domain-specific cognitive/social benefits
Objective Older adults living at high southern latitudes face compounded barriers to mobility and social participation due to cold, wind, and seasonality. Visuospatial–executive functions, which support everyday tasks such as route finding, dual-task walking, and planning in older adults, are particularly vulnerable to age-related decline after the seventh decade of life. Low-dose, climate-adapted mind–body exercise (MBE), delivered once weekly i…
Timed Up-and-Go as a predictor of fracture risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis in a population of over 1.6 million people
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence from prospective cohort studies assessing the Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test as association of fracture risk in older people, and to quantify the association through meta-analysis using hazard ratios (HR). Methods: Two authors independently conducted systematic searches in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL Complete, and the Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. MEDL…
Prevalence of School Active Commuting and Associated Factors in Chilean Children: Analysis of the National Survey on Physical Activity and Sport Habits
BACKGROUND: School active commuting is a key behavior to promote physical activity in children, yet limited evidence exists in Chile. This study examined its prevalence and associated factors among Chilean schoolchildren. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Chilean National Physical Activity and Sports Habits Survey, including a subsample of 1137 children aged 5-10 years derived from a nationally representative surv…
Predicting university dropout using machine learning: Applications based on multidisciplinary databases
Student dropout constitutes a challenge for higher education institutions due to, among other reasons, the diversity of students’ social, educational, and economic backgrounds, as well as the disciplines and academic degrees in which they enrol, resulting in a wide variability in educational trajectories. The study aimed to develop a predictive model of university dropout among students enrolled in various programs, utilising machine learning. An…
Effects of boxing interventions on physical fitness and health-related quality of life in older people with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Association Between Food Habits with Mental Health and Executive Function in Chilean Children and Adolescents
The food habits were inversely associated with negative metal health in Chilean children and adolescents, where the good food habits group reported better mental health in all dimensions
Effects of active exergames on physical performance in older people: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis
This overview assessed the available body of published peer-reviewed systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to the effects of active exergames compared with active/passive control on physical performance outcomes in older people. The methodological quality and certainty of evidence were assessed using PRISMA, AMSTAR 2, and GRADE. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (code: CRD42023391694). The main outcomes indicate that 4,477 records, f…
The Mediating Role of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the Association between a Negative Lifestyle and Poor Mental Health in Chilean Schoolchildren
In conclusion, CRF in schoolchildren played a potential mediating role in the association between a negative lifestyle and depression and PSC
Association Between Screen Time and Lifestyle Parameters with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents: Potential Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life
Background/Objective : This study aimed to (i) investigate the association between lifestyle parameters (i.e., screen time [ST], food habits, and physical activity [PA]) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with executive functions (EFs, i.e., attention, inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility) in Chilean children and adolescents, and (ii) determine the potential mediating role of HRQoL in the relationship between ST and EFs. …
Health-Related Physical Fitness and Biochemical Parameters in Overweight Older People during Social Isolation Imposed by the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal and Observational Study
With COVID-19, evidence indicates that the elderly will have worse biochemical markers related to health in social isolation. The objective was to analyze the impacts on physical fitness and biochemical parameters of older adults' health during COVID-19 social isolation. Quantitative, longitudinal, and observational study was conducted between 2020, 2021, and 2022. Thirty-three older adults of both sexes were evaluated. A sociodemographic questio…
Comparison between Measured and Predicted Resting Metabolic Rate Equations in Cross-Training Practitioners
The BIA and Harris-Benedict equation could be used reliably to measure the RMR of females, while Tinsley (a) is the most reliable method to measure the RMR of males when measuring with IC is unavailable. By knowing which RMR equations are closest to the gold standard, these professionals can prescribe a more assertive diet, training, or ergogenic resources. An assertive prescription increases performance and can reduce possible deleterious effect…
