Search Results - Performance Enhancement & Health
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Evaluating the impact of urolithin a supplementation on running performance, recovery, and mitochondrial biomarkers in highly trained male distance runners
Whitfield, J., McKay, A. K. A., Tee, N., McCormick, R., Morabito, A., Karagounis, L. G., Fouassier, A. M., D`Amico, D., Singh, A., Burke, L. M., Hawley, J. A.Published in Sports Medicine (2025)“…However, despite a reduction in rating of exertion and increased aerobic capacity, UA supplementation did not further enhance performance in highly trained male endurance athletes.…”
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Optimising effort in capacity in triathlon
Marica, A. V., Dreve, A. A., Ionescu, V., Stoica, M.Published in University Arena Journal of Physical Education, Sport and Health (2024)“…Conclusion: Our research indicates that tailored athletic training regimens for each triathlon discipline can significantly enhance performance and promote athletes' health and longevity. …”
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Strength training among professional UCI road cyclists: practices, challenges, and rationales
Vikestad, V., Lyngstad, I. K., Dalen, T.Published in PLOS ONE (2025)“…The most significant challenges to maintaining consistent strength training were travelling, fatigue, and racing, while the primary rationales for strength training were to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and improve bone health. …”
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Thermoregulatory responses in open water and pool swimming: presentation of hypothermia and hyperthermia within and outside of World Aquatics water temperature thresholds
Markey, K., Galan-Lopez, N., Esh, C., Carter, S., Chrismas, B., Mountjoy, M., Constantini, N., Taylor, L.Published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (2025)“…Understanding Treg responses within OWS and PBS would: (i) enhance knowledge regarding swimmer`s Treg demands; (ii) inform competition health and safety policy from a heat/cold illness perspective; and (iii) underpin Treg orientated performance enhancement. …”
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Pilot study: Effects of resistance training on DEXA and DARI metrics in NCAA Division I cross-country athletes
Bakcha, O., Martinez, C., Byun, C., Tousant, M., Jones, B., Kramarenko, V., McClain, J., Bernhardt, V., Oldham, M. D.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…INTRODUCTION: Cross-country athletes often prioritize endurance training, which, while crucial for performance, can lead to overlooked aspects of athletic development such as muscular strength, mobility, and bone health. …”
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Accelerating recovery: a case report on telerehabilitation for a triathlete`s post-meniscus surgery comeback
Galasso, Y., Calabrese, M., Scanniello, G., Garofano, M., Pepe, L., Budaci, L., Ungaro, G., Fimiani, G., Bramanti, P., Schiavo, L., Corallo, F., Pagano, M., Cappadona, I., Crinisio, A., Bramanti, A.Published in healthcare (2025)“…This case underscores the potential of digital health technologies in enhancing recovery trajectories for high-demand athletes post-meniscus surgery, paving the way for supervised, accelerated, and effective sports reintegration.…”
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Physiology and pathophysiology of marathon running: A narrative review
Braschler, L., Nikolaidis, P. T., Thuany, M., Chlíbková, D., Rosemann, T., Weiss, K., Wilhelm, M., Knechtle, B.Published in Sports Medicine - Open (2025)“…Marathon training enhances bone health and skeletal muscle metabolism. …”
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Nutrition and supplements in cycling
L. A. Gough, S. A. SparksPublished 2024“…Nutrition and Supplements in Cycling provides a blueprint for all the key nutritional aspects a cyclist should consider from health to macro- and micro-nutrients, and the finer details, such as sports supplements to improve competitive performance. …”
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Incidence and prevalence of injuries in some sports - review
Gurau, T. V., Musat, C. L., Voinescu, D. C., Anghel, L., Gurau, G., Postelnicu, M. G., Stefanescu, C. A., Onu, I., Corciova, C., Iordan, D. A.Published in Balneo and PRM Research Journal (2023)“…Injuries are an inherent risk associated with sports participation, impacting the health and performance of athletes across various disciplines. …”
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Relationship between maximum fat oxidation during a graded cycling test and subcutaneous adipose tissue measured using ultrasound in elite triathletes
