The influence of sex on high intensity swimming test
Differences based on sex have been reported in the energetic and mechanical demands of different exercise modalities; however, no studies h…
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Profile of Brazilian Under-19 Volleyball Team Athletes: Anthropometry, Jump Performance, Stiffness and Pre-Stretch Augmentation Percentage
Introduction Although the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) influence is well determined on jump performance in adult professional volleyball,…
Comparative analysis of three energy drink consumption timings on front crawl performance of collegiate swimmers
The study aimed to compare three energy drink timings on the front crawl performance of 60 collegiate swimmers selected through purposive s…
Short-Term Core Stabilization Training Boosts Core Endurance and Dynamic Balance in Female Adolescent Taekwondo and Karate Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Core stability, defined as the ability to control trunk position and motion, is essential for improving physical performance an…
Kinanthropometric profile, hip bone mineral density, and the incidence of bone stress fractures in professional middle and long-distance runners
Purpose: This study aimed to identify the kinanthropometric profile, hip bone mineral density (BMD), and frequency of bone stress fracture …
Kinanthropometric Predictors of Event-Specific Performance in Track and Field Athletes
Purpose: Kinanthropometry, the scientific measurement of human body size, shape, proportion, and composition, plays a critical role in unde…
Divergent Responses to Training Load in Professional Australian Football: Are Insights Obtained from Generic and Running-based Assessments Complementary or Redundant?
Background Generic neuromuscular assessments are widely used to monitor training responses in team sports. Emerging running-based measures …
Effects of 8 weeks of combined strength and plyometric training on lower limb vertical stiffness and jump performance in elite long jump athletes
Background: The approach run in the long jump relies heavily on lower limb vertical stiffness and elastic energy utilization (EEU). While c…
Application of Wireless EMG Sensors for Assessing Agonist–Antagonist Muscle Activity During 50-m Sprinting in Athletes
round:Wireless surface electromyography (sEMG) enables the investigation of neu- romuscular control in realistic sports settings; however, …
A Novel Two-Week Dynamic HIIT Protocol Improves Roller Skiing Speed and Metabolic Efficiency in Trained Cross-Country Skiers: A Pilot Study
ackground: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of a novel two-week dynamic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol…
A Review of Studies on the Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Endurance Athletes
In the context of the Healthy China Strategy and the national goal of building a sports power, marathon and half-marathon events are develo…
Literature Review: The Role of Robotics in Resource Efficiency for Sustainable Athlete Training
Robotic technology is increasingly revolutionizing athlete training by improving accuracy, lowering energy consumption, and promoting susta…
Analysis of Performance Determinants in Middle-Distance Runners: The Influence of Training Load, Physiological Traits, and Recovery Indicators
und. Middle-distance running performance depends on the body's ability to efficiently utilize oxygen, maintain cardiovascular fitness, and …
The Effects of an 8-Week Moderate-Intensity Continuous Running Program on Selected Performance Parameters in National-Level Cross-Country Athletes
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week moderate-intensity continuous running program on key performance parameters i…
Effects of Contrast Potentiation on Endurance Performance and Cardiovascular Parameters in Elite Female Soccer Players
/Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effect of isometric and plyometric combined activation prior to the enduran…
The impact of a 6-week strength training program on physiological and hematological metrics in elite Ethiopian middle- to long-distance runners
This study examined the effects of a 6-week strength training (StT) program on elite middle- to long-distance runners (1,500m–10,000m). Whi…
From Progression to Regression: How Running Performance Changes for Males and Females Across the Lifespan
unning enjoys worldwide popularity across age groups and sexes. Because of this, it serves as an excellent benchmark to compare male and fe…
Strength beyond miles: Impact of maximum strength, endurance, and hypertrophy training on youth endurance performance
Strength training is increasingly recognized as an important factor in enhancing athletic performance, yet limited evidence exists on its s…
Relationship between body composition and performance metrics in track and field athletes
This study investigates the relationship between body composition and performance metrics in track and field athletes, focusing on the role…
Correlation Analysis Of Physical Conditioning Components And Performance Outcomes In Middle-Distance Runners: A Study On Student-Athletes
This study delves into the intricate relationship between biomechanical factors, energy expenditure, and mechanical power, with a particula…
Effects of the difference foot strike pattern on the plantar pressure during uphill and downhill running
The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of foot strike patterns on plantar pressure distribution during uphill, level, and dow…
Reliability of the Main 2D Kinematic Variables of Running Evaluated Categorically in Amateur Runners, Aged 18 to 55 Years
Background Running offers numerous health benefits, yet the prevalence of running-related injuries remains perfect. Evaluating running biom…
Size of Biceps Femoris Long Head Muscle Is Related to Running Economy in Male Recreational Runners
h the hamstring muscles play an important role in running, very little is known about the individual contributions of each hamstring muscle…
Effects of Pre-Run Walk Under Load on Reactive Strength Index, Running Economy, and Performance of Recreationally Competitive, Male Runners
Introduction: This study examined the effects of a low-impact external loading warm-up intervention (~25% body mass) on reactive strength i…