Does the use of an orthotic increase comfort, decrease injury and improve running performance?
Background: Running is a widely accessible sport with millions of participants in the UK alone. Whilst running has been recognised to have …
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Small Step Frequency Changes Due to Footwear Condition Have No Effect on Running Economy
Permissions and Reprints(opens in new window) Abstract The aim of this study is to examine if small increases to step frequency associated …
INFLUENCE OF MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS ON RUNNING PERFORMANCE OF ENDURANCE ATHLETES
Running is a popular form of physical activity and can be carried out through several different distances. Morphological characteristics, s…
The Oxygen Consumption and Metabolic Cost of Walking and Running in Adults With Achondroplasia
The disproportionate body mass and leg length of Achondroplasic individuals may affect their net oxygen consumption (O2) and metabolic cost…
The Effect of a Curved Non-Motorized Treadmill on Running Gait Length, Imbalance and Stride Angle
Running on a non-motorized, curved-deck treadmill is thought to improve gait mechanics. It is not known, though, whether the change in gait…
Changes in Achilles tendon stiffness and energy cost following a prolonged run in trained distance runners
During prolonged running, the magnitude of Achilles tendon (AT) length change may increase, resulting in increased tendon strain energy ret…
Does Metabolic Rate Increase Linearly with Running Speed in all Distance Runners?
Permissions and Reprints(opens in new window) Abstract Running economy (oxygen uptake or metabolic rate for running at a submaximal speed) …
Exercise and exercise training-induced increase in autophagy markers in human skeletal muscle
trained male subjects (mean age 25 years; range 19–33 years) com- pleted an 8-week exercise training intervention consisting of continuous …
Shorter sprints elicit greater cardiorespiratory and mechanical responses with less fatigue during time-matched sprint interval training (SIT) sessions
The aim of this study was to compare the physiological, mechanical and perceptual responses to two sprint interval training (SIT) sessions …
Nitrate supplementation improves physical performance specifically in non-athletes during prolonged open-ended tests: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nitrate (NO3 −) is an ergogenic nutritional supplement that is widely used to improve physical performance. However, the effectiveness of N…
Priority use of medium-chain fatty acids during high-intensity exercise in cross-country skiers
Background One of the topics discussed in sports science is the use of medium-chain saturated fat as an energy-saving nutrient additive whe…
Effect of bilberry juice on indices of muscle damage and inflammation in runners completing a half-marathon: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Background Emerging evidence indicates that fruits rich in polyphenols may attenuate exercise-induced muscle damage and associated markers …
Exercise-induced cardiac remodeling in non-elite endurance athletes: Comparison of 2-tiered and 4-tiered classification of left ventricular hypertrophy
Background Long-term endurance sport practice leads to eccentric left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). We aimed to compare the new 4-tiered c…
Individualized hydration plans improve performance outcomes for collegiate athletes engaging in in-season training
Background Athletes commonly consume insufficient fluid and electrolytes just prior to, or during training and competition. Unlike non-athl…
Inter-individual variation in adaptations to endurance and resistance exercise training: genetic approaches towards understanding a complex phenotype
Exercise training which meets the recommendations set by the National Physical Activity Guidelines ensues a multitude of health benefits to…
Pitfalls in the measurement of muscle mass: a need for a reference standard
itions of sarcopenia include the measurement of muscle mass, but the techniques and threshold values used vary. Indeed, the literature does…
Effects of aerobic exercise on physical performance: A pedagogical and methodological study in the case of Ethiopian middle and long-distance athletes
Successful performance in aerobic distance running is dependent on the athlete’s ability to cover a fixed distance in the shortest time pos…
THE INFLUENCE OF EXERCISE METHOD AND REACTIONS TIME TO SKILLS SPRINT 100 METERS
he purpose of this research was determine the effect of free variables that the method of exercise and the moderator variable reaction time…
Performance analysis of both sex marathon runners ranked by IAAF
Running a marathon has become the motivation to achieve success and economic independence for athletes, mainly from African countries. This…
Debunking the Myth of Exercise-Induced Immune Suppression: Redefining the Impact of Exercise on Immunological Health Across the Lifespan
Epidemiological evidence indicates that regular physical activity and/or frequent structured exercise reduces the incidence of many chronic…
Psychophysiological factors of adaptation in elite Paralympic sprint runners with visual impairments – a case study
Introduction: The aim of the work was to determine the features of the influence of psychophysiological indices on the result in running fo…
Pacing in a 94-year-old runner during a 6-hour run
Pacing in a 94-year-old runner during a 6-hour run Beat Knechtle,1,2 Pantelis T Nikolaidis3 1Medbase St. Gallen Am Vadianplatz, St. Gallen,…
Evaluation of the Use of Nutrition Support Products in Taekwondo Athletes
The purpose of this study was to determine the use of nutrition support products by male and female athletes who are involved in taekwondo …
Masters or pawns? Examining injury and chronic disease in male Masters Athletes and chess players compared to population norms from the Canadian Community Health Survey
Background Identifying the optimal type and amount of activity for the maintenance of function in older adults has proved challenging. On t…