Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Physical exercise-related manifestations of long COVID: A systematic review and meta-analysis80
Knee strength balance ratios are not affected by aging among male runners43
Psychometric properties of Chinese translated body compassion scale (BCS) among Hong Kong adolescents39
Results from Aotearoa New Zealand's 2022 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth: A call to address inequities in health-promoting activities36
Physical fitness levels and trends of kindergarteners in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic33
Effects of a physical activity-enhanced curriculum on increasing physical activity and improving physical fitness in preschoolers: Study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial (KID-FIT stu26
The effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on visceral fat and carotid hemodynamics parameters in obese adults22
24-H movement behaviours research in Chinese population: A scoping review22
Effectiveness of tele-exercise training on physical fitness, functional capacity, and health-related quality of life in non-hospitalized individuals with COVID-19: The COFIT-HK study22
Effects of Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on improving sleep in older adults: Study protocol for a non-inferiority trial21
Impact of dehydration on perceived exertion during endurance exercise: A systematic review with meta-analysis19
Acute effects of exercise intensity on butyrylcholinesterase and ghrelin in young men: A randomized controlled study18
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Weighted vest intervention during whole-body circuit training improves serum resistin, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic risk factors in normal-weight obese women18
Sex-specific associations among total bone-specific physical activity score, aortic parameters, and body composition in healthy young adults18
Enhancing physical and cognitive function in older adults through walking & resistance exercise: Korean national aging project randomized controlled study17
Results from the China 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents17
The relationship between physical literacy and quality of life among university students: The role of motivation as a mediator16
Gut microbiome related to metabolic diseases after moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise16
Effect of Baduanjin exercise on cerebral blood flow and cognitive frailty in the community older adults with cognitive frailty: A randomized controlled trial16
Dose-response relationship between leisure-time physical activity patterns and phenotypic age acceleration in American adults: A cross-sectional analysis15
Results from Ireland North and South’s 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents15
Effects of low-versus high-volume high-intensity interval training on glycemic control and quality of life in obese women with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial15
Feasibility and effects of high-intensity interval training in older adults with mild to moderate depressive symptoms: A pilot cluster-randomized controlled trial13
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Effects of multicomponent exercise training on muscle oxygenation in young and older adults13
Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level13
Physical fitness characteristics and performance in single-handed dinghy and 470 classes sailors13
Acute cardiovascular responses to unilateral bicep curls with blood flow restriction12
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Effects of one-year once-weekly high-intensity interval training on body adiposity and liver fat in adults with central obesity: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial12
Sedentary time play a moderator role in the relationship between physical fitness and brain-derived neurotrophic factor in children: A pilot study12
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Factors associated with physical fitness and disparities in population segments among older adults: A cross-sectional study12
Physical activity in the era of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the South Korea's 2022 Report Card on physical activity for children and adolescents11
Countermovement jump, handgrip, and balance performance change during euhydration, mild-dehydration, rehydration, and ad libitum drinking11
Results from the Lebanese 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth10
Impact of the ParticipACTION Report Card on physical activity for children and youth in Canada: 2015–202410
Accommodating resistance is more effective than free weight resistance to induce post-activation performance enhancement in squat jump performance after a short rest interval10
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validation of the Spanish perceived physical literacy instrument for adolescents (S-PPLI)9
Anaerobic performance after 3-day consecutive CO2-rich cold-water immersion in physically active males9
Ameliorated lipid distribution in prediabetes - Effects of 12 weeks traditional Chinese YiJinJing exercise plus TheraBand: A randomized controlled trial9
Effects of an unsupervised Nordic walking intervention on cognitive and physical function among older women engaging in volunteer activity9
Effects of sprint distance and repetition number on energy system contributions in soccer players9
How has COVID-19 social distancing impacted physical activity patterns? Data from the PAMPA cohort, Brazil9
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Effects of conventional versus virtual reality-simulated treadmill exercise on fatigue, cognitive function, and participant satisfaction in post-COVID-19 subjects. A randomized trial8
Effects of 8 weeks of rhythmic physical activity on gross motor movements in 4-5-year-olds: A randomized controlled trial8
Development of the Perceived Physical Literacy Questionnaire (PPLQ) for the adult population8
24-H movement behaviors and physical fitness in preschoolers: A compositional and isotemporal reallocation analysis8
Significant others and students’ leisure-time physical activity intention: A prospective test of the social influence in sport model8
Acute effects of mindfulness-based intervention on athlete cognitive function: An fNIRS investigation8
The effect of aquatic high intensity interval training on cardiometabolic and physical health markers in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis7
Results from the Philippines' 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents7
Short and long-term differences in anthropometric characteristics and physical performance between male rugby players that became professional or remained amateur7
Effects of intervention integrating physical literacy into active school recesses on physical fitness and academic achievement in Chinese children7
The effects of an acute bout of ergometer cycling on young adults’ executive function: A systematic review and meta-analysis7
Effects of different exercise programs on cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in college students7
Physical activity and sedentary behaviour of female adolescents in Indonesia: A multi-method study on duration, pattern and context7
Acute effects of sodium citrate supplementation on competitive performance and lactate level of elite fitness challenge athletes: A crossover, placebo-controlled, double-blind study7
