Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness

Article	Citations
Evolution of distance running shoes: performance, injuries, and rules	28
Shoulder injury patterns and trends in the national football league: an epidemiological analysis	26
Development of flexibility in primary school students	23
Acute metformin intake on exercise performance in healthy participants during functional fitness training	23
Are professional road cycling countries selecting their talents based on anthropometric characteristics which suit the countries' terrain?	22
The effect of Panax ginseng supplementation on markers of resistance exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review	22
Evaluation of high altitude training camps with heart rate recovery and heart rate variability analysis: beneficial effect in elite swimmers	20
Hydration status and running performance during cool and hot training sessions in rugby union forwards and backs	18
A new strategy for somatotype assessment using bioimpedance analysis in adults	13
Monitoring motor traits of young athletes in Tuscany: a perspective from the first phase of the project "I ragazzi della Toscana 30 anni dopo"	12
Evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on performance during the 2022 56 km Two Oceans ultra-marathon	11
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	11
Impact of COVID-19 infection on sports performance of elite university athletes	10
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetamol use in elite-level Olympic-style weightlifters: a survey study	10
The COVID-19 pandemic impact on the best performers in athletics and swimming among paralympic and non-disabled athletes	10
Prepubic aponeurotic complex injuries: a structured narrative review	9
Alterations in hamstring properties of athletes with hamstring strain injuries can impact jump-landing performance	9
Differences in screening and treating relative energy deficiency in sport between the United States of America and Japan	9
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	9
Surface electromyographic wheel speed skate protocol and its potential in athletes' performance analysis and injury prevention	8
The effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on anaerobic performance and lactate clearance in male athletes: a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled, crossover study	8
Effects of uphill high-intensity interval exercise on muscle damage and exercise performance during recovery	8
Physiological responses during the long-distance race in the warm environment in runners: a pilot-study	8
Meta-analysis of the intermittent time of post-activation potentiation enhancement on sprint ability	8
Impacts of squat attempt weight selection and success on powerlifting performance	8

Reliability and validity of a reactive agility test with soccer goalkeeper-specific movements for adolescents	7
Sedentary behavior, exercise and COVID-19: immune and metabolic implications in obesity and its comorbidities	7
Effects of a nasal breathing protocol on physical fitness and pulmonary function in young basketball players	7
Attenuation of the increase of heart rate and oxygen consumption during progressive exercise in professional rugby players	7
Prevalence of sport injuries in Olympic combat sports: a cross-sectional study examining one Olympic period	7
Effect of 4-week intermittent hypoxic exercise training for repeated vertical jump performance in untrained males	7
Effect of respiratory muscle endurance training on performance and respiratory function in professional cyclists during the off-season	7
Effects of 16-week circuit training on physical fitness parameters, pulmonary function, and quality of life in healthy women	7
Effects of a training intervention tailored to the menstrual cycle on endurance performance and hemodynamics	6
A systematic review examining if blood flow restriction can enhance the effectiveness of electrical stimulations	6
The influence of resistance exercise and aerobic exercise on type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis	6
Sports drinks effect on salivary volume and pH in children after exercise: a randomized clinical study	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
Localized-bioelectrical impedance vector analysis on mechanical property changes after muscle injury and damage	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
Comparison of traditional and accommodating resistance training with chains on muscular adaptations in young men	6
Health characteristics, knowledge, and attitude towards basic life support among marathon runners in Thailand: a population-based survey	6
A postural program to reduce dynamic knee valgus during single-limb squatting in young athletes: a preliminary study	6
Clinical case report of a professional triathlete with positive exercise stress test but negative coronary angiography	6
Age-related differences in kinetics during double- and single-leg jumps in boys	6
Effect of integrative neuromuscular training and detraining on performance indices in young female volleyball players	6
