Hormonal changes around ovulation divide the menstrual cycle (MC) into the follicular and
luteal phases. In addition, oral contraceptives (OCs) have active (higher hormone) and …

Menstrual health represents a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in
relation to a woman's menstrual cycle. From a health literacy perspective, knowledge …

Objectives: Currently, there are no guidelines for implementing the monitoring of menstrual
status, including the natural menstrual cycle (NC) or oral contraception (OC), in a sport …

Background: The triceps surae muscle plays important roles in fundamental human
movements. However, this muscle is relatively unresponsive to resistance training (difficult to …

Current research suggests that menstruating female athletes might be at greater risk of
musculoskeletal injury in relation to hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle. A …

Aerobic metabolism dominates Olympic rowing, but research on the relative contribution of
strength and power demands is limited. This study aimed to identify the contribution of …

This study compared the structural and cellular skeletal muscle factors underpinning
adaptations in maximal strength, power, aerobic capacity, and lean body mass to a 12‐week …

Eccentric muscle contractions can cause structural damage to muscle cells resulting in
temporarily decreased muscle force production and soreness. Prior work indicates pasture …

This study evaluated the influence of physical and perceived game demands, menstrual
cycle phase, perceived recovery, individual and game-related contextual factors on …

Background Resistance exercise training is widely used by general and athletic populations
to increase skeletal muscle hypertrophy, power and strength. Endogenous sex hormones …