Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness

Article	Citations
Effect of active versus passive recovery on performance-related outcome during high-intensity interval exercise	28
Evolution of distance running shoes: performance, injuries, and rules	26
Are professional road cycling countries selecting their talents based on anthropometric characteristics which suit the countries' terrain?	23
Evaluation of high altitude training camps with heart rate recovery and heart rate variability analysis: beneficial effect in elite swimmers	23
The effect of Panax ginseng supplementation on markers of resistance exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review	23
Hydration status and running performance during cool and hot training sessions in rugby union forwards and backs	20
Cell phone use is associated with alcohol and tobacco consumption in insufficiently active adolescents	18
A new strategy for somatotype assessment using bioimpedance analysis in adults	16
Monitoring motor traits of young athletes in Tuscany: a perspective from the first phase of the project "I ragazzi della Toscana 30 anni dopo"	15
Evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on performance during the 2022 56 km Two Oceans ultra-marathon	15
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetamol use in elite-level Olympic-style weightlifters: a survey study	13
The illness burden of gastrointestinal illness is two times higher if it is associated with systemic symptoms and signs: a cross-sectional study of the super rugby tournament over 5 seasons (102,738 p	13
The COVID-19 pandemic impact on the best performers in athletics and swimming among paralympic and non-disabled athletes	12
Impact of COVID-19 infection on sports performance of elite university athletes	12
Differences in screening and treating relative energy deficiency in sport between the United States of America and Japan	11
The effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on anaerobic performance and lactate clearance in male athletes: a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled, crossover study	10
Prepubic aponeurotic complex injuries: a structured narrative review	10
Prevalence of sport injuries in Olympic combat sports: a cross-sectional study examining one Olympic period	9
Physiological responses during the long-distance race in the warm environment in runners: a pilot-study	9
Effect of respiratory muscle endurance training on performance and respiratory function in professional cyclists during the off-season	9
Effects of 16-week circuit training on physical fitness parameters, pulmonary function, and quality of life in healthy women	9
Sedentary behavior, exercise and COVID-19: immune and metabolic implications in obesity and its comorbidities	9
Impacts of squat attempt weight selection and success on powerlifting performance	9
Reliability and validity of a reactive agility test with soccer goalkeeper-specific movements for adolescents	8
Effects of a nasal breathing protocol on physical fitness and pulmonary function in young basketball players	8

Effect of 4-week intermittent hypoxic exercise training for repeated vertical jump performance in untrained males	8
Attenuation of the increase of heart rate and oxygen consumption during progressive exercise in professional rugby players	8
Physical activity patterns in adult population during the coronavirus pandemic: consideration of the role of resilience	8
Effects of a training intervention tailored to the menstrual cycle on endurance performance and hemodynamics	7
Health characteristics, knowledge, and attitude towards basic life support among marathon runners in Thailand: a population-based survey	7
Impact of technical and physical performance on match outcome over five elite European soccer seasons	7
What is the traditional method of resistance training: a systematic review	7
The influence of resistance exercise and aerobic exercise on type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis	7
A postural program to reduce dynamic knee valgus during single-limb squatting in young athletes: a preliminary study	7
Comparison of traditional and accommodating resistance training with chains on muscular adaptations in young men	7
Left ventricular rotational mechanics in elite athletes doing high dynamic sports. Insights from the 3D speckle-tracking echocardiographic MAGYAR-Sport Study	7
The correlation between stroke characteristics and stroke effect of young table tennis players	7
Sports drinks effect on salivary volume and pH in children after exercise: a randomized clinical study	6
A systematic review examining if blood flow restriction can enhance the effectiveness of electrical stimulations	6
Plasma myoglobin indicates muscle damage associated with acceleration/deceleration during football	6
The role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the screening before the return-to-play of elite athletes after COVID-19: utility o futility?	6
Smart technology for physical activity and health assessment during COVID-19 lockdown	6
The effects of free weights and isoinertial resistance during semisquatting exercise on amateur soccer players' physical performance indicators: a randomized controlled study	6
Caffeinated chewing gum improves the batting and pitching performance of female softball players: a randomized crossover study	6
Effect of acute high-intensity intermittent exercise on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentrations	6
Correspondence between Chat (GPT) and the new age of fitness	6