Plasma myoglobin indicates muscle damage associated with acceleration/deceleration during football	6
The effect of regular running on the bone tissue of middle-aged men and women	6
Influence of hand grip strength test and short physical performance battery on FRAX in post-menopausal women: a machine learning cross-sectional study	6
Impact of technical and physical performance on match outcome over five elite European soccer seasons	6
Left ventricular rotational mechanics in elite athletes doing high dynamic sports. Insights from the 3D speckle-tracking echocardiographic MAGYAR-Sport Study	6
Physical activity patterns in adult population during the coronavirus pandemic: consideration of the role of resilience	6
The correlation between stroke characteristics and stroke effect of young table tennis players	6
Physical strength levels and short-term memory efficiency in primary school children: a possible match?	6
Flexibility exercises are often recommended but flexibility is rarely evaluated: a misconnection	6
Running addiction	6
Anthropometric, neuromuscular, physiologic and training variables as determinants to laboratory cycling performance	6
What is the traditional method of resistance training: a systematic review	6
The effect of an 8-week fitness regime on low back pain and core strength in high-risk professionals	5
Body composition and eating behavior in non-professional adolescent female dancers	5
Sleep quality is mediated by physical activity level in adolescents	5
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	5
The impact of low-intensity blood flow restriction endurance training on aerobic capacity, hemodynamics, and arterial stiffness	5
Muscle injuries in athletics during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games: differences between heats and finals	5
Caffeinated chewing gum improves the batting and pitching performance of female softball players: a randomized crossover study	5
The effect of acute step-aerobic exercise on adiponectin and leptin levels in premenopausal women	5
Road to Tokyo 2020: has this atypical 5-year Olympic cycle represented an opportunity?	5
Types and severity of physical impairments of para taekwondo athletes	5
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on functional capacity in a population of young athletes: should we expect long-time consequences?	5
Athletes and superstitious rituals	5
Effect of acute high-intensity intermittent exercise on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentrations	5
Let's Chat (GPT) about the new age of fitness: are we ready for artificial intelligence?	5
The role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the screening before the return-to-play of elite athletes after COVID-19: utility o futility?	5

Relationship between the strength of the hip and knee stabilizer muscles and the Y balance test performance in adolescent volleyball athletes	5
Exploring the quadriceps muscle architecture variations in various sports disciplines: a comparative analysis of football, taekwondo, and athletics	5
The effects of free weights and isoinertial resistance during semisquatting exercise on amateur soccer players' physical performance indicators: a randomized controlled study	5
Soccer participation is associated with benefits in tibial bone cross-sectional geometry and strength in young women	4
Eight-week stress management exercise program improves mental health and autonomic nervous system of adults exposed to chronic stress	4
Training load, sleep, reaction time, sports performance, and mood in paralympic swimmers before a competition	4
Lifestyles and the risk of an asthma attack in adult asthma patients: a cross-sectional study using NHANES database	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
The effects of the FIVE futsal injury prevention program on lower limb muscle strength among young futsal players	4
Effects of an experimental taper period on male and female swimmers	4
Validation of steps countering recorded with a smartwatch	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
Nutritional approaches applied to recovery of skeletal muscle injury immobilization: a review of nutrition aid for sport trauma	4
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the epidemiology of soccer muscle injuries in Italian Serie A professional football players	4
Epidemiology of injuries in female and male senior Slovenian handball leagues	4
Cardiorespiratory responses to acute bouts of high-intensity functional training and traditional exercise in physically active adults	4
Influence of speed on running strategies during forward and backward running with body weight support	4
Alcohol, youth and sport: recommendation and good practice examples from the FYFA European project	4
Anthropometric and performance changes in male college 15s Rugby Union student-athletes over 52 weeks using in-person training and online training supervision	4
The effect of upper body sprint interval training on golf drive performance	4
The influence of growth and development on shoulder rotators strength in young male and female elite tennis players	4
