The best new research on endurance sport and running: May 2026
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New research on running for marathon runners, trail runners, ultra runners, obstacle course racers, and endurance athletes in the last month
Effects of race distance and probiotics intervention on kidney, muscle, and gut injury and inflammation biomarker responses during running. Hansson et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Effects of vitamin D(3) supplementation on cardiac, muscle, and immune responses after a marathon race: a single-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Weng et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Whey protein intakes up to 0.4g/kg body mass are well tolerated before a 10km run at 85% of race pace: a clinical trial. Shaw et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Augmenting virtual reality exposure for PTSD with physical activity: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. de et al. (2026) Eur J Psychotraumatol.
Lower limb neuromotor control during perturbed and unperturbed gait conditions in male runners with Achilles tendinopathy: an exploratory analysis. Quarmby et al. (2026) Int Biomech.
Heart rate-based metabolic rate estimation for military-relevant exercises. Looney et al. (2026) Appl Ergon.
Project-based learning for aerobic capacity and key components of distance running performance. Durocher et al. (2026) Adv Physiol Educ.
Refining nonlinear parameters for evaluating gait stability in subjects with various musculoskeletal disorders: A technical note. Bányi et al. (2026) Gait Posture.
The immediate effect of lateral wedging on first metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics and centre of pressure. Jackson et al. (2026) Gait Posture.
Free-Running Three-Dimensional Cardiac Extracellular Volume Mapping in a Single Scan With Mid-Scan Contrast Injection. Lee et al. (2026) Magn Reson Med.
Test-Retest Reliability of Physiological Resilience During and After Prolonged Moderate-Intensity Running in Well-Trained Runners. Malinen et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Warming Up Body and Mind: Combined Cognitive and Exercise Priming Improves 1-Mile Time Trial Performance in Recreational Runners. Mortimer et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
The effects of dual-tasking while walking naturally and on a treadmill. Papin et al. (2026) Acta Psychol (Amst).
Fat Oxidation, But Not Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Lipolysis, Differs Between Males and Females During a Treadmill-Based Heat Tolerance Test. Morrissey-Basler et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Body position and immersion associate with lung function differently in healthy and asthmatic endurance athletes. Rodrigues et al. (2026) Respir Med.
Preliminary evidence for backward walking to reduce toe walking in autism spectrum disorder: A single-case experimental pilot study. Akbuga et al. (2026) Acta Psychol (Amst).
Exercise Attenuates Aortic Dissection Via PDE5A-Mediated Inhibition of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypic Switch. Zhang et al. (2026) Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol.
Accompaniment of music in physical exercise moderates the relationship between objective cardiac signals and enhanced interoceptive accuracy. Zhang et al. (2026) Acta Psychol (Amst).
Modes of centripetal ground reaction force application in curved sprinting on an athletic track in male athletes. Hirono et al. (2026) J Biomech.
Genetic and environmental mediators of multiple sclerosis susceptibility but not early severity run in families. Corsten et al. (2026) Mult Scler Relat Disord.
The effects of pre-extinction stress vs. physical exercise on contextual retrieval and generalization. Wolsink et al. (2026) Psychoneuroendocrinology.
Kinematic response to warned and unwarned perturbations in running humans. Boynton et al. (2026) Gait Posture.
A comparison of treadmill preferred walking speed assessments: Reliability of common protocols and the novel TreadPWS Test. McDonald et al. (2026) Gait Posture.
Correlation between metabolic cost and perceived comfort during human-in-the-loop optimization of a prosthetic foot. Tankink et al. (2026) Gait Posture.
The Effects of In-Season Complex Contrast Training on Anaerobic Performance Metrics in Elite Female Soccer Players. Gepfert et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
Autoencoder-Enhanced Convolutional Neural Networks for Plantar Pressure-Based Gait Pattern Recognition: Model Development and Cross-Validated Evaluation Study. Chang et al. (2026) JMIR Form Res.
Heart Rate Estimation Using the Galaxy Watch During Maximal Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Cross-Sectional Validation Study. Inoue et al. (2026) JMIR Cardio.
The effect of repeated-sprint training on performance outcomes in youth athletes: a meta-analysis. Yan et al. (2026) PeerJ.
Why your smartwatch may be misleading your doctor: a cross-sectional study on the impact of mobility aids on wearable accuracy in older adults. Özel et al. (2026) PeerJ.
