Peer-reviewed articles and books on training, physiology, and performance — curated for evidence-based coaching.
ground/Objectives:Endurance exercise increases oxygen demand and, when not balanced by antioxidant defenses, consequently, oxidative stress…
Introduction Ultra-endurance sports are characterized by prolonged durations of activity, high energy expenditure, and unique physiological…
eart rate variability (HRV) is a non-invasive biomarker that reflects autonomic nervous system dynamics, providing valuable insights into p…
Background Endurance athletes face the challenge of sustaining performance while managing cumulative fatigue during half marathons and ultr…
The special issue “Physiological Aspects of Marathon Running” in “Frontiers in Physiology” aims to evoke attentions to this field. In this …
Background Long-term endurance training is associated with structural, functional, and biochemical markers of cardiac dysfunction in highly…
Athletes training and competing in sports with a large body water turnover (e.g., team, endurance, and racquet sports) commonly focus on so…
Background: Exercise-induced metabolic changes, especially lipidomic changes are generally associated with improvements in cardiovascular h…
ar physical activity has a beneficial impact on the cardiovascular system. However, the intense and prolonged exertion typical of professio…
Introduction: This study aimed to compare the effects of sprint interval training versus traditional training on running performance in wel…
Background: Anxiety and sleep problems may negatively impact health and athletic performance. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional surve…
Background Pacing in ultra-triathlon has been investigated by analyzing lap times from Double to Deca Iron ultra-triathlon for World Cup ra…
bjective: This study investigated the dose–response relationship of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory muscle strength, lacti…
The 100-km ultra-marathon is one of the most popular ultra-marathon distances. While we have a lot of scientific knowledge, no data exist a…
Background The aim of this study was to explore how a metabolomic approach could provide valuable information on changes in the athletes' m…
Background Elite ultra-endurance athletes face extreme physical and psychological challenges, often enduring prolonged pain, fatigue and ad…
Field-based sport research involves studies that collect data from athletes and/or teams during competition and/or their daily training env…
leep quality is essential in sports science, particularly in ultra-endurance sports, where recovery is critical for performance and health.…
Background Marathon training and running have many beneficial effects on human health and physical fitness; however, they also pose risks. …
dividual marathon optimal pacing sparring the runner to hit the “wall” after 2 h of running remain unclear. In the current study we examine…
Pacing strategy plays a critical role in marathon performance, influencing both physiological stress and race outcomes. Among the available…
erobic exercise promotes physiological cardiac adaptations, improving cardio- vascular function and endurance exercise capacity. However, t…
This study assesses the impact of different sports on body composition and bone health.
This study investigates the impact of chronotype on aerobic performance and body composition in young athletes.