European journal of applied physiology

01 15 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06468-3

Evening high-intensity interval exercise attenuates the next-morning decline in flow-mediated dilation in healthy young men

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Kohei Miura, Hideaki Kashima, Masako Yamaoka Endo et al.

02 14 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06465-6

Cardiac autonomic and hemodynamic responses to two-stage cycling and post-exercise recovery with partial blood flow restriction in young males

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Mušić Timur, Kacin Alan, Potočnik Nejka

Purpose: This study compared acute cardiovascular and cardiac autonomic responses during graded (two-stage) aerobic cycling and subsequent recovery performed with and without partial blood flow restriction (BFR). Methods: Fifteen young m...

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03 14 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06469-2

Side differences in NIRS-derived muscle oxygen saturation during treadmill running

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Lara Zwiener, Oliver Richrath, Philip Skotzke et al.

Purpose: Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) offers a promising non-invasive method to assess muscle oxygenation in real time. While asymmetries in muscle oxygen saturation (SmO 2 ) between dominant and non-dominant legs have been studied ...

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04 14 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06477-2

Does a dedicated optimal power phase enhance performance outcomes in trained athletes? A comparison of periodized maximum strength and strength–power training

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Sebastian Puschkasch-Möck, G. Gregory Haff, Michael Behringer et al.

05 13 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06473-6

The effects of different exercise approaches on muscle mechanical properties, strength, and jump performance: a randomised controlled trial

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Selim Mahmut Günay, Nevin Aysel Güzel, Naile Bolca Topal

Whole-body vibration (WBV), strengthening, and aerobic exercises are widely used to improve muscle function and physical performance; however, their comparative effects on passive muscle mechanical properties remain uncertain. This rando...

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06 13 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06435-y

We need article reporting standards for quantitative research in sport and exercise science: an educational narrative review

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Konstantin Warneke, Anthony J. Blazevich, João Pedro Nunes et al.

In recent decades, there has been a substantial increase in the number of published studies across numerous scientific disciplines, including the sport and exercise sciences. However, it has been argued that this increase in quantity has...

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07 13 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06479-0

Central and peripheral vascular recovery following resistance exercise with and without blood flow restriction across age groups: a parallel group crossover randomized trial

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Xavier Melo, Carlos Oliveira, Guilherme Ornelas et al.

Background High-intensity resistance training (HIRT) benefits musculoskeletal and vascular health but may be poorly tolerated by older adults. Low-intensity resistance training (LIRT) is an alternative, yet evidence on arterial stiffness...

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08 13 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06457-6

Supporting physiological resilience to climate change through anthropology, environmental exercise physiology and sport science: are we doing enough?

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Daniel P. Longman, Tadej Debevec, Jan G. Bourgois

Climate change poses escalating threats to human physiological function and health. Rising temperatures and increasing climate volatility place growing demands on thermoregulatory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, yet mitigati...

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09 12 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06464-7

Sex- and condition-dependent muscle oxygenation, performance fatigability, and post-occlusive reactive hyperemic responses to blood flow restriction exercise

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Minyoung Kwak, Brian Benitez, Clara J. Mitchinson et al.

10 10 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06461-w

Bone biomarker and inflammatory cytokine responses to short-term low energy availability with and without preserved protein intake: a randomized, controlled, multi-period, cross-over trial

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Eimear Dolan, Rafaela Silverio Pinto, Bruna Aguera Reina et al.

Introduction: Bone appears sensitive to low energy availability (LEA), with prolonged exposure linked to compromised bone health. Causality, however, along with underlying mechanisms, and the role of macronutrient availability remain unc...

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