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View article: A Series of Acute Psychological Priming Interventions Assessing Changes in Hormonal and Physical Performance Measures During Resistance Training
A Series of Acute Psychological Priming Interventions Assessing Changes in Hormonal and Physical Performance Measures During Resistance Training Open
Psychological “priming” strategies such as music, self-talk, imagery, and audience effects are commonly used by athletes, yet their acute influence on resistance training performance and underlying endocrine responses is unclear. We conduc…
View article: Bounce or step
Bounce or step Open
This study investigates the evolution of footwork techniques in elite épée fencing, focusing on the traditional stepping method versus a modern bouncing technique. Using time-motion analysis of 163 bouts from the 2012 and 2020 Olympic Game…
View article: Assessment of Aerobic Fitness and Repeated Sprint Ability in Elite Male Soccer: A Systematic Review of Test Protocols Used in Practice and Research
Assessment of Aerobic Fitness and Repeated Sprint Ability in Elite Male Soccer: A Systematic Review of Test Protocols Used in Practice and Research Open
Background Soccer requires players to cover distances around 10–12 km, with numerous consecutive sprints throughout the 90-min game. As such, aerobic fitness and repeated sprint ability (RSA) are crucial physical qualities for the modern s…
View article: Middle Aged Women and their Physical Activity Leisure Selves
Middle Aged Women and their Physical Activity Leisure Selves Open
Exercise participation can be difficult for women during the transitional stage of middle age, due to physiological, psychological and social changes. This study explored the perceptions of women aged 40–54 in London UK, to leisure exercis…
View article: Strength and Conditioning for Volleyball: A Review
Strength and Conditioning for Volleyball: A Review Open
Volleyball, with its global popularity and rigorous competition schedules, presents unique challenges in athlete conditioning and injury risk reduction. This narrative review synthesizes the current understanding of the physical demands an…
View article: Effect of Post-Activation Potentiation on Weightlifting Performance and Endocrinological Responses
Effect of Post-Activation Potentiation on Weightlifting Performance and Endocrinological Responses Open
Purpose: This study examined the acute performance-enhancing effects and endocrinological responses of a supramaximal clean pull performed at 120% of clean and jerk, one repetition maximum, on clean performance. Methods: Eight (n = 8) rank…
View article: Correction: Robinson et al. Relationships and Within-Group Differences in Physical Attributes and Golf Performance in Elite Amateur Female Players. Life 2024, 14, 674
Correction: Robinson et al. Relationships and Within-Group Differences in Physical Attributes and Golf Performance in Elite Amateur Female Players. Life 2024, 14, 674 Open
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View article: Validity and Reliability of a Commercially Available Inertial Sensor for Measuring Barbell Mechanics during Weightlifting
Validity and Reliability of a Commercially Available Inertial Sensor for Measuring Barbell Mechanics during Weightlifting Open
This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of a commercially available inertial measurement unit (Enode) for measuring barbell kinematics and kinetics during a snatch. In order to assess validity and within- and between-sessio…
View article: Effects of external verbal cueing on countermovement rebound jump performance
Effects of external verbal cueing on countermovement rebound jump performance Open
This study examined the effects of three external verbal cues on countermovement rebound jump (CMRJ) performance. Twenty-five recreational athletes completed nine jumps with distinct height, velocity and combined cue focus. A general linea…
View article: Editorial: Strength and conditioning in football: driving physical performance through research and innovation
Editorial: Strength and conditioning in football: driving physical performance through research and innovation Open
Editorial: Strength and conditioning in football: driving physical performance through research and innovation
View article: Relationships and Within-Group Differences in Physical Attributes and Golf Performance in Elite Amateur Female Players
Relationships and Within-Group Differences in Physical Attributes and Golf Performance in Elite Amateur Female Players Open
The aim of the present study was to examine the association between a comprehensive physical testing battery and measures of golf performance in elite female amateur players. Nineteen category one (handicap ≤ 5) or better golfers (age: 16.…
View article: The Association between Countermovement Rebound Jump Metrics and Independent Measures of Athletic Performance
The Association between Countermovement Rebound Jump Metrics and Independent Measures of Athletic Performance Open
This study investigates the associations between countermovement rebound jump (CMRJ) performance metrics and various independent measures of athletic performance, including the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), 20 m linear sprint, and 505 c…
View article: A survey into the current fitness testing practices of elite male soccer practitioners: from assessment to communicating results
A survey into the current fitness testing practices of elite male soccer practitioners: from assessment to communicating results Open
This study provides insight into the current fitness testing practices in elite male soccer. One hundred and two practitioners from professional soccer leagues across 24 countries completed an online survey comprising 29 questions, with fi…
View article: Practices and perceptions of strength and conditioning in female golf: A survey study of touring professionals
Practices and perceptions of strength and conditioning in female golf: A survey study of touring professionals Open
