Biomechanical Performance Factors in the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Systematic Review
thletics sprint events, the block start performance can be fundamental to the outcome of a race. This Systematic Review aims to identify bi…
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Injury and Illness in Elite Athletics: A Prospective Cohort Study Over Three Seasons
Background Athletics (also known as track and field) is one of the most popular sports in the world and is the centrepiece of the Summer Ol…
Recovery Strategies in Endurance Athletes
n order to achieve optimal performance, endurance athletes need to implement a variety of recovery strategies that are speci c to their tra…
May Strenuous Endurance Sports Activity Damage the Cardiovascular System of Healthy Athletes? A Narrative Review
tive effects of physical activity are countless, not only on the cardiovascular system but on health in general. However, some studies sugg…
Strength Training in Swimming
his narrative review deals with the topic of strength training in swimming, which has been a controversial issue for decades. It is not onl…
Expanding the Gap: An Updated Look Into Sex Differences in Running Performance
Males consistently outperform females in athletic endeavors, including running events of standard Olympic distances (100 m to Marathon). Th…
Biomechanical and Musculoskeletal Measurements as Risk Factors for Running-Related Injury in Non-elite Runners: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies
Background Running-related injury (RRI) is highly prevalent among recreational runners and is a key barrier to participation. Atypical lowe…
Compatibility of Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Size and Function: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background Both athletes and recreational exercisers often perform relatively high volumes of aerobic and strength training simultaneously.…
New Horizons in Carbohydrate Research and Application for Endurance Athletes
The importance of carbohydrate as a fuel source for exercise and athletic performance is well established. Equally well developed are dieta…
Running-Related Biomechanical Risk Factors for Overuse Injuries in Distance Runners: A Systematic Review Considering Injury Specificity and the Potentials for Future Research
Background Running overuse injuries (ROIs) occur within a complex, partly injury-specific interplay between training loads and extrinsic an…
Heart Rate Does Not Reflect the %VO2max in Recreational Runners during the Marathon
ise physiologists and coaches prescribe heart rate zones (between 65 and 80% of maximal heart rate, HRmax) during a marathon because it sup…
Effects of Citrulline Supplementation on Different Aerobic Exercise Performance Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ion with Citrulline (Cit) has been shown to have a positive impact on aerobic exercise performance and related outcomes such as lactate, ox…
Detecting Metabolic Thresholds from Nonlinear Analysis of Heart Rate Time Series: A Review
t rate time series are widely used to characterize physiological states and athletic performance. Among the main indicators of metabolic an…
An Index of Non-Linear HRV as a Proxy of the Aerobic Threshold Based on Blood Lactate Concentration in Elite Triathletes
non-linear index of heart rate (HR) variability (HRV) known as alpha1 of Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (DFA a1) has been shown to change w…
Effects of Interval Training Under Hypoxia on Hematological Parameters, Hemodynamic Function, and Endurance Exercise Performance in Amateur Female Runners in Korea
Interval training under hypoxia (IHT) is commonly used to enhance endurance exercise performance. However, previous studies examining hemat…
Profiling the Aerobic Window of Horses in Response to Training by Means of a Modified Lactate Minimum Speed Test: Flatten the Curve
There is a great need for objective external training load prescription and performance capacity evaluation in equestrian disciplines. Ther…
Effects of different inspiratory muscle warm-up loads on mechanical, physiological and muscle oxygenation responses during high-intensity running and recovery
Inspiratory muscle warm-up (IMW) has been used as a resource to enhance exercises and sports performance. However, there is a lack of studi…
Effect of High-intensity Training and Probiotics on Gut Microbiota Diversity in Competitive Swimmers: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background Physical exercise has favorable effects on the structure of gut microbiota and metabolite production in sedentary subjects. Howe…
Heavy Resistance Training Versus Plyometric Training for Improving Running Economy and Running Time Trial Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background As an adjunct to running training, heavy resistance and plyometric training have recently drawn attention as potential training …
Road to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Training Characteristics of a World Class Male Triathlete
There is a growing interest in the scientific literature for reporting top-class endurance athletes training programs. This case study repo…
Muscle Oxygen Saturation Breakpoints Reflect Ventilatory Thresholds in Both Cycling and Running
Pulmonary gas exchange analysis was compared to changes in muscle oxygen saturation as measured by near-infrared spectroscopy. First, venti…
Concurrent Evolution of Biomechanical and Physiological Parameters With Running-Induced Acute Fatigue
Understanding the influence of running-induced acute fatigue on the homeostasis of the body is essential to mitigate the adverse effects an…
Functional Impact of Post-exercise Cooling and Heating on Recovery and Training Adaptations: Application to Resistance, Endurance, and Sprint Exercise
The application of post-exercise cooling (e.g., cold water immersion) and post-exercise heating has become a popular intervention which is …
Decoupling of Internal and External Workload During a Marathon: An Analysis of Durability in 82,303 Recreational Runners
Aim This study characterised the decoupling of internal-to-external workload in marathon running and investigated whether decoupling magnit…