Search Results - Sustainability
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The role of cadence and torque in fatigue-related power output decline in cycling`s grand monuments
Javaloyes, A., Sánchez-Jiménez, J. L., Peña-González, I., Moya-Ramón, M., Mateo-March, M.Published in Sports (2025)“…Top-5 cyclists show greater durability, sustaining higher torque and power output during prolonged efforts with minimal cadence changes. …”
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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)“…However, training programs should be tailored to stroke-specific biomechanics, and further studies involving adult populations and long-term interventions are needed to confirm its sustained benefits.…”
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Stroke rate-stroke length dynamics in elite freestyle swimming: application of kernel density estimation
Staunton, C. A., Ruiz-Navarro, J. J., Born, D.-P.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…Conclusions: These findings highlight the complexity and individuality of stroke mechanics at elite levels and suggest that superior conditioning and technique enable medallists to sustain elevated SR without compromising SL. The application of 2D KDE provides a novel, intuitive method to capture nuanced biomechanical strategies, offering valuable insights for coaching and performance optimisation.…”
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A comparative analysis between national-level and young professional road cyclists: A psychophysiological approach
Pirlot, T., Baron, B., Scholler, V., Grappe, F., Pageaux, B., Groslambert, A.Published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2025)“…Results: Compared to national-level cyclists, professionals sustained higher relative PO (5.3 [1.9] vs 4.8 [1.6] W·kg-1, P < .001, d = -0.97) and affective load (2.8 [4.3] vs. 0.6 [3.7], P = .047, d = -0.75). …”
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A new incremental cycling cognitive-motor dual-task test to assess simultaneous sustained attention and neuromuscular fatigue in trained athletes
Goepp, T., Hayes, M., Hot, P., Rupp, T.Published in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (2025)“…Additionally, how sustained attention influences neuromuscular fatigue during whole-body CMDT is unclear. …”
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A single-team case study of corrective exercises for upper-extremity injuries and movement dysfunction in collegiate swimmers
Quigley, K. G., Fenner, M., Pavilionis, P., Murray, N. G.Published in Sports (2025)“…Compared to the season prior with no intervention, swimmers who completed the program were 44% less likely to sustain an upper-extremity injury, as assessed from the CKCUEST scores (p < 0.01 for all metrics), shoulder internal rotation (p < 0.01 for both shoulders), and total range of motion (p < 0.01 for both shoulders). …”
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Physiological responses to full and segmented duet routines in elite artistic swimmers
Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Carrasco-Marginet, M., Irurtia, A., Rodríguez, F. A., Fernández-Jarillo, I., Chaverri, D.Published in PLOS ONE (2025)“…However, the progressive increases observed in blood lactate and heart rate throughout the full routine suggest that the overall physiological load may be influenced more by sustained exercise intensity and the cumulative effect of repeated apneas than by isolated breath-hold events.…”
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Effects of concurrent training on the Chinese female elite triathletes
Liu, C., Zhang, Z., Mao, R., Xia, L., Xie, Y.Published in PLOS ONE (2025)“…Concurrent training effectively enhanced the lower limb explosive power and short-distance performance of elite female triathletes through neuromuscular adaptations, and the intervention effects were sustainable, supporting its integration into periodized training programs.…”
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Physiological and physical characteristics of BMX freestyle athletes: a preliminary review
Liang, W., Hou, Y., Liu, C., Ma, S., Zong, Y., Yan, X.Published in Frontiers in Physiology (2025)“…Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is typically moderate, likely facilitating inter-competition recovery and the capacity to sustain demanding training regimens. Musculoskeletally, athletes require high lower-limb explosive power for jump amplitude, significant upper-body strength for bike control and landing impact attenuation, and robust core musculature for executing complex aerial rotations. …”
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Preserved fuel mix in spite of increased metabolic rate and lactate steady state at higher cycling cadence
Beneke, R., Leithäuser, R. M., Peters, K., Beier, T., Caputo, F.Published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2025)“…In elite cyclists, where GE remains stable or even improves at higher cadences, the ability to sustain CHO stores by higher cadences could provide a significant performance advantage.…”
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The Future of World Triathlon. From global connector to commercial catalyst
