Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness

Differential effects of local and general fatigue on brain network efficiency, corticospinal and neuromuscular excitability
Yu C, Zhan J, Xiao S, Shen B, Zhou J and Fu W
This study aimed to investigate the effect of fatigue induced by local- and general-muscular exercise on brain network efficiency, corticospinal and neuromuscular excitability.
Corrigendum to "Effects of exercise on blood glucose levels and pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis and meta-regression" [J Exerc Sci Fitness 23 (4) (2025) 416-425 100412]
Shu L, Jiang R, Wang F, Xu Y, Wang P, Ma Y, Pan J and Huang C
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Effects of retrograde run training on long jump performances of student athletes: A randomized controlled study
Lai X, Manimmanakorn N, Manimmanakorn A and Hamlin MJ
Retrograde run training increases forward run speed and muscle power. However, the effect of retrograde run training on long jump performance is not known. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of retrograde run training on the long jump performance of physical education (PE) students compared to conventional training.
Associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and sleep duration and health indicators in children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Liang X, Qiu H, Haegele JA, Li X, Li M, Li J and Li SX
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized available studies to explore relationships between accelerometer-measured physical activity (PA) levels or sleep duration and health-related outcomes in children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Effects of exercise on blood glucose levels and pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis and meta-regression
Shu L, Jiang R, Wang F, Xu Y, Wang P, Ma Y, Pan J and Huang C
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Due to variations in exercise protocols, the effects of exercise on GDM remain inconsistent. This review aims to explore the effects of exercise on maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with GDM, and whether there is a dose-response relationship between exercise volume and pregnancy outcomes.
Replacement of leisure-time sedentary behavior with various physical activities and the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis: evidence from the UK Biobank
Tian Z, Gao Y, Zhou B, Fang Z, Zheng G, Zhang H, He F, Chen X, Liu M, Wei Y, Li L, Hao G and Peng S
Associations between sedentary behavior (SB) during leisure time and the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis are inconclusive. We aimed to examine the impact of replacing sedentary time with equivalent durations of various physical activities on the risk of developing osteoporosis.
Impact of aerobic exercise on immune components across healthy and diseased populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Dong G, He X, He J, Bao D, Gao Q and Zhou J
Aerobic exercise may improve immune component quantities in healthy and diseased populations, but its effects across different health conditions and immune systems remain unclear. This review examined its impact on immune components in both populations.
Association between sedentary behavior, physical activity, and the triglyceride glucose index and its derived indices: evidence from NHANES 2013-2018
Du M, Chen L, Li Y, Xia L, Liu Y, Guo M, Zhang Z and Li Y
While sedentary behavior and physical activity have been associated with the TyG index, their associations with TyG-derived indices and their potential interaction remain unclear.
Influence of a diaphragmatic fatigue protocol in healthy male population on muscle strength, respiratory function and exercise capacity: A randomized clinical trial
de-la-Plaza-San-Frutos M, Sánchez Sierra A, de la Flor ÁG, Domínguez-Balmaseda D, Bravo Aguilar M, Del Blanco Múñiz JÁ, Ruiz Ruiz B and Ladriñán Maestro A
Inspiratory muscle fatigue has been shown to impair physical performance. This study investigated the impact of a specific inspiratory muscle fatigue protocol on lower limb muscle strength and cardiorespiratory outcomes in a cohort of physically active individuals.
Delayed potentiation effect after high-load resistance priming: Effects of rest-redistribution set structures on athletic performance
Niu X, Liu F, Chen Y, Chen D and Zhou Z
This investigation involved examining whether Rest-Redistribution Set (RR) and Traditional-Set (TS) resistance priming (RP) protocols could induce a Delayed Potentiation Effect (DPE). Additionally, it was analyzed whether the RR protocol demonstrated significant advantages over the TS protocol in various performance parameters across different testing time points following the RP.
One decade of school environment monitoring and its influence on providing adequate opportunities for engaging in physical activity from the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Global Matrices 1.0 to 4.0
Sember V, Jurak G, Starc G, Kovač M, Bardid F and Morrison SA
The Global Matrix is an international initiative that monitors 10 indicators of health-related behaviours and sources of influence on child physical activity (PA) including within the school environment. This study examined global secular trends for the School indicator across Global Matrices 1.0 to 4.0, including its underlying benchmark evidence and socioeconomic indicators across the diverse global regions of participating jurisdictions.
