Search Results - Scientific Reports
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Sports supplement use in road cycling: A comparative analysis by sex and competitive category
García-Durán, J., Romero-García, D., Martínez-Sanz, J. M., González-Jurado, J. A., Sánchez-Oliver, A. J.Published in Sports (2025)“…Findings highlight significant differences in SS consumption based on sex and competition level, with elite cyclists and women reporting higher prevalence. However, men reported a higher average number of SS consumed. …”
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Best-practice training characteristics within Olympic endurance sports as described by Norwegian world-class coaches
Sandbakk, Ø., Tønnessen, E., Sandbakk, S. B., Losnegard, T., Seiler, S., Haugen, T.Published in Sports Medicine - Open (2025)“…However, the methods, expertise, and insights of highly accomplished endurance coaches is so far almost untouched in the scientific literature. The aim of this study was to provide a synthesis of common features and sport-specific variations in best-practice training characteristics within Olympic endurance sports as described by world-class Norwegian coaches. …”
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COVID-19 affected elite track-and-field athletes` Olympic preparation before Tokyo 2020 compared to Rio 2016
Banning, A., van Meurs, E., Dreiskämper, D.Published in Scientific Reports (2025)“…Scientific Reports…”
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Individualized optimal strategy in team pursuit for track cycling
Boillet, A., Noble, M., Sachet, I., Messonnier, L. A., Cohen, C.Published in Scientific Reports (2024)“…Scientific Reports…”
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Performance determinants and evidence-based practice in track cycling: a survey of coaches, practitioners, and athletes
Stadnyk, A. M. J., Impellizzeri, F. M., Stanley, J., Menaspà, P., Slattery, K. M.Published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (2024)“…Greater reliance on personal experience within evidence-based practice for many performance areas aligns with limited existing research. Most respondents reported multiple barriers affecting research implementation in practice.…”
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Performance differences between 26 and 29-inch wheels in cross-country mountain biking
Moreno-Manas, E., Garcia-Masso, X., Llana-Belloch, S.Published in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (2023)“…The popularity of 29-inch mountain bike wheels for cross-country races has been increasing since 2010, but scientific studies supporting their benefits are very scarce. …”
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Where are the world's fastest Ironman® 70.3 race courses for professional athletes?
Thuany, M., Valero, D., Villiger, E., Andrade, M., Weiss, K., Nikolaidis, P., Cuk, I., Knechtle, B.Published in Journal of Science and Cycling (2023)“…The dominance of certain nations in certain sports disciplines is well knowed in scientific context. For triathlon, it has been reported that most of the finishers, and the fastest in Ironman® Hawaii originated from the United States of America. …”
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Torque training in cycling - the never ending story
Sitko, S.Published 2022“…Summary: 1. There is no clear scientific evidence that shows the benefits of torque training. …”
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Measurements of roll, steering, and the far-field wake in track cycling
Fitzgerald, S., Kelso, R., Grimshaw, P., Warr, A.Published in Scientific Reports (2022)“…Scientific Reports…”
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Effects of probiotic supplementation on selected health indices among a group of competitive cyclists (effect of probiotic therapy on health indices)
Mazur-Kurach, P., Sobon, T., Klimek, A., Fraczek, B., Klimek-Jelonek, A.Published in Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences (2020)“…Introduction: In scientific reports from recent years, a significant relationship is clearly indicated between the intestinal microbiota and chronic diseases, and the role of selected probiotic strains is emphasized not only in maintaining good health, but also in achieving optimal physical fitness among athletes. …”
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Removing the division into categories between cycling and para-cycling (Handbike category H) by designing a single performance and training activity
Russo, A., Invernizzi, P. L., Scurati, R., Ceruso, R., Altavilla, G.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2021)“…This means that of all the reported values, it is the only one that directly affects performance.…”
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Online sonification improves cycling performance through kinematic and muscular reorganisations
O`Brien, B., Hardouin, R., Rao, G., Bertin, D., Bourdin, C.Published in Scientific Reports (2020)“…Scientific Reports…”
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Sport supplement use in Brazilian cyclists: Where is the information coming from?
Perim, P., Mazzolani, B., Farias de Oliveira, L., Symon, K., Dolan, E., Saunders, B.Published in Journal of Science and Cycling (2019)“…Most of the athletes sought information about supplements from health professionals (71.1%), but the majority also reported using non-scientific sources (91.3%) (Table 1). …”
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Validity and reliability of the CycleOps Hammer direct drive trainer during sprint tests when compared with an SRM powermeter - a preliminary study
Duc, S., Selmi, M., Puel, F., Bertucci, W.Published in Journal of Science and Cycling (2019)“…., 2009: International Journal of Sports Medicine, 30, 107-112) have been scientifically validated when compared to an SRM powermeter which is considered as the gold standard (Gardner et al., 2004: Medicine Science in Sports and Exercise, 36, 1252-1258). …”
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Reliability of cycling performance during field-based uphill time-trials
Lima, P., Matta, G., Bossi, A. H., Pertence, L., Hopker, J.Published in Journal of Science and Cycling (2017)“…Introduction Background: Performance-assessment tests are often used to verify the efficacy of cycling training programs or experimental interventions in scientific studies. Previous research has shown high reliability of mean power output (POmean) during field time-trials of different courses, such as 36- and 40-km flat, 1.4-km uphill and 4- and 20-min flat. …”
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Bike fitting: Finding an optimum between performance and overuse injuries prevention? Influence of saddle fore-aft position on knee joint forces
Domalain, M., Ménard, M., Decatoire, A., Lacouture, P.Published in Journal of Science and Cycling (2016)“…Those results balance previous findings that reported a mechanical advantage associated with sitting more backward. …”
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Effects of repeated-sprint training in hypoxia on sea-level performance: A meta-analysis
Brocherie, F., Girard, O., Faiss, R., Millet, G. P.Published in Sports Medicine (2017)“…Background: Repeated-sprint training in hypoxia (RSH) is a recent intervention regarding which numerous studies have reported effects on sea-level physical performance outcomes that are debated. …”