Effects of the menstrual cycle on EPOC and fat oxidation after low-volume high-intensity interval training	6
Types of exercise and the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and compulsive exercise behaviors	6
Age-related differences in kinetics during double- and single-leg jumps in boys	6
Analysis of the associations between salivary cortisol-, alpha-amylase-, and testosterone-responsiveness with the physical contact nature of team handball: a preliminary analysis	6
Clinical case report of a professional triathlete with positive exercise stress test but negative coronary angiography	6
Road to Tokyo 2020: has this atypical 5-year Olympic cycle represented an opportunity?	6
Meta-analysis of the intermittent time of post-activation potentiation enhancement on sprint ability	6
Impact of physical activity, anthropometric, body composition, and dietary factors on bone stiffness in German university students	6
Let's Chat (GPT) about the new age of fitness: are we ready for artificial intelligence?	6
Effect of integrative neuromuscular training and detraining on performance indices in young female volleyball players	6
Localized-bioelectrical impedance vector analysis on mechanical property changes after muscle injury and damage	6
Anthropometric, neuromuscular, physiologic and training variables as determinants to laboratory cycling performance	6
Physical strength levels and short-term memory efficiency in primary school children: a possible match?	6
The effect of regular running on the bone tissue of middle-aged men and women	6
The effect of an 8-week fitness regime on low back pain and core strength in high-risk professionals	6
Surface electromyographic wheel speed skate protocol and its potential in athletes' performance analysis and injury prevention	6
Effects of uphill high-intensity interval exercise on muscle damage and exercise performance during recovery	6
The effect of acute step-aerobic exercise on adiponectin and leptin levels in premenopausal women	6
Body composition and eating behavior in non-professional adolescent female dancers	6
Flexibility exercises are often recommended but flexibility is rarely evaluated: a misconnection	6
Running addiction	6
The effect of cleat position on foot pain in cyclists	5
Relationship between the strength of the hip and knee stabilizer muscles and the Y balance test performance in adolescent volleyball athletes	5
Athletes and superstitious rituals	5
Eight-week stress management exercise program improves mental health and autonomic nervous system of adults exposed to chronic stress	5
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on endurance capacity of elite handball players	5
Influence of hand grip strength test and short physical performance battery on FRAX in post-menopausal women: a machine learning cross-sectional study	5
The effects of the FIVE futsal injury prevention program on lower limb muscle strength among young futsal players	5
The accuracy of fitness watches for the measurement of heart rate and energy expenditure during moderate intensity exercise	5

Exploring the quadriceps muscle architecture variations in various sports disciplines: a comparative analysis of football, taekwondo, and athletics	5
Types and severity of physical impairments of para taekwondo athletes	5
The influence of growth and development on shoulder rotators strength in young male and female elite tennis players	5
Beneficial effects of mild hyperbaric oxygen exposure on microcirculation in peripheral tissues in healthy subjects: a pilot study	5
Validation of steps countering recorded with a smartwatch	5
Anthropometric and performance changes in male college 15s Rugby Union student-athletes over 52 weeks using in-person training and online training supervision	5
Anxiety, sleep quality and mood in elite athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a preliminary study	5
Influence of speed on running strategies during forward and backward running with body weight support	5
Muscle injuries in athletics during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games: differences between heats and finals	5
The association between physical fitness parameters and in-season injury among adult male rugby players: a systematic review	5
The effect of upper body sprint interval training on golf drive performance	5
The influence of anthropometric parameters in track and field curve sprint	5
Effects of an experimental taper period on male and female swimmers	5
Association between cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic health in overweight and obese adults	5
Depression, excessive exercise and addiction	5
Lifestyles and the risk of an asthma attack in adult asthma patients: a cross-sectional study using NHANES database	5
Epidemiology of injuries in female and male senior Slovenian handball leagues	5
Alterations in hamstring properties of athletes with hamstring strain injuries can impact jump-landing performance	4
Athlete's heart or heart disease in the athlete? Evaluation by cardiopulmonary exercise testing	4
Prevalence of sunscreen use and sunburn in Greek athletes: a cross-sectional study	4
Relationships between muscle quality, subcutaneous adipose tissue, and sprint performance markers of competitive cyclists	4
Is chronic ankle instability associated with contractile thickness of gluteus medius and gluteus maximus during functional movement and exercise? A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
The critical role of cardiorespiratory fitness in disease prevention	4
Nitric oxide and its role in exercise physiology	4