Accelerometer-measured sedentary volume and bouts during the segmented school day among Chinese school students6
Results from the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth6
Acute effects of the resistance exercise associated with different blood flow restriction pressures on bone remodeling biomarkers6
Relationship between specific leisure activities and successful aging among older adults6
The influence of low resistance respiratory muscle training on pulmonary function and high intensity exercise performance6
Results from the Singapore 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents6
The effect of whole-body high-intensity interval training on heart rate variability in insufficiently active adults6
The effect of electronic health (eHealth) interventions for promoting physical activity self-efficacy in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis6
Results from Viet Nam's 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth6
Voluntary isometric contractions at maximal shortening as a new technique to achieve neuromuscular re-education in healthy subjects6
Effects of foam rolling for delayed onset muscle soreness on loaded military task performance and perceived recovery6
Impact of sport training on adaptations in neural functioning and behavioral performance: A scoping review with meta-analysis on EEG research6
The Czech Republic's 2022 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth: A rationale and comprehensive analysis6
Effects of mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy on timing sequence recovery of muscle fatigue in Chinese university male athletes6
The enhancement of explosive power contributes to the development of anaerobic capacity: A comparison of autoregulatory progressive resistance exercise and velocity-based resistance training6
Effects of core strengthening exercise on colon transit time in young adult women6
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Effects of volume-matched once-weekly and thrice-weekly high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on body adiposity in adults with central obesity: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial5
Reliability and validity of time-use surveys in assessing 24-hour movement behaviors in adults5
Relationships between physical characteristics and biomechanics of lower extremity during the squat5
Physical literacy in Europe: The current state of implementation in research, practice, and policy5
Effect of hypobaric hypoxia on hematological parameters related to oxygen transport, blood volume and oxygen consumption in adolescent endurance-training athletes5
Effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training on maximal oxygen consumption, body fat percentage and health-related quality of life in women with overweight: A randomized controlled trial5
Effects of 12 weeks of aerobic exercise combined with resistance training on neurocognitive performance in obese women5
Effect of Whole-body Vibration frequency on muscle tensile state during graded plantar flexor isometric contractions5
Operationally defining physical literacy in Chinese culture: Results of a meta-narrative synthesis and the Panel's recommendations5
Perceived and actual physical literacy and physical activity: A test of reverse pathway among Hong Kong children5
Comparative efficacy of concurrent training types on lower limb strength and muscular hypertrophy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis5
Evaluating performance on the Glittre-ADL test in men with long COVID 3 years after a SARS-CoV-2 infection5
Effects of high intensity interval training on sustained reduction in cardiometabolic risk associated with overweight/obesity: A randomized trial5
Effects of regular aerobic exercise on vascular function in overweight or obese older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis5
Acute high-intensity interval exercise is superior to moderate-intensity continuous exercise in enhancing endothelial function and its associated biomarkers in sedentary young individuals: the possibl4
Associations between 24-h movement behaviours and BMI in Chinese primary- and middle- school students4
Physiological, perceptual and affective responses to high-intensity interval training using two work-matched programs with different bout duration in obese males4
Effects of exercise interventions on brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis4
The beginning of success: Performance trends and cut-off values for junior and the U23 triathlon categories4
The effect of Liquid ice after high-intensity exercise on muscle function compared to Block ice4
Corrigendum to “Physical activity in the era of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the South Korea's 2022 Report Card on physical activity for children and adolescents” [J Exercise Sci4
High-intensity interval training elicits more enjoyment and positive affective valence than moderate-intensity training over a 12-week intervention in overweight young women4
Region of Murcia’s 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth4
Challenges of social change: The 2021 Republic of Slovenia report card on physical activity of children and adolescents4
Evaluation of rest interval following a series of tuck jumps on anaerobic performance4
Effects of 12-week combined training versus high intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition and fat metabolism in obese male adults4
Changes in blood antioxidant status in American football players and soccer players over a training macrocycle4
Irisin is more strongly associated with leisure-time physical activity than resistin and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are3
Psychometric property and measurement invariance of perceived benefits and barriers of physical activity in Chinese adolescents3
The relationships of postural stability with muscle strength and proprioception are different among older adults over and under 75 years of age3
Practical internal and external cooling methods do not influence rapid recovery from simulated taekwondo performance3
Effects of different work-to-rest ratios of high-intensity interval training on physical performance and physiological responses in male college judo athletes3
Results from the Japan 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth3
Comparison of trabecular bone microarchitecture between older males with and without a running habit: A cross-sectional study3
Corrigendum to “Enhancing physical and cognitive function in older adults through walking & resistance exercise: Korean national aging project randomized controlled study” [J Exercise Sci Fitness 3
Effects of resistance training on insulin sensitivity in the elderly: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials3
Validity and reliability of upper extremity star excursion balance test in adolescent swimmers3
Results from Chile's 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents3
Study protocol for a comparative randomized controlled trial of Tai Chi and conventional exercise training on alleviating depression in older insomniacs3
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SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training — Insights from a longitudinal case series of well-trained kayak3
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Corrigendum to “Neural correlates of basketball proficiency: An MRI study across skill levels” [J Exerc Sci Fit 23 (1), (2025), 14-20]3
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