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Physiology
Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Tiago Vera-Assaoka, Maria Castillo-Cerda, Bastian Carter-Truillier, Tomas Herrera-Valenzuela, Antonio Lopez-Fuenzalida, Hadi Nobari, Pablo Valdes-Badilla
Summary: This study compares the effects of standard warm-up versus warm-up using stretching exercises on the physical performance of male youth soccer players. The results show that stretching-based warm-up has no effect on jump height, sprint speed, and ball kicking speed of male youth soccer players compared to standard warm-up.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Sport Sciences
Daniel Gonzalez-Devesa, Alejandro Vaquera, David Suarez-Iglesias, Carlos Ayan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a half-time re-warm-up strategy on female basketball players. The results showed that the re-warm-up did not have significant effects on jump performance and locomotory responses during the match, but it significantly increased the distance covered at a very light speed. Heart rate and rate of perceived exertion were also higher in the re-warm-up condition.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Francisco Cuenca-Fernandez, Daniel Boullosa, Oscar Lopez-Belmonte, Ana Gay, Jesus Juan Ruiz-Navarro, Raul Arellano
Summary: Warm-up is important for competitive swimming as it helps to improve performance by maintaining muscle activity and body temperature. The most common approach includes an in-water warm-up followed by dryland exercises. However, there is a lack of research on backstroke, butterfly, and individual medley, as well as warm-up effects over distances greater than 100m. Women are also under-represented in warm-up research.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Dong, Nannan Wang, Di Yang, Jian Wang, Wenlong Lu, Daoai Wang
Summary: Solid-liquid triboelectric nanogenerators (SL-TENGs) are a new technology that combines contact electrification and electrostatic induction to collect clean energy stored in natural water. They have attracted increasing attention in recent years due to their high energy density, material versatility, and potential for large-scale applications. Matching SL-TENGs with different applications is critical for stable output and long-cycle life.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kristina Skroce, Cantor Tarperi, Iacopo Brasi, Luciano Bertinato, Federico Schena
Summary: This study investigated the impact of fast-start, steady, or slow-start strategies on oxygen consumption, perception of fatigue, and blood lactate in sprint triathlon. The results showed significant differences in physiological parameters between protocols during the first kilometer of exercise, but no differences were found at the end. Therefore, the fast-start strategy seems to be more advantageous for performance in racing setting and can be used as a strategy without affecting the remaining running bout in ecological setting.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Rourong Chen, Minquan Du, Chang Liu
Summary: This article reviews strategies for the dispersion of cariogenic biofilms, which may provide opportunities for the clinical treatment of dental diseases.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Guangzhao Liu, Xilei Xie, Yong Li, Jian Zhang, Xiaoyun Jiao, Xueyu Dou, Xu Wang, Bo Tang
Summary: This review highlights the design strategy, reaction mechanism, and bioimaging applications of ONOO fluorescence probes developed in recent years, and discusses the challenges and future development trends.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Biao Song, Zhuotong Zeng, Eydhah Almatrafi, Maocai Shen, Weiping Xiong, Chengyun Zhou, Wenjun Wang, Guangming Zeng, Jilai Gong
Summary: This article reviews the recent studies on pyrite-mediated advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for wastewater treatment. Pyrite is a low-cost catalyst with the ability to release Fe2+ and self-regulate solution pH. Enhancements to pyrite-mediated AOPs can be achieved by converting pyrite into nanoparticles, using ultrasound and light irradiation, and adding exogenous substances. Future development directions include toxicity research, mechanism research, and technological coupling.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jizhou Jiang, Fangyi Li, Lei Ding, Chengxun Zhang, Arramel, Xin Li
Summary: Emerging MXenes, or two-dimensional layered metal carbide and nitride materials, have gained recognition for their applications in energy, environment, and catalysis. MXenes/carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-based hybrids have become important catalysts in these fields due to their multifunctionality and mechanical stability. This review discusses the fabrication strategies, enhancement mechanisms, and recent progress in the design and modification of MXenes/CNTs-based hybrids. Various fabrication techniques, including mechanical mixing, spray drying, 3D printing, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), as well as enhancement mechanisms identified through theoretical simulations and in-situ analysis, are summarized. The review also highlights the recent advancements in applications such as energy storage, sensors, water purification, and microwave absorption. Anticipated challenges related to fabrication, structure, mechanisms, modification approaches, and emergent applications are discussed, providing insights into the future trajectory of these hybrids.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ibrahim Ouergui, Arwa Jebabli, Hamdi Messaoudi, Slaheddine Delleli, Hamdi Chtourou, Anissa Bouassida, Ezdine Bouhlel, Emerson Franchini, Luca Paolo Ardigo
