Frontiers in Physiology | Exercise Physiology

Original Research

Accepted on 19 Jan 2026

Exploring Training-Sleep Characteristics and Bidirectional Lagged Relationships in Chinese Recreational Runners: Insights from a Year-Long Wearable Monitoring Study

in Exercise Physiology

Xu Xiaofeng
Jie Lin
Kai Xu
Zhongke Gu
Gangrui Chen
Jiansong Dai

Frontiers in Physiology

278 views

Original Research

Accepted on 19 Jan 2026

The Impact of Computerized Agility Training on Basketball Performance: A Comparative Study with Rope Ladder Training

in Exercise Physiology

Mingquan Zhang
Wenlong Zhang
Rui Chen
Yana Liu
Jorge Diaz-Cidoncha Garcia
Chao Chen
Xiao Xu

Frontiers in Physiology

194 views

Systematic Review

Published on 19 Jan 2026

The specificity of cluster training effects in sports: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Xinyi Zhao
Xudong Ya
Hao Zhou
Guowei Liu
Ziyao Liu
Jiaxin Luo
Yujia Liu
Yifeng Bu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1722401

1,125 views

Systematic Review

Published on 16 Jan 2026

Effects of recreational football on body composition, cardiometabolic health, and functional performance in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Yanzhao Lei
Yanmei Ding
Bo Wang
Hengzhi Deng
Mingyue Yin
Kai Xu
Hengxian Liu
Meiling Tao
Yanfeng Li
Yilin Zhang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1707395

1,072 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jan 2026

Intermuscular coherence during arm movement changes significantly with shoulder abduction and age, but not with limb dominance

in Exercise Physiology

Andrew Erwin
Angelo Bartsch-Jimenez
Hesam Azadjou
Grace Niyo
Francisco J. Valero-Cuevas

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1689084

806 views

Systematic Review

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Plasma and salivary measures of testosterone and cortisol levels in basketball players under various games / training conditions, and nutritional strategies: an updated systematic review

in Exercise Physiology

Seifeddine Brini
Cain C. T. Clark
Ibrahim Ouergui
Anne Delextrat
Fatma Hilal Yagin
Antonella Muscella
Georgian Badicu
Anissa Bouassida
Filipe Manuel Clemente
Sameer Badri Al-Mhanna

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1678971

1,170 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Repeated-sprint training with low lung volume voluntary hypoventilation performed continuously throughout each set in healthy females

in Exercise Physiology

Léa Devantay
Grégoire P. Millet
Antoine Raberin

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1713797

903 views

Systematic Review

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Optimal exercise modalities and dose for enhancing intelligence in children and adolescents: a Bayesian network meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Yan Wang
Junyu Wang
Lin Zhang
Chengji Wang
Guotuan Wang
Changdong Li
Yuan Yuan
Bopeng Qiu
Yong Yang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1685099

828 views

Systematic Review

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Post-activation potentiation enhancement induction strategies with different rest intervals on jump performance: a meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Ying Zhou
Xiaoqin Zhang
Jian Wang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1696129

974 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Whole-body vibration as an effective sports competition warm-up: a randomized controlled trial in a young and healthy population

in Exercise Physiology

Alessandra Amato
Luca Petrigna
Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim
Xu Wenxin
Giuseppe Musumeci

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1722108

734 views

Editorial

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Editorial: Responses and adaptations to novel exercise modalities

in Exercise Physiology

Kevin D. Ballard
Kyle L. Timmerman

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1782245

823 views

Systematic Review

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Effects of exercise based on ACSM recommendations on anxiety in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

in Exercise Physiology

Jinhua Xian
Qing Hu
Bo Jiang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1744254

754 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Jan 2026

Larger-volume capillary blood sampling is a valid alternative to assess progesterone and 17ß-estradiol for cycle phase identification in tactical female athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Jennifer Schlie
Eva Fellinger
Sina Albrecht
Jessica Güldenstern
Annette Schmidt

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1743330

681 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 13 Jan 2026

Vascular dysfunction in COPD with and without chronic respiratory failure: a cross-sectional study

in Exercise Physiology

Mara Paneroni
Carla Simonelli
Beatrice Salvi
Laura Bertacchini
Michele Vitacca
Massimo Venturelli

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1711419

649 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Jan 2026

Acute effects of lower-limb intermittent negative pressure on microcirculatory function in Tai Chi athletes: an exploratory study

in Exercise Physiology

Xiaoliang Wu
Lan Li
Qianqian Fan

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1668852

542 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Jan 2026

Yoga training enhances elastic biomechanics of trapezius and hamstrings: a quantitative SWE assessment

in Exercise Physiology

Jing Liu
Lin Yang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1671051

780 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 13 Jan 2026

Increase in testosterone and cortisol one week after repeated exercise in a cold environment

in Exercise Physiology

Jana Jaklová Dytrtová
Michal Jakl
Radim Jebavý
Ludmila Máčová
Daniela Horníková
František Novák
Petr Vodička
Tomáš Navrátil
Marie Bičíková
Barbara Elsnicová

