Advanced Footwear Technology in Non-Elite Runners: A Survey of Training Practices and Reported Outcomes
round:Advanced footwear technology (AFT) has gained popularity among non- elite runners due to its potential benefits in training and compe…
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Influence of the carbon fiber plate curvature of advanced footwear technology on the running energetic cost and 3000-m performance
This study aimed to explore the effect of two similar commercialized advanced footwear technology models differing mainly in their plate ge…
Predicting overstriding with wearable IMUs during treadmill and overground running
Running injuries are prevalent, but their exact mechanisms remain unknown largely due to limited real-world biomechanical analysis. Reducin…
Effects of Acute Ingestion of Caffeine Capsules on Muscle Strength and Muscle Endurance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
udy aimed to explore the effects of acute ingestion of caffeine capsules on muscle strength and muscle endurance. We searched the PubMed, W…
Effect of aerobic training volume on VO2max and time trial of runners: A systematic review
Several conditioning indicators are necessary when performing running events, such as: the ability to sustain speed during a test and obtai…
Impact of six weeks of athletic training on body composition, physical fitness, and physiological determinants of short-distance runners
Background: The present study has been designed to investigate the effects of six weeks of training on body composition, physical fitness, …
Relationship Between Training Frequency and Training Session Duration on Vitality in Recreational Runners: A Cross-Sectional Study
Running can improve health status from a biopsychosocial perspective. How- ever, isolation strategies, like the COVID-19 pandemic-induced l…
Effect of Pre-Participation Aquatic Training Program on Running Performance in Marathon Runners
Objective: The most important objective was to determine the effect of an aquatic pre-participation training program for improving the runn…
The influence of foot muscles exercises and minimalist shoes on lactate threshold velocity in long-distance amateur runners: a randomized controlled trial
The exercises of plantar foot muscles may have beneficial effects on the performance of the lower extremity muscles. The aim of this study …
Effects of Different Wearable Resistance Placements on Running Stability
tability during running has been recognized as a crucial factor contributing to running performance. This study aimed to investigate the ef…
Habits Related to Strength Training of Brazilian Recreational Runners
strength training (ST) being well characterized by professional runners, little is known about the inclusion of ST models for recreational …
Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on Sporting Performance in Athletes: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This study evaluates the impact of acute sleep deprivation on athletes' performance.
Predicting daily recovery during long-term endurance training using machine learning analysis
Purpose The aim of this study was to determine if machine learning models could predict the perceived morning recovery status (AM PRS) and …
The Role of Sport Psychology in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Junior Athletes
s injuries have historically been addressed and treated from a purely physical perspec- tive. Nevertheless, like in many other aspects of s…
The Effects of Resistance Training on Sport-Specific Performance of Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
This systematic review examines the influence of resistance training (RT) on the performance outcomes of elite athletes. Adhering to PRISMA…
Beyond Menstrual Dysfunction: Does Altered Endocrine Function Caused by Problematic Low Energy Availability Impair Health and Sports Performance in Female Athletes?
Low energy availability, particularly when problematic (i.e., prolonged and/or severe), has numerous negative consequences for health and s…
Cardiorespiratory and metabolic consequences of detraining in endurance athletes
Background: A training program can stimulate physiological, anatomical, and performance adaptations, but these improvements can be partiall…
Relationships between bone age, physical performance, and motor coordination among adolescent male and female athletes
Biological maturity significantly impacts youth athletes’ physical performance throughout adolescence. However, how this differs between ma…
Unveiling the Development of Sprint Athletes: Percentile Patterns, Peak Performance Age, and a Performance Progression Model
The purpose of this study was to provide percentile curves, peak performance age for all sprint distances, and two linear regression models…
The Characteristics of Endurance Events with a Variable Pacing Profile—Time to Embrace the Concept of “Intermittent Endurance Events”?
cing profile is common in different endurance events. In these races, several factors, such as changes in elevation or race dynamics, lead …
The Myometric Assessment of Achilles Tendon and Soleus Muscle Stiffness before and after a Standardized Exercise Test in Elite Female Volleyball and Handball Athletes—A Quasi-Experimental Study
d:The high prevalence of injuries in female athletes necessitates a course of action that not only enhances research in this field but also…
Effect of Two Descending Loads in Distance by Two Styles on Some Functional Variables and Performance in 400 Meter Sprint
Study Purpose. The study aims to study the effect of using two descending loads within one set and the descending load in the distance from…
Utilizing IoMT-Based Smart Gloves for Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring to Safeguard Athlete Health and Optimize Training Protocols
s paper presents the development of a vital sign monitoring system designed specifically for professional athletes, with a focus on runners…
The effect of altitude training on physiological variables of endurance athletes in Ethiopia
Purpose. Moderate-altitude training is widely accepted to enhance sports performance, particularly for endurance athletes, more than low-al…