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effects of listening to music with different tempos and loudness during warm-up on perceived exertion, physical enjoyment, and physical performances in young taekwondo athletes. The results showed that music played at 140 beats per minute and 80 decibels can improve the performance and physical activity enjoyment of taekwondo athletes.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Youfa Liu, Mangwei Cui, Wei Ling, Lukuan Cheng, Hao Lei, Wenzheng Li, Yan Huang
Summary: This article comprehensively summarizes thermo-electrochemical cells (TECs) from their foundations to materials, strategies to engineering designs, and opportunities to challenges, aiming to promote the development of TECs towards superior performance and practicability.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Andy Hung, Sarah Koch, Valerie Bougault, Cameron Marshall Gee, Romulo Bertuzzi, Malindi Elmore, Paddy McCluskey, Laura Hidalgo, Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Michael Stephen Koehle
Summary: Air pollution is a significant environmental threat to health, particularly in the context of sports and exercise. The impact of pollution and climate change on sport and exercise has led to increased interest in personal-level actions to reduce exposure and risk. Limited evidence suggests strategies such as minimizing exposure, monitoring air pollution conditions, limiting outdoor exercise, using acclimation protocols, wearing N95 masks, and using antioxidant supplementation. This position statement aims to provide recommendations on implementing these personal strategies to prevent and mitigate the adverse effects of air pollution exposure during exercise.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Erika Zemkova
Summary: While the effect of various exercises on postural balance control has been extensively studied, there is a lack of research on exercises requiring sport-specific skills. This scoping review aims to map the literature on acute responses to general and sport-specific exercises and identify gaps in the existing research. The analysis showed that only a few studies have been conducted under sport-specific conditions, and more research is needed to understand the effects of these exercises on postural balance control. The type, intensity, and duration of exercise play a key role in postural sway, with muscular fatigue and sensorimotor dysfunction being major factors. Understanding these mechanisms can help design exercise programs tailored to individual needs and improve athlete performance and reduce injury risk.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Latt Shahril Mansor, Geoffrey Hubert Woo
Summary: The emergence of exogenous ketones has allowed researchers to explore the role of ketones in exercise performance, with mixed results suggesting that exogenous ketones may have a more significant impact on post-exercise recovery and subsequent exercise performance. More research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind these effects.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Yang, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Siyu Lu, Jihong Yu
Summary: Afterglow materials with distinctive and long-lived optical emission properties have attracted widespread attention. Recent research has discovered many new afterglow materials with high photoluminescence quantum yields and long lifetimes. Organic-inorganic hybrid afterglow materials utilize the advantages of organic molecules and heavy atom dopants to achieve excellent performance and have the advantages of low manufacturing costs, diverse structures and optical properties.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Kelly Kaulback, David B. Pyne, James H. Hull, Carolette Snyders, Nicola Sewry, Martin Schwellnus
Summary: Acute respiratory infections (ARinf) can have short-term and long-term effects on exercise and sports performance in athletes. Current research suggests that ARinf is associated with acute decrements in sports performance and pulmonary function, but minimal effects on cardiorespiratory endurance. Furthermore, long-term ARinf can have detrimental effects on sports performance, including training mileage, overall training load, standardized sports performance-dependent points, and match play. Future research should adopt a uniform approach to further explore the relationship between ARinf and exercise/sports performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Frederic Puel, Julien Morlier, David Pyne, Philippe Hellard
Summary: This study used three-dimensional underwater analysis to identify the biomechanical variables most associated with turn times in ten elite female swimmers. The results showed that lateral impulse, horizontal velocities at the end of the glide, and horizontal velocities during swim resumption were all significantly correlated with turn time.