Reducing frailty in frail people with multiple sclerosis: Feasibility of a 6-week multimodal exercise training program. Zanotto et al. (2026) PLoS One.
P2X7 receptor mediates the anti-tumor effect of running on cervical cancer in mice. Xiong et al. (2026) Purinergic Signal.
Fusion of RR Interval Dynamics and HRV Multidomain Signatures Using Multimodal Neural Models for Metabolic Syndrome Classification. Mejia et al. (2026) Med Sci (Basel).
Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes. Kambara et al. (2026) PLoS One.
Sex- and nationality-based participation and performance trends in the Swissman Xtreme Triathlon (2019-2025). Leite et al. (2026) PLoS One.
Exercise blood pressure relative to fitness and cardiovascular outcomes: the EXERTION study. Schultz et al. (2026) Eur Heart J.
Position-Independent Lactate Kinetic Phenotypes in Professional Soccer Players: A Machine Learning Approach for Maximal Running Velocity Prediction. Tortu et al. (2026) Sensors (Basel).
Multidimensional effects of virtual reality on motor dysfunction in patients who had a stroke: study protocol for a prospective, randomised, controlled clinical trial. Yang et al. (2026) BMJ Open.
Efficacy and safety of Yi'anning pills for stable angina pectoris in coronary heart disease with -blood and liver-kidney deficiency syndrome: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, superiority clinical trial. Shuning et al. (2026) J Tradit Chin Med.
Lower-Body Muscle Volumes Can Explain Half of the Variance in Sprint Speed Between Collegiate American Football Players. Martin et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
Ankle Joint Biomechanics in Recreational Runners with Resolved and Incident Plantar Fasciitis: A One-Year Prospective 4HAIE Cohort Study. Plesek et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
Psychological Factors Are Associated With Lower Limb Kinematics During Uphill Walking and Running in Women With Patellofemoral Pain. Reis et al. (2026) Physiother Res Int.
Hamstring Mechanics During Acceleration, Deceleration and Sidestep Cutting. Steventon-Lorenzen et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
Changes in the mechanical properties of tendon structures in lower limbs during repetitive contractions in male long-distance runners. Sasajima et al. (2026) Physiol Rep.
Sprint Speed Measurement in a National Rugby Union Academy: An Equivalence Study of Three Measurement Systems, Age, and Playing Position. Wright et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Reliability of the Dynamic Foot Index for Observational Assessment of Foot Motion During Gait. Araujo et al. (2026) Physiother Res Int.
Inflow neglect: Forecasting failures after stocks run out. Weber et al. (2026) J Exp Psychol Gen.
The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Gastrointestinal Responses to a Simulated Football Match. Abbott et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Comparative analyses of ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN and CUT&Tag for Polycomb chromatin profiling. Oh et al. (2026) BMB Rep.
The effects of gait speed on the responses to immediate and prolonged exposure to mediolateral optic flow perturbation in healthy young adults. Wu et al. (2026) Hum Mov Sci.
A Protein-Centric Strategy Coupled with Match-Between-Run Glycoproteomics Enables Discovery of Robust Site-Specific Glycan Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Liu et al. (2026) Adv Sci (Weinh).
Normative Data for Physical Activity and Heart Rate Metrics of Recreational Football Among the General Male Population-The Football Cooperative Initiative. Everard et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
Changes in erythrocyte fatty acid profile after 12 weeks of omega-3 fatty acid (EPA+DHA) supplementation and endurance training in amateur runners. Tomczyk et al. (2026) Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids.
Longitudinal Tracking of Objective Measures of Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Body Composition, and Physical Activity in Children. Aoyama et al. (2026) Med Sci Sports Exerc.
Validity of thorax-worn GPS heart rate data during continuous incremental and intermittent running. Fary et al. (2026) J Sci Med Sport.
Evaluating the acute effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on sprint performance in young adults. Quackenbush et al. (2026) J Osteopath Med.
Accurate detection of gait events using neural networks and IMU data mimicking real-world smartphone usage. Larsen et al. (2026) Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin.
Testing the feasibility of blood flow restriction training to enhance the HEALTH benefits of exercise in individuals with type 2 diabetes (BOOST-HEALTH Trial): Study Protocol. Thomson et al. (2026) PLoS One.
