Frontiers in Physiology | Exercise Physiology

Original Research

Published on 16 Dec 2025

Effects of tissue flossing and dynamic stretching on hamstring stiffness and flexibility in light volleyball enthusiasts: a randomized controlled trial

in Exercise Physiology

Kang Ren
Zhendong Zhao
Lu Wu
Liyu Luo

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1703100

345 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 15 Dec 2025

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 Vodicka
Tomáš Navrátil
Marie Bičíková
Barbara Elsnicová

Frontiers in Physiology

Original Research

Accepted on 15 Dec 2025

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

Systematic Review

Accepted on 15 Dec 2025

Association Between the PPARGC1A Gly482Ser (rs8192678) Polymorphism and Endurance and Power Athlete Status: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Weilong Su
Lingfeng Yuan
Zhaozhe He
Fan Ding
Jun Sun
Yingzhe Xiong
Xiaobo Song

Frontiers in Physiology

Systematic Review

Accepted on 15 Dec 2025

Acute and Chronic Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Selected Exerkine Secretion in Health, Disease, and Aging: A Systematic Review

in Exercise Physiology

Zbigniew Jost
Agata Rozynkowska
Michalina Głąb
Alicja Sitkiewicz
Mia Goiko
Radosław Laskowski
Fabian Herold
Zsolt Radák
Sylwester Kujach

Frontiers in Physiology

Original Research

Accepted on 12 Dec 2025

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

in Exercise Physiology

Andrea Pilotto
Enrique Higueras
Massimiliano Ansaldo
Ivan Baltasar-Fernandez
Marianna Neri
Letizia Giusti
Angel Buendia Romero
Pedro L. Valenzuela
Julian Alcazar
Fulvio Lauretani

Frontiers in Physiology

204 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 12 Dec 2025

The Specificity of Cluster Training Effects in Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Exercise Physiology

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

Frontiers in Physiology

133 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 11 Dec 2025

Accentuated Eccentric Loading in Lower-Body Resistance Training: A Systematic Review of Acute and Chronic adaptations on Strength, Power, and Speed Outcomes

in Exercise Physiology

Jinghui Zhong
Tongwu Yu
yan Xiao
Hao Wu

Frontiers in Physiology

145 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2025

Muscle activity and power output recovery: the roles of rest duration and underlying endurance capacity in the wingate test

in Exercise Physiology

Yuxiao Hu
Weijun Liu
Qingqing Duan
Zhigang Gong

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1674597

313 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2025

V˙O2max and the kinetics of V˙O2, muscle oxygen delivery, and muscle deoxygenation

in Exercise Physiology

Gabriele Marinari
Darren S. DeLorey

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1656980

1,147 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 10 Dec 2025

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

112 views

Perspective

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic exertional compartment syndrome: perspective from a student nurse with lower extremity pain

in Exercise Physiology

Madelyne Marbel
Robert Knoerl

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1644047

240 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Paddle selection and adjustment for young male kayakers: the science behind the art

in Exercise Physiology

Rui António Fernandes
Fernando Alacid
Beatriz Branquinho Gomes

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1713935

268 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Dec 2025

Acute endocrine, immune, and muscle damage responses following a 2,000-m rowing time trial in elite male athletes

in Exercise Physiology

Soo-Min Ha
Min-Seong Ha
Minchul Lee

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1712471

362 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

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
Bo Wang
Hengzhi Deng
Mingyue Yin
Kai Xu
Hengxian Liu
Meiling Tao
Yanfeng Li
Yilin Zhang
Yuhang Liu

Frontiers in Physiology

Systematic Review

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

Effects of exercise on bone mineral density and bone turnover markers in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Tingting Miao
Xun Li
Wenhua Zhang
Jie Liu
Yi Xiao
Xiaoqiang Wang

Frontiers in Physiology

108 views

Systematic Review

Published on 08 Dec 2025

Optimal aerobic exercise dose for pain relief in fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Yiqi Li
Yuan Yuan
Lijun Hua
Linghua Ran
Bopeng Qiu
Yong Yang
Lin Zhang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1693735

653 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 05 Dec 2025

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 Craig Truman Clark
Ibrahim Ouergui
Anne Delextrat
Fatma Hilal Yagin
Antonella Muscella
Georgian Badicu
Anissa Noussa Bouassida
Filipe Manuel Clemente
Sameer Badri AL-Mhanna

