Frontiers in Physiology | Exercise Physiology

Original Research

Published on 12 May 2026

The effects of 8 weeks of functional strength training and blood flow restriction training on lower limb muscle strength, maximal power, and movement quality in male sprinter college athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Ji Zhu
Jiale Wang
Huangkun Chen
Ming Li
Yanlin Wang
Yihan Hu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1798606

274 views

Original Research

Published on 12 May 2026

The effect of integrative neuromuscular training on physical fitness and punching performance in highly-trained male boxers

in Exercise Physiology

Lei Zhang
Hanyi Li
Qiang Wei
Youlin Xiao
Qin Gao

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1810393

275 views

Original Research

Accepted on 11 May 2026

Chocolate Odor Enhances Resistance Exercise Performance through Appetite Suppression in the Fasted State: An Exploratory Study

in Exercise Physiology

Xiaohan Fan
Hengzhi Deng
Ng Jia Yang
Ahmad Amirul Hazim bin Ab Aziz
Mohamed Nashrudin bin Naharudin

Frontiers in Physiology

Original Research

Accepted on 11 May 2026

Sex-Specific BMI, 24-Hour Movement Behaviors, Motor Skills, and Executive Functions in Tunisian Preschool Children: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study

in Exercise Physiology

Sonia Meksi
Mohamed Amine Ltifi
Waad Alfawaz
Abdulazeem Alotaibi
Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly

Frontiers in Physiology

Editorial

Accepted on 11 May 2026

EDITORIAL: Exercise as a Central Pillar for Targeted Health and Performance

in Exercise Physiology

Rodrigo Zacca
Justin Roberts
Ana Isabel Padrão
Liliana C Baptista

Frontiers in Physiology

Systematic Review

Published on 11 May 2026

Effectiveness of moderate-to-low intensity exercise snacks on glucose and lipid metabolism in sedentary adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Zixuan Peng
Lu Peng
Wei Sun
Xuan Liu
Miaomiao Zhou
Meizhu Chen
Jiacheng Ren
Aona Chen
Chenggen Guo

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1805547

279 views

Original Research

Published on 08 May 2026

Anatomical spatial-temporal distribution and multivariate risk of acute injuries in elite rugby: a cohort based on prospective surveillance

in Exercise Physiology

Zhuo Chen
Xue Wang
Xiaodong Mei

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1793768

255 views

Original Research

Published on 08 May 2026

Exercise evokes retained motor performance without neuroprotection in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease

in Exercise Physiology

Henry M. Skelton
Nathaniel Hyman
Alejandra M. Fernandez
Emma Acerbo
Madison Scott
Ken Berglund
Claire-Anne Gutekunst
Robert E. Gross

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1796624

356 views

Original Research

Published on 08 May 2026

A theoretic predictive model to simulate the interference effects of acute aerobic exercise on rate of force development in weightlifters

in Exercise Physiology

Emidio E. Pistilli
Alan D. Mizener
Stuart A. Clayton

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1785061

362 views

Original Research

Published on 08 May 2026

Biomechanical effects of squatting movements in Tai Chi on the knee joint

in Exercise Physiology

Haibin Liu
Wenxiao He
Guang Yang
Suheng Li
Liqing Liu
Fan Gao
Shudong Yan
Ziyang Wang
Fengjie Ran

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1820135

354 views

Original Research

Published on 08 May 2026

Effects of long-term functional training combined with blood flow restriction training on athletic performance and body composition in basketball athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Di Wang
Moran Lyu
Zhiheng Li
Ming Li
Yuliu Tao
Aisong Zhu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1789909

342 views

Original Research

Published on 08 May 2026

Effects of low-load blood flow restriction resistance training on lower limb morphology and functional performance in male college table tennis athletes: a three-arm randomized controlled trial

in Exercise Physiology

Hongjian Qu
Hong Wang
Lei Zhao
Rui Sun

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1822610

357 views

Original Research

Accepted on 07 May 2026

Effects of Acute Warm-Up Intensity and Baseline Fitness on Running Performance in Adolescents

in Exercise Physiology

Yongwan Kim
Hyunchul Jeong
Suebin Park
Eun Young Song
Hyunji Kim
Juseok Yoon
Chansol Hurr

Frontiers in Physiology

Original Research

Accepted on 07 May 2026

Phase-dependent reorganization of circulating miRNA networks following short maximal exercise

in Exercise Physiology

Jana Jaklová Dytrtová
Michal Jakl
Ondřej Morávek
Denisa Smělá
Zuzana Bílková
Tomáš Navrátil
Farwa Baber
Jan Maleček
Lucie Korecká

Frontiers in Physiology

Systematic Review

Accepted on 07 May 2026

The Independent Effects of Isolated High-Intensity Interval Training Modalities on Body Composition and Adiposity Indices in Overweight or Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Jingyou Zhong
Yanhao Wang
Hongliang Wu
Huangkun Chen
Ming Li

Frontiers in Physiology

110 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 07 May 2026

Effects of energy drinks on repeated sprint performance and cognitive function in athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Li An Liao
Pin Chia Pan
Chi Hsiang Hung
Yu Jui Li
Kun Tien Wu
Jie Ping Wang
Chien Wen Hou