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the epidemiology of soccer muscle injuries in Italian Serie A professional football players	4
The impact of low-intensity blood flow restriction endurance training on aerobic capacity, hemodynamics, and arterial stiffness	4
Injury prevention in professional soccer players: can re-warmup training be organized in the post-warmup and half-time during a soccer game in a short time?	4
Alcohol, youth and sport: recommendation and good practice examples from the FYFA European project	4
The effect of acute hydration on body composition assessed by multi-frequency and single-frequency bioelectrical impedance	4
Feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise test in an athlete who underwent total laringectomy	4
Nutritional approaches applied to recovery of skeletal muscle injury immobilization: a review of nutrition aid for sport trauma	4
The effect of athletic throwing events on the body composition and bone density in the limbs of throwing athletes	4
The role of spine curvatures in the sagittal plane in physical performance among team sports players	4
Effects of 6 weeks of whole-body vibration training on ankle motor control: a randomized controlled trial	4
Mechanical modifications to increased step frequency while running freely outside	4
Soccer participation is associated with benefits in tibial bone cross-sectional geometry and strength in young women	4
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on functional capacity in a population of young athletes: should we expect long-time consequences?	4
Contemporaneous and temporal interrelationships between menstrual fluctuations in sex hormones and DXA estimates of body composition in a premenopausal female: a case study	4
Cardiorespiratory responses to acute bouts of high-intensity functional training and traditional exercise in physically active adults	4
Calf circumference positively correlates with calf muscle thickness and negatively correlates with calf subcutaneous fat thickness and percent body fat in non-obese healthy young adults	4
Training load, sleep, reaction time, sports performance, and mood in paralympic swimmers before a competition	4
Anxiety and visceral sensitivity relate to gastrointestinal symptoms in runners but not pre- or during-event nutrition intake	4
Postexercise cardiovascular hemodynamics assessment before and after a 30-minute standing still recovery	4
Jump performance during a season in elite volleyball players	4
Changes in immunological parameters in ultramarathon runners depending on the duration of the load	4
Comparison of face mask effects on cardiorespiratory responses between physically active and sedentary individuals	4
Training and physiological characteristics of American and Japanese female track and field athletes	4
Sleep quality is mediated by physical activity level in adolescents	4
The relationship between isometric mid-thigh pull variables and athletic performance measures: empirical study of English professional soccer players and meta-analysis of extant literature	4
Effect of non-contact boxing training on the frequency and timing of anticipatory postural adjustments in healthy adults	4
Severe deficiency of vitamin D has no negative effect on physical performance during military training	4
Long-term effects of asymmetrical posture in boxing assessed by baropodometry	4
Adductor longus and brevis lesion in an amateur soccer player: platelet rich plasma and multifractioned hyaluronic acid injections to enhance clinical recovery	3
Body composition and anthropometrics of young male swimmers in relation to the tethered swimming and kinematics of 100-m front crawl race	3
Verification of causal relationships between passion, social behavior and the exercise dependence of athletes	3
Repeated sprint ability in young football players according to the position and formation of the team: the effect of a specific training program	3
The relationship between bone parameters, body composition, and lower extremity strength in road cyclists	3
Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on changes in aerobic fitness and injury incidence in elite male soccer players	3
The comparative measurement of body segment parameters using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry between sexes	3
Effect of training at intensities around critical velocity on 400 meters front crawl performance in young swimmers	3
Sex, training variables, history of chronic disease, and chronic injury are risk factors associated with a history of exercise-associated muscle cramping in 10,973 ultramarathon race entrants: a safer	3
Neuromuscular training programs predominantly include instructions that promote an internal focus	3
Muscular fitness profiles in relation to the response in body fat during school-based high-intensity intervention	3
Time-motion analysis of taekwondo matches in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games	3
Aerobic fitness and isokinetic knee strength of semi-professional rugby union players: a comparison between backs and forwards	3
Participation and performance by women and men in ski-mountaineering sprint races during the past decade	3
Effects of two low-volume high-intensity interval training protocols in professional soccer: sprint interval training versus small-sided games	3
Physical capacities and leisure activities are related with cognitive functions in older adults	3
Effect of endurance training on copper, zinc, iron and magnesium status	3
Using a combination of three clinical tests for detecting meniscal tears increases the accuracy of the clinical examination	3
