Biomechanical Assessment of Yoga-Based Warm-Up Routines in Reducing Injury Risk among Runners
Runners, whether they’re training for fun or competitions, tend to suffer from musculoskeletal injuries mainly because they do not warm up …
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Limited Interchangeability of Smartwatches and Lace-Mounted IMUs for Running Gait Analysis
patiotemporal running metrics such as cadence, stride length (SL), and ground contact time (GCT) are important for assessing performance an…
Sport-specific variability in the energy cost of constant speed running: Implications for metabolic power estimations
Introduction Metabolic power is essential for assessing the physical demands of team sports. Accurately determining the energy cost of cons…
Physiological Predictors of Peak Velocity in the VAM-EVAL Incremental Test and the Role of Kinematic Variables in Running Economy in Triathletes
s study examined the influence of physiological parameters on peak velocity (Vpeak) and of kinematic variables on running economy (RE) duri…
Correlation Between Dynamic Inspiratory Muscle Strength and Some Variables Associated with Aerobic Capacity
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between dynamic inspiratory muscle strength (IMS) and body composition, peak oxyg…
A Comparative Study of Muscle Energy Technique and Dynamic Stretching on Calf Muscle Group for Speed and Physical Endurance on Healthy Sprint Runners in School Level
Background: Athletes of all ages and skill levels use running as a popular form of exercise all over the world. The calf muscle complex is …
Influence of Total Running Experience on Lower Leg Variability: Implications for Control and Performance in Male Athletes
his study investigates the relationship between total running experience, de- fined as cumulative years of running multiplied by weekly mil…
The effects of uphill training on the maximal velocity and performance of middle-distance runners: a randomized controlled trial
This study investigated the effects of three uphill gradients; shallow (SHG ~ 2.5%), intermediate (IHG ~ 5.1%), and steeper (STHG ~ 7.6%) o…
Limited Short-Term Reliability of Key Joint Angles in Biomechanical Running Gait Analyses
ideo-based biomechanical running gait analysis is widely used to optimise technique, guide footwear selection, and identify orthopaedic ris…
Fatigue effects on angular kinematics in male recreational runners grouped by functional response
Background While current evidence on injury risk factors remains limited, this study aims to provide insights into how fatigue-induced chan…
The Effect of Specific Treadmill Protocol on Aerobic Performance Parameters in Flat-Terrain-Trained Athletes
his study examined the differences in physiological, metabolic and running dynamics responses between level and inclined treadmill protocol…
Effect of complex training on lower limb strength and running economy in adolescent distance runners
Background: While traditional resistance training has been widely used in distance running training, the effects of complex training combin…
Effects of resistance training on running economy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
duction: Running economy (RE) is a key determinant of endurance performance in long- distance runners, influencing their efficiency and ene…
Enhanced ground reaction force analyses reveal injury-related Biomechanical differences in runners
This three-part study investigated alternative pre-processing techniques to better understand the differences in patterns of ground reactio…
Acute and Chronic Effects of Stretching on Running Economy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Background Running economy (RE) determines the performance of endurance athletes. While stretching has been practised for decades, and is s…
Force-Velocity Profile in Middle- and Long-Distance Athletes: Sex Effect and Impact on Endurance Performance Determinants
le strength plays a critical role in the performance of middle- and long-distance athletes. However, the vertical force–velocity (F–V) prof…
Comparative Biomechanical Strategies of Running Gait Among Healthy and Recently Injured Pediatric and Adult Runners
iomechanical strategies of running gait were compared among healthy and recently injured pediatric and adult runners (N = 207). Spatiotempo…
Within-Runner Kinetic Responses to Heel and Forefoot Striking During Outdoor Running Speeds
unners habitually land on the heel or the forefoot during initial ground contact, and this pattern affects how ground reaction forces trave…
Mechanisms, Economy, and Performance of Advanced Footwear Technology in Endurance Running—A Review
he introduction of advanced footwear technology (AFT) in 2017, numerous world records from 5 km to the marathon have been broken. Among the…
Does High-Intensity Interval Training Increase Muscle Strength, Muscle Mass, and Muscle Endurance? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
igh-intensity/sprint interval training (HIIT/SIT) improves aerobic and anaerobic perfor- mance, but it is unknown if HIIT/SIT increases str…
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Exercise Performance among Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Whole-body vibration (WBV), an intervention for enhancing athletes’ exercise performance (muscle strength and power), is often used either …
From Amateur to Professional Cycling: A Case Study on the Training Characteristics of a Zwift Academy Winner
is study aimed to describe the training leading to the Zwift Academy (ZA) Finals of a world-class road cyclist who earned a professional co…
Integrating strength, speed, and endurance: a comprehensive training model for 100m and 400m sprints
troduction: Sprint performance in the 100m and 400m events depends on an optimal balance of strength, speed, and endurance. Traditional tra…
Lateral Asymmetries and Their Predictive Ability for Maximal Incremental Cycle Ergometer Performance in Road Cyclists
d to (1) determine and compare the magnitude and direction of asymmetry in lower limbs neuromuscular properties, range of motion, strength …