Beneficial effects of mild hyperbaric oxygen exposure on microcirculation in peripheral tissues in healthy subjects: a pilot study	4
The influence of anthropometric parameters in track and field curve sprint	4
Training and physiological characteristics of American and Japanese female track and field athletes	4
Effect of non-contact boxing training on the frequency and timing of anticipatory postural adjustments in healthy adults	4
Anxiety, sleep quality and mood in elite athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a preliminary study	4
Severe deficiency of vitamin D has no negative effect on physical performance during military training	4
Association between cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic health in overweight and obese 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
The association between physical fitness parameters and in-season injury among adult male rugby players: a systematic review	4
The effect of cleat position on foot pain in cyclists	4
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on endurance capacity of elite handball players	4
Feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise test in an athlete who underwent total laringectomy	4
Effects of aerobic and anaerobic training on freedivers' performance	3
The comparative measurement of body segment parameters using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry between sexes	3
Long-term effects of asymmetrical posture in boxing assessed by baropodometry	3
Comparison of face mask effects on cardiorespiratory responses between physically active and sedentary individuals	3
The effects of face masks on cardiopulmonary capacity in healthy young individuals	3
Time-motion analysis of taekwondo matches in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games	3
Body composition and anthropometrics of young male swimmers in relation to the tethered swimming and kinematics of 100-m front crawl race	3
Aerobic fitness and isokinetic knee strength of semi-professional rugby union players: a comparison between backs and forwards	3
Relationships between muscle quality, subcutaneous adipose tissue, and sprint performance markers of competitive cyclists	3
Muscular fitness profiles in relation to the response in body fat during school-based high-intensity intervention	3
Prevalence of sunscreen use and sunburn in Greek athletes: a cross-sectional study	3
The determinants of positivization of anterior T-wave inversion in children	3
Athlete's heart or heart disease in the athlete? Evaluation by cardiopulmonary exercise testing	3
Postexercise cardiovascular hemodynamics assessment before and after a 30-minute standing still recovery	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
Pre-race medical clearance in 60,609 distance running race entrants: which entrants sought clearance, what physicians did, and what was the outcome? SAFER XXXVII	3
What are the risk factors of injury for a rowing athlete?	3
Quantifying lower limb skeletal muscle activity changes after 3 months of intrinsic foot muscle training: a randomized controlled trial	3
Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on changes in aerobic fitness and injury incidence in elite male soccer players	3
Depression, excessive exercise and addiction	3
The critical role of cardiorespiratory fitness in disease prevention	3
Identification of physical characteristics associated with swing velocity of batting in youth baseball players	3
The effects of repeated sprint training with versus without change of direction on measures of physical fitness in youth male soccer players	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
Return to training in soccer players after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: reflections and considerations	3
Jump performance during a season in elite volleyball players	3
Causes and differentiation of injuries depending on the positions taken on the pitch among American Football players in Poland	3
Anxiety and visceral sensitivity relate to gastrointestinal symptoms in runners but not pre- or during-event nutrition intake	3
Physical capacities and leisure activities are related with cognitive functions in older adults	3
Mild hyperbaric oxygen for the early improvement of mood disturbance induced by high-intensity exercise	3
The effect of acute hydration on body composition assessed by multi-frequency and single-frequency bioelectrical impedance	3
Caffeine has no effect on submaximal running in hypoxia in low caffeine consuming males and females	3
Effect of ketosis induced by on delayed-onset muscle soreness, inflammation and redox status: a randomized, open-label, crossover pilot study	3
Effect of training at intensities around critical velocity on 400 meters front crawl performance in young swimmers	3
Effects of long-term volleyball training on multimodal responses in adolescent female athletes: a follow-up study	3
Correction to: Effect of training at intensities around critical velocity on 400 meters front crawl performance in young swimmers	3
