Search Results - Sustainability
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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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Construction of sports rehabilitation intervention program for knee injuries in fencing athletes
Shi, J.Published in Theoretical and Natural Sciences (2025)“…Knee injuries are highly prevalent in fencing, as the sport`s rapid directional changes, explosive lunges, and asymmetric lower-limb loading frequently cause issues like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and patellar tendon strain, which threaten athletes` performance and long-term career sustainability. Addressing these injuries with effective rehabilitation is crucial for safeguarding fencers` athletic careers. …”
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Fencing in the summer Paralympic Games: A historical-analytical study of the achievements of the countries of the participating teams for the period (1960-2024)
Hamza, J. S., Mohammed, S. K. J., Najm, M. R.Published in Modern Sport (2025)“…The countries that achieved the highest medal rates were mostly the ones that participated with the largest number of players over the course of the tournaments, but the most important recommendations are: 1- Countries seeking to improve their technical skills should use comprehensive and sustainable strategies that include increasing government support, developing talent discovery programs, providing specialized training facilities, and benefiting from training models that Currently followed by the winning countries in the competitions.…”
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Advanced nanocomposite materials for protective fencing suits: Enhancing biomechanical performance and sustainability
Alardah, A. H. S., kuna, M., Al-Ani, M., Sliem, M. H. R., Al-Qahtani, N.Published in ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 43: Iss. 1 (2025)“…This study advances the development of multifunctional sustainable textiles aimed at high-performance athletic protection.…”
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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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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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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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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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Visual tracking and its relationship to dynamic visual acuity among national youth foil fencing team athletes
Oudah, I. G., Jari, H. S., Taih, H. S., Sameer, A. H.Published in Modern Sport (2025)“…It is recommended that visual perception training be integrated into preparation stages and that future studies include various age groups and skill levels. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education)…”
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Effect of wearable fitness technology trust on sports injury prevention awareness and cross-sport athletic performance in pentathletes
Ali, Y., Umair, M., Mahmood, A., Noor, A.Published in 14th International Scientific Conference "Science and Higher Education in Function of Sustainable Development" (2025)Collective title: “…14th International Scientific Conference "Science and Higher Education in Function of Sustainable Development"…”
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Neuropsychological assessment in orienteers: implications for sports performance and cognitive health
Hohl, R., Machado de Oliveira, R., Shigaeff, N.Published in Perceptual and Motor Skills (2025)“…Orienteers demonstrated above-normative levels in four EF tests (mean Z between 0.5-0.7; 0.2-1.2 CI 95%), sustained attention (mean Z: 0.6; 0.2-0.9 CI 95%), and recognition memory (mean Z: 1.09; 0.7-1.5 CI 95%). …”
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Effects of 5-week brain endurance training on fatigue and performance in elite youth epée fencers
Varesco, G., Staiano, W., Bracco, M., Pageaux, B., Soulas, L., Goisbault, M., Doron, J., Jubeau, M.Published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2025)“…Purpose: To examine the effectiveness of 5 weeks of brain endurance training (BET) in reducing impairments in sustained attention, performance at a specific fencing test, and perceived fatigue after a cognitive fatiguing task in youth épée elite fencers during the preseason. …”
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Bone stress injuries in athletics (track and field) championships: findings from a prospective injury surveillance conducted across 24 international championships with 29,147 regis...
Hoenig, T., Tenforde, A. S., Hollander, K., Junge, A., Branco, P., Vinther, A., Edouard, P.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024)“…Conclusions BSIs represent a small portion of injuries sustained during international athletics championships. …”
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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. …”
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Dietary intake according to the evolution of the resting metabolic rate and body composition of an elite Olympic athlete over a macrocycle: a case study
Saftel, M. A., Leonte, N., Maftei, A., Moanta, A. D.Published in Applied Sciences (2025)“…Ensuring that a high-energy dietary intake aligned with his actual needs throughout the season was crucial for sustaining performance. Experimenting with fueling and recovery tactics during smaller competitions enabled the athlete to meet energy and nutrient demands at the elite level.…”