Mathy, A., Sengeis, M., Ernst, J., Soukup, C., Scharner, M., Triska, C.Published in 28th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 4-7 July 2023, Paris, France (2023)“…Consequences of insufficient energy availability may have adverse effects on performance and long-term health of athletes. Therefore, an accurate (1) and reliable (2) measurement method for measuring subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) may provide relevant data to enhance athletes` performance. …”
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Water intake influence in swimming performance in 100-m front crawl in well-trained swimmers
Espada, M., Almeida, A., Santos, F., Reis, J., Ferreira, C., Pessôa Filho, D., Almeida, T., Pereira, P., Vicente, F.Published in 28th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 4-7 July 2023, Paris, France (2023)“…Since many athletes experience fluid imbalances that can sabotage performance and even health [2], the purpose of this study was to evaluate hydration status and water intake during a simulated swimming competition influence on body mass (BM), sweat rate (SR), sweat loss (SL), % of body mass loss (%BML), heart rate (HR), urine pH and 100-m front crawl performance in well-trained swimmers. …”
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Analysis of sports supplement consumption in 1688 federated road cyclists
García-Durán, J., González-Jurado, J. A., Sánchez-Oliver, A. J.Published in Nutrients (2024)“…The widespread use of sports supplements (SS) to enhance athletic performance extends to cyclists, although little research has been conducted on this subject within this sport. …”
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Effect of self-modeling and self-controlled feedback on the performance of professional swimmers and waterpolo players
Mirmoezzi, M., Sayyah, M., Taheri, M., Irandoust, K., Sangari, M., Mirakhori, F., Seghatoleslami, A., Hill, L., Weiss, K., Knechtl, B., Ghram, A.Published in Sports Medicine and Health Science (2023) -
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High performance youth swimming
J. DekerlePublished 2021“…Divided into sections on physiology of swimming, motor control, biomechanics, and long-term well-being, the book also includes chapters from international contributors on: - Strength and conditioning - Skill acquisition - Overtraining - Burnout - Respiratory health This volume is for those interested in enhancing their art of coaching through a deeper understanding of the science of swimming, including swimming coaches, those who wish - and question how - to best support youth swimming performance, or anyone interested in swimming science more generally. …”
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An examination of how and why triathlon coaches use a suite of technologies in their practice
Wells, L., Konoval, T., Bruce, L.Published in International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (2023)“…We conclude that despite switching between different philosophical views of technology, coaches ultimately choose a suite of technologies based on comfort in addition to selecting tools that will enhance the performance of their athletes. Coaches also prioritise the health and well-being of their athletes and will use technology to assist in collecting data to aid in this process. …”
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Investigating the association between supraspinatus tendon abnormality, shoulder pain and isokinetic strength in elite swimmers: A cross-sectional study
So, B. C. L., Lau, S. C. T., Kwok, W. Y., Tse, D. H. T., Man, S. S.Published in Journal of Sports Science & Medicine (2023)“…However, the limited evidence shows that the post-activation performance enhancement effect is mainly local.…”
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Effect of dietary nitrate supplementation on swimming time-trial performance and neuromuscular function
Esen, O.Published 2022“…Therefore, NO3- supplementation might be considered as an ergogenic aid for exercise where rapid, short, and explosive movements are performed while it also can be recommended as a means for improving cardiovascular health.…”
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Motivational climate and attitudes towards doping among Kenyan endurance runners
Kipchumba, K. K., Rintaugu, E. G., Mwangi, F. M.Published in Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance (2022)“…Runners self-reported their motivational climate using Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire and attitudes towards doping using Performance Enhancement Attitude Scale. Correlational analysis indicated significant inverse relationship between mastery climate and doping attitude (rho = -.242; p < .001) and significant positive correlation between performance climate and doping attitude, (rho = .362; p < .001). …”
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All the gear: The prevalence and perceived effectiveness of recovery strategies used by triathletes
Leabeater, A. J., James, L. P., Huynh, M., Vleck, V., Plews, D. J., Driller, M. W.Published in Performance Enhancement & Health (2022)“…Performance Enhancement & Health…”