The effect of the menstrual cycle on physical performance is being increasingly recognised
as a key consideration for women's sport and a critical field for further research. This …

Since the accelerating development of technology applied to team sports and its subsequent
high amount of information available, the need for data mining leads to the use of data …

This study aimed to examine the associations between lower-body explosive strength (squat
jump—SJ, and countermovement jump—CMJ), speed (10-and 35-m linear sprints), and …

The availability of critical information about training and competition is fundamental on
performance. Principal components analysis (PCA) is widely used in sports as a multivariate …

Objectives The aim of this study was to verify the effects of supplementation with antioxidants
(vitamins C and E) on oxidative stress, delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and …

Muscle injuries are the most common trauma in team and individual sports. The muscles
most frequently affected are those of the lower limb, and in particular hamstrings, adductors …

Essentials of Youth Fitness is an evidence informed, practical guide for fitness and strength
and conditioning professionals working with younger clientele. Backed by the American …

High levels of physical fitness (PF) can positively affect both health and cognitive function,
thus monitoring its levels in youth can help increase health and quality of life in adult …

In order to maximize sports performance of team sportswomen, knowledge of the player's
characteristics in terms of different aspects and at different times of the season is needed …

Purpose: To assess and compare the effects of 8 wk of in-season (2 sessions/wk) low-and
high-volume plyometric training (PT) on measures of physical fitness in prepubertal male …