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View article: Acute Effects of Caffeine and Taurine Co‐Ingestion on Time to Exhaustion and Thermoregulatory Responses to Cycling in the Heat
Acute Effects of Caffeine and Taurine Co‐Ingestion on Time to Exhaustion and Thermoregulatory Responses to Cycling in the Heat Open
Caffeine and taurine are commonly co‐ingested pre‐exercise but elicit different thermoregulatory responses; however, their combined effect on thermoregulation is unknown. Therefore, we evaluated the effects of oral caffeine and taurine co‐…
View article: Barriers and facilitators to participation in women's and girls' rugby: A mixed-methods study
Barriers and facilitators to participation in women's and girls' rugby: A mixed-methods study Open
The aim of this study was to identify the perceived barriers and facilitators to participating in the elite women's rugby pathway in England. An explanatory sequential mixed-method design was adopted comprising a survey and interviews. In …
View article: The effects of morning priming exercise on afternoon physical and cognitive performance in male rugby union players
The effects of morning priming exercise on afternoon physical and cognitive performance in male rugby union players Open
Objective To assess the effect of morning resistance exercise on afternoon physical and cognitive performance in male rugby union players. Methods On two occasions (randomised, crossover design), 25 male rugby union players completed morni…
View article: Red Algae Alters Expression of Inflammatory Pathways in an Osteoarthritis In Vitro Co-Culture
Red Algae Alters Expression of Inflammatory Pathways in an Osteoarthritis In Vitro Co-Culture Open
Background/Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions and significantly contributes to local and global disease burden. Common pharmaceuticals that are used to treat OA cause significant side effects, t…
View article: The effect of dietary supplements on core temperature and sweating responses in hot environmental conditions: a meta-analysis and meta-regression
The effect of dietary supplements on core temperature and sweating responses in hot environmental conditions: a meta-analysis and meta-regression Open
The effects of dietary supplements on core temperature and sweating responses when ingested in the heat varied greatly. Some supplements demonstrated the potential to improve thermoregulatory capacity (e.g., select amino acids, anti-oxidan…
View article: The Influence of Dietary Supplements on Exercise-Induced Gut Damage and Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Influence of Dietary Supplements on Exercise-Induced Gut Damage and Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Endurance exercise, especially under heat stress, temporarily compromises the integrity of the intestinal barrier in healthy individuals. Consequently, there is growing interest in developing effective dietary strategies to alleviate exerc…
View article: Determination of the optimal dose and dosing strategy for effective l-menthol oral rinsing during exercise in hot environments
Determination of the optimal dose and dosing strategy for effective l-menthol oral rinsing during exercise in hot environments Open
View article: The effects of exercise, heat-induced hypo-hydration and rehydration on blood–brain-barrier permeability, corticospinal and peripheral excitability
The effects of exercise, heat-induced hypo-hydration and rehydration on blood–brain-barrier permeability, corticospinal and peripheral excitability Open
View article: The effect of a 4-week, remotely administered, post-exercise passive leg heating intervention on determinants of endurance performance
The effect of a 4-week, remotely administered, post-exercise passive leg heating intervention on determinants of endurance performance Open
View article: Assessing the locomotor demands of international men’s and women’s rugby sevens match-play according to passage of play
Assessing the locomotor demands of international men’s and women’s rugby sevens match-play according to passage of play Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of discrete passages of play on locomotor demands of international men’s and women’s rugby sevens matches and their relationship with winning or losing. Thirteen men’s and thirteen women’s internatio…
View article: Wearable technology for one health: Charting the course of dermal biosensing
Wearable technology for one health: Charting the course of dermal biosensing Open
Over the last decade, a significant paradigm shift has been observed towards leveraging less invasive biological fluids—such as skin interstitial fluid (ISF), sweat, tears, and saliva—for health monitoring. This evolution seeks to transcen…
View article: The effect of 8-day oral taurine supplementation on thermoregulation during low-intensity exercise at fixed heat production in hot conditions of incremental humidity
The effect of 8-day oral taurine supplementation on thermoregulation during low-intensity exercise at fixed heat production in hot conditions of incremental humidity Open
View article: Caffeine ingestion compromises thermoregulation and does not improve cycling time to exhaustion in the heat amongst males
Caffeine ingestion compromises thermoregulation and does not improve cycling time to exhaustion in the heat amongst males Open
View article: Durability of the moderate-to-heavy-intensity transition is related to the effects of prolonged exercise on severe-intensity performance
Durability of the moderate-to-heavy-intensity transition is related to the effects of prolonged exercise on severe-intensity performance Open
View article: Nutritional practices to manage menstrual cycle related symptoms: a systematic review
Nutritional practices to manage menstrual cycle related symptoms: a systematic review Open
Certain nutritional practices may reduce menstrual-related symptoms, but there is no current consensus on what foods/supplements are sufficiently evidenced to warrant promotion to reduce menstrual symptoms of naturally menstruating individ…
View article: Factors contributing to the change in thermoneutral maximal oxygen consumption after iso‐intensity heat acclimation programmes
Factors contributing to the change in thermoneutral maximal oxygen consumption after iso‐intensity heat acclimation programmes Open
The factors explaining variance in thermoneutral maximal oxygen uptake ( O 2max ) adaptation to heat acclimation (HA) were evaluated, with consideration of HA programme parameters, biophysical variables and thermo‐physiological responses. …