Frontiers in Physiology

191 views

Original Research

Accepted on 05 Dec 2025

A Periodized Winter Training Block Enhances Anaerobic Capacity in Elite Female Rowers during 30-Second Maximal Rowing

in Exercise Physiology

Xiaofang Liu
Yuquan Ding
Zhigang Gong
Pengcheng Guo

Frontiers in Physiology

114 views

Review

Published on 05 Dec 2025

Lessons from history for V˙O2max and the V˙O2 plateau, part 1, 1920 – 1961: original concepts were based on discontinuous exercise protocols

in Exercise Physiology

Robert A. Robergs
Bridgette O’Malley
Sam Torrens
Craig Ryan McNulty
Praneel Titheradge
Julien S. Baker
Todd A. Astorino
Simon Green
Marek Nalos

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1688750

1,110 views

Systematic Review

Published on 05 Dec 2025

Does caffeine intake enhance physical and physiological performance in swimmers? a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Dongxiang Huang
Bo Huang
Zhongzheng Wang
Hideki Takagi
Yang Chen
Zhuonan Huang
Xiaobing Wang
Xiangyue Tong

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1648862

667 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Dec 2025

Muscle oxygen consumption and microvascular function in healthy aging assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy: effect of adipose tissue thickness and physical fitness

in Exercise Physiology

Mireille van Beekvelt
Marte Wilson
Andreas Parviz Gaarden

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1659756

587 views

Review

Published on 04 Dec 2025

Personalized warm-up strategies for adult athletes: a meta-analysis based on athletic level, gender, and region

in Exercise Physiology

Ye Xu
Jianmin Dai
Xingyue Liang
Yurou Zhang

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1706583

639 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Dec 2025

Anxiety level modulates endocrine and neuromodulatory responses to maximal exercise and 24-h recovery in elite rowers

in Exercise Physiology

Joanna Ostapiuk-Karolczuk
Hanna Dziewiecka
Anna Kasperska
Justyna Cichoń-Woźniak
Małgorzata Reysner
Wojciech Gruszka
Piotr Basta
Sabina Kaczmarczyk
Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2025.1713588

574 views

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articles

Effects of tissue flossing and dynamic stretching on hamstring stiffness and flexibility in light volleyball enthusiasts: a randomized controlled trial

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

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

Association Between the PPARGC1A Gly482Ser (rs8192678) Polymorphism and Endurance and Power Athlete Status: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Acute and Chronic Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Selected Exerkine Secretion in Health, Disease, and Aging: A Systematic Review

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

The Specificity of Cluster Training Effects in Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Accentuated Eccentric Loading in Lower-Body Resistance Training: A Systematic Review of Acute and Chronic adaptations on Strength, Power, and Speed Outcomes

Muscle activity and power output recovery: the roles of rest duration and underlying endurance capacity in the wingate test

V˙O2max and the kinetics of V˙O2, muscle oxygen delivery, and muscle deoxygenation

Evaluation of both Overall and Individual FMS Components Results in Male and Female Groups: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic exertional compartment syndrome: perspective from a student nurse with lower extremity pain

Paddle selection and adjustment for young male kayakers: the science behind the art

Acute endocrine, immune, and muscle damage responses following a 2,000-m rowing time trial in elite male athletes

Effects of Recreational Football on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Health, and Functional Performance in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effects of exercise on bone mineral density and bone turnover markers in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Optimal aerobic exercise dose for pain relief in fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Plasma and Salivary Measures of Testosterone and Cortisol Levels in Basketball Players Under Various Games / Training Conditions, and Nutritional Strategies: An updated Systematic Review

A Periodized Winter Training Block Enhances Anaerobic Capacity in Elite Female Rowers during 30-Second Maximal Rowing

Lessons from history for V˙O2max and the V˙O2 plateau, part 1, 1920 – 1961: original concepts were based on discontinuous exercise protocols

Does caffeine intake enhance physical and physiological performance in swimmers? a systematic review and meta-analysis

Muscle oxygen consumption and microvascular function in healthy aging assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy: effect of adipose tissue thickness and physical fitness

Personalized warm-up strategies for adult athletes: a meta-analysis based on athletic level, gender, and region

Anxiety level modulates endocrine and neuromodulatory responses to maximal exercise and 24-h recovery in elite rowers