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1731242

1,645 views

Original Research

Accepted on 12 Jan 2026

The Effect of Post-Activation Potentiation on Neuromuscular Activation of Smashing Technique During the Recovery Period of Meniscal Injuries in Elite Badminton Players: Non-negative Matrix Factorization-Based Muscle and Time-Frequency Coherence

in Exercise Physiology

Hongkai Zhuang
Siyao Hong
Yi Xia
Yi Sheng

Frontiers in Physiology

154 views

Mini Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Amygdala–hypothalamus–brainstem circuits underlying cardiovascular responses associated with the limits of high-intensity endurance exercise

in Exercise Physiology

Ko Yamanaka
Jimmy Kim
Kei Tsukioka
Shinichiro Ezure
Hiroyasu Ichihara
Linh Thuy Pham
Hidefumi Waki

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1714093

969 views

Mini Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Developing negative split pacing in endurance athletes: practical guidelines and training models

in Exercise Physiology

Gerasimos V. Grivas
Kousar Safari
Mohammad Hemmatinafar

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1741125

1,679 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Exploring the physiological limits of aging: a case study of the male 50-km world record in the 80+ age category

in Exercise Physiology

A. M. Pilotto
E. Higueras-Liébana
M. Ansaldo
I. Baltasar-Fernandez
M. Neri
L. Giusti
Á. Buendía-Romero
P. L. Valenzuela
J. Alcazar
F. Lauretani

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1735019

18,732 views

Perspective

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Inclusive and sustainable active mobility: recommendations for older adults in Montenegro

in Exercise Physiology

Stevo Popovic
Gonul Babayigit Irez
Bojan Masanovic

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1752663

920 views

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Evaluation of both overall and individual FMS components results in male and female groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Muhammad Ibrar Ahmad
Yi Zhang
Muhammad Talha Younas
Ayesha Parveen
Yu Shi
Yunhang Lu
Zhengxue Song

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1669967

985 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jan 2026

A novel approach to monitoring selective fatigue in female softball athletes: evaluating load-velocity relationship variables and specific performance metrics

in Exercise Physiology

Hongzhen Zhang
Zhaoqian Li
Qiuyu Yu
Zan Cheng
Xiaoqing Wang
Xing Zhang
Amador García-Ramos
Danica Janicijevic

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1702738

683 views

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articles

Exploring Training-Sleep Characteristics and Bidirectional Lagged Relationships in Chinese Recreational Runners: Insights from a Year-Long Wearable Monitoring Study

The Impact of Computerized Agility Training on Basketball Performance: A Comparative Study with Rope Ladder Training

The specificity of cluster training effects in sports: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effects of recreational football on body composition, cardiometabolic health, and functional performance in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Intermuscular coherence during arm movement changes significantly with shoulder abduction and age, but not with limb dominance

Plasma and salivary measures of testosterone and cortisol levels in basketball players under various games / training conditions, and nutritional strategies: an updated systematic review

Repeated-sprint training with low lung volume voluntary hypoventilation performed continuously throughout each set in healthy females

Optimal exercise modalities and dose for enhancing intelligence in children and adolescents: a Bayesian network meta-analysis

Post-activation potentiation enhancement induction strategies with different rest intervals on jump performance: a meta-analysis

Whole-body vibration as an effective sports competition warm-up: a randomized controlled trial in a young and healthy population

Editorial: Responses and adaptations to novel exercise modalities

Effects of exercise based on ACSM recommendations on anxiety in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Larger-volume capillary blood sampling is a valid alternative to assess progesterone and 17ß-estradiol for cycle phase identification in tactical female athletes

Vascular dysfunction in COPD with and without chronic respiratory failure: a cross-sectional study

Acute effects of lower-limb intermittent negative pressure on microcirculatory function in Tai Chi athletes: an exploratory study

Yoga training enhances elastic biomechanics of trapezius and hamstrings: a quantitative SWE assessment

Increase in testosterone and cortisol one week after repeated exercise in a cold environment

The Effect of Post-Activation Potentiation on Neuromuscular Activation of Smashing Technique During the Recovery Period of Meniscal Injuries in Elite Badminton Players: Non-negative Matrix Factorization-Based Muscle and Time-Frequency Coherence

Amygdala–hypothalamus–brainstem circuits underlying cardiovascular responses associated with the limits of high-intensity endurance exercise

Developing negative split pacing in endurance athletes: practical guidelines and training models

Exploring the physiological limits of aging: a case study of the male 50-km world record in the 80+ age category

Inclusive and sustainable active mobility: recommendations for older adults in Montenegro

Evaluation of both overall and individual FMS components results in male and female groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A novel approach to monitoring selective fatigue in female softball athletes: evaluating load-velocity relationship variables and specific performance metrics