New research on running performance for runners in the last month
Project-based learning for aerobic capacity and key components of distance running performance. Durocher et al. (2026) Adv Physiol Educ.
Warming Up Body and Mind: Combined Cognitive and Exercise Priming Improves 1-Mile Time Trial Performance in Recreational Runners. Mortimer et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Body position and immersion associate with lung function differently in healthy and asthmatic endurance athletes. Rodrigues et al. (2026) Respir Med.
A comparison of treadmill preferred walking speed assessments: Reliability of common protocols and the novel TreadPWS Test. McDonald et al. (2026) Gait Posture.
The Effects of In-Season Complex Contrast Training on Anaerobic Performance Metrics in Elite Female Soccer Players. Gepfert et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
The effect of repeated-sprint training on performance outcomes in youth athletes: a meta-analysis. Yan et al. (2026) PeerJ.
Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes. Kambara et al. (2026) PLoS One.
Sex- and nationality-based participation and performance trends in the Swissman Xtreme Triathlon (2019-2025). Leite et al. (2026) PLoS One.
Position-Independent Lactate Kinetic Phenotypes in Professional Soccer Players: A Machine Learning Approach for Maximal Running Velocity Prediction. Tortu et al. (2026) Sensors (Basel).
Lower-Body Muscle Volumes Can Explain Half of the Variance in Sprint Speed Between Collegiate American Football Players. Martin et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
Sprint Speed Measurement in a National Rugby Union Academy: An Equivalence Study of Three Measurement Systems, Age, and Playing Position. Wright et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
The effects of gait speed on the responses to immediate and prolonged exposure to mediolateral optic flow perturbation in healthy young adults. Wu et al. (2026) Hum Mov Sci.
Changes in erythrocyte fatty acid profile after 12 weeks of omega-3 fatty acid (EPA+DHA) supplementation and endurance training in amateur runners. Tomczyk et al. (2026) Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids.
Evaluating the acute effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on sprint performance in young adults. Quackenbush et al. (2026) J Osteopath Med.
New research on running performance (inc. non free full-text) in the last month
Project-based learning for aerobic capacity and key components of distance running performance. Durocher et al. (2026) Adv Physiol Educ.
The Effects of Walking Speed on Three-Dimensional Foot Rigidity and Multisegment Coordination. Spencer et al. (2026) J Biomech Eng.
Warming Up Body and Mind: Combined Cognitive and Exercise Priming Improves 1-Mile Time Trial Performance in Recreational Runners. Mortimer et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Body position and immersion associate with lung function differently in healthy and asthmatic endurance athletes. Rodrigues et al. (2026) Respir Med.
Does match phase affect high-speed running and sprinting peak period performance and recovery kinetics in professional male football players? Randers et al. (2026) J Sports Sci.
Reliability of a trail running submaximal treadmill test and its relationship with flat surface running economy. DE et al. (2026) J Sports Med Phys Fitness.
A comparison of treadmill preferred walking speed assessments: Reliability of common protocols and the novel TreadPWS Test. McDonald et al. (2026) Gait Posture.
The Effects of In-Season Complex Contrast Training on Anaerobic Performance Metrics in Elite Female Soccer Players. Gepfert et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
The effects of 8 weeks of repeated sprint training on aerobic endurance, anaerobic power, agility and explosive strength in college badminton players. Wei et al. (2026) PeerJ.
The effect of repeated-sprint training on performance outcomes in youth athletes: a meta-analysis. Yan et al. (2026) PeerJ.
Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes. Kambara et al. (2026) PLoS One.
Sex- and nationality-based participation and performance trends in the Swissman Xtreme Triathlon (2019-2025). Leite et al. (2026) PLoS One.
Position-Independent Lactate Kinetic Phenotypes in Professional Soccer Players: A Machine Learning Approach for Maximal Running Velocity Prediction. Tortu et al. (2026) Sensors (Basel).
Lower-Body Muscle Volumes Can Explain Half of the Variance in Sprint Speed Between Collegiate American Football Players. Martin et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
Hollow-Structured Advanced Footwear Technology Improves Running Economy Through Enhanced Energy Storage and Return in Sub-3-Hour Non-Rearfoot Strike Marathon Runners. Suo et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
Performance Benefits Without Added Injury Risk? Effects of Advanced Footwear Technology on Running Economy and Biomechanical Risk in Recreational Runners. Wang et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
Interest of carbohydrate consumption during endurance exercise: a systematic review of systematic and meta-analyses of RCTs. Tarrit et al. (2026) J Sports Med Phys Fitness.