Effects of 12 and 24 Weeks of Interdisciplinary Interventions on Health-Related Physical Fitness, Biochemical Markers, and Level of Food Processing in Overweight or Obese Adolescents: A Longitudinal S…
The 24-week interventions promoted superior benefits for adolescents' physical, nutritional, and biochemical health, although the dropout rate was high (~50%)
Impact of adapted taekwondo vs. multicomponent training on health status in independent older women: A randomized controlled trial
This study, called the TKD and Aging Project, aimed to analyze and compare the effects of an adapted taekwondo program concerning multicomponent training on blood pressure, morphological variables, food consumption frequency, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), physical fitness, handgrip strength, and postural balance in independent older women. A randomized controlled trial study was conducted with parallel groups for 8 weeks (24 sessions of…
Factors Associated with Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Levels in High School Students
This study aims to investigate the relationship between anxiety, depression, and stress levels with physical activity level and academic performance in high school students; secondly, this study aims to relate and compare anxiety, depression, and stress levels with physical activity level and academic performance. This is a quantitative, descriptive, and comparative cross-sectional study, which evaluated 443 high school students (48% female; 15.1…
Effects of Combined Movement and Storytelling Intervention on Fundamental Motor Skills, Language Development and Physical Activity Level in Children Aged 3 to 6 Years: Study Protocol for a Randomized …
This study protocol aims to analyze and compare the effects of combined movement and storytelling intervention (CMSI) on fundamental motor skills (locomotor skills and object control), language development (language comprehension, language expression, vocabulary and language description), and physical activity levels (light intensity, moderate-to-vigorous intensity and sedentary time) in children aged 3 to 6 years. The sample will consist of 144 …
Effects of 12 Weeks of Family and Individual Multi-Disciplinary Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adolescents under Cardiometabolic Risk Parameters: A Clinical Trial
Adolescence is a complex period of human development in which young people are susceptible to unhealthy behaviors, such as physical inactivity and an unbalanced diet. This study aimed to analyze the effects of 12 weeks of multi-disciplinary family and individual intervention on cardiometabolic risk parameters in overweight and obese adolescents and compare sub-groups, considering possible differences between sexes (males vs. females vs. intervent…
Validity and Reliability of Short-Term Heart Rate Variability Parameters in Older People in Response to Physical Exercise
Our results provide moderate to strong evidence for using HRV to measure cardiac autonomic response to moderate exercise, suggesting that it is sufficiently reliable to show similar results to those shown in this test-retest protocol
Physical Activity, Seasonal Sensitivity and Psychological Well-Being of People of Different Age Groups Living in Extreme Environments
Physical activity can prevent many organic and mental pathologies. For people living in extreme southern high-latitude environments, weather conditions can affect these activities, altering their psychological well-being and favoring the prevalence of seasonal sensitivity (SS). This study aims to determine the relationships between the practice of physical activity, seasonal sensitivity and well-being in people living in high southern latitudes. …
Effects of a Multi-Professional Intervention on Mental Health of Middle-Aged Overweight Survivors of Covid-19: A Clinical Trial
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a multi-professional intervention model on the mental health of middle-aged, overweight survivors of COVID-19. A clinical trial study with parallel groups and repeated measures was conducted. For eight weeks, multi-professional interventions were conducted (psychoeducation, nutritional intervention, and physical exercises). One hundred and thirty-five overweight or obese patients aged 46.46 ± …
Relation between VT1, VT2, and VO2max with the Special Wrestling Fitness Test in Youth Wrestlers: A Short Report
This study investigated the relationship between peak oxygen uptake and ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1) and 2 (VT2) with the Special Wrestling Fitness Test variables. Thirteen wrestlers (male: six; female: seven) of Olympic freestyle wrestling were assessed. The Pearson's correlation coefficient ( p p = 0.002; 95%CI = 0.37-0.93), total throws (r = 0.73; p = 0.004; 95%CI = 0.30-0.91), heart rate recovery (r = 0.58; p = 0.036; 95%CI = 0.05-0.86), and…
Association between Physical Activity Habits with Cardiometabolic Variables, Body Composition, and Physical Performance in Chilean Older Women
This study aimed to associate physical activity habits with cardiometabolic variables (blood pressure, fasting glucose, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides), body composition (body fat percentage and fat-free mass), and physical performance (handgrip strength (HGS), timed up-and-go (TUG), and walking speed) in Chilean older women. An analytical cross-sectional study analyzed 179 older women with a mean age of 75.4 years distributed into physically…