View article: Performance indicators associated with match outcome within the United Rugby Championship
Performance indicators associated with match outcome within the United Rugby Championship Open
Relative performance indicators were more effective in predicting match outcomes than isolated data. Reducing features used in random forest classification did not degrade prediction accuracy, whilst also simplifying interpretation for pra…
View article: Measurement of thermal sweating at rest and steady-state exercise in healthy adults: Inter-day reliability and relationships with components of partitional calorimetry
Measurement of thermal sweating at rest and steady-state exercise in healthy adults: Inter-day reliability and relationships with components of partitional calorimetry Open
Objective Inter-day reliability of sweat measurements, including the absorbent patch and modified iodine-paper techniques, at rest and exercise were evaluated. We further evaluated the effect of iodine paper size and the method of establis…
View article: Selected Immunoendocrine Measures for Monitoring Responses to Training and Match Load in Professional Association Football: A Review of the Evidence
Selected Immunoendocrine Measures for Monitoring Responses to Training and Match Load in Professional Association Football: A Review of the Evidence Open
Biomarkers relating to player “stress balance,” immunological (ie, immunoglobulin-A), and hormonal (ie, testosterone and cortisol [T:C]) status are now commonly used in football. This article is our critical review of the scientific litera…
View article: The relationship between physical characteristics and match collision performance among elite international female rugby union players
The relationship between physical characteristics and match collision performance among elite international female rugby union players Open
This study investigated whether anthropometric and physical abilities explained variance in match collision performance among international female rugby union players. Physical performance and anthropometric data for fifty‐one internationa…
View article: Assessing climatic, travel, and methodological influences on whole‐match and worst‐case scenario locomotor demands of international men's rugby sevens match‐play
Assessing climatic, travel, and methodological influences on whole‐match and worst‐case scenario locomotor demands of international men's rugby sevens match‐play Open
This study assessed the influence of environmental factors, air travel, and epoch estimation method on locomotor demands of international men's rugby sevens match‐play. Eighteen men's rugby sevens players wore 10 Hz Global Positioning Syst…
View article: Corticospinal and peripheral responses to heat-induced hypo-hydration: potential physiological mechanisms and implications for neuromuscular function
Corticospinal and peripheral responses to heat-induced hypo-hydration: potential physiological mechanisms and implications for neuromuscular function Open
View article: A Survey of Combat Athletes' Rapid Weight Loss Practices and Evaluation of the Relationship With Concussion Symptom Recall
A Survey of Combat Athletes' Rapid Weight Loss Practices and Evaluation of the Relationship With Concussion Symptom Recall Open
Objective: There is a high incidence of concussion and frequent utilization of rapid weight loss (RWL) methods among combat sport athletes, yet the apparent similarity in symptoms experienced as a result of a concussion or RWL has not been…
View article: International female rugby union players’ anthropometric and physical performance characteristics: A five-year longitudinal analysis by individual positional groups
International female rugby union players’ anthropometric and physical performance characteristics: A five-year longitudinal analysis by individual positional groups Open
Longitudinal changes in anthropometric and physical performance characteristics of International female rugby union players were evaluated across 5-seasons, according to field position. Sixty-eight international female rugby union players …
View article: Summated training and match load predictors of salivary immunoglobulin‐A, alpha‐amylase, testosterone, cortisol and T:C profile changes in elite‐level professional football players: A longitudinal analysis
Summated training and match load predictors of salivary immunoglobulin‐A, alpha‐amylase, testosterone, cortisol and T:C profile changes in elite‐level professional football players: A longitudinal analysis Open
We examined how summated training and match load measures relate to salivary immunological and hormonal profile changes in professional football players. Data were collected from 18 elite‐level professional male football players from one E…
View article: The Effect of Dietary Supplements on Endurance Exercise Performance and Core Temperature in Hot Environments: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression
The Effect of Dietary Supplements on Endurance Exercise Performance and Core Temperature in Hot Environments: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression Open
View article: A Comparison of Match Demands Using Ball-in-Play versus Whole Match Data in Professional Soccer Players of the English Championship
A Comparison of Match Demands Using Ball-in-Play versus Whole Match Data in Professional Soccer Players of the English Championship Open
This is the first study to report the whole match, ball-in-play (BiP), ball-out-of-play (BoP), and Max BiP (worst case scenario phases of play) demands of professional soccer players competing in the English Championship. Effective playing…
View article: Elite international female rugby union physical match demands: A five-year longitudinal analysis by position and opposition quality
Elite international female rugby union physical match demands: A five-year longitudinal analysis by position and opposition quality Open
View article: Effects of Heat Acclimation and Acclimatisation on Maximal Aerobic Capacity Compared to Exercise Alone in Both Thermoneutral and Hot Environments: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression
Effects of Heat Acclimation and Acclimatisation on Maximal Aerobic Capacity Compared to Exercise Alone in Both Thermoneutral and Hot Environments: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Open
View article: The effect of acute and repeated ischemic preconditioning on recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage
The effect of acute and repeated ischemic preconditioning on recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage Open