Longer Disciplined Tapers Improve Marathon Performance for Recreational Runners
For marathoners the taper refers to a period of reduced training load in the weeks before race-day. It helps runners to recover from the st…
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Kinetics, Moderators and Reference Limits of Exercise-Induced Elevation of Cardiac Troponin T in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Kinetics, moderators and reference limits for exercise-induced cardiac troponin T (cTnT) elevations are still unclear. Methods:…
Oral Resveratrol supplementation attenuates exercise-induced Interleukin-6 but not Oxidative Stress after a high intensity cycling challenge in adults
Oral Resveratrol supplementation attenuates exercise-induced Interleukin-6 but not Oxidative Stress after a high intensity cycling challeng…
Characterizing Marathon-Induced Metabolic Changes Using 1H-NMR Metabolomics
though physical activity is a health-promoting, popular global pastime, regular engage- ment in strenuous exercises, such as long-distance …
Dietary Observations of Ultra-Endurance Runners in Preparation for and During a Continuous 24-h Event
Carbohydrate (CHO) intake recommendations for events lasting longer than 3h indicate that athletes should ingest up to 90g.h.−1 of multiple…
The Effect of Dietary Supplements on Endurance Exercise Performance and Core Temperature in Hot Environments: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression
Background The ergogenic effects of dietary supplements on endurance exercise performance are well-established; however, their efficacy in …
Neither Beetroot Juice Supplementation nor Increased Carbohydrate Oxidation Enhance Economy of Prolonged Exercise in Elite Race Walkers
ven the importance of exercise economy to endurance performance, we implemented two strategies purported to reduce the oxygen cost of exerc…
Exercise Performance and Thermoregulatory Responses of Elite Athletes Exercising in the Heat: Outcomes of the Thermo Tokyo Study
Objective We examined the impact of simulated Tokyo 2020 environmental condition on exercise performance, thermoregulatory responses and th…
Cardiac Biomarkers and Autoantibodies in Endurance Athletes: Potential Similarities with Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy Pathogenic Mechanisms
he Extreme Exercise Hypothesis states that when individuals perform training beyond the ideal exercise dose, a decline in the bene cial e…
Impact of Probiotics on the Performance of Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review
ents contain different strains of living microorganisms that promote the health of the host. These dietary supplements are increasingly bei…
The MCT1 gene Glu490Asp polymorphism (rs1049434) is associated with endurance athlete status, lower blood lactate accumulation and higher maximum oxygen uptake
The purpose of this study was to explore the association of the MCT1 gene Glu490Asp polymorphism (rs1049434) with athletic status and perfo…
Hydration Status, Fluid Intake, Sweat Rate, and Sweat Sodium Concentration in Recreational Tropical Native Runners
im: The purpose of this study was to evaluate hydration status, uid intake, sweat rate, and sweat sodium concentration in recreational trop…
The Training Characteristics of World-Class Male Long-Distance Cross-Country Skiers
Purpose: To investigate the training characteristics of world-class long-distance cross-country skiers. Methods: Twelve world-class male lo…
The Mediterranean dietary pattern for optimising health and performance in competitive athletes: a narrative review
Nutrition plays a key role in training for, and competing in, competitive sport, and is essential for reducing risk of injury and illness, …
Cryostimulation for Post-exercise Recovery in Athletes: A Consensus and Position Paper
Recovery after exercise is a crucial key in preventing muscle injuries and in speeding up the processes to return to homeostasis level. The…
Traditional Versus Velocity-Based Resistance Training in Competitive Female Cyclists: A Randomized Controlled Trial
We assessed the effects of a short-term velocity-based resistance training (VBRT, where exercise intensity is individualized based on the l…
Acute effect of high-definition and conventional tDCS on exercise performance and psychophysiological responses in endurance athletes: a randomized controlled trial
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been used aiming to boost exercise performance and inconsistent findings have been repor…
Measurement of Heart Rate Using the Polar OH1 and Fitbit Charge 3 Wearable Devices in Healthy Adults During Light, Moderate, Vigorous, and Sprint-Based Exercise: Validation Study
: Accurate, continuous heart rate measurements are important for health assessment, physical activity, and sporting performance, and the in…
A Runner’s High for New Neurons? Potential Role for Endorphins in Exercise Effects on Adult Neurogenesis
hysical exercise has wide-ranging bene ts to cognitive functioning and mental state, ef- fects very closely resembling enhancements to hipp…
Youth Athlete Development and Nutrition
Adolescence (ages 13–18 years) is a period of significant growth and physical development that includes changes in body composition, metabo…
Effects of Match Location, Quality of Opposition and Match Outcome on Match Running Performance in a Portuguese Professional Football Team
his study was to analyze the effects of match location, quality of opposition and match outcome on match running performance according to p…
Effect of Running Exercise on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers: A Systematic Review
Background: Exercise induced health benefits are limited by the overaccumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS and further oxidativ…
The Training of Short Distance Sprint Performance in Football Code Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background Short-sprint (≤ 20 m) performance is an important quality for success in the football codes. Therefore, developing an evidence b…
Recommendations and Nutritional Considerations for Female Athletes: Health and Performance
Optimal nutrition is an important aspect of an athlete’s preparation to achieve optimal health and performance. While general concepts abou…