Peer-reviewed articles and books on training, physiology, and performance — curated for evidence-based coaching.
Aerobic exercise capacity is a critical determinant of endurance performance and overall health. Natural medicinal plant polysaccharides (N…
Introduction: Achieving exceptional performance in sports, particularly among twice-exceptional athletes, is a multifaceted process that re…
Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy of dietary supplements for enhancing athletic performance specifically in elite athletes…
Background This study describes the long-term development of training characteristics and physiological performance-determining variables a…
Introduction: The gut microbiome represents a key ecosystem influencing athletic performance through energy metabolism modulation, inflamma…
Introduction: The physical performance of athletes in endurance disciplines is the result of a complex process of the body adapting to prol…
Purpose This study aimed to explore the relationship between force–velocity (FV) profiles and parameters obtained from the 3-min all-out ru…
Muscle-tendon unit (MTU) assessments can be categorised into local (e.g., tendon strain) or global (e.g., jump height) assessments. Althoug…
ackground/Objectives:This study examines the utility of the 3-min all- out test (3MT) in determining exercise intensity domains through cri…
This study evaluated the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) incorporating Fartlek and change-of-direction (COD) components …
This study aimed to evaluate changes in endurance capacity, blood-related variables, and anthropometrics following ultra-short-term, prolon…
the Study of Human Performance (CIPER), Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo, 1499-002 Lisboa, Po…
Training for maximal intensity actions can lead to muscle damage, muscle soreness, and neuromuscular fatigue if not carefully managed. Due …
This study aimed to compare acid-base parameters between elite (ER) and amateur (AR) runners at rest and to explore potential correlations …
rail running involves constant changes in terrain and slope, complicating the accurate assessment of energy expenditure during performance.…
To achieve victory, kayaking and rowing athletes must develop optimal aerobic conditioning and the capacity to sustain anaerobic work produ…
Mass-participation sports events (MPSEs) are of significant value to the fields of sports, culture, and tourism. MPSEs have witnessed a rem…
Background Injury in populations of runners and triathletes is common. However, while variation in training type and modality is suspected …
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effects of endurance training combined with protein supplementation on body compos…
Purpose This study investigates associations between changes in 800 m time trial performance in running or ski ergometer double poling, and…
Purpose: Supplementation with Omega-3 fatty acids such as Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) have been shown to …
Background “Active” heat acclimation (exercise-in-the-heat) can improve exercise performance but the efficacy of “passive” heat acclimation…
on pants, as functional sportswear providing external pressure, are widely used to enhance athletic performance and accelerate recovery. Ho…
Purpose: To explore the relationships between performance variables and physiological variables in a short-time (2–3 min) cycling time tria…