Search Results - Performance Improvement
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Does caffeine intake enhance physical and physiological performance in swimmers? a systematic review and meta-analysis
Huang, D., Huang, B., Wang, Z., Tagagi, H., Chen, Y., Huanf´g, Z., Wang, X,, Tong, X.Published in Frontiers in Physiology (2025)“…Conclusion: This SRMA found no significant evidence that acute caffeine supplementation improves swimming performance, either physical or physiological. …”
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The effects of core stability training on swimming performance in youth swimmers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Shunfang Liu, Jingling Dai, Pengpeng Gou & Menglong LinPublished in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Additionally, male swimmers showed slightly greater improvements than female swimmers. Conclusion In conclusion, core stability training appears effective in enhancing short-distance swimming performance. …”
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The effect of prehabilitation, targeting personalized biomechanical deficiencies, on female swim athletes´ functional capacity
Jauch, E., Terry, K., Hoogendyk, D., Campbell, S.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…Six 25-yard velocity performance measures and six 25-yard technique performance measures were taken with inertial measurement units (IMUs). …”
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Power generated by underwater strokes in front crawl swimming and its kinematic contributing factors
Kudo, S., Yanai, T., Matsuda, Y.Published in Journal of Biomechanics (2025)“…This study introduced power generated by underwater strokes as a crucial factor for assessing front crawl performance in the stroke phases and identified key segmental rotations that lead to the increased that power and, consequently, improved performance.…”
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Menarche as maturational factor in young swimmers` development of morphological, physical and performance characteristics over a year of training
López-Plaza, D., Alacid, F., Abellán-Aynés, O., Quero-Calero, C. D.Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2025)“…Results Menarche-based differences were identified in handgrip strength, 10 m underwater from push, and sprint performance in the second year (P < 0.05), with menarcheal girls showing greater improvements in these attributes throughout the year. …”
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Synbiotic supplementation with probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids enhances upper-body muscle strength in elite swimmers: Evidence for gut-muscle axis modulation during race-pace tr...
Imanian, B., Hemmatinafar, M., Maymandinejad, I., Binazade, M. R., Jäger, R., Jahan, Z., Naseri, K., Rezaei, R., Suzuki, K.Published in Nutrients (2025)“…Any reference to gut-muscle-axis modulation is hypothesis-generating, as stool sequencing and metabolite profiling were not performed. Larger, sex-inclusive trials incorporating in-water, stroke-embedded assessments and microbiome/metabolomic profiling are warranted.…”
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Feasibility of sodium bicarbonate ingestion in artistic swimming performances
Sprenger, H. M. L., van Biljouw, T., Bentley, D. J.Published in Nutrients (2025)“…Purpose: We evaluated the feasibility of individualized sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) supplementation and its physiological effects on simulated artistic swimming duet performance, including blood buffering responses, perceived exertion, gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance, and performance scores. …”
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Does corrective exercises influence the performance, posture, range of motion and shoulder pain of swimmers with upper crossed syndrome? Randomized clinical trial
Rezaei, H., Gheitasi, M., Hosseini, S. M.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Conclusion Corrective exercises were effective in improving postural alignment, range of motion, and shoulder pain symptomatology, but did not significantly affect swimming performance. …”
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Effects of repeated cryostimulation exposures on sleep quality in swimmers during an intense training period
Arc-Chagnaud, C., Dugué, B., Pla, R., Bouzigon, R., Bosquet, L., D-Day Consortium, Dupuy, O.Published in Experimental Physiology (2025)“…Daily partial body cryostimulation exposure of 3 min at -110°C was performed (or not) during a consecutive period of 5 days, after the evening training session. …”
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Influence of upper-body high-intensity intermittent training on energy metabolism and maximal oxygen uptake in elite swimmers
Zhang, L., Li, H., Wang, T., Chen, C.Published in Frontiers in Physiology (2025)“…The main workout consisted of circuit-based HIIT involving eight exercises, each performed for 20 s with 10 s of rest, totaling 230 s per circuit, with 3-min interset intervals, repeated for three sets. …”
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Impact of psychosocial intervention on performance determinants in competitive swimmers: roles of coach, family, environment, and athlete characteristics
López-Hernández, A., Simón-Piqueras, J. Á., Zamorano-García, D., Pyne, D. B., González Ravé, J. M.Published in Sports (2025)“…The only factor that did not improve was personal characteristics. (4) Conclusions: The UCLM-FNCLM program has contributed to improving the role of factors related to performance in sport (coach, family, and sports environment) in a cohort of regional-based swimmers.…”
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The effect of respiratory muscle training on swimming performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Liu, S., Gou, P., Lin, M.Published in Frontiers in Physiology (2025)“…Introduction: Respiratory muscle training, which targets the inspiratory and/or expiratory muscles to enhance respiratory efficiency, is recognized as a method for improving athletic performance; however, its effectiveness in enhancing swimming performance remains controversial. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of physical training modalities on swimming performance: a two-tier network meta-analysis
Wang, Z., Liu, K., Zhao, X., Gao, J.Published in Frontiers in Physiology (2025)“…Conclusion: Combined aquatic and dry-land training—especially W + DRT—most effectively improves swimming performance and sport-specific skills. …”
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Persisting elevation of total hemoglobin mass after altitude training in elite swimmers: a potential role of prolonged erythrocyte survival
Carin, R., Faucher, C., Connes, P., Viard, V., Martin, M., Ducray, M., Pla, R., Merino, M., Gaston, A.-F., Lacroix, J., Doucende, G., Joly, P., Stauffer, E., Brugniaux, J. V., Verges, S., Brocherie, F., Pichon, A. P., Robach, P., Nader, E.Published in American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology (2025)“…Although 400-m swimming performance was not significantly improved 10 days post-LHTH (-3.8 ± 5.1 s), its change was associated with Hbmass variations. …”
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Application of selected speed development exercises for the national swimming team at Danang National Sports Training Center
Hung, T. M., Hai, P. T., Quan, P. Q. M.Published in Journal of Physical Education and Sport (2025)“…Given that sprint performance is a decisive factor in competitive swimming, the study aimed to address existing performance limitations through a structured and context-appropriate training program. …”
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The effects of high-intensity hypoxic training on 50m freestyle swimming performance
Grznár, L., Labudová, J., Púzser, K., Odráška, L.Published in Journal of Physical Education and Sport (2025)“…These findings support prior research suggesting that controlled hypoxic exposure leads to beneficial physiological adaptations, including enhanced oxygen utilization, respiratory control, and improved athletic performance under limited oxygen availability. …”
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Monitoramento das cargas de treinamento em nadador de velocidade de elite: relato de caso (Monitoring training loads in an elite sprint swimmer: a case report)
Lopes, C. R., Moreira, A., Braz, T. V., Borges, T. O., Germano, M. D., Souza, D., Coutts, A. J., Aoki, M. S.Published in Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano (2025)“…In conclusion, the study found that performance improvement occurred after the 10-week periodized training plan, with weekly ITL correlating with recovery status and immuno-endocrine responses. …”
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Higher backstroke ledge height improves the early phase of backstroke start performance in competitive swimming
Sato, D., Yamashita, N., Suito, H., Mizukami, T., Kusanagi, K., Takahashi, S.Published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2025)“…Purpose: Applying a backstroke ledge (BSL) during the backstroke start reportedly enhances starting performance; however, whether different BSL heights improve start performance remains unclear. …”