Effectiveness of elastic band training and group-based dance on physical-functional performance in older women with sarcopenia: A pilot study
Elastic band training produces significantly greater responses on physical-functional performance regarding group-based dance in older women with sarcopenia. On the other hand, the EBG revealed a significant improvement in fat-free mass and upper and lower limb muscle strength, as well as a significant decrease time in TUG, and walking speed. Elastic band exercise is a safe, easy, affordable, and effective physical activity strategy, according to…
Factors Associated with Poor Health-Related Quality of Life in Physically Active Older People
This study aimed to associate morphological variables and physical fitness with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in physically active older people. A cross-sectional study was carried out that evaluated 470 older people (89.57% female) with a mean age of 70.13 ± 6.57 years, residing in two regions of Chile. Morphological variables (body weight, bipedal height, waist circumference, body mass index, and waist to height ratio), physical fitnes…
Warm-Up and Handgrip Strength in Physically Inactive Chilean Older Females According to Baseline Nutritional Status
This study aims to analyze the effect of different types of warm-ups on handgrip strength (HGS) in physically inactive older females. Secondarily, it aims to compare HGS according to their baseline nutritional status. A randomized crossover trial study was conducted with 44 physically inactive older females distributed into normal weight (n = 12, BMI = 23.9 ± 3.2 kg/m 2 ), overweight (n =16, BMI = 27 ± 4.7 kg/m 2 ) and obese (n = 16, BMI = 31.6 ±…
Effect of a Six Week In-Season Training Program on Wrestling-Specific Competitive Performance
The effect of multi-component training on specific performance is under-researched in wrestlers. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of six weeks of multi-component training on The Special Wrestling Fitness Test (SWFT) performances of wrestlers who were preparing for an international championship, and to, additionally, determine their inter-individual adaptive variability. The wrestlers (n = 13; 7 females; all international level) u…
Teaching of Energy Issues: A Debate Proposal for a Global Reorientation
Karate Kumite: How to Optimize Performance - Análisis de libro
This work reviews the book entitled Karate Kumite: How to Optimize Performance , edited in English by Helmi Chaabane, PhD., in 2015. The book is composed of five chapters and a total of seven authors participate in it. The first chapter, “Performance Analysis in Karate”, analyzes the temporal structure of combat. The second chapter, “Physiological Characteristics of Karate Athletes and Karate-Specific Tasks” describes the cost and contribution of…
Recomendaciones de entrenamiento intervalado para atletas de deportes de combate olímpicos durante la pandemia del Covid-19
La pandemia del COVID-19 ha obligado a los gobiernos decretar cuarentena y aislamiento social en la población con la intención de aplanar la curva de contagio, hechos que han afectado de igual modo la preparación de los atletas. En dicho contexto, hemos desarrollado algunas recomendaciones de entrenamiento intervalado de alta intensidad (HIIT) que podrían ejecutar atletas de deportes de combate olímpicos en sus hogares. Los protocolos HIIT debies…
High-intensity interval training improves specific performance in taekwondo athletes
Specific training methods is an important aspect in the preparation of taekwondo athletes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a short-duration high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program with specific taekwondo techniques on anaerobic performance. Twelve taekwondo athletes were randomized into a control (n=6) or experimental groups (n=6). The experimental protocol consisted of 3 blocks of 6 sets of 10s all-out effort, …
Effects of 4 Weeks of a Technique-Specific Protocol with High-Intensity Intervals on General and Specific Physical Fitness in Taekwondo Athletes: An Inter-Individual Analysis
The aim of this research was to compare the effects of a technique-specific high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol vs. traditional taekwondo training on physical fitness and body composition in taekwondo athletes, as well as to analyse the inter-individual response. Utilising a parallel controlled design, sixteen male and female athletes (five females and 11 males) were randomly divided into an experimental group (EG) that participated …
Factors Associated with Poor Health-Related Quality of Life in Physically Active Older People
This study aimed to associate morphological variables and physical fitness with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in physically active older people. A cross-sectional study was carried out that evaluated 470 older people (89.57% female) with a mean age of 70.13 ± 6.57 years, residing in two regions of Chile. Morphological variables (body weight, bipedal height, waist circumference, body mass index, and waist to height ratio), physical fitnes…