Optimizing Performance in Women Futsal: Impact of Neuromuscular Training on Speed, Change of Direction, and Repeated Sprint Ability. Albalad-Aiguabella et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
Sprint Speed Measurement in a National Rugby Union Academy: An Equivalence Study of Three Measurement Systems, Age, and Playing Position. Wright et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Impact of Robotic Assisted Treadmill Gait Training on Walking Performance in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study. Ayoub et al. (2026) Physiother Res Int.
Greater Ankle Plantar Flexor Work Is Predictive of Better Running Economy on Steep Uphill Grades. Robinson et al. (2026) J Appl Biomech.
The effects of gait speed on the responses to immediate and prolonged exposure to mediolateral optic flow perturbation in healthy young adults. Wu et al. (2026) Hum Mov Sci.
The Effectiveness of Unresisted Versus Heavy Resisted Sprints on Sprint Speed, Strength Deficit, and Force-Time Measures in Youth Rugby Players. Zabaloy et al. (2026) Int J Sports Physiol Perform.
Sex and performance-level differences in aerobic and haematological parameters among elite ski mountaineering athletes. Schorderet et al. (2026) Exp Physiol.
Differences in Treadmill-Based Gait Analysis Based on 3 Methods for Comfortable Walking Speed Selection in Healthy Adults. Wischhoff et al. (2026) J Appl Biomech.
Effect of Individualized Training Based on Change of Direction Deficit on Speed Performance in Basketball Players. Barrera-Domínguez et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
Effects of Dribbling Constraints on Sprint Acceleration Performance According to Maturity Status in Handball Players. Sudlow et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
Changes in erythrocyte fatty acid profile after 12 weeks of omega-3 fatty acid (EPA+DHA) supplementation and endurance training in amateur runners. Tomczyk et al. (2026) Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids.
Experimental Evidence for the Independent Modulation of Step Frequency and Duty Factor during Endurance Running. Patoz et al. (2026) Med Sci Sports Exerc.
Running economy and lower-limb anthropometry in adult male Kenyan and Danish middle- and long-distance runners and in untrained adolescents. Larsen et al. (2026) Exp Physiol.
Comparative effects of a glucose-fructose bar, glucose-fructose hydrogel and maltodextrin gel on carbohydrate oxidation and sprint performance in Tier 2 athletes. Dean et al. (2026) Exp Physiol.
Estimation of Runners' Lactate Threshold Heart Rate and Speed by Heart Rate Variability. Lu et al. (2026) Int J Sports Med.
Evaluating the acute effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on sprint performance in young adults. Quackenbush et al. (2026) J Osteopath Med.
New position stands and consensus statements for sport, athletes, and runners in the last month
International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: effects of dietary antioxidants on exercise and sports performance. Gonzalez et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand. Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews. Currier et al. (2026) Med Sci Sports Exerc.
New systematic reviews and meta-analyses on endurance sport, athletes, and runners in the last month
The effect of repeated-sprint training on performance outcomes in youth athletes: a meta-analysis. Yan et al. (2026) PeerJ.
New research on running training methods for runners in the last month
The combined effect of task-oriented treadmill and high-intensity interval training on balance, gait parameters, and ADL in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial with short-term follow-up. Kim et al. (2026) J Exerc Sci Fit.
The effect of concurrent exercise training (Resistance and Interval Running) and mindful self-compassion therapy on heart rate Variability in type 1 diabetes. Saki et al. (2026) Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab.
The effect of repeated-sprint training on performance outcomes in youth athletes: a meta-analysis. Yan et al. (2026) PeerJ.
Fusion of RR Interval Dynamics and HRV Multidomain Signatures Using Multimodal Neural Models for Metabolic Syndrome Classification. Mejia et al. (2026) Med Sci (Basel).
Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes. Kambara et al. (2026) PLoS One.
Case report: Elevation variability and pacing regulation in an elite half-marathon runner: a longitudinal case study. Grivas et al. (2026) Front Physiol.
