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Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Pre-sleep heart rate variability predicts chronic insomnia and measures of sleep continuity in national-level athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Qinlong Li
Xiaochen Lei
Wenlang Yu
Charles J. Steward
Yue Zhou

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1627287

4,342 views
1 citation

Systematic Review

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Effects of plyometric training on physical fitness in adolescent and adult female team sport athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Gesheng Lin
Ruli Zhang
Kai Wu
Beiwang Deng
Yuer Shi
Wenwei Huang
Jiaxin He
Jian Sun

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1639477

4,131 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Maximal isometric and eccentric hamstring strength is influenced by body mass and additional load: Does the critical point at which peak knee flexor force is achieved play a role?

in Exercise Physiology

Andrew Rinaldi Sinulingga
Erika Zemková

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1654030

2,167 views

Systematic Review

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Effects of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in chronic stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Lang Huang
Jia-Mei Zhang
Zi-Ting Bi
Jing-Hua Xiao
Jing-Xue Wei
Jian Huang
Chao-Song Luo
Ying-Dong Li
Yue-Mi Zhang
Yun-Shan Zhang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1642262

2,629 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Sep 2025

The effect of resistance training on physical function is associated with changes in serum albumin redox state in middle-aged and older Japanese adults: a Quasi-experimental study

in Exercise Physiology

Takuya Shibasaki
Hirohiko Nakamura
Yuka Kurosaka
Shuji Sawada
Kazuhiro Miyaji
Shuichi Machida

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1649300

2,337 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Sep 2025

Configural analysis of dry-land strength and front crawl performance in adolescents

in Exercise Physiology

Tianyi Gao
Jiawen Shen
Baojie Tang
Xinyuan Wu
Yifan Shi
Bo Huang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1631224

1,866 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 16 Sep 2025

Effect of repeated sessions of dual-site anodal tDCS on post-exercise performance and subjective recovery in recreationally active females: a randomized controlled trial

in Exercise Physiology

Shima Sharifi Melahbid
Ehsan Amiri
Vahid Tadibi
Daniel Gomes da Silva Machado

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1649732

1,670 views
1 citation

Perspective

Published on 16 Sep 2025

A perspective on competitive freeride skiing and snowboarding

in Exercise Physiology

Eric Mulder
Hans-Christer Holmberg
Matej Supej

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1627889

3,053 views

Review

Published on 15 Sep 2025

From a female perspective: plyometric training’s impact on jump, sprint, and change-of-direction performance in adult female athletes—a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Rongting Zhao
Jiwei Yao
Yangjian Dong

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1633089

2,368 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Sep 2025

Influence of upper-body high-intensity intermittent training on energy metabolism and maximal oxygen uptake in elite swimmers

in Exercise Physiology

Lei Zhang
Hanyi Li
Tongling Wang
Chao Chen

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1636405

2,265 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 11 Sep 2025

Functional training improves cognitive function, functional fitness, and BDNF levels in older women with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial

in Exercise Physiology

Salviano Resende-Silva
Antônio Gomes de Resende-Neto
Alan Bruno Silva Vasconcelos
Marcos Raphael Pereira-Monteiro
Alan Pantoja-Cardoso
Laíza Ellen Santana Santos
Newton Benites Carvalho Lima
José Lucas de Jesus Santos
José Carlos Aragão-Santos
Dulce Marta Schimieguel

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1638590

3,697 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 11 Sep 2025

Load-bearing aerobic exercise prior to injury moderates systemic immunosuppression response to fracture

in Exercise Physiology

Lia K. Strait
Dayne Dewan
Kylie E. Williams
Tyler Guyer
Nick J. Willett
Robert E. Guldberg

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1587766

2,074 views

Review

Published on 11 Sep 2025

Optimising transcranial direct current stimulation application for the enhancement of exercise performance: a review

in Exercise Physiology

Aidan Lewis
Ben Rattray
Andrew Flood

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1672603

2,843 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 11 Sep 2025

Study of different acute SIT protocols’ impact on 200m sprinters’ anaerobic performance

in Exercise Physiology

Ying Liu
Qi Liu
Zhigang Gong
Junqian Yan
Juntao Yan

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1672978

2,380 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2025

Dynamic correlation between chest temperature entropy and physiological load indicators, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption during incremental cycling exercise

in Exercise Physiology

Songzi Cui
Ning Du
Zhongqian Liu
Chenxi Hu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1631729

1,784 views

Review

Published on 10 Sep 2025

An overview of the multi-dimensional mechanisms of exercise-regulated hormones and growth factors in cardiac physiological adaptation

in Exercise Physiology

Shuaiwang Huang
Zhanglin Chen
Haoming Li
Lan Zheng
Zuoqiong Zhou
Xiyang Peng
Changfa Tang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1642389

