New Findings What is the topic of this review? This narrative review explores past and
recent findings on the mechanical determinants of energy cost during human locomotion …

Maximal sprinting in humans requires the contribution of various muscle–tendon units
(MTUs) and joints to maximize performance. The plantar flexor MTU and ankle joint are of …

Abstract Beato, M, Madruga-Parera, M, Piqueras-Sanchiz, F, Moreno-Pérez, V, and Romero-
Rodriguez, D. Acute effect of eccentric overload exercises on change of direction …

Locomotion is the most common form of movement in nature. Its study allows analysis of
interactions between muscle functions (motor) and lever system arrangements …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acceleration on the external and internal
load during repeated sprint exercises (RSE). This study used a cross-over design. Sixteen …

This study aims to quantify and compare the external and internal training load demands of
sided-game drills in professional team players during the competitive season. Twenty-four …

Purpose We investigated the role of elastic strain energy on the “apparent” efficiency of
locomotion (AE), a parameter that is known to increase as a function of running speed (up to …

Purpose Acceleration phases require additional mechanical and metabolic power, over and
above that for running at constant velocity. The present study is devoted to a paradigmatic …

Soccer is an intermittent team-sport, where performance is determined by a myriad of
psychological, technical, tactical, and physical factors. Among the physical factors …

Repeated-sprint training (RST) is considered a critical training method in team sports. It is
well known that RST effects may depend on several variables such as the duration of the …