https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/sections/exercise-physiology RSS Feed for Exercise Physiology section in the Frontiers in Physiology journal | New and Recent Articles en-us Frontiers Feed Generator,version:1 2026-07-15T02:14:02.965+00:00 60 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1876479 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1876479 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z Review Pengli ChangHaoyu WangJierui ZhangYiming ZhangZhihao QiXianyang Xin 0.05). Thus, aquatic exercise did not significantly improve arterial stiffness in hypertensive patients.ConclusionAquatic exercise significantly reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. However, its effects on heart rate and pulse wave velocity are not statistically significant, indicating that it does not have a substantial impact on arterial stiffness in hypertensive patients. Further high-quality research is needed to confirm these findings.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1916482 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1916482 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z Editorial Erika ZemkováGerold EbenbichlerTomáš MalýMagni Mohr https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1868998 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1868998 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z Review Chaoming WuYanshuang ZhaoYanxia Zhao 72 hours) or symptomatic presentations warrant further research, whereas exercise-induced biomarker elevations in asymptomatic athletes should be considered mostly benign and temporary.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1855612 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1855612 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z Original Research Hanwen ZhangYingjian ZhangHeng TianYang GaoMingxi Zhang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1783010 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1783010 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z Original Research Edoardo LeccePaolo AmorusoFiorella MartireAlessandro Scotto di PalumboMassimo SacchettiIlenia Bazzucchi 0.6, p < 0.01).DiscussionBecause MFCVMAX is considered an indirect marker of the recruitment of larger motor units, our results suggest that ST participants may recruit relatively larger motor units during the initial contraction phase compared with RA individuals. In addition, more stable RFD across days is associated with comparable contribution from similarly sized motor units. Thus, within the present sample, day-to-day stability in rapid force appeared to be more strongly associated with training-related consistency than with biological sex.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1826138 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1826138 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z Original Research Xu AiRuijie LiuYongling LvLi ChenRui DuanXu MaLinzi LiHong DingHexiao ShenYanli HuXiaoxuan ZhuYonglian Zhang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1897091 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1897091 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z Original Research Jiawei ZhengJunfeng TengKunpeng WangXikai Lin 0.80). Synergy structure remained stable regardless of task or fatigue, while task type and fatigue selectively modulated specific muscle contributions. Notably, vastus lateralis contribution showed opposing fatigue-related trends between tasks, and lateral gastrocnemius contribution decreased significantly after fatigue in SLDJ only.ConclusionsThe central nervous system maintains a stable modular control strategy across DJ tasks and fatigue conditions. Adaptations to fatigue manifest primarily through task-specific modulation of intra-module muscle weights rather than restructuring of synergy organization. SLDJ demonstrated greater neuromuscular sensitivity to fatigue than DLDJ, indicating that single-leg landing tasks may be more susceptible to fatigue-induced alterations in neuromuscular control. These findings inform neuromuscular screening and targeted training strategies for female athletes.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1834757 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1834757 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z Original Research Xiaohan FanHengzhi DengJia Yang NgAhmad Amirul Hazim bin Ab AzizMohamed Nashrudin bin Naharudin https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1838821 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1838821 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z Review Xiaojing ShiFang LiuRuirui SongXuefeng GuoJian HuangJun ChenHongmei Gao https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1871149 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1871149 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z Review Jingzhi LengJingjing YuZheheng LiYimin ZhangJuntao Cui https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1821278 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1821278 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Systematic Review Yu-Feng YangEnrique Flórez-GilChristos KoutsouridisYu-Ming ZhongNuno MateusEduardo AbadeChing-Feng ChengMengde LyuKai Xu https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1842803 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1842803 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z General Commentary Kevin HappMichael Behringer https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1863589 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1863589 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Systematic Review Cuiyue KongSichen ZhouXianyang XinYang Zhang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1865794 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1865794 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Systematic Review Lina GeDandan KongMingmei ChenShuting XuChenzhe MaLing WangWeibao Liang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1834109 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1834109 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Systematic Review Xinrui MiaoJiajun HouWenqing Chang 4 min [SMD = 0.98, 95%CI (0.67, 1.30), P < 0.001], occlusion pressure of 40–60% arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) [SMD = 0.83, 95%CI (0.29, 1.36), P = 0.002]. Countermovement jump (CMJ) was the most sensitive outcome measure for PAPE assessment [SMD = 0.83, 95%CI (0.44, 1.21), P < 0.001]. Notably, several subgroups were based on only 1–2 primary studies, and these findings should be interpreted with extreme caution due to limited sample size and evidence volume. Regarding RPE, BFR training significantly increased subjective fatigue [SMD = 0.82, 95%CI (0.39, 1.26), P < 0.001] with moderate heterogeneity (I² = 60%, P = 0.001). Subgroup analysis indicated that more pronounced fatigue perception was observed in knee flexion/compound exercises [SMD = 0.91/1.54, P <0.001], rest intervals ≤ 4 min [SMD = 0.79/1.16, P = 0.05], low exercise intensity (< 40% 1RM) [SMD = 0.86, 95%CI (0.30, 1.42), P = 0.003], and occlusion pressure > 60% AOP [SMD = 1.37, 95%CI (0.80, 1.94), P < 0.001]. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the stability of the results, and funnel plots combined with Egger’s test showed no significant publication bias (P > 0.05).ConclusionLower limb BFR training can effectively induce PAPE, with optimal effects achieved through multi-joint movements, rest intervals > 4 min, 40–60% AOP, and 40–70% 1RM intensity. Meanwhile, BFR training significantly elevates subjective fatigue (RPE), which is more prominent under conditions of knee flexion/compound exercises, shorter rest intervals, low intensity, and high occlusion pressure (> 60% AOP).Systematic Review Registrationhttps://inplasy.com/inplasy-2026-5-0041/, identifier INPLASY202430008.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1847569 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1847569 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Original Research Ludwig RappeltTim WiedenmannSteffen HeldLars HeinkeFlorian MickePamela WickerLars Donath 10% to <5%, indicating increasing competitive density.DiscussionHYROX has rapidly evolved into a highly competitive, sport in which overall performance is most strongly associated with running performance, alongside meaningful contributions from the strength-based stations.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1838894 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1838894 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Original Research Timothy R. RotariusJakob D. LauverBarry W. Scheuermann https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1885685 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1885685 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Original Research Limingfei ZhouSiqi MengZhenxiang GuoMuxi Zhang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1860407 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1860407 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Original Research Nur Gökçe AydınMelek BilginHalil İbrahim KayaAhmet Serhat GençBurak YoldaşSamet Hasan AbacıEnes AkdemirBerna AnılEsra Korkmaz SalkılıçAli Kerim Yılmaz https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1886499 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1886499 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Original Research Sibel YildirimFırat AkyüzNihat ÖzşengezerAtilla Orkun DilberMehmet Ali EkinKıvanç BuruMurat Akyüz