Engaging in regular exercise results in a range of physiological adaptations offering benefits
for exercise capacity and health, independent of age, gender or the presence of chronic …

Despite a voluminous body of research devoted to sprint training, our understanding of the
training process leading to a world-class sprint performance is limited. The objective of this …

Background Understanding soccer players' match-related fatigue and recovery profiles likely
helps with develo** conditioning programs that increase team performance and reduce …

High-intensity interval training (HIT), in a variety of forms, is today one of the most effective
means of improving cardiorespiratory and metabolic function and, in turn, the physical …

Sustained physical exercise leads to a reduced capacity to produce voluntary force that
typically outlasts the exercise bout. This “fatigue” can be due both to impaired muscle …

The aim of this review is to provide the first comprehensive analysis of the various technical
and physical on-court demands in elite male handball with respect to playing positions …

Background In team sports, it is imperative that the warm-up improves acute explosive
performance. However, the exact strategies, methods, and consequences of different warm …

Introduction Speed is an important prerequisite in soccer. Therefore, a large number of tests
have been developed aiming to investigate several speed skills relevant to soccer. This …

Short-duration sprints, interspersed with brief recoveries, are common during most team
sports. The ability to produce the best possible average sprint performance over a series of …

Physical inactivity represents the fourth leading risk factor for mortality, and it has been
linked with a series of chronic disorders, the treatment of which absorbs~ 85% of healthcare …