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1796957

768 views

Original Research

Published on 07 May 2026

Virtual sailing exercise enhances motor performance while maintaining stable mental and neurochemical profiles in healthy adults: a pilot study

in Exercise Physiology

Radietya Alvarabie
Elissa Burjawi
Gurdeep Sarai
Yang Yun
Oren Tirosh
Denny Meyer
Junhua Xiao

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1789933

382 views

Review

Published on 07 May 2026

Exercise-induced modulation of astrocyte in Alzheimer’s disease: mechanisms and therapeutic implications

in Exercise Physiology

Lei Shi
Jiding Xie
Tianjiao Dai
Mingzheng Zhang
Taoshuo Yang
Limei Sheng
Qiguan Jin
Jingang Dai

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1827919

297 views

Review

Published on 07 May 2026

Clinical evidence of exercise intervention in improving adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and frailty: a narrative literature review

in Exercise Physiology

Xiuli Mo
Zhengyu Duan
Weihong Zhang
Yongliang Jia

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1791522

364 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 05 May 2026

Efficacy of Neuromuscular Training for Enhancing Postural Stability in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Junfeng ZHOU
Shuaichao Liu
Han Sun
Xiaohong Zheng

Frontiers in Physiology

114 views

Systematic Review

Published on 05 May 2026

Effects of plyometric training on strength, explosive performance, and agility in female team-sport athletes: a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Zhuo Zeng
Peng Zhang
Chengyu Zhou
Zixin Wang
Junhao Li
Qi Xie
Haoran Li
Dongxu Huang
Yongmin Xie
Aiguo Zhou

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1837615

405 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 May 2026

Comparative Performance of Four Large Language Models in Generating Evidence-Based Exercise Prescriptions Using FITT-VP Framework

in Exercise Physiology

Huan Feng
Xiaojun Wang

Frontiers in Physiology

223 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 May 2026

Reliability and Sensitivity of Mechanical Properties of Phase-Specific During the 505-Test Using a Ra-dar Device in Soccer Players

in Exercise Physiology

Jin Li
Hongxing Li
Fan Gu
Ying Li
Ruiqi Cheng
Song Lin
Christophe Hautier
Qingshan Zhang

Frontiers in Physiology

111 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 May 2026

Block Periodization vs. Traditional Periodization in High-Intensity Functional Training: A Randomized Crossover Study

in Exercise Physiology

Florian Micke
Julius Huelle
Gommaar D'Hulst
Eduard Isenmann
Stephan Geisler
Steffen Held

Frontiers in Physiology

206 views

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The effects of 8 weeks of functional strength training and blood flow restriction training on lower limb muscle strength, maximal power, and movement quality in male sprinter college athletes

The effect of integrative neuromuscular training on physical fitness and punching performance in highly-trained male boxers

Chocolate Odor Enhances Resistance Exercise Performance through Appetite Suppression in the Fasted State: An Exploratory Study

Sex-Specific BMI, 24-Hour Movement Behaviors, Motor Skills, and Executive Functions in Tunisian Preschool Children: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study

EDITORIAL: Exercise as a Central Pillar for Targeted Health and Performance

Effectiveness of moderate-to-low intensity exercise snacks on glucose and lipid metabolism in sedentary adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Anatomical spatial-temporal distribution and multivariate risk of acute injuries in elite rugby: a cohort based on prospective surveillance

Exercise evokes retained motor performance without neuroprotection in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease

A theoretic predictive model to simulate the interference effects of acute aerobic exercise on rate of force development in weightlifters

Biomechanical effects of squatting movements in Tai Chi on the knee joint

Effects of long-term functional training combined with blood flow restriction training on athletic performance and body composition in basketball athletes

Effects of low-load blood flow restriction resistance training on lower limb morphology and functional performance in male college table tennis athletes: a three-arm randomized controlled trial

Effects of Acute Warm-Up Intensity and Baseline Fitness on Running Performance in Adolescents

Phase-dependent reorganization of circulating miRNA networks following short maximal exercise

The Independent Effects of Isolated High-Intensity Interval Training Modalities on Body Composition and Adiposity Indices in Overweight or Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effects of energy drinks on repeated sprint performance and cognitive function in athletes

Virtual sailing exercise enhances motor performance while maintaining stable mental and neurochemical profiles in healthy adults: a pilot study

Exercise-induced modulation of astrocyte in Alzheimer’s disease: mechanisms and therapeutic implications

Clinical evidence of exercise intervention in improving adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and frailty: a narrative literature review

Efficacy of Neuromuscular Training for Enhancing Postural Stability in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effects of plyometric training on strength, explosive performance, and agility in female team-sport athletes: a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis

Comparative Performance of Four Large Language Models in Generating Evidence-Based Exercise Prescriptions Using FITT-VP Framework

Reliability and Sensitivity of Mechanical Properties of Phase-Specific During the 505-Test Using a Ra-dar Device in Soccer Players

Block Periodization vs. Traditional Periodization in High-Intensity Functional Training: A Randomized Crossover Study