Warm-Up and Handgrip Strength in Physically Inactive Chilean Older Females According to Baseline Nutritional Status
This study aims to analyze the effect of different types of warm-ups on handgrip strength (HGS) in physically inactive older females. Secondarily, it aims to compare HGS according to their baseline nutritional status. A randomized crossover trial study was conducted with 44 physically inactive older females distributed into normal weight (n = 12, BMI = 23.9 ± 3.2 kg/m 2 ), overweight (n =16, BMI = 27 ± 4.7 kg/m 2 ) and obese (n = 16, BMI = 31.6 ±…
Effect of a Six Week In-Season Training Program on Wrestling-Specific Competitive Performance
The effect of multi-component training on specific performance is under-researched in wrestlers. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of six weeks of multi-component training on The Special Wrestling Fitness Test (SWFT) performances of wrestlers who were preparing for an international championship, and to, additionally, determine their inter-individual adaptive variability. The wrestlers (n = 13; 7 females; all international level) u…
Impact of adapted taekwondo vs. multicomponent training on health status in independent older women: A randomized controlled trial
This study, called the TKD and Aging Project, aimed to analyze and compare the effects of an adapted taekwondo program concerning multicomponent training on blood pressure, morphological variables, food consumption frequency, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), physical fitness, handgrip strength, and postural balance in independent older women. A randomized controlled trial study was conducted with parallel groups for 8 weeks (24 sessions of…
Factors Associated with Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Levels in High School Students
This study aims to investigate the relationship between anxiety, depression, and stress levels with physical activity level and academic performance in high school students; secondly, this study aims to relate and compare anxiety, depression, and stress levels with physical activity level and academic performance. This is a quantitative, descriptive, and comparative cross-sectional study, which evaluated 443 high school students (48% female; 15.1…
Effects of Combined Movement and Storytelling Intervention on Fundamental Motor Skills, Language Development and Physical Activity Level in Children Aged 3 to 6 Years: Study Protocol for a Randomized …
This study protocol aims to analyze and compare the effects of combined movement and storytelling intervention (CMSI) on fundamental motor skills (locomotor skills and object control), language development (language comprehension, language expression, vocabulary and language description), and physical activity levels (light intensity, moderate-to-vigorous intensity and sedentary time) in children aged 3 to 6 years. The sample will consist of 144 …
Effects of 12 Weeks of Family and Individual Multi-Disciplinary Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adolescents under Cardiometabolic Risk Parameters: A Clinical Trial
Adolescence is a complex period of human development in which young people are susceptible to unhealthy behaviors, such as physical inactivity and an unbalanced diet. This study aimed to analyze the effects of 12 weeks of multi-disciplinary family and individual intervention on cardiometabolic risk parameters in overweight and obese adolescents and compare sub-groups, considering possible differences between sexes (males vs. females vs. intervent…
Validity and Reliability of Short-Term Heart Rate Variability Parameters in Older People in Response to Physical Exercise
Our results provide moderate to strong evidence for using HRV to measure cardiac autonomic response to moderate exercise, suggesting that it is sufficiently reliable to show similar results to those shown in this test-retest protocol
Physical Activity, Seasonal Sensitivity and Psychological Well-Being of People of Different Age Groups Living in Extreme Environments
Physical activity can prevent many organic and mental pathologies. For people living in extreme southern high-latitude environments, weather conditions can affect these activities, altering their psychological well-being and favoring the prevalence of seasonal sensitivity (SS). This study aims to determine the relationships between the practice of physical activity, seasonal sensitivity and well-being in people living in high southern latitudes. …
Effects of a Multi-Professional Intervention on Mental Health of Middle-Aged Overweight Survivors of Covid-19: A Clinical Trial
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a multi-professional intervention model on the mental health of middle-aged, overweight survivors of COVID-19. A clinical trial study with parallel groups and repeated measures was conducted. For eight weeks, multi-professional interventions were conducted (psychoeducation, nutritional intervention, and physical exercises). One hundred and thirty-five overweight or obese patients aged 46.46 ± …
Relation between VT1, VT2, and VO2max with the Special Wrestling Fitness Test in Youth Wrestlers: A Short Report
This study investigated the relationship between peak oxygen uptake and ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1) and 2 (VT2) with the Special Wrestling Fitness Test variables. Thirteen wrestlers (male: six; female: seven) of Olympic freestyle wrestling were assessed. The Pearson's correlation coefficient ( p p = 0.002; 95%CI = 0.37-0.93), total throws (r = 0.73; p = 0.004; 95%CI = 0.30-0.91), heart rate recovery (r = 0.58; p = 0.036; 95%CI = 0.05-0.86), and…