Lower-Body Muscle Volumes Can Explain Half of the Variance in Sprint Speed Between Collegiate American Football Players. Martin et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
High-intensity interval training versus plyometric training on performance measures among recreational runners: a randomized controlled trial. Bidhuri et al. (2026) BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil.
Sprint Speed Measurement in a National Rugby Union Academy: An Equivalence Study of Three Measurement Systems, Age, and Playing Position. Wright et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Evaluating the acute effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on sprint performance in young adults. Quackenbush et al. (2026) J Osteopath Med.
New research on altitude training for runners in the last month
Effects of the micronutrient Sanopal® (5-hydroxymethyl-2-furfural and α-ketoglutaric acid) on oxygen affinity of hemoglobin, oxygen saturation and exercise responses at altitude. Woyke et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Exercise improves hypobaric hypoxia-induced skeletal muscle dysfunction via Sirt1-Mediated myotube and mitochondrial remodeling. Wang et al. (2026) J Adv Res.
High-Altitude Exercise Performance and Acute Mountain Sickness Unchanged Following Cold Water Habituation. Seeley et al. (2026) Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol.
Exercise in acute and subacute hypoxic conditions: physiological responses affecting oxygen delivery and their applications to human health. Forbes et al. (2026) J Physiol.
Exercise in Hypoxic Environments: An Overview of Systematic Reviews on Performance, Physiological Adaptation, and Clinical Implications. Fuentes-Barría et al. (2026) Sports (Basel).
Prefrontal and hippocampal microstructural gray matter following cognitive training under moderate hypoxia in mood disorders: a randomized controlled trial. Jensen et al. (2026) Front Neurosci.
Exogenous ketosis does not alter oxygenation, oxygen uptake kinetics or whole-body efficiency during submaximal exercise in early high-altitude acclimatization. Tominec et al. (2026) J Appl Physiol (1985).
Heat training augments haemoglobin mass during a moderate-altitude training camp in well-trained endurance athletes. Rønnestad et al. (2026) J Appl Physiol (1985).
Evolved increases in running performance in cold hypoxia in high-altitude deer mice. Somo et al. (2026) J Exp Biol.
Evaluating Transcriptomic Biomarkers for rHuEPO Detection: Assessing the Impact of Exercise and Altitude Exposure. Obratov et al. (2026) Drug Test Anal.
New research on heat acclimation for runners in the last month
Fat Oxidation, But Not Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Lipolysis, Differs Between Males and Females During a Treadmill-Based Heat Tolerance Test. Morrissey-Basler et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Effects of Menthol Mouth Rinsing on Performance and Surface EMG Activity During Heat-Stressed Cycling. Hawke et al. (2026) Nutrients.
New research on sports nutrition and hydration for running in the last month
Exogenous carbohydrate form during low-muscle glycogen conditions has minimal impact on cycling performance. Matthews et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: effects of dietary antioxidants on exercise and sports performance. Gonzalez et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
The effectiveness of protein supplements on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery - a Bayesian multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Zhao et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Performance and additional benefits of MALDI-TOF-MS in M-protein detection in plasma cell disorders. Dong et al. (2026) Ann Med.
The Influence of Short-Term, Severe Low Energy Availability With Varying Protein Content on Substrate Metabolism, High-Intensity Exercise Performance and Subjective Responses in Young Adults. Reina et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Barriers and enablers to implementing the UEFA Consensus Statement on Nutrition: insights from sport nutrition practitioners in the English Premier League. Costello et al. (2026) Sci Med Footb.
Less than 4% of participants in studies of carbohydrate-based fuelling strategies for soccer performance have been female: results from an audit of her representation. McManus et al. (2026) Sci Med Footb.
Body composition analysis and handgrip strength as predictors of 12-month mortality in hospitalized adults receiving parenteral nutrition: A descriptive cohort study. Madrid et al. (2026) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr.
Sources and distribution patterns of protein intake in patients with cancer: Associations with muscle mass and strength via compositional data analysis. Huang et al. (2026) Clin Nutr.
New research on sports supplements for running in the last month
Revisiting the evidence on caffeine mouth rinse: effects on exercise and cognitive performance: a meta-analytic review. Deng et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
The effectiveness of protein supplements on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery - a Bayesian multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Zhao et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Nutritional supplements to improve esports player performance: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Huang et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Synergistic effect of long-term L-citruline supplementation combined with exercise on body composition in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Wang et al. (2026) Complement Ther Med.
Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass. Gu et al. (2026) Front Nutr.
Effects of Tart Cherry Juice Supplementation on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Daab et al. (2026) Sports Med Open.
Long-term effects of plant vs. animal protein supplementation on body composition, muscle strength, physical performance, and cardiometabolic risk factors in adults:a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Yimam et al. (2026) Front Nutr.
Effect of vitamin C supplementation on post-exercise recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized double-blind placebo trials. Candeloro et al. (2026) Clin Nutr ESPEN.
An updated hierarchical 3-level meta-analysis of the effects of supplemental lysine on lactational performance in dairy cows and the associated influencing factors. Li et al. (2026) J Dairy Sci.
New research on recovery for running in the last month
Acupuncture combined with rehabilitation robot for recovery of hemiplegia after ischemic stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Li et al. (2026) Front Neurol.
Efficacy of acupuncture plus pelvic floor muscle training in postpartum urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Zhang et al. (2026) Front Med (Lausanne).
New research on athlete health for runners in the last month
The Influence of Short-Term, Severe Low Energy Availability With Varying Protein Content on Substrate Metabolism, High-Intensity Exercise Performance and Subjective Responses in Young Adults. Reina et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
Influence of Sex and Diagnosis on Clinical Variables and Neurocognitive Performance in Severe Mental Illness. Results From the PsyCourse Study. Serra-Navarro et al. (2026) Acta Psychiatr Scand.
[Exercise improves osteoporosis through bone-fat crosstalk]. Ou et al. (2026) Sheng Li Xue Bao.
Targeting the gut‑bone axis through exercise: A novel approach to osteoporosis prevention and treatment (Review). Wu et al. (2026) Int J Mol Med.
New research on gastrointestinal health in runners in the last month
The Effect of Abdominal Massage and In-Bed Exercise on Gastrointestinal Complications, Pain and Comfort in Palliative Care Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Gungor et al. (2026) Scand J Caring Sci.
The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Gastrointestinal Responses to a Simulated Football Match. Abbott et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
New research on mental health in runners in the last month
Shame following performance failure as a potential mediator between sport contingent self-esteem and both competitive anxiety and burnout among elite athletes. Funke et al. (2026) Acta Psychol (Amst).
Effectiveness of yoga training program as a pre-exercise activity on sport anxiety and athletic mental energy in adolescent football players. Yu et al. (2026) Acta Psychol (Amst).
New research on injuries in runners in the last month
Effects of race distance and probiotics intervention on kidney, muscle, and gut injury and inflammation biomarker responses during running. Hansson et al. (2026) J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Intervention components, training dose, and adherence in exercise-based prevention of hamstring strain injury in football: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gu et al. (2026) Ann Med.
Behaviour Change Techniques and Mechanisms of Action: Identification of the Active Ingredients in Communication Partner Training for People With Acquired Brain Injury. Behn et al. (2026) Int J Lang Commun Disord.
Tele-exercise and spinal cord injury: Effects on physical activity, strength, and quality of life. Dos et al. (2026) J Spinal Cord Med.
Clinically Important Improvements Observed in Patient-Reported Outcomes 2 Years After Exercise Therapy for Patients With Isolated Supraspinatus Tendon Tears. Popchak et al. (2026) Clin J Sport Med.
Does speed of processing training improve everyday life functional activity in traumatic brain injury: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Goverover et al. (2026) Neuropsychol Rehabil.
Does aerobic exercise affect memory, attention, working memory, and fatigue after acquired brain injury? A single-blinded, randomized controlled pilot study. Ingólfsdóttir et al. (2026) J Rehabil Med.
Emergency Clinical Decision for Sports Injury Management: A Wearable Sensor-Driven Framework from Training to Rehabilitation. Xu et al. (2026) Biosensors (Basel).
Changes in the mechanical properties of tendon structures in lower limbs during repetitive contractions in male long-distance runners. Sasajima et al. (2026) Physiol Rep.
How much and what type of exercises and training were provided to people with spinal cord injury as part of usual physiotherapy and occupational therapy in the SCI-MT Trial? Chu et al. (2026) Spinal Cord.
