Frontiers in Physiology | Exercise Physiology

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2026

Time-dependent changes in aerobic capacity of acute sub-high altitude exposure in elite youth endurance athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Junpeng Feng
Fengming Ning
Xuchang Zhang
Ye Tao
Mingyue Sun
Wenqiang Wu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1916986

286 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2026

Effects of 8-week polarized vs. threshold training on cardiorespiratory fitness, post-exercise heart-rate recovery, and target accuracy under fatigue in table tennis players

in Exercise Physiology

Wenyuan Wang
Yushan He
Enli Xie

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1926017

307 views

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Aug 2026

Integrating Technology-assisted Behavioral Management into a Summer Obesity Prevention Intervention Program: A Pilot Controlled Trial

in Exercise Physiology

Qiaoyin Tan
Paul Son
Yuxin Nie
Pengfei Yang
Amanda Staiano
Fahui Wang
David C. Shepherd
Katie Queen
Stewart Gordon
Senlin Chen

Frontiers in Physiology

123 views

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Aug 2026

Exercise-Induced Hypertension, Leukocyte Telomere Length, and Dietary Antioxidant Intake in Elite Taekwondo Athletes: An Integrated Analysis

in Exercise Physiology

YUN-A SHIN
Jun-Hee Lee

Frontiers in Physiology

Original Research

Published on 18 Aug 2026

Baseline cognitive performance moderates ACL injury–related knee biomechanics during unanticipated sidestep cutting in highly trained male soccer players

in Exercise Physiology

Weipeng Liu
Zilong Wang
Zhuangzhuang Wang
Zhiyuan Qin
Zhengwei Wu
Weihua Zheng
Congjie Cheng
Weichao Li
Wenhua Li

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1911093

273 views

Systematic Review

Published on 18 Aug 2026

Exercise patterns and atherosclerosis: a network meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials

in Exercise Physiology

Cheng Xu
Shuxin Yan
Yuxin Liu
Hui Zhang
Fei Li
Yu Zhang
Yiying Liu
Yulian Yuan
Shujing Zhang
Xianggen Zhong

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1911464

293 views

Systematic Review

Published on 18 Aug 2026

Effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Jinchen Pan
Xusong Dong
Ruiqi Cheng
Jianmei Cui
Weian Lin
Lei Zheng

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1885059

274 views

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Aug 2026

Comparative effects of short- and long-distance sprint training on speed, change-of-direction ability, and intermittent aerobic endurance in collegiate basketball players

in Exercise Physiology

Yang Zhang
Jiayi Wang
Zhihai Wang

Frontiers in Physiology

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Aug 2026

Physiological Relevance and Generation-Level Stability of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Race-Day Warm-Up and Cool-Down Plans for Sprint Swimming: An Expert-Rated Comparison of Four Large Language Models

in Exercise Physiology

Tianyue ZHAO
Yiyao Peng
Zixin Chen
Xiaojun Wang

Frontiers in Physiology

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Aug 2026

Effects of Instability Direction on Early Neuromuscular Responses of Trunk and Hip Muscles During Rapid Squatting

in Exercise Physiology

Kohei Yoshikawa
Matsuri Hashimoto
Shinichi Noguchi
Noriyuki Kida

Frontiers in Physiology

Systematic Review

Published on 17 Aug 2026

Effects of unilateral versus bilateral training on linear sprint and change-of-direction performance in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Chen Dong
Yugang Zhang
Min Sun

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1884017

209 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Aug 2026

Predicting athletic performance in track and field athletes based on wearable physiological and psychological indicators: an interpretable machine learning study

in Exercise Physiology

Pengfei Zhang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1912453

295 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Aug 2026

Agreement and reliability of force-plate, smartphone-based, and wearable-sensor countermovement jump assessments for neuromuscular monitoring in male professional volleyball players

in Exercise Physiology

Bartosz Wilczyński
Tymon Środa
Mateusz Sikorski
Mariola Gepfert
Jakub Jarosz
Katarzyna Zorena

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1902583

442 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Aug 2026

Dmax-derived lactate-threshold intensity profiles and associated factors in adolescent swimmers: A multicenter cross-sectional study

in Exercise Physiology

Jiayi Lyu
Guangnan Liu
Jiawen Li
Lei Lei
Ze Zhang
Jie Gao

Frontiers in Physiology

257 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Aug 2026

Multi-Objective Optimization of Table Tennis Serve Kinematic Parameters Using an Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

in Exercise Physiology

LinKun Wang
HuiJun Li

Frontiers in Physiology

211 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Aug 2026

Limited Incremental Value of Balance and Plantar-Pressure Measures Beyond Baseline CAIT for a 12-Month Composite Ankle-Instability Outcome in Competitive Badminton Players

in Exercise Physiology

Wangda Li

Frontiers in Physiology

197 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Aug 2026

Sternocleidomastoid muscle morphology is independently associated with neck strength and endurance in athletes and para-athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Sandra Rozenstoka
Elena Comadran de Barnola
Santa Kauzena
Gundega Akuratere
Zinta Galeja
Daira Deicmane

