Purpose: The aim of this systematic literature review was to outline the various
preexperimental maximal cycle-test protocols, terminology, and performance indicators …

In sports, the importance of optimizing the recovery–stress state is critical. Effective recovery
from intense training loads often faced by elite athletes can often determine sporting success …

Background Cold water immersion (CWI) is a technique commonly used in post-exercise
recovery. However, the procedures involved in the technique may vary, particularly in terms …

Intense training results in numerous physiological perturbations such as muscle damage,
hyperthermia, dehydration and glycogen depletion. Insufficient/untimely restoration of these …

Elite-level athletic training and competition is accompanied by the recovery of a series of
physiological stressors. The physiological stress will vary considerably depending upon the …

Injuries in football exert negative impacts on team performance 1 and club finance. 2
Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) are consistently the most prevalent time loss injury in football …

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a single session of cold or thermoneutral
water immersion after a one-off match on muscular dysfunction and damage in soccer …

Water immersion is increasingly being used by elite athletes seeking to minimize fatigue and
accelerate post-exercise recovery. Accelerated short-term (hours to days) recovery may …

Background Many strategies are in use with the intention of preventing or minimising
delayed onset muscle soreness and fatigue after exercise. Cold‐water immersion, in water …

This investigation examined the impact of Montmorency tart cherry concentrate (MC) on
physiological indices of oxidative stress, inflammation and muscle damage across 3 days …