Physiological effects of regular CrossFit® training and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic—A systematic review

N Meier, J Schlie, A Schmidt - Frontiers in Physiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
CrossFit® is a functional fitness training program known for its day-to-day varying “Workouts
of the Day”(WOD). In accordance with the 'CrossFit® Level 1 Training Guide', regular …

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sleep among healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

D Cui, X Zhang, J Guo - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on physical and mental
health, while physical activity and sleep are two important indicators of the impact that have …

The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on Norwegian athletes' training habits and their use of digital technology for training and competition purposes

A Tjønndal - Sport in Society, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This article examines how strict nation-wide regulations and lockdowns affected athletes'
training habits in Norway and, more specifically, their use of digital technology for sports …

Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Euroleague Basketball

R Paulauskas, M Stumbras, D Coutinho… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The aim of this study was to understand how training and playing conditions during the
COVID-19 pandemic affected the performance of Euroleague Basketball players. Using a …

Cognitive fitness modulates gender differences in sleep and mental health among competitive athletes under chronic stress

L Mascaro, SPA Drummond, J Leota… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Objectives: Mental fitness is increasingly considered a key component of an athlete's
competitive arsenal. Active domains of mental fitness include cognitive fitness, sleep, and …

Changes in the mental health indicators and training opportunities for Estonian elite athletes compared to the COVID-19 isolation period

AL Tamm, Ü Parm, A Aluoja, T Tomingas - Sports, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: In spring 2020, two-thirds of Estonian elite athletes had symptoms of emotional
distress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mental health indicators and training …

Swimming at the time of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study among young Italian competitive athletes

F Gallè, C Protano, M Zaccarin, S Zanni… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several restriction measures
were imposed to control the virus transmission, with important repercussions on different …

Ten-Year Evolution of World Swimming Trends for Different Performance Clusters: A Gaussian Model

S Veiga, A Grenouillat… - … Journal of Sports …, 2024 - journals.humankinetics.com
Purpose: To analyze the evolution of the world ranking in swimming over the last 10 years,
with particular attention to the effects of COVID-19 on the different levels of participating …

Effect of coronavirus-19 restrictions in male handball players: Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and satisfaction with life

S Hermassi, LD Hayes, NEM Sanal-Hayes… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Featured Application This experiment aimed to test the effect home confinement had on
sedentary behavior, physical activity (PA), and satisfaction with life (SL) in European and …

Training conditions and emotional impact on Spanish Olympic swimmers and rowers in social isolation due to COVID-19. Results of a survey

D Moscoso-Sánchez, D Alarcón-Rubio… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
This article analyzes the results of a survey conducted in 2020 with Spanish Olympic
swimmers and rowers, who were confined to their homes due to the epidemiological crisis …