The effect of one bout submaximal endurance exercise on the innate and adaptive immune responses of hypertensive patients	3
Immune response to physical exercise: evidence to take into account during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic	3
The effects of repeated sprint training with versus without change of direction on measures of physical fitness in youth male soccer players	3
Physiological swimming test for water polo players in the last twenty years: a systematic review	3
The determinants of positivization of anterior T-wave inversion in children	3
Effects of interval-walking training on blood pressure in community-dwelling Japanese older adults	3
Comparison of plantar loading patterns on natural grass and artificial turf during various athletic activities	3
Caffeine has no effect on submaximal running in hypoxia in low caffeine consuming males and females	3
Physical and performance indicators between backs and forwards in a subelite Rugby Union Team	3
Identification of physical characteristics associated with swing velocity of batting in youth baseball players	3

Safety of surgical masks during physical activity evaluated with graded cycle ergometry test	3
The relationship between jump and sprint performance in preschool children	3
The effects of face masks on cardiopulmonary capacity in healthy young individuals	3
Assessment of cardiopulmonary capacity in deconditioned athletes because of knee injury	3
Preparing athletes and staff for the first "pandemic" Olympic Games	3
Risk factors for not finishing an ultramarathon: 4-year study in 23,996 race starters, SAFER XXI	3
Exploring CrossFit performance prediction and analysis via extensive data and machine learning	3
Impact of a family history of hypertension and physical activity on left ventricular mass	3
Comparison of external load indicators between official matches and sport-specific training in semi-professional soccer players: focus on intensity and strength	3
Gymnasts' experiences and perception of a cruciate ligament injury	3
Mild hyperbaric oxygen for the early improvement of mood disturbance induced by high-intensity exercise	3
Sprint interval training vs. combined aerobic + resistance training in overweight women with type 2 diabetes	3
Stress fracture of the first rib in a hockey goalie	3
Kinematic and mechanical changes during a long half-marathon race: males and females at uphill/downhill slopes	3
Short-term effects of tactile stimulation of facial skin on hamstring muscle flexibility in healthy young males	3
What are the risk factors of injury for a rowing athlete?	3
Rehabilitative treatments in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review	3
Causes and differentiation of injuries depending on the positions taken on the pitch among American Football players in Poland	3
The influence of muscle strength and aerobic fitness on functional recovery in professional soccer players	3
Return to training in soccer players after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: reflections and considerations	3
Correction to: Effect of training at intensities around critical velocity on 400 meters front crawl performance in young swimmers	3
Influence of maturity status on morphology, grip and throwing speed in young elite water polo players	3
Balance abilities of junior ice hockey players	3
Workload and well-being across games played on consecutive days during in-season phase in basketball players	3
Oxygen uptake efficiency slope in 8- to 12-year-old boys and girls	3
Throwing performance after high-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation at the cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar junction in elite female water polo players: a randomized blind cross-over study	3
The effect of pre-match sexual intercourse on football players' performance: a prospective cross over study	2
Optimizing isometric midthigh pull testing protocols: impact on peak force and rate of force development and their association with jump performance	2
Change in short distance swimming performance following inspiratory muscle fatigue	2
Cardiac biomarkers alterations in rapid weight loss and high-intensity training in judo athletes: a crossover pilot study	2
Low-load strength resistance training with blood flow restriction compared with high-load strength resistance training on performance of professional soccer players: a randomized controlled trial	2
Anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of male South African youth soccer players	2
Acute high intensity interval exercise is similarly effective as moderate intensity continuous exercise on plasma glucose control in type 2 diabetic men aged 30 to 50 years: a randomized controlled tr	2
Immediate effects of electronic stimulation to the plantar foot on foot function and postural stability during landing	2
Postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) using a vertical jump to improve vertical jump performance	2
Relationship between functional threshold power, ventilatory threshold and respiratory compensation point in road cycling	2
An analysis of self-reported upper and lower limb injuries in Polish obstacle course races participants	2
Posterior chain and core training improves pelvic posture, hamstrings-to-quadriceps ratio, and vertical jump performance	2
Surface electromyographic analysis in élite Olympic and paralympic swimmer's shoulder	2
Effects of platelet-rich plasma and prolotherapy on supraspinatus tendinopathy: a double blind randomized clinical trial	2
Anthropometric and demographic properties affect balance in healthy adults: an observational study	2
