Effects of Altitude training on Ethiopian endurance athletes recovery heart rate and hematological variables
Background and Study Aim. A recent study indicates that Ethiopian middle- and long-distance athletes originate from diverse geographical re…
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Acute inorganic nitrate ingestion does not impact oral microbial composition, cognitive function, or high-intensity exercise performance in female team-sport athletes
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of acute nitrate (NO3−)-rich beetroot juice ingestion on explosive and high-intens…
Identifying physiological determinants of 800 m running performance using post-exercise blood lactate kinetics
Purpose The aims of the present study were to investigate blood lactate kinetics following high intensity exercise and identify the physiol…
The impact of track and field training on dynapenia: gender differences in age-related decline of vertical jump performance among older adults
Introduction: Alongside sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle strength and power, known as dynapenia, increases the risk of functional…
The impact of physique on strategy and performance in the 400 m hurdles race among elite male athletes
Introduction: the objective of this study was to assess the impact of physique on the stride pattern and performance of elite male 400-m hu…
The ARK2N (C18ORF25) Genetic Variant Is Associated with Muscle Fiber Size and Strength Athlete Status
on the genetic factors contributing to inter-individual variability in muscle fiber size are limited. Recent research has demonstrated that…
Insight on Exercise-Induced Heart Remodeling in Different Track and Field Disciplines
d: The foot racing disciplines include sprints, middle distances, and long distances, which vary in terms of intensities, duration of train…
The impact of eccentric training on athlete movement speed: a systematic review
Eccentric training has been proposed as a potential method for enhancing athletes' movement speed. However, a systematic review specificall…
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Annual Physical Training Plan for Masters +45 Women Half Marathon Athletes: A Guideline Model for Good Practices for Programming Effort Volume and Intensity
study presents the implementation and results of the Annual Physical Training Program for Masters +45 Half Marathoners (PASm-12), focused o…
Resistance Training Practices of Brazilian Olympic Sprint and Jump Coaches: Toward a Deeper Understanding of Their Choices and Insights (Part III)
In the final part of this three-article collection on the training strategies of Brazilian Olympic sprint and jump coaches, we provide a de…
Pacing strategies in men’s and women’s world-record marathon performances and Olympic Games and World Championship’s winning performances
The aims of this study were to compare marathon pacing profiles between major championships winning races and world record (WR) races in me…
Changes in the Fatty Acid Profile in Erythrocytes in High-Level Endurance Runners during a Sports Season
(FAs) are an essential component of the erythrocyte membrane, and nutrition and physical exercise are two variables that affect their struc…
Implications of Heat Stress-induced Metabolic Alterations for Endurance Training
Permissions and Reprints(opens in new window) Abstract Inducing a heat-acclimated phenotype via repeated heat stress improves exercise capa…
Exploration of Teaching and Training Methods for Track and Field Sports in School Physical Education
With the global emphasis on physical education for students increasing, track and field sports, as a core component of school physical educ…
Supporting athletes during a challenging situation: recommendations from a global insight of COVID-19 home-based training experience
Background For athletes, overcoming obstacles in challenging situations like pandemic home training is crucial. Strategies and approaches i…
Sex Differences in the Energy System Contribution during Sprint Exercise in Speed-Power and Endurance Athletes
Objectives: A high level of specific metabolic capacity is essential for maximal sprinting in both male and female athletes. Various factor…
Bone stress injuries in athletics (track and field) championships: findings from a prospective injury surveillance conducted across 24 international championships with 29,147 registered athletes
Background Athletics (track and field) athletes are prone to develop bone stress injuries (BSIs) but epidemiological data on BSIs from top-…
Influence of Running Surface Using Advanced Footwear Technology Spikes on Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance Measures
e:This study evaluated the effects of advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes on running performance measures, spatiotemporal variables, …
Acute effects of plyometric-based conditioning activity and warm-up music stimuli on physical performance and affective state in male taekwondo athletes
Introduction: This study assesses the acute effects of combining a plyometric-based conditioning activity (CA) with different musical stimu…
The effect of functional strength training according to gradually increasing load in developing some physical abilities and achievement for men’s 100-meter competition runners
Functional strength is one of the most important elements of physical preparation and an important physical characteristic in our daily lif…
A unique pseudo-eligibility analysis of longitudinal laboratory performance data from a transgender female competitive cyclist
Background and Aims The Union Cycliste Internationale has deemed transgender female athlete’s ineligible for the female category due to con…
Changes in the hormonal and inflammatory profile of young sprint- and endurance-trained athletes following a sports camp: a nonrandomized pretest-posttest study
Background The study aimed to compare catecholamine, cortisol, and immune response in sprint- and endurance-trained athletes under the same…
Quantitative Analysis of 92 12-Week Sub-elite Marathon Training Plans
Background A typical training plan is a mix of many training sessions with different intensities and durations to achieve a specific goal, …
Effectiveness of the Methodology for the Development of Cadets’ Motor and Military-applied Skills during Orienteering Training Sessions: A Case-Control Study
Abstract Introduction The current conditions of warfare and the level of development of military equipment and tactics require high-quality…