Published 2025“…Some key elements of the Study are: * Creating a unified commercial ecosystem, with a new entity to drive partnerships, revenue, and innovation * Elevating event experience with festival-style formats and immersive digital touchpoints * Expanding fan and athlete engagement beyond elite performance, leveraging content, data, and storytelling * Investing in mass participation and emerging formats to build long-term sustainability Bernard Sinnaeve, Director at Deloitte Sports: "Triathlon is a sport with global relevance and deep cultural value. …”
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Effect of gender and training years on the upper extremity dynamic balance function in adolescent swimmers
Lu, Z.-A., Lv, Z.-F., Yang, Q.-H., Du, S.-H., Wang, Y.-C., Zhang, Y.-H.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Background Upper extremity dynamic balance is the ability of the upper extremities to sustain stability during exercise. Abnormal upper extremity dynamic balance increases the risk of sport injury in swimmers. …”
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Associations among energy availability and sleep quality in elite swimmers
De Souza, M. J., Lundstrom, E., Williams, N.Published in 29th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2-5 July 2024, Book of Abstracts (2024)“…Similarly, adequate energy availability (EA) is necessary to sustain physiological function and prevent training maladaptation in athletes. …”
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A characterisation of thermoregulatory responses in elite open water and pool swimming competition
Markey, K., Galan-Lopez, N., Esh, C., Chrismas, B., Barry, L., Constantini, N. W., Adams, W. M., Mountjoy, M. L., Taylor, L.Published in 29th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2-5 July 2024, Book of Abstracts (2024)“…Thus, attaining and sustaining warm-up derived elevations in Tc until race start can be challenging. …”
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Effect of different energy availability levels on nocturnal interstitial fluid glucose concentrations in elite triathletes
Hiromatsu, C., Goto, K.Published in 29th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2-5 July 2024, Book of Abstracts (2024)“…INTRODUCTION: Triathletes are exposed to higher energetic demands, leading to increased risk of lowered energy availability (EA) compared with other types of athletes (Jesus et al., 2022). Sustained low EA (LEA) distributes both impairments of health and exercise performance (Mountjoy et al., 2023). …”
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Emerging trends in distance running training: bridging science and empirical insights - a narrative review
Kelemen, B., Benczenleitner, O., Tóth, L.Published in International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (2025)“…Additionally, incorporating brief, near-maximal sprints (>10 s) with full recovery improves Anaerobic Speed Reserve, enhancing runners` ability to sustain race pace with reduced effort. Recovery strategies, including alternating light and heavy training days, clustering sessions into double workouts, and employing periodization techniques such as increased polarization during the season, further optimize performance. …”
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Enhanced durability predicts success in amateur road cycling: evidence of power output declines
Barsumyan, A., Soost, C., Burchard, R.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…Purpose: Durability refers to an athlete's capacity to sustain optimal performance levels during prolonged physical exertion. …”
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Lung volume-dependent decrease in projected frontal area contributes to reducing active drag in front crawl
Washino, S., Murai, A., Mankyu, H., Kanehisa, H., Yoshitake, Y.Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2025)“…Methods Twelve competitive male swimmers performed a 15-m front crawl at 1.20 m·s-1 while sustaining one of three lung volume levels: maximal inspiration (INSP), maximal expiration (EXP), or intermediate (MID). …”
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Elite collegiate swimmers do not meet carbohydrate intake and timing recommendations during heavy training
Lundstrom, E., De Souza, M., Ventrella, M., Williams, N.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2024)“…Athletes require both increased energy and macronutrient intakes to sustain training and to optimize training adaptations for performance benefits. …”
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Perceptual acuity ability applied for endurance runners: The validity of a just noticeable difference approach
Krause, M. P., Antonio, D. S., Haile, L., de Macedo Salgueirosa, C., Robertson, R. J.Published in Perceptual and Motor Skills (2025)“…Endurance runners need to self-regulate their pace continuously in a race so that the ideal performance can be sustained without fatigue. Hence, we are interested in validating an approach to measure individual perceptual acuity ability using just noticeable differences (JND) in a physical stimulus, and its related psychophysiological demands. …”