Comparison of plantar loading patterns on natural grass and artificial turf during various athletic activities	3
Effects of eight-week aerobic and resistance training on health self-efficacy, body image, and well-being in college students	3
The influence of muscle strength and aerobic fitness on functional recovery in professional soccer players	3
The effect of one bout submaximal endurance exercise on the innate and adaptive immune responses of hypertensive patients	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
Mechanical modifications to increased step frequency while running freely outside	3
The relationship between jump and sprint performance in preschool children	3
The effect of athletic throwing events on the body composition and bone density in the limbs of throwing athletes	3
Comparison of external load indicators between official matches and sport-specific training in semi-professional soccer players: focus on intensity and strength	3
The role of spine curvatures in the sagittal plane in physical performance among team sports players	3
Nitric oxide and its role in exercise physiology	3

Stress fracture of the first rib in a hockey goalie	3
Effects of 6 weeks of whole-body vibration training on ankle motor control: a randomized controlled trial	3
Safety of surgical masks during physical activity evaluated with graded cycle ergometry test	3
Changes in mitochondrial biogenesis and fatty liver indicators in rat following continuous and high intensity interval training	2
Cardiac structure and function of elite volleyball players across different playing positions	2
Assessment of cardiopulmonary capacity in deconditioned athletes because of knee injury	2
An intermittent recovery test for soccer players: a validation study	2
Aerobic and combined water-based trainings in older women: effects on strength and cardiorespiratory outcomes	2
Effects of soccer training in muscular strength: a comparative study in trained youth soccer players and untrained boys of the same biological age	2
Rehabilitative treatments in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review	2
Posterior chain and core training improves pelvic posture, hamstrings-to-quadriceps ratio, and vertical jump performance	2
Injuries and time loss in elite judo athletes: a Korean prospective cohort study	2
Effects of sex differences on energy providing capacities during short duration high-intensity exercise: focusing on changes in exercise duration	2
Kinematic variations in the barbell back squat under different footwear conditions in female college athletes	2
The study of athlete's physical self-image	2
Entry phase in men's backward dive pike: association between the shoulder joint and trunk angles	2
The effectiveness of school physical education on students' cognitive competence: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
A meta-analysis on the association of ACE and PPARA gene variants and endurance athletic status	2
Vascular adaptations following an eight-week sprint interval training intervention in healthy men	2
Hormonal response during official bouldering competition	2
Fitness profiles of elite male Italian teams handball players	2
Differences in the stride time and lower limb joint angles and their variability during distance running between treadmill and over-ground: a crossover study	2
Sprint interval training vs. combined aerobic + resistance training in overweight women with type 2 diabetes	2
Effect of exercise intervention on primary insomnia: a meta-analysis	2
Participation and performance by women and men in ski-mountaineering sprint races during the past decade	2
Body composition asymmetry between dominant and non-dominant arms in experienced overhead throwing sports athletes	2
The effect of baseball grips on the hardness of the flexor digitorum superficialis	2
Physiological swimming test for water polo players in the last twenty years: a systematic review	2
Female performance in skyrunning: biological and psychosocial aspects	2
Effects of interval-walking training on blood pressure in community-dwelling Japanese older adults	2
COVID-19 pandemic and functional capacity in a population of young athletes	2
Effect of endurance training on copper, zinc, iron and magnesium status	2
Global prevalence and pattern of injuries in basketball players: a systematic review	2
Body composition of NCAA division I football players pre- and post-COVID-19 stay-at-home advisory	2
Risk factors for not finishing an ultramarathon: 4-year study in 23,996 race starters, SAFER XXI	2
The influence of photobiomodulation on upper body muscular performance in collegiate athletes	2
Injuries in functional fitness: an updated systematic review	2
The effect of pilates training on hormonal and psychophysical function in older women	2
Neuromuscular training programs predominantly include instructions that promote an internal focus	2
Effects of sprint versus strength training on risk factors for hamstring injury in football players	2
Acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise in humans: a look from the autonomic nervous system window	2