Acute effects of different administration order of stretching exercises: effects on range of motion and cross-over effect	2
Entry phase in men's backward dive pike: association between the shoulder joint and trunk angles	2
Online fitness events in Sichuan province, China, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020	2
Cardiac structure and function of elite volleyball players across different playing positions	2
Hormonal response during official bouldering competition	2
Preseason in soccer: a paradox between a high volume of technical/tactical training and improvement in the neuromuscular performance of elite women soccer players	2
Assessment of acute neuromuscular fatigue manifestations and functional performances after heavy resistance exercise	2
Injuries in functional fitness: an updated systematic review	2
Body composition asymmetry between dominant and non-dominant arms in experienced overhead throwing sports athletes	2
Fitness profiles of elite male Italian teams handball players	2
Effects of blood flow restriction training on sports performance in athletes: a systematic review with meta-analysis	2
Effect of hamstring tissue flossing during warm-up on sit and reach performance	2
Reliability of a handball specific strength test battery and the association with sprint and throwing performance in young handball players	2
Physical demands in a small-sided soccer game: a comparison between arbitrary and individualized speed and metabolic power thresholds	2
Female performance in skyrunning: biological and psychosocial aspects	2
Influence of the stress level on the execution of the Grooved Pegboard Test	2
Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of plyometric vs. resistance training on lower limb explosive power and speed	2
A 4-week diet with exercise intervention had a better effect on blood glucose levels compared to diet only intervention in obese individuals with insulin resistance	2
Influence of competitive padel matches on physical fitness and perceptual responses in high-level players	2
The innovative role of Olympic sports and exercise in the promotion of health, gender equality and sustainability: past achievements and future challenges	2
Acute effects of cannabis consumption on exercise performance: a systematic and umbrella review	2
Jogging football: a new concept optimizing internal/external demand for recreational football	2
Types of the locomotor system injuries and frequency of occurrence in women pole dancers	2
Joint specificity of stretch shortening cycle potentiation at propulsion onset during jump test performance	2
Acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise in humans: a look from the autonomic nervous system window	2
Effects of supra high-intensity interval training in police officers	2
Pulmonary function as a limiting factor of middle-distance race performance	2
Body composition of NCAA division I football players pre- and post-COVID-19 stay-at-home advisory	2
Running-related injuries in Portuguese trail runners: a retrospective cohort study	2
Licorice flavonoid oil supplementation promotes a reduction of visceral fat in exercised rats	2
Transition from Youth categories to Elite cycling: relationships between early career performance and UCI World Tour success	2
Anthropometric prediction of DXA-measured percentage of fat mass in male karate athletes	2
Executive functions in male and female older adults with aligned levels of VO2max	2
Differences in performance analysis between won and lost teams in the top handball matches in the seasons before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic	2
The effect of baseball grips on the hardness of the flexor digitorum superficialis	2
Effect of high-intensity interval training on cardiometabolic risk factors in childhood obesity: a meta-analysis	2
COVID-19 pandemic and functional capacity in a population of young athletes	2
Effect of mental fatigue on performance, perceptual and physiological responses in orienteering athletes	2
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Japanese young elite weightlifting competitive athletes	2
Asymmetries of kinematics and kinetics in female and male sprinting	2
Exceptional exercise capacity in a late bloomer octogenarian triathlete	2
The significant role of scoring from set plays in the 2018 FIFA World Cup	2
Another pitch to be taken into account when debating on COVID-19 and physical exercise: psychoneuroimmunity	2
Injuries and time loss in elite judo athletes: a Korean prospective cohort study	2
Higher risk of Achilles tendon ruptures at competition than training sites in female collegiate gymnasts	2
The study of athlete's physical self-image	2
The effectiveness of school physical education on students' cognitive competence: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Research study on the effects of multi-component exercise on older adults with chronic conditions	2
Changes in mitochondrial biogenesis and fatty liver indicators in rat following continuous and high intensity interval training	2
Multidirectional sprints in soccer: are there connections between linear, curved, and change-of-direction speed performances?	2
Effects of sprint versus strength training on risk factors for hamstring injury in football players	2
Performance, balance and posture variations with Occlusal Splint and Taopatch® devices: a retrospettive cross-over study	2
Aerobic and combined water-based trainings in older women: effects on strength and cardiorespiratory outcomes	2
Is e-sport a fully-fledged sport? Moral, educational and social dilemmas of e-sport	2