Can Match-Mimicking Intermittent Practice Be Used as a Simulatory Training Mode of Competition Using Olympic Time Frame in Elite Taekwondo Athletes?
This study compares physiological responses between simulated and actual Taekwondo competitions.
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Plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor is higher after combat training (Randori) than incremental ramp test in elite judo athletes
Elite judo demands high levels of physical and psychological skills. The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may be of particular inte…
Critical inspiratory pressure – a new methodology for evaluating and training the inspiratory musculature for recreational cyclists: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial on inspiratory muscle training for recreational cyclists.
Sustained Muscle Deoxygenation vs. Sustained High VO2 During High-Intensity Interval Training in Sprint Canoe-Kayak
This study assesses the effects of different HIIT sessions on muscle oxygenation in canoe-kayak athletes.
Alterations in Exercise-Induced Plasma Adenosine Triphosphate Concentration in Highly Trained Athletes in a One-Year Training Cycle
Study on ATP responsiveness in highly trained athletes over a one-year training cycle.
Differences in the Cortical Structure of the Whole Fibula and Tibia Between Long-Distance Runners and Untrained Controls. Toward a Wider Conception of the Biomechanical Regulation of Cortical Bone Structure
This study compares the cortical structure of fibula and tibia in trained runners and untrained controls.
Time-trial performance is not impaired in either competitive athletes or untrained individuals following a prolonged cognitive task
This study investigates the impact of mental fatigue on time-trial performance in athletes and untrained individuals.
Acute Metabolic Changes with Thigh-Positioned Wearable Resistances during Submaximal Running in Endurance-Trained Runners
This study investigates the metabolic effects of wearable resistance during running.
Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training (USRPT) In Swimming: Current Perspectives
The last decade has seen a dramatic rise in sports science research due to the ever-increasing professionalization of sport. As a result, m…
Children Exhibit a More Comparable Neuromuscular Fatigue Profile to Endurance Athletes Than Untrained Adults
This study compares neuromuscular fatigue profiles in children, untrained adults, and endurance athletes.
Incidence of Hyponatremia During a Continuous 246-km Ultramarathon Running Race
This study examines the incidence of exercise-associated hyponatremia in a 246-km ultramarathon.
Effects of Listening to Preferred versus Non-Preferred Music on Repeated Wingate Anaerobic Test Performance
This study investigates the impact of music preference on anaerobic sprint performance.
Ultrasonographic Measurements of the Achilles Tendon Thickness of Men and Women Athletes in Olympic Weightlifting
Objectives: The study aims to investigate the Achilles tendon thickness of men, women athletes in Olympic weightlifting and sedentary indiv…
Body Mass Index as a Parameter of Running Speed
Speed is determined by several factors such as anatomical and physiological factors. Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of an indicator from anth…
Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Endurance Performance and Cardiovascular Function
The review discusses the impact of EPA and DHA on endurance and cardiovascular health.
Asymmetry Indices in Female Runners as Predictors of Running Velocity
Introduction. This paper aimed to establish relationships between the level of functional and dynamic asymmetry in advanced and intermediat…
The impact of a specific training programme on the selected parameters of swimming turns
The presented study focuses on the impact analysis of a specific training programme primarily focusing on plyometric exercises for the lowe…
The Combined Effect of Aging and Performance Level on Pacing in Duathlon – the “ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships”
The role of age and performance level has been investigated in runners such as marathoners, but not in multi-sports athletes such as duathl…
Pacing strategy of the finishers of the world marathon majors series
The purpose of the study was to describe pacing patterns of the finishers of the World Marathon Majors series and the effect of sex and age…
Running in French: A Question of Performance
Running entered the official French language dictionary in 2019. This paper proposes to focus on the motivations which have led to the acce…
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training Increases Stretch- Shortening Cycle Potentiation and Walking Economy in Postmenopausal Women
Purpose: Secondary analyses were performed to test whether combined aerobic and resistance training altered walking economy (i.e., net oxyg…
The reliability of physiological and performance data obtained during a long distance simulated triathlon laboratory test
The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability of a newly developed long distance (LD) simulated triathlon for testing performanc…