Human behavioral basis for recommending changes to the physical activity guidelines
September 2026
A growing body of evidence supports the central role of human behavior and affect in the promotion of physical activity (PA), yet a persistent gap remains between PA guidelines and actual population...
Creatine monohydrate supplementation for recovery from muscle disuse: Timing matters
September 2026
Creatine monohydrate supplementation is best known as an ergogenic aid. However, its potential role in recovery from muscle disuse atrophy has attracted increasing scrutiny in healthy and clinical populations....
Exercise-induced lysosomal adaptations in skeletal muscle
September 2026
The adoption of a regular exercise program has immense benefits for whole body health, and for improving the quality of skeletal muscle. This is important as muscle is involved in metabolism, locomotion,...
Red blood cells as delivery vessels for exerkines: A novel transfusion-based strategy
September 2026
Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema in triathletes: A narrative review of epidemiology, risk factors and prevention
September 2026
Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema (SIPO) has predominantly been reported in swimmers. However, to date, no review has specifically explored the scientific literature concerning the occurrence and characteristics...
Sagittal plane joint mechanics during downhill running in female distance runners
September 2026
Hill training is often used as a foundational training method to increase strength and speed. However, there is limited research regarding the mechanics involved in downhill running, particularly for...
Relationship between balance ability and rate of force development of toe grip strength in young adults
September 2026
Toe grip strength is used to evaluate toe muscle strength associated with dynamic and static balance ability. Although maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) has been widely measured as an outcome of toe...
Effect of percussive massage treatment and static stretching on muscle tone, stiffness, and strength recovery after exercise-induced muscle fatigue: A randomized controlled study
September 2026
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of percussive massage treatment and static stretching on muscle tone, stiffness, and strength recovery following exercise fatigue. Sixty subjects were...
Epidemiology and intrinsic risk markers of hip and groin problems in Swiss Women's Super League football: A full-season prospective cohort study
September 2026
Hip and groin problems are common in football, but most research has focused on male players and relied on a time-loss injury definition. Data on female football players remains limited. This study...
Cardiovascular health benefits of aerobic exercise training in methamphetamine-dependent male individuals: A randomized controlled trial
September 2026
Methamphetamine abuse and addiction have become a critical public health issue and ranked the third in global drug abuse after cannabis and opioids. The present study was designed to investigate the...
Parent-child association of sedentary behavior according to parental physical activity level: The EPI-FAMILY health-study
September 2026
The time spent in sedentary behavior (SB) has increased in children and adolescents, which may be positively associated with less time spent in physical activity and with an increase in health problems....
“CLINICAL-BFR”: An exploratory blood flow restriction protocol focusing on clinical application
September 2026
Traditional blood flow restriction resistance training (BFR-Trad) is a cost-effective and time-efficient exercise modality that offers significant skeletal muscle benefits, including strength and mass...
A cross-sectional study of 2nd-12th grade students’ physical activity related to academic achievement
September 2026
Decreased physical activity (PA) influences childhood obesity and student learning. Sixty minutes (min) of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) are recommended for good health and optimized...
The relationship between circulating osteocalcin and muscle mass measurements in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
September 2026
Osteocalcin (OC) and the undercarboxylated form (ucOC) are bone-derived peptide hormones produced by osteoblasts that are involved in systemic metabolism and skeletal muscle mass regulation. Human studies...
Leukocyte response to repeated sprint exercise: Differences between adolescent and adult athletes
September 2026
Repeated sprint exercise (RSE) can significantly affecting leukocytes dynamics, influenced by fitness, lifestyle, and biological maturation (BM), especially in adolescents....
Effects of maximal versus submaximal intended velocity resistance training on muscular fitness adaptations in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
July 2026
This systematic review aimed to: 1) explore muscular fitness adaptations (e.g., muscle mass, muscle strength, functional performance) in older adults (≥ 60 years) following exercise with resistance...
McArdle disease (Glycogen Storage Disease Type V) from an exercise physiology and biochemistry perspective: Important considerations for exercise and physical activity testing and data interpretation
July 2026
Traditionally, the management and research of inborn errors of metabolism have been primarily overseen by genetic specialists, whose expertise has guided both therapeutic strategies and efforts to identify...
The decision support system for preventing non-elderly sarcopenia: Data from NHANES 2011–2018
July 2026
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. This study aimed to identify independent factors influencing sarcopenia in a non-elderly...
Perspective: A head-to-toe view on athletic locomotion with an emphasis on assessing core stability
July 2026
Although much research has been devoted to gait analysis while walking or running, a surprising gap in knowledge is its relationship with upper body function, particularly core stability. The methods...
Lower limb joint kinetics during level walking in patients two years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
July 2026
Gait asymmetries after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) may lead to radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) and secondary injury. This study aimed to investigate three-dimensional (3D)...
Variability in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity assessment: Comparing tri-axial accelerometry cut-off points in children
July 2026
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of the most frequently used cut-points (CoPs) on quantification of active children, as well as to analyse children physical activity (PA) quantification...
McArdle disease and carbohydrate ingestion before exercise: Timing on exercise tolerance, clinical relevance, and application to real world settings
July 2026
McArdle disease (MD) is a rare (1:100000) genetic myopathy whereby the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase is not expressed in skeletal muscle, resulting in the blockage of glycogenolysis and presenting as...
The immediate effects of wrist extensor training with blood flow restriction on pain perception in middle-aged patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy: A cross-over randomized controlled trial
July 2026
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training provides a new means of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, suggesting significant outcomes in muscle hypertrophy, strength intensity, and pain reduction. We aimed...
Effects of land-based exercise on knee joint proprioception in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
July 2026
Proprioception is significantly impaired in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA), which induces impaired functionality and quality of life. Exercise therapy is widely recommended by various guidelines,...
Neuromotor function following lower-limb muscle or tendon injury: Systematic review and meta-analysis
July 2026
Alterations in neuromotor function occur following lower-limb injuries and might be a factor in recurrent injury. We evaluated if adults with previous lower-limb muscle or tendon injury demonstrate...