Effects of neuromuscular training on stability in volleyball athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction: Neuromuscular training (NMT) has been recognized as an effective strategy for improving sensorimotor function and mitigating …
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Mechanism for the gradual improvement of sports performance in middledistance runners in the third year of sports mastery enhancement
he purpose: This article provides a detailed overview of the data obtained from implementing a methodology for the gradual application of a…
Biomechanical Factors Associated with Intraindividual Differences in Running Economy Across Advanced Footwear Technology Models in Long-Distance Runners
Background Advanced footwear technology (AFT) can enhance long-distance running performance by improving running economy (RE). However, the…
Exploring training-sleep characteristics and bidirectional lagged relationships in Chinese recreational runners: insights from a year-long wearable monitoring study
Objective: This study aims to explore training and sleep characteristics among recreational runners, along with their interrelationships, t…
High-intensity interval training versus plyometric training on performance measures among recreational runners: a randomized controlled trial
Background High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Plyometric training are both well-established methods for improving athletic perform…
Training Volume and Training Frequency Changes Associated with Boston Marathon Race Performance
Background Physical training influences competitive marathon performance, including training volume and training frequency changes (TFCs) p…
Does the terrain influence running critical power and biomechanics? An in-field study with highly trained trail runners
This study aimed to assess the effects of three flat running surfaces (i.e. athletic track, road, and gravel) on the critical power (CP) pa…
Effects of Aging on Determinants of Endurance Performance in Women Masters Athletes: A Scoping Review
round/Objectives:Masters athletes are adults aged≥40 who compete in sport, exhibiting superior physical function and healthier aging than t…
The Effect of Acute Supplementation of Branched Chain Amino Acids on Serum Metabolites During Endurance Exercise in Healthy Young Males: An Integrative Metabolomics and Correlation Analysis Based on a Randomized Crossover Study
und: Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are popular as sports supplements due to their ability to enhance performance and recovery. However…
Differential and Dose-Dependent Redistribution of Vitamin D Metabolites After Acute High-Intensity Exercise in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes and Untrained Men: Pilot Study
ground/Objectives: Acute high-intensity exercise may transiently alter circulating vitamin D metabolites. However, the effects of training …
Risk of Arrhythmias in Endurance vs Strength Sports: A Comparative Review
Background. While physical activity is vital for cardiovascular health, high-intensity competitive training follows a "J-shaped" dose-respo…
Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on HSP70 Dynamics and Recovery Biomarkers in Elite Athletes: A Multi-Sport Longitudinal Investigation
Background: Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), also called low-level laser therapy (LLLT), has gained traction as a legal, non-invasive rec…
HEART RATE VARIABILITY AS A MARKER OF TRAINING READINESS IN ATHLETES
This article reviews heart rate variability's role in predicting athletes' training readiness.
Impact of Powdered Tart Cherry Supplementation on Performance Recovery Following Repeated Sprint Exercise
ground: Due to its high polyphenol content and purported capability to mitigate post-exercise muscle soreness and promote recovery, tart ch…
Understanding the complex interplay of macro- and micro-level factors in non-professional runners’ performance: a cross-sectional study
We aimed to verify if there is a direct relation between countries’ human development index (HDI) and running performance among non-profess…
Do Different Home-Based Resistance Training Programs Affect Running Economy and Plantarflexor Function in Middle-Aged Runners? An Exploratory Study
ndurance running exposure alone may not be sufficient to slow the age-related decline in plantarflexor function, which is also thought to c…
Ashwagandha Root Extract Stabilises Physiological Stress Responses in Male and Female Team Sports Athletes During Pre-Season Training
ves: This study investigates the effects of 600 mg/day Ashwagandha root extract on physiological stress biomarkers, perception of recovery,…
The impact of beetroot juice supplementation on performance in endurance sports: A review of running, cycling, and swimming
Background. Dietary nitrate (NO3-) from beetroot juice (BRJ) enhances nitric oxide bioavailability via the NO3-, NO2-, NO pathway, which is…
Iron Deficiency and Beyond: Implications for Cognitive Function and Recovery in Female Endurance Athletes
Purpose This narrative review evaluates the systemic impact of iron deficiency (ID) in female endurance athletes, focusing on cognitive fun…
Response to Comment on: “Cardiac Fatigue in Male Athletes with Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Impairments After a Very Long-Distance Triathlon”
This letter discusses comments on a study about cardiac fatigue in male athletes post-triathlon.
A Systematic Literature Review of Machine Learning for Endurance Running Performance Prediction
This study systematically reviews the application of machine learning methods for predicting running performance, with particular emphasis …
Aerobic Exercise under Cold Conditions May Affect the Cardiac Structure by Elevating the Galectin 3 and CK-MB Levels
This study aimed to evaluate the myocardial effects of aerobic exercise in cold weather in healthy individuals by measuring galectin-3 (Gal…
Performance determinants in tropical trail running: Race result analysis of the 5K and 10K Merapi Merbabu de Trail 2025
Background: The limited research on the determinants of performance in short-distance trail running in tropical environments is a major pro…
The effects of one-night sleep deprivation and one-night recovery sleep on endurance cycling performance
Purpose Sleep deprivation (SD) seems to impair endurance performance. However, little research is available on the effects of SD in the con…