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1852707

364 views

Methods

Accepted on 12 Aug 2026

Synergistic Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and a Dance Movement Intervention on Mild Cognitive Impairment: Study Protocol for a Four-Arm Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial

in Exercise Physiology

Xuefeng Zhao
Qing He
Jiawen Yin
Xiaoqi Xu
Qiaoli Gong
Xuehai Lv

Frontiers in Physiology

231 views

Original Research

Accepted on 12 Aug 2026

Feasibility of explainable machine learning for analyzing drop landing strategies: Effects of landing height and fatigue

in Exercise Physiology

Chenglin Liu
Xuan Liu
SIyan Mi
Yujie Liu
Yuan Tian
Youwei Zhang
Xiao Zhang
Lei Pang

Frontiers in Physiology

254 views

Original Research

Accepted on 12 Aug 2026

Personalized Movement Competence Development Framework for Cultivating Lifelong Physical Literacy Through Adaptive Instruction

in Exercise Physiology

PU GUO
Dr. Wang Zeyu

Frontiers in Physiology

177 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 12 Aug 2026

AI-Assisted Learning in Exercise Physiology: A Quasi-Experimental Study Using PhysioExercise GPT

in Exercise Physiology

Roque Ribeiro Da Silva Junior
Larissa Nayara de Souza
Gilson Aquino Cavalcante
Fernando Libralino Fernandes
José Antônio da Silva Júnior1
Rackel Gurgel Hipólito
Fausto Guzen
Edson Fonseca Pinto
Maria Irany Knackfuss
Thales Allyrio Araújo De Medeiros Fernandes

Frontiers in Physiology

178 views

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Aug 2026

Effects of exercise interventions on fall-related functional performance in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or low bone mass: a systematic review and meta-analysis with an exploratory analysis of reported consistency with ACSM recommendations

in Exercise Physiology

Shixian Li
Neng Pan
Lulu Niu
Min Yao
Shuai Zhao
Chenming Liu
Dongying Li

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1903705

391 views

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Aug 2026

Study-level age patterns in cardiometabolic response to high-intensity interval training among adults with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

in Exercise Physiology

Ping Lin
Gang Xu
Xia Li

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1833719

493 views

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Aug 2026

Optimal exercise dose for resistance training to improve HbA1c levels in overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and a Bayesian network meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Huarui Li
Shidong Yang
Xuefeng Wang
Zhiwei Wang
Wei Zhang
Xuehai Zhang
Shouliang Huang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1867073

354 views

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articles

Time-dependent changes in aerobic capacity of acute sub-high altitude exposure in elite youth endurance athletes

Effects of 8-week polarized vs. threshold training on cardiorespiratory fitness, post-exercise heart-rate recovery, and target accuracy under fatigue in table tennis players

Integrating Technology-assisted Behavioral Management into a Summer Obesity Prevention Intervention Program: A Pilot Controlled Trial

Exercise-Induced Hypertension, Leukocyte Telomere Length, and Dietary Antioxidant Intake in Elite Taekwondo Athletes: An Integrated Analysis

Baseline cognitive performance moderates ACL injury–related knee biomechanics during unanticipated sidestep cutting in highly trained male soccer players

Exercise patterns and atherosclerosis: a network meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials

Effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis

Comparative effects of short- and long-distance sprint training on speed, change-of-direction ability, and intermittent aerobic endurance in collegiate basketball players

Physiological Relevance and Generation-Level Stability of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Race-Day Warm-Up and Cool-Down Plans for Sprint Swimming: An Expert-Rated Comparison of Four Large Language Models

Effects of Instability Direction on Early Neuromuscular Responses of Trunk and Hip Muscles During Rapid Squatting

Effects of unilateral versus bilateral training on linear sprint and change-of-direction performance in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Predicting athletic performance in track and field athletes based on wearable physiological and psychological indicators: an interpretable machine learning study

Agreement and reliability of force-plate, smartphone-based, and wearable-sensor countermovement jump assessments for neuromuscular monitoring in male professional volleyball players

Dmax-derived lactate-threshold intensity profiles and associated factors in adolescent swimmers: A multicenter cross-sectional study

Multi-Objective Optimization of Table Tennis Serve Kinematic Parameters Using an Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Limited Incremental Value of Balance and Plantar-Pressure Measures Beyond Baseline CAIT for a 12-Month Composite Ankle-Instability Outcome in Competitive Badminton Players

Sternocleidomastoid muscle morphology is independently associated with neck strength and endurance in athletes and para-athletes

Synergistic Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and a Dance Movement Intervention on Mild Cognitive Impairment: Study Protocol for a Four-Arm Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial

Feasibility of explainable machine learning for analyzing drop landing strategies: Effects of landing height and fatigue

Personalized Movement Competence Development Framework for Cultivating Lifelong Physical Literacy Through Adaptive Instruction

AI-Assisted Learning in Exercise Physiology: A Quasi-Experimental Study Using PhysioExercise GPT

Effects of exercise interventions on fall-related functional performance in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or low bone mass: a systematic review and meta-analysis with an exploratory analysis of reported consistency with ACSM recommendations

Study-level age patterns in cardiometabolic response to high-intensity interval training among adults with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Optimal exercise dose for resistance training to improve HbA1c levels in overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and a Bayesian network meta-analysis