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View article: Prevalence and Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Recreational and Elite Equestrian Athletes in Training and Competition: An Exploratory Analysis
Prevalence and Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Recreational and Elite Equestrian Athletes in Training and Competition: An Exploratory Analysis Open
Equestrian sports present a unique challenge to the rider's gastrointestinal (GI) tract and health as they meet nutritional requirements for performance, execute riding discipline-specific skills, and coordinate their hip and abdominal mov…
View article: An Overview of the Delphi Method’s Origin, Modifications, and Use to Augment Instrument Development and Data Collection: A Research Note
An Overview of the Delphi Method’s Origin, Modifications, and Use to Augment Instrument Development and Data Collection: A Research Note Open
The Delphi method is well-established in agricultural and Extension education. It has been adapted to address specific research needs and is sometimes used in conjunction with other research methods to produce more robust analyses and deep…
View article: The Physiological Requirements of and Nutritional Recommendations for Equestrian Riders
The Physiological Requirements of and Nutritional Recommendations for Equestrian Riders Open
Equestrian sport is under-researched within the sport science literature, creating a possible knowledge vacuum for athletes and support personnel wishing to train and perform in an evidence-based manner. This review aims to synthesise avai…
View article: A Review of the Digestive, Respiratory and Nocioceptive Benefits, Associated Performance Outcomes and Clinical Considerations following Mint and Menthol application
A Review of the Digestive, Respiratory and Nocioceptive Benefits, Associated Performance Outcomes and Clinical Considerations following Mint and Menthol application Open
Mint and to a lesser extent menthol have been used since antiquity for medicinal purposes. Key components of mint and menthol use such as composition and intake, safety and traditional uses are discussed prior to a review of clinical and h…
View article: Mint and Menthol: A Review of Potential Health Benefits and wider Human effects
Mint and Menthol: A Review of Potential Health Benefits and wider Human effects Open
Mint and to a lesser extent menthol have been used since antiquity for medicinal purposes. Key components of mint and menthol use such as composition and intake, safety and traditional uses are discussed prior to a review of clinical and h…
View article: Training, Wellbeing and Recovery Load Monitoring in Female Youth Athletes
Training, Wellbeing and Recovery Load Monitoring in Female Youth Athletes Open
Participation in youth sports is ever-increasing, along with training and competition demands placed upon youth athletes. Young athletes may experience high training loads due to playing several sports, as well as participating in school p…
View article: Menthol Mouth Rinsing Maintains Relative Power Production during Three-Minute Maximal Cycling Performance in the Heat Compared to Cold Water and Placebo Rinsing
Menthol Mouth Rinsing Maintains Relative Power Production during Three-Minute Maximal Cycling Performance in the Heat Compared to Cold Water and Placebo Rinsing Open
Previous menthol studies have demonstrated ergogenic effects in endurance-based activity. However, there is a need for research in sports whose physiological requirements exceed maximal aerobic capacity. This study assessed the effects of …
View article: Bilateral lower limb asymmetry characteristics of female amateur high school football players
Bilateral lower limb asymmetry characteristics of female amateur high school football players Open
The measurement of bilateral asymmetry is common practice in many sporting environments and is often measured via left/right comparisons, or differences between dominant and/or preferred limbs.Despite each approach having their merits, the…
View article: New Zealand Blackcurrant extract supplementation does not improve repeated sprint ability
New Zealand Blackcurrant extract supplementation does not improve repeated sprint ability Open
Blackcurrants are an excellent source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents, and recent studies have found them to facilitate performance and recovery in aerobic activities.However, limited research exists in intermittent or anaerobi…
View article: The Effect of Isolated and Combined Application of Menthol and Carbohydrate Mouth Rinses on 40 km Time Trial Performance, Physiological and Perceptual Measures in the Heat
The Effect of Isolated and Combined Application of Menthol and Carbohydrate Mouth Rinses on 40 km Time Trial Performance, Physiological and Perceptual Measures in the Heat Open
The current study compared mouth swills containing carbohydrate (CHO), menthol (MEN) or a combination (BOTH) on 40 km cycling time trial (TT) performance in the heat (32 °C, 40% humidity, 1000 W radiant load) and investigates associated ph…
View article: Consistency Is Key When Setting a New World Record for Running 10 Marathons in 10 Days
Consistency Is Key When Setting a New World Record for Running 10 Marathons in 10 Days Open
Background: We describe the requirements and physiological changes when running 10 consecutive marathons in 10 days at the same consistent pace by a female ultra-endurance athlete. Methods: Sharon Gayter (SG) 54 yrs, 162.5 cm, 49.3 kg maxi…
View article: Dilution Method of Menthol Solutions Affects Subsequent Perceptual Thermal Responses during Passive Heat Exposure in Non-Heat Acclimated Participants
Dilution Method of Menthol Solutions Affects Subsequent Perceptual Thermal Responses during Passive Heat Exposure in Non-Heat Acclimated Participants Open
Due to its volatility, the qualitative experience of menthol may be modulated by its preparation and combination with other compounds. One such method of preparation is dilution, with two dilution methods existing within the sport and exer…
View article: Perceptual and Physiological Responses to Carbohydrate and Menthol Mouth-Swilling Solutions: A Repeated Measures Cross-Over Preliminary Trial
Perceptual and Physiological Responses to Carbohydrate and Menthol Mouth-Swilling Solutions: A Repeated Measures Cross-Over Preliminary Trial Open