SPORTS BIOMECHANICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physiology
David B. Pyne, Julien D. Periard
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Inigo Mujika, Nicolas Bourdillon, Rafa Gonzalez De Txabarri, Gregoire P. Millet
Summary: This study compared the effects of two high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programs on rowing performance and VO(2)kinetics, and found that neither of the HIIT interventions led to significant improvements in performance or VO(2)kinetics. This suggests that factors such as training volume progression, training intensity distribution, and altitude training may be more important than the exact intensity and duration of HIIT sessions in developing aerobic qualities in endurance athletes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Jad Adrian Washif, Inigo Mujika, Matthew D. DeLang, Joao Brito, Alexandre Dellal, Thomas Haugen, Bahar Hassanmirzaei, Del P. Wong, Abdulaziz Farooq, Gurhan Donmez, Kwang Joon Kim, Juan David Pena Duque, Lewis MacMillan, Ryo Matsunaga, Alireza Rabbani, Mohamed Romdhani, Montassar Tabben, Yacine Zerguini, Piotr Zmijewski, David B. Pyne, Karim Chamari
Summary: The COVID-19 lockdown had a negative impact on the training practices of football players worldwide, particularly amateurs and semiprofessionals. The frequency, duration, and knowledge attitudes of training were affected during the lockdown. Amateurs and semiprofessionals had a more challenging training situation compared to professionals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physiology
Oyvind Sandbakk, Mark Burnley, James Hopker, Athanasios Pappous, Samuele Maria Marcora, Gary Brickley
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Jad Adrian Washif, Lian-Yee Kok, Carl James, Christopher Martyn Beaven, Abdulaziz Farooq, David B. Pyne, Karim Chamari
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in training practices, recovery, mental health, and sleep patterns of athletes during the COVID-19 lockdown. The results showed that the lockdown significantly affected the intensity, frequency, and duration of training for athletes, and different levels of athletes had different training content and resource utilization. Lower-level athletes were more mentally vulnerable and anxious. The quality and quantity of sleep varied among athletes.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physiology
Oyvind Sandbakk
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
J. M. Gonzalez-Rave, J. A. Castillo, F. Gonzalez-Mohino, D. B. Pyne
Summary: Periodization of sequential altitude training over a season can lead to significant improvements in performance and physiological measures for elite swimmers. Conducting 3-4 altitude training camps lasting 21-24 days each season, with the last camp ending 20-32 days before major competitions, can enhance international swimming performance, hematological parameters, and anthropometric characteristics.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Manoel Rios, Rodrigo Zacca, Rui Azevedo, Pedro Fonseca, David B. Pyne, Victor Machado Reis, Daniel Moreira-Goncalves, Ricardo J. Fernandes
Summary: The aim of this study was to quantify the physiological demands and impact of muscle function of the popular CrossFit benchmark workout, Fran. The results showed that Fran workout utilizes both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and leads to significant postexercise fatigue and reduction in muscle function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physiology
David B. Pyne, Christian J. Cook, Liam P. Kilduff
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physiology
Oyvind Sandbakk
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Rodrigo Zacca, Flavio Antonio de Souza Castro, Ana Sofia Mottini Monteiro, David B. Pyne, Joao Paulo Vilas-Boas, Ricardo Jorge Pinto Fernandes
Summary: The purpose of this study was to compare the ventilatory and cardiorespiratory responses between the COSMED AquaTrainer coupled with the K4b2 and K5 wearable metabolic systems. The results showed that swimming speed was similar between all conditions, and the ventilatory and cardiorespiratory responses were highly comparable. This indicates that the AquaTrainer can be used with either of these two devices to measure physiological capacities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Liam P. Kilduff, David B. Pyne, Christian J. Cook
Summary: This article discusses four key performance domains in rugby union, including overall understanding of game demands, training science, effective recovery strategies, and competition-day strategies. Evaluating a team's preparation for the Rugby Union World Cup can be achieved by mapping their performance plan based on these domains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Diogo D. Carvalho, Ana Sofia Monteiro, Pedro Fonseca, Antonio J. Silva, J. Paulo Vilas-Boas, David B. Pyne, Ricardo J. Fernandes
Summary: Swimming performance is influenced by strength, and the differences between different swimming styles and expertise levels are unclear. Pearson correlation analysis showed that sprint times were negatively correlated with upper and lower limb strength and power, and elite swimmers had higher strength levels associated with specific stroke characteristics. The predictive model indicated that dry-land strength testing can distinguish between elite and non-elite swimmers.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)