Association between Physical Activity Habits with Cardiometabolic Variables, Body Composition, and Physical Performance in Chilean Older Women
This study aimed to associate physical activity habits with cardiometabolic variables (blood pressure, fasting glucose, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides), body composition (body fat percentage and fat-free mass), and physical performance (handgrip strength (HGS), timed up-and-go (TUG), and walking speed) in Chilean older women. An analytical cross-sectional study analyzed 179 older women with a mean age of 75.4 years distributed into physically…
Effectiveness of elastic band training and group-based dance on physical-functional performance in older women with sarcopenia: A pilot study
Elastic band training produces significantly greater responses on physical-functional performance regarding group-based dance in older women with sarcopenia. On the other hand, the EBG revealed a significant improvement in fat-free mass and upper and lower limb muscle strength, as well as a significant decrease time in TUG, and walking speed. Elastic band exercise is a safe, easy, affordable, and effective physical activity strategy, according to…
Effects of active exergames on physical performance in older people: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis
This overview assessed the available body of published peer-reviewed systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to the effects of active exergames compared with active/passive control on physical performance outcomes in older people. The methodological quality and certainty of evidence were assessed using PRISMA, AMSTAR 2, and GRADE. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (code: CRD42023391694). The main outcomes indicate that 4,477 records, f…
The Mediating Role of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the Association between a Negative Lifestyle and Poor Mental Health in Chilean Schoolchildren
In conclusion, CRF in schoolchildren played a potential mediating role in the association between a negative lifestyle and depression and PSC
Association Between Screen Time and Lifestyle Parameters with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents: Potential Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life
Background/Objective : This study aimed to (i) investigate the association between lifestyle parameters (i.e., screen time [ST], food habits, and physical activity [PA]) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with executive functions (EFs, i.e., attention, inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility) in Chilean children and adolescents, and (ii) determine the potential mediating role of HRQoL in the relationship between ST and EFs. …
Health-Related Physical Fitness and Biochemical Parameters in Overweight Older People during Social Isolation Imposed by the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal and Observational Study
With COVID-19, evidence indicates that the elderly will have worse biochemical markers related to health in social isolation. The objective was to analyze the impacts on physical fitness and biochemical parameters of older adults' health during COVID-19 social isolation. Quantitative, longitudinal, and observational study was conducted between 2020, 2021, and 2022. Thirty-three older adults of both sexes were evaluated. A sociodemographic questio…
Comparison between Measured and Predicted Resting Metabolic Rate Equations in Cross-Training Practitioners
The BIA and Harris-Benedict equation could be used reliably to measure the RMR of females, while Tinsley (a) is the most reliable method to measure the RMR of males when measuring with IC is unavailable. By knowing which RMR equations are closest to the gold standard, these professionals can prescribe a more assertive diet, training, or ergogenic resources. An assertive prescription increases performance and can reduce possible deleterious effect…
Effects of 12 and 24 Weeks of Interdisciplinary Interventions on Health-Related Physical Fitness, Biochemical Markers, and Level of Food Processing in Overweight or Obese Adolescents: A Longitudinal S…
The 24-week interventions promoted superior benefits for adolescents' physical, nutritional, and biochemical health, although the dropout rate was high (~50%)
Predicting university dropout using machine learning: Applications based on multidisciplinary databases
Student dropout constitutes a challenge for higher education institutions due to, among other reasons, the diversity of students’ social, educational, and economic backgrounds, as well as the disciplines and academic degrees in which they enrol, resulting in a wide variability in educational trajectories. The study aimed to develop a predictive model of university dropout among students enrolled in various programs, utilising machine learning. An…
Medicine (22 works) · Physical therapy (18 works) · Internal Medicine (15 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Physical activity (7 works) · Physical Activity and Health (7 works) · Cardiovascular and exercise physiology (6 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (6 works)