The aim of the study was to provide an understanding of current practices and perceptions of strength and conditioning (S&C) training in female touring professionals. A cross-sectional, explorative survey was undertaken and contained 30 qu…
View article: Associations and Within-Group Differences in Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance Data in High-Level Amateur Players
Associations and Within-Group Differences in Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance Data in High-Level Amateur Players Open
The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between a comprehensive physical testing battery and golf performance, as quantified through a variety of previously determined usable metrics from launch monitor data. Twenty-six…
View article: Practices and perceptions of strength and conditioning training in female golf: A cross-sectional survey study of high-level amateur players
Practices and perceptions of strength and conditioning training in female golf: A cross-sectional survey study of high-level amateur players Open
This study aims to ascertain an in-depth understanding of current practices and perceptions of S&C training in high-level amateur female golfers. A cross-sectional, explorative survey study was constructed which asked questions relating to…
View article: Test–Retest Reliability of the Magnitude and Direction of Asymmetry in the Countermovement Jump, Drop Jump, and Countermovement Rebound Jump
Test–Retest Reliability of the Magnitude and Direction of Asymmetry in the Countermovement Jump, Drop Jump, and Countermovement Rebound Jump Open
This study aimed to investigate the test–retest reliability of three bilateral jump tests to assess asymmetry and determine the consistency of both the magnitude and direction of asymmetry between two testing sessions. Thirty-three partici…
View article: Relationship Between Kinetic and Kinematic Measures of the Countermovement Jump and National Weightlifting Performance
Relationship Between Kinetic and Kinematic Measures of the Countermovement Jump and National Weightlifting Performance Open
Purpose The association between vertical jump and weightlifting performance have been well established often using discrete performance measures such as jump height or peak power which provides little insight into temporal strategies. The …
View article: Countermovement Rebound Jump: A Comparison of Joint Work and Joint Contribution to the Countermovement and Drop Jump Tests
Countermovement Rebound Jump: A Comparison of Joint Work and Joint Contribution to the Countermovement and Drop Jump Tests Open
The kinetic analysis of joint work and joint contribution provides practitioners with information regarding movement characteristics and strategies of any jump test that is undertaken. This study aimed to compare joint works and contributi…
View article: Total Score of Athleticism: Profiling Strength and Power Characteristics in Professional Soccer Players After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction to Assess Readiness to Return to Sport
Total Score of Athleticism: Profiling Strength and Power Characteristics in Professional Soccer Players After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction to Assess Readiness to Return to Sport Open
Background: There is no consensus on the optimal testing procedure to determine return-to-sport (RTS) readiness after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Current approaches use limb symmetry across a range of tests, but this d…
View article: Single leg drop jump is affected by physical capacities in male soccer players following ACL reconstruction
Single leg drop jump is affected by physical capacities in male soccer players following ACL reconstruction Open
Single leg drop jump (SLDJ) assessment is commonly used during the later stages of rehabilitation to identify residual deficits in reactive strength but the effects of physical capacity on kinetic and kinematic variables in male soccer pla…
View article: Comparison of Strength and Power Characteristics Before ACL Rupture and at the End of Rehabilitation Before Return to Sport in Professional Soccer Players
Comparison of Strength and Power Characteristics Before ACL Rupture and at the End of Rehabilitation Before Return to Sport in Professional Soccer Players Open
Background: Strength and power is often reduced on the involved versus contralateral limb and healthy controls after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, but no study has compared with preinjury values at the time of return to …
View article: Residual Deficits in Reactive Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Soccer Players
Residual Deficits in Reactive Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Soccer Players Open
Context Deficits in plyometric abilities are common after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Vertical rebound tasks may provide a targeted evaluation of knee function. Objective To examine the utility of a vertical hop test …
View article: A Systematic Review of the Different Calculation Methods for Measuring Jump Height During the Countermovement and Drop Jump Tests
A Systematic Review of the Different Calculation Methods for Measuring Jump Height During the Countermovement and Drop Jump Tests Open
Background The heights obtained during the countermovement jump and drop jump tests have been measured by numerous studies using different calculation methods and pieces of equipment. However, the differences in calculation methods and equ…
View article: Alternate Leg Bounding Acutely Improves Change of Direction Performance in Women's Team Sports Players Irrespective of Ground Type
Alternate Leg Bounding Acutely Improves Change of Direction Performance in Women's Team Sports Players Irrespective of Ground Type Open
Dann, E, Quinn, S, Russell, M, Kilduff, LP, Turner, AN, and Hills, SP. Alternate leg bounding acutely improves change-of-direction performance in women's team sports players irrespective of ground type. J Strength Cond Res 37(6): 1199–1203…