Effect of hamstring tissue flossing during warm-up on sit and reach performance	2
Influence of menstrual cycle phase and oral contraceptive phase on exercise performance in endurance-trained females	2
The significant role of scoring from set plays in the 2018 FIFA World Cup	2
Postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) using a vertical jump to improve vertical jump performance	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
Role of strengthening exercises in management and prevention of overuse sports injuries of lower extremity: a systematic review	2
Correlation between serum and saliva sex hormones in young female athletes	2
Effects of platelet-rich plasma and prolotherapy on supraspinatus tendinopathy: a double blind randomized clinical trial	2
Transition from Youth categories to Elite cycling: relationships between early career performance and UCI World Tour success	2
Effects of supra high-intensity interval training in police officers	2
Verification of causal relationships between passion, social behavior and the exercise dependence of athletes	2
The innovative role of Olympic sports and exercise in the promotion of health, gender equality and sustainability: past achievements and future challenges	2
Effects of two low-volume high-intensity interval training protocols in professional soccer: sprint interval training versus small-sided games	2
Executive functions in male and female older adults with aligned levels of VO2max	2
Cardiac biomarkers alterations in rapid weight loss and high-intensity training in judo athletes: a crossover pilot study	2
Short-term effects of tactile stimulation of facial skin on hamstring muscle flexibility in healthy young males	2
Effect of high-intensity interval training on cardiometabolic risk factors in childhood obesity: a meta-analysis	2
Adductor longus and brevis lesion in an amateur soccer player: platelet rich plasma and multifractioned hyaluronic acid injections to enhance clinical recovery	2
Towards recovery: conservative management of finger joint fracture-dislocations in soccer goalkeepers	2
The effect of pre-match sexual intercourse on football players' performance: a prospective cross over study	2
Physical demands in a small-sided soccer game: a comparison between arbitrary and individualized speed and metabolic power thresholds	2
Factor analysis on the performance of elite male fencing athletes	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
The psychological effects of event cancellation in Olympic-level swimmers: preliminary findings and mental health screening recommendations	2
Physical and performance indicators between backs and forwards in a subelite Rugby Union Team	2
Anthropometric prediction of DXA-measured percentage of fat mass in male karate athletes	2
Oxygen uptake efficiency slope in 8- to 12-year-old boys and girls	2
Gymnasts' experiences and perception of a cruciate ligament injury	2
Absence of association between serve and winning point in professional padel	2
Types of the locomotor system injuries and frequency of occurrence in women pole dancers	2
Change in short distance swimming performance following inspiratory muscle fatigue	2
Stepping towards relief: a scoping review on the impact of unstable footwear in chronic low back pain management	2
Acute effects of different administration order of stretching exercises: effects on range of motion and cross-over effect	2
Characteristics of the athlete's heart in aged hypertensive and normotensive subjects	2
Using a combination of three clinical tests for detecting meniscal tears increases the accuracy of the clinical examination	2
A cross-sectional analysis between physical activity levels, weight status and empathy-related behaviors in a sample of Tuscany primary school children	2
Effects of the number of ball touches among elite youth players during small-sided soccer games	2
Impact of a family history of hypertension and physical activity on left ventricular mass	2
Is e-sport a fully-fledged sport? Moral, educational and social dilemmas of e-sport	2
Influence of competitive padel matches on physical fitness and perceptual responses in high-level players	2
Reliability of a handball specific strength test battery and the association with sprint and throwing performance in young handball players	2
Influence of maturity status on morphology, grip and throwing speed in young elite water polo players	2
Optimizing isometric midthigh pull testing protocols: impact on peak force and rate of force development and their association with jump performance	2
Anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of male South African youth soccer players	2
The relationship between bone parameters, body composition, and lower extremity strength in road cyclists	2
Assessment of acute neuromuscular fatigue manifestations and functional performances after heavy resistance exercise	2
Preparing athletes and staff for the first "pandemic" Olympic Games	2
Effects of repeated isometric and eccentric contractions on active muscle stiffness	2