Sex-stratified compositional analysis of 24-h movement behaviors and their relationship with selective attention and cognitive flexibility in socioeconomically vulnerable children
Muñoz-Pardeza J, Martínez-de-Quel Ó, Azcarate U, Muntaner-Mas A, Yáñez-Sepúlveda R, Hurtado-Almonacid J, Hormazábal-Aguayo I, García-Hermoso A and Ezzatvar Y
The 24-h movement behavior framework, which integrates physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, and sleep, acknowledges the co-dependent nature of time-use behaviors within a finite day. While these behaviors have been linked to cognitive performance in children, few studies have applied compositional data analysis (CoDA), and none have examined potential sex differences.
Acute effects of ischemic preconditioning and isometric exercise on blood pressure in prehypertensive males
Khor KW, Lin KY, Hsu CW and Wang JS
This study investigates whether 5-min ischemic preconditioning (IR5) more effectively reduces submaximal exercise blood pressure and improves muscle oxygenation compared to 2-min ischemia (IR2) or 2-min isometric priming (IM2).
Effects of heat stimulation after high-intensity interval training on serum adipokines, eHSP72, and immunoglobulins in men with obesity
Kim DH, Kim ES, Lee JS and Yoon SJ
Excessive body fat causes imbalances in adipokines and impairs immune function, and not only exercise but also heat stimulation can promote fat reduction and induce extracellular heat shock protein 72 (eHSP72) expression, thereby improving immune function. Therefore, we examined the effects of heat stimulation after HIIT on adipokines, eHSP72, and immunoglobulin levels in men with obesity.
Acute effect of dark chocolate intake before high-intensity resistance exercise on arterial stiffness in healthy young men
Hata U, Hashimoto Y, Natsume M and Okamoto T
This study investigated the effect of dark chocolate (DC) intake before resistance exercise (RE) on arterial stiffness.
Compared to moderate-intensity continuous training, short-term high-intensity interval training demonstrates enhanced effects on metabolic flexibility in adult males with obesity
Zhang JZ, Liu XM, Lu SQ, Cao ZB and Zhu Z
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of short-term high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous aerobic training (MICT) with matched energy expenditure on metabolic flexibility and other metabolic parameters in adult male individuals with obesity.
Effects of two different doses of HIFT on physical function, cognitive performance, and quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial
Afanador-Restrepo DF, Rivas-Campo Y, Basto-Cardona CM, Gonzalez-Bustamante DA, Aibar-Almazan A, Castellote-Caballero Y, Hita-Contreras F, Guzmán-Muñoz E and Concha-Cisternas Y
Background/Objective: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compromises physical and mental function in older adults and increases the risk of dementia. High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) is a promising intervention, but the optimal dose-response for improving cognitive and physical outcomes in this population remains unclear.
Impact of acute and chronic cycling exercise on microvascular reactivity of the upper and lower extremity muscles in young healthy females
Liu X, Leng B, Huang H, He Y and Zhang C
Few studies have evaluated the impact of exercise on specific skeletal muscle microvascular function, despite its importance. This study aimed to assess the acute and chronic effects of cycling exercise on microvascular reactivity in the upper and lower extremities of young healthy females.
Effectiveness of hard court slide braking technique and influencing factors in elite college tennis players
Ji Y, Gao T, Zhang W, Zhang R, Wang Y, Xu L, Wang X and Wen X
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of hard court slide braking technique of elite college tennis players and to analyze the factors that influence the use of hard court slide braking technique.
Enhancing cognitive function through blood flow restriction: An effective resistance exercise modality for middle-aged women
Lee D, Byun K and Lee S
Cognitive decline progresses more rapidly in women than in men, with a higher prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases observed in females. Exercise has been shown to enhance cognitive function through the upregulation of neurotrophic factors such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). However, high-load resistance exercise may not be suitable for all populations, particularly middle-aged women. Low-load resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (LLBFR) has emerged as an effective alternative. This study investigated the acute effects of LLBFR on neurotrophic factors and cognitive function in middle-aged women.
Association between changes in physical activity and sarcopenia risk in middle-aged and older adults
Shen X and Zhao X
This study aimed to determine the longitudinal relationship between the changes in physical activity in middle-aged and older persons and sarcopenia risk utilizing data from a nationally representative population in China.