An analysis of 12-hour ultramarathon performance
This study investigates the origins and performance of 12-hour ultra-marathon runners.
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A Narrative Hypothesis: The Important Role of Gut Microbiota in the Modulation of Effort Tolerance in Endurance Athletes
ulating sensations of fatigue and discomfort while performing maximal endurance exercise becomes essential for making informed decisions ab…
Exercise and Diet Reshape Athletes’ Gut Microbiota: Countering Health Challenges in Athletes
ncement of modern competitive sports, specialized training regimens and tai- lored dietary patterns collectively shape a distinctive gut mi…
High-Intensity Interval and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training: Effect on Athletes' Athletic Performance
This research investigated the effects of two training groups on muscular strength and endurance among student-athletes at Salay Community …
The Impact of Ultra-Marathon Running on the Gut Microbiota as Determined by Faecal Bacterial Profiling, and Its Relationship with Exercise-Associated Gastrointestinal Symptoms: An Exploratory Investigation
ackground/Objectives:This exploratory study aimed to evaluate the impact of an80 km ultra-marathon trail running event on changes in faecal…
Ultra-endurance race performance and muscle mass as predictors of cognitive capacity
Introduction: This study investigated which objective measures best predict cognitive performance in ultra-endurance athletes. Methods: For…
Fatigue-Related Biomechanical Changes During a Half-Marathon Under Field Conditions Assessed Using Inertial Measurement Units
ound/Objectives: Running is one of the most popular physical activities world- wide and have been widely studied in relation to performance…
Durability as an independent parameter of endurance performance in cycling
Background Recent advances in sport physiology have shown, that higher fatigue resistance predicts outstanding performance in endurance spo…
How Downhill and Uphill Running Interfere Posture and Muscle Activity: A Descriptive Laboratory Study
Background Downhill and uphill running alter running kinematics, changing force distributions and muscle activities. While changes in the l…
Differences in Body Composition and Lower Limb Strength Between Novice and Amateur Marathon Runners: A Cross-Sectional Study
udy compared the body composition and strength of the lower extremity parameters between novice runners (NRs) and amateur marathon runners …
Case Report: Case study of 100 consecutive IRONMAN®-distance triathlons—impact of race splits and sleep on the performance of an elite athlete
Background: Long-distance triathletes such as IRONMAN® and ultra-triathletes competing in longer race distances continue to extend ultra-en…
Sex differences in elite ski mountaineering aerobic performance
Ski mountaineering (SkiMo) sprints will debut as an Olympic sport in 2026, yet research on the discipline remains scarce compared to other …
The influence of prolonged aerobic exercise on cardiac, muscular, and renal biomarkers in trained individuals with obesity
Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of prolonged aerobic exercise on cardiac, muscular and renal inflammatory ma…
Evaluating the Impact of Urolithin A Supplementation on Running Performance, Recovery, and Mitochondrial Biomarkers in Highly Trained Male Distance Runners
Background Urolithin A (UA) is a metabolite produced by gut bacteria following the consumption of ellagitannin-rich foods. Clinical trials …
Sex-specific differences in performance and pacing in the world’s longest triathlon in history
Sex differences in performance and pacing in triathlon have been studied for IRONMAN triathlons (3.8 km swimming, 180 km cycling and 42.195…
The Impact of Endurance Exercise on Routine Laboratory Parameters in Young Trained Individuals
aims to improve aerobic capacity. During physical exertion, fluid shifts from intravascular to interstitial spaces, affecting potential Pom…
Jump performance and handgrip strength do not reflect acute fatigue in elite trail runners after the 2023 world trail running championship
Purpose: Fatigue manifests as a decline in maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), driven by both central and peripheral factors. Studies have…
Hydration Strategies in Ultra-Endurance Running: A Narrative Review of Programmed Versus Thirst-Driven Approaches
ackground/Objectives: Ultra-endurance running (UER) presents unique hydration chal- lenges due to prolonged duration, variable terrain, env…
Real-Time Performance Prediction in Long-Distance Trail Running: A Practical Model Based on Terrain Difficulty and Pacing Variability
Trail running is a demanding endurance sport where performance prediction models often rely on laboratory testing or pre-race data, limitin…
Kidney Function and Extreme Endurance Races: Risks, Mechanisms, and Preventing Strategies
Background: The increasing popularity of ultra-endurance sports emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of their health implications…
Reliability of inertial measurement unit-based spatiotemporal and kinetic variables in endurance runners during treadmill running
Wearable technology for running analysis is growing in both sports science research and applied fields. This study examined the reliability…
The 4Rs Framework of Sports Nutrition: An Update with Recommendations to Evaluate Allostatic Load in Athletes
ition were proposed in recent years as an evidence-based framework to optimize post-exercise recovery within the context of allostasis. Und…
Does Distance Matter? Metabolic and Muscular Challenges of a Non-Stop Ultramarathon with Sub-Analysis Depending on Running Distance
und: Ultramarathon running represents an extreme physiological and metabolic challenge. Despite its growing popularity among recreational a…
Cardiac Fatigue in Male Athletes with Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Impairments After a Very Long-Distance Triathlon
Introduction Prolonged strenuous exercise can transiently decrease cardiac function. Other studies have identified three major exercise-ind…