The impact of genetics on physiology and sports performance is one of the most debated
research aspects in sports sciences. Nearly 200 genetic polymorphisms have been found to …

The literature base regarding the development of sporting talent is extensive, and includes
empirical articles, reviews, position papers, academic books, governing body documents …

Background While there is agreement that exercise is a powerful stimulus to increase both
mitochondrial function and content, we do not know the optimal training stimulus to …

The response to exercise training (trainability) has been shown to have a strong heritable
component. There is growing evidence suggesting that traits such as trainability do not only …

The process of strength–power training and the subsequent adaptation is a multi-factorial
process. These factors range from the genetics and morphological characteristics of the …

The ability of skeletal muscles to produce force at a high velocity, which is crucial for success
in power and sprint performance, is strongly influenced by genetics and without the …

Background To date, studies investigating the association between ACTN3 R577X and ACE
I/D gene variants and elite sprint/power performance have been limited by small cohorts …

Coronaviruses (CoVs) represent a large family of RNA viruses that can infect different living
species, posing a global threat to human health. CoVs can evade the immune response …

A common null polymorphism (rs1815739; R577X) in the gene that codes for α-actinin-3
(ACTN3) has been related to different aspects of exercise performance. Individuals who are …

Background Alpine ski racing is a popular international winter sport that is complex and
challenging from physical, technical, and tactical perspectives. Despite the vast amount of …