Associations between meeting exercise guidelines and mental health and life satisfaction in individuals with spinal cord injury: a longitudinal handcycle training study. Kouwijzer et al. (2026) Disabil Rehabil.
Effect of stump-preserving arthroscopic reconstruction or stump-eliminating arthroscopic reconstruction combined with exercise rehabilitation therapy on knee functional recovery in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Li et al. (2026) Ann R Coll Surg Engl.
New research on female athletes and runners in the last month
No Association Between Anatomic Factors and Non-Contact ACL Injury Risk in 217 Female Team Sport Players: A Prospective 4.5-Year Study. Leppänen et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
A 10-Year Analysis of the Bronco Fitness Test in Male and Female Super Rugby Athletes: The Effect of Sex and Positional Group. Weakley et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
The impact of sport retirement on mental health and sleep: A qualitative study with female ex-gymnasts. Montero et al. (2026) Psychol Sport Exerc.
Sport specialization, injury and illness: a prospective study of elite female adolescent soccer players. Watson et al. (2026) J Sports Med Phys Fitness.
The Effects of In-Season Complex Contrast Training on Anaerobic Performance Metrics in Elite Female Soccer Players. Gepfert et al. (2026) J Strength Cond Res.
Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes. Kambara et al. (2026) PLoS One.
The return to running of female soccer players postpartum: timing, prevalence of pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence. D'Onofrio et al. (2026) J Sports Med Phys Fitness.
Female athlete representation in exercise-induced cardiac adaptation research: a systematic review and audit of the literature. Henley-Martin et al. (2026) Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol.
The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Gastrointestinal Responses to a Simulated Football Match. Abbott et al. (2026) Eur J Sport Sci.
From amenorrhea to pregnancy: spontaneous recovery of the female athlete triad during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gama et al. (2026) Arch Endocrinol Metab.
Effects of a Fatmax exercise intervention during different menstrual cycle phases on fat metabolism and body composition in normal weight obese women. Yang et al. (2026) J Sci Med Sport.
New research on sex differences in athletes in the last month
Prostaglandin E-major urinary metabolite as a potential biomarker of muscle inflammation following physical exercise, considering gender differences. Okayasu et al. (2026) Sci Rep.
Sex differences in cerebrovascular function across an aerobic exercise intervention in older adults using MRI: Results from the Brain in Motion study. Donald et al. (2026) Physiol Rep.
Sex Differences in Durability Following Heavy Intensity Cycling Exercise in Trained Athletes. Pastorio et al. (2026) Scand J Med Sci Sports.
Sex differences in IL-6 responses to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise are explained by cycling power output. Yoshida et al. (2026) Physiol Rep.
Sex differences in response to a short-term training program intervention in obese adolescents: a plasma metabolomics study. Zhu et al. (2026) Biol Sex Differ.
The ontogeny of sex differences in exercise performance. Handelsman et al. (2026) J Endocr Soc.
Sex differences in cardiovascular mechanisms underlying exercise intolerance in type 2 diabetes: the role of skeletal muscle microvasculature. O'Gorman et al. (2026) Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol.
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Does a Mediterranean diet improve endurance adaptation?
This 12-week randomisation trial in 60 endurance athletes found a moderate VO₂max benefit from a Mediterranean diet. But the trial was small, short, not participant-blinded, and the practical race-day meaning of a 1.1 mL/kg/min advantage is uncertain. But don't stop there → read the full details.
Does caffeine plus paraxanthine improve endurance performance?
This randomised crossover controlled trial tested 14 male rowers across four evening 2000-m trials. Caffeine and paraxanthine had a small performance benefit but worsened subjective sleep. The small, male-only sample and subjective sleep measures lower confidence. But don't stop there → read the full details.
Does milk upset the gut during exercise?
This small trial in 28 active adults found little difference in gut symptoms between running and cycling while drinking low-fat lactose-free A2 milk. Does this help athletes? Find out → read the full details.
Do plant-based diets affect athletic performance?
This 4-week randomised crossover trial in 36 recreational athletes found that a plant-based diet produced no clear change in running or strength performance. However, the study was small, short, unblinded, and had no washout period. But don’t stop there → read the full details.
And, to lubricate the science, wash down the new evidence with my beer of the month:
Faraway Friends from Põhjala (Estonia)
Imperial stout. 13.4% ABV. Take a sip of the review →
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