Could Repeated Cardio-Renal Injury Trigger Late Cardiovascular Sequelae in Extreme Endurance Athletes?
Regular exercise confers multifaceted and well-established health benefits. Yet, transient and asymptomatic increases in markers of cardio-…
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Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis Discriminates Aerobic Power in Futsal Players: The Role of Body Composition
study aimed to assess the ability of bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) in discriminating tness levels in futsal players, explo…
Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia in Marathon Runners
ise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) was rst described as water intoxication by Noakes et al. in 1985 and has become an important topic linked…
The Athlete Gut Microbiome and its Relevance to Health and Performance: A Review
The human gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that play an important role in human health, influencing functions such a…
Potential Long-Term Health Problems Associated with Ultra-Endurance Running: A Narrative Review
It is well established that physical activity reduces all-cause mortality and can prolong life. Ultra-endurance running (UER) is an extreme…
Alternative Metabolic Strategies are Employed by Endurance Runners of Different Body Sizes; Implications for Human Evolution
Objective A suite of adaptations facilitating endurance running (ER) evolved within the hominin lineage. This may have improved our ability…
Internal Training Load Perceived by Athletes and Planned by Coaches: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and session RPE (sRPE) has been widely used to verify the internal load in athletes. Understa…
Walking, Running, Swimming: An Analysis of the Effects of Land and Water Aerobic Exercises on Cognitive Functions and Neural Substrates
n the brain and cognitive reserves framework, aerobic exercise is considered as a protective lifestyle factor able to induce positive effec…
Sprint Performance and Mechanical Force-Velocity Profile among Different Maturational Stages in Young Soccer Players
the present study was to determine the in uence of maturation status on the components of the sprint force-velocity (F-V) pro le in young s…
The compatibility of running-based anaerobic sprint test and Wingate anaerobic test: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and Study Aim. The objective of the study was to perform a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis to determine th…
Concurrent Training Promotes Greater Gains on Body Composition and Components of Physical Fitness Than Single-Mode Training (Endurance or Resistance) in Youth With Obesity
The prevalence of obesity in the pediatric population has become a major public health issue. Indeed, the dramatic increase of this epidemi…
Effect of Core Training on Skill Performance Among Athletes: A Systematic Review
Background: This study aims to present a critical review of the existing literature on the effect of core training on athletes’ skill perfo…
The Role of Neuromuscular Control of Postural and Core Stability in Functional Movement and Athlete Performance
Balance and core stabilization exercises have often been associated with improved athlete performance and/or decreased incidence of injurie…
The Connection Between Physical Exercise and Gut Microbiota: Implications for Competitive Sports Athletes
This review explores the relationship between physical exercise and gut microbiota in competitive athletes.
Running-Induced Metabolic and Physiological Responses Using New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract in a Male Ultra-Endurance Runner: A Case Study
This study examines the effects of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on metabolic responses in a male ultra-endurance runner.
Sex Differences in Training Behaviors of 10 km to Ultra-Endurance Runners (Part A)—Results from the NURMI Study (Step 2)
This study investigates sex differences in training behaviors among endurance runners.
Assessment of Peak Oxygen Uptake with a Smartwatch and its Usefulness for Training of Runners
Peak oxygen uptake (˙VO2peak) is an important factor contributing to running performance. Wearable technology may allow the assessment of ˙…
COVID-19 and athletes: Endurance sport and activity resilience study—CAESAR study
This study assesses the impact of mild COVID-19 on endurance athletes' exercise performance.
Risk and Protective Factors of Mental Health Conditions: Impact of Employment, Deprivation and Social Relationships
This study identifies factors impacting mental health conditions in households.
Effects of Sodium Intake on Health and Performance in Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Sports
This review discusses sodium's impact on health and performance in endurance sports.
Aerobic Exercise Combination Intervention to Improve Physical Performance Among the Elderly: A Systematic Review
This systematic review examines the effects of combined aerobic exercise on physical performance among the elderly.
Metaverse-based virtual reality experience and endurance performance in sports economy: Mediating role of mental health and performance anxiety
Metaverse sports arena is gaining popularity globally that empowers virtual reality sporting experience through digital avatars. The main o…
The relationship between core muscle endurance and functional movement screen scores in females with lumbar hyperlordosis: a cross-sectional study
This study investigates the relationship between core muscle endurance and FMS scores in females with lumbar hyperlordosis.
The Training of Medium- to Long-Distance Sprint Performance in Football Code Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis on sprint performance training methods for football code athletes.