Carbohydrate and menthol mouth-swilling have been used to enhance exercise performance in the heat. However, these strategies differ in mechanism and subjective experience. Participants (n = 12) sat for 60 min in hot conditions (35 °C; 15 …
View article: Perceptual and Physiological Responses to Carbohydrate and Menthol Mouth-Swilling Solutions
Perceptual and Physiological Responses to Carbohydrate and Menthol Mouth-Swilling Solutions Open
Carbohydrate and menthol mouth-swilling have been used to enhance exercise performance in the heat. However, these strategies differ in mechanism and subjective experience. Participants (n=12) sat for 60 min in hot conditions (35°C; 15…
View article: Physiological Responses and Nutritional Intake during a 7-Day Treadmill Running World Record
Physiological Responses and Nutritional Intake during a 7-Day Treadmill Running World Record Open
Ultra-running comprises running events longer than a marathon (>42.2 km). The prolonged duration of ultra-running leads to decrements in most or all physiological parameters and considerable energy expenditure (EE) and energy deficits. SG,…
View article: Repeated Menthol Mouth Swilling Affects Neither Strength nor Power Performance
Repeated Menthol Mouth Swilling Affects Neither Strength nor Power Performance Open
This study aimed to assess the effects of repeated menthol mouth swilling upon strength and power performance. Nineteen (10 male) participants completed familiarisation and experimental trials of repeated menthol mouth swilling (0.1% conce…
View article: Player Heart Rate Responses and Pony External Load Measures during 16-Goal Polo
Player Heart Rate Responses and Pony External Load Measures during 16-Goal Polo Open
This dataset provides information pertaining to the spatiotemporal stresses experienced by Polo ponies in play and the cardiovascular responses to these demands by Polo players, during 16-goal Polo. Data were collected by player-worn GPS u…
View article: All Things Being Equal: Spatiotemporal Differences between Open and Women’s 16-Goal Polo
All Things Being Equal: Spatiotemporal Differences between Open and Women’s 16-Goal Polo Open
Polo is an equestrian team sport, consisting of Open and Women’s only handicapping systems. As cumulative player handicap increases in Open Polo, distance covered, average speeds and high intensity work performed per chukka also incr…
View article: Strength and Reaction Time Capabilities of New Zealand Polo Players and Their Association with Polo Playing Handicap
Strength and Reaction Time Capabilities of New Zealand Polo Players and Their Association with Polo Playing Handicap Open
Polo is an equestrian team sport consisting of four players per team, with level of play determined by cumulative player handicap (−2 to +10 goals), with a higher handicap denoting a better player. There is minimal literature investigating…
View article: The Spatiotemporal Characteristics of 0–24-Goal Polo
The Spatiotemporal Characteristics of 0–24-Goal Polo Open
Global positioning systems (GPS) have recently been shown to reliably quantify the spatiotemporal characteristics of Polo, with the physiological demands of Polo play at low- and high-goal levels also investigated. This study aims to descr…
View article: Distance, Speed and High Intensity Characteristics of 0 to 24-Goal, Mixed and Women’s Polo
Distance, Speed and High Intensity Characteristics of 0 to 24-Goal, Mixed and Women’s Polo Open
This dataset presents information pertaining to the spatiotemporal characteristics of Polo play from a 0 to 24-goal level. Data were collected by player worn GPS units, across a New Zealand Polo season. The dataset comprises observations f…
View article: The Spatiotemporal Characteristics of 0 – 24 Goal Polo
The Spatiotemporal Characteristics of 0 – 24 Goal Polo Open
Global positioning systems (GPS) have recently been shown to reliably quantify the spatiotemporal characteristics of Polo, with the physiological demands of Polo play at low and high goal levels also investigated. This study aimed to descr…
View article: Strength and Reaction Time Capabilities of New Zealand Polo Players and Their Association with Polo Playing Handicap
Strength and Reaction Time Capabilities of New Zealand Polo Players and Their Association with Polo Playing Handicap Open
Polo is an equestrian team sport consisting of four players per team, with level of play determined by cumulative player handicap (-2 to + 10 goals), with a higher handicap denoting a better player. There is minimal literature investigatin…
View article: The influence of maturation on functional performance and injury markers in male youth
The influence of maturation on functional performance and injury markers in male youth Open
The aim of this study was to identify the influence of maturation on sprinting and jump performances, whilst quantifying injury markers in 95 youth males (age 13.2–15.7y). Comparative statistics were performed between maturation groups, id…
View article: Changes in Pain and Nutritional Intake Modulate Ultra-Running Performance: A Case Report
Changes in Pain and Nutritional Intake Modulate Ultra-Running Performance: A Case Report Open
Ultra-endurance running provides numerous physiological, psychological, and nutritional challenges to the athlete and supporting practitioners. We describe the changes in physiological status, psychological condition, and nutritional intak…
View article: The Development of a Menthol Solution for Use during Sport and Exercise
The Development of a Menthol Solution for Use during Sport and Exercise Open
Menthol mouth-swilling has been shown to improve performance across differing exercise modalities, yet no work has been conducted to ascertain the preferred concentration of menthol within a swill. Colour has also been shown to influence p…
View article: Topical and Ingested Cooling Methodologies for Endurance Exercise Performance in the Heat
Topical and Ingested Cooling Methodologies for Endurance Exercise Performance in the Heat Open
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess studies which have investigated cooling methodologies, their timing and effects, on endurance exercise performance in trained athletes (Category 3; VO2max ≥ 55 mL·kg·min−1) in hot en…