2,607 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2025

Acute effects of blood flow restriction training at various arterial occlusion pressures on muscle activation, blood lactate responses, and RPE in healthy adult males

in Exercise Physiology

Hao Zhu
Zhaowen Tan
Nianyun Zhang
Yang Li
Hu Qi

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1620294

3,067 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 08 Sep 2025

Combined Rhodiola rosea and eccentric training boost endurance performance and lower-limb reactive strength in recreationally active women

in Exercise Physiology

I-Lin Wang
Yu Su
Long Zhang
Maobing Tang
Yi-Ming Chen

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1663086

3,413 views

Review

Published on 05 Sep 2025

Does the “learning effect” caused by digital devices exaggerate sports visual training outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Yuqiang Guo
Tinggang Yuan
Mulin Yang
Jinyu Qiu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1664572

2,300 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Sep 2025

Strength gains and distinct acute blood lactate responses induced by stepwise load reduction training in healthy males

in Exercise Physiology

Zhuo Zeng
Chengyu Zhou
Wenhui Yin
Tao Chen
Te Han
Yongmin Xie
Aiguo Zhou

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1658993

2,721 views
1 citation

Mini Review

Published on 03 Sep 2025

Reframing SpO2 tolerance as a physiological switch: implications for hypoxic adaptation and exercise regulation

in Exercise Physiology

Enomoto Yuri
Hui-Yu Chung
Fu-Shih Chen

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1667238

3,683 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 03 Sep 2025

A survey of sports and rehabilitation professionals on foam rolling applications, contraindications, and adverse events - does the science reach professionals’ perceptions?

in Exercise Physiology

Katja Bartsch
Gunda Slomka
Christian Baumgart
Christina Offermann
Robert Schleip
Jürgen Freiwald
Werner Klingler
Christoph Egner
Jan Wilke
Matthias W. Hoppe

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1659081

3,857 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 03 Sep 2025

Are counter movement jump and isometric mid-thigh pull tests reliable, valid, and sensitive measurement instruments when performed after maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing? A sex-based analysis in elite athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Hari Pojskić
Jesper Schiller
Peter Pagels
Thony Ragnarsson
Anna K. Melin

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1663590

2,777 views
2 citations

Review

Published on 03 Sep 2025

Advances and limitations of semi-elastic pneumatic cuffs in blood flow restriction training: a narrative review

in Exercise Physiology

Sten Stray-Gundersen
James Stampley

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1632367

3,124 views
1 citation

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Pre-sleep heart rate variability predicts chronic insomnia and measures of sleep continuity in national-level athletes

Effects of plyometric training on physical fitness in adolescent and adult female team sport athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Maximal isometric and eccentric hamstring strength is influenced by body mass and additional load: Does the critical point at which peak knee flexor force is achieved play a role?

Effects of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in chronic stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The effect of resistance training on physical function is associated with changes in serum albumin redox state in middle-aged and older Japanese adults: a Quasi-experimental study

Configural analysis of dry-land strength and front crawl performance in adolescents

Effect of repeated sessions of dual-site anodal tDCS on post-exercise performance and subjective recovery in recreationally active females: a randomized controlled trial

A perspective on competitive freeride skiing and snowboarding

From a female perspective: plyometric training’s impact on jump, sprint, and change-of-direction performance in adult female athletes—a systematic review and meta-analysis

Influence of upper-body high-intensity intermittent training on energy metabolism and maximal oxygen uptake in elite swimmers

Functional training improves cognitive function, functional fitness, and BDNF levels in older women with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial

Load-bearing aerobic exercise prior to injury moderates systemic immunosuppression response to fracture

Optimising transcranial direct current stimulation application for the enhancement of exercise performance: a review

Study of different acute SIT protocols’ impact on 200m sprinters’ anaerobic performance

Dynamic correlation between chest temperature entropy and physiological load indicators, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption during incremental cycling exercise

An overview of the multi-dimensional mechanisms of exercise-regulated hormones and growth factors in cardiac physiological adaptation

Acute effects of blood flow restriction training at various arterial occlusion pressures on muscle activation, blood lactate responses, and RPE in healthy adult males

Combined Rhodiola rosea and eccentric training boost endurance performance and lower-limb reactive strength in recreationally active women

Does the “learning effect” caused by digital devices exaggerate sports visual training outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Strength gains and distinct acute blood lactate responses induced by stepwise load reduction training in healthy males

Reframing SpO2 tolerance as a physiological switch: implications for hypoxic adaptation and exercise regulation

A survey of sports and rehabilitation professionals on foam rolling applications, contraindications, and adverse events - does the science reach professionals’ perceptions?

Are counter movement jump and isometric mid-thigh pull tests reliable, valid, and sensitive measurement instruments when performed after maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing? A sex-based analysis in elite athletes

Advances and limitations of semi-elastic pneumatic cuffs in blood flow restriction training: a narrative review