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Original Research

Published on 13 May 2026

The impact of advanced footwear technology on running performance and pacing in world marathon majors

in Exercise Physiology

Yuya Maruo
Kensuke Takezawa

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1800107

364 views

Original Research

Published on 13 May 2026

Hematological, inflammatory, and hypoxia-responsive adaptations to 18-day normobaric live high-train low training in elite rowers

in Exercise Physiology

Anna Kasperska
Hanna Dziewiecka
Wojciech Jankowski
Tomasz Mikulski
Ireneusz Czerniec
Anna Skarpańska-Stejborn
Joanna Ostapiuk-Karolczuk

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1834329

328 views

Original Research

Published on 13 May 2026

The role of independent walking in the maturation of the spinal locomotor output in children with cerebral palsy

in Exercise Physiology

Priscilla Avaltroni
Yury Ivanenko
Margherita Villani
Giulia Scordo
Francesca Sylos-Labini
Alessandra Medici
Carla Assenza
Daniela Morelli
Francesco Lacquaniti
Germana Cappellini

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1828195

229 views

Original Research

Published on 13 May 2026

Time-course of post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) following multi-dimensional elastic band vs. heavy resistance exercise

in Exercise Physiology

Yiming Liu
Xinmao Zou
Dong Lu
Ning Xu
Mengqi Chen
Liming Zhu

Frontiers in Physiology

doi 10.3389/fphys.2026.1804907

244 views

Original Research

Accepted on 12 May 2026

The Effect of Velocity-Based Strength Training on Lower Limb Maximal Strength, Power, and Muscle Thickness: A Comparative Study of Sex-Specific Adaptations

in Exercise Physiology

Longkang Guo
Lintao Suo
Wendong Xue
Jingyuan Yang
雪海月吕
Haonan Qi
Mushuai Hao
Liang Zhao
Xiaofu Yang
Wei Han

Frontiers in Physiology

Systematic Review

Accepted on 12 May 2026

The Effects of Brain Endurance Training on Mental Fatigue, Endurance, and Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Exercise Physiology

Jialiang Yu
Zhiyuan Tan
yuxiong huang
Lunxin Chen
Danyang Li

Frontiers in Physiology

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

376 views

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

352 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

319 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

391 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

278 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

374 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

381 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

370 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

371 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

105 views

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

128 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

800 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

402 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

318 views

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The impact of advanced footwear technology on running performance and pacing in world marathon majors

Hematological, inflammatory, and hypoxia-responsive adaptations to 18-day normobaric live high-train low training in elite rowers

The role of independent walking in the maturation of the spinal locomotor output in children with cerebral palsy

Time-course of post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) following multi-dimensional elastic band vs. heavy resistance exercise

The Effect of Velocity-Based Strength Training on Lower Limb Maximal Strength, Power, and Muscle Thickness: A Comparative Study of Sex-Specific Adaptations

The Effects of Brain Endurance Training on Mental Fatigue, Endurance, and Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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