abstract：:In the past two decades oxygenation responses to incremental ramp exercise, measured non-invasively by means of near-infrared spectroscopy at different locations in the body, have advanced the insights on the underpinning mechanisms of the whole-body pulmonary oxygen uptake ([Formula: see text]) response. In healthy s...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Boone J,Vandekerckhove K,Coomans I,Prieur F,Bourgois JG

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bilateral deficit phenomenon, characterized by a reduction in the amount of force from a single limb during maximal bilateral actions, has been shown in various movement tasks, contraction types and different populations. However, bilateral deficit appears to be an inconsistent phenomenon, with high variability in...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Škarabot J,Cronin N,Strojnik V,Avela J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether mechanomyographic (MMG) determined contractile properties of the biceps brachii change during exercise-induced hypertrophy and subsequent disuse atrophy. METHODS:Healthy subjects (mean ± SD, 23.7 ± 2.6 years, BMI 21.8 ± 2.4, n = 19) performed unilateral biceps curls (9 sets × 12 repetition...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Than C,Tosovic D,Seidl L,Mark Brown J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Walking is a complex locomotor process that involves both spinal cord reflexes and cortical integration of peripheral nerve input. Maintaining an upright body position requires not only neuromuscular activity but also cardiovascular regulation. We postulated that plantar mechanical stimulation might modulate au...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Amirova LE,Navasiolava NM,Bareille MP,Beck A,Tomilovskaya ES,Kozlovzkaya IB,Gauquelin-Koch G,Gharib C,Custaud MA

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We investigated the effects of a 3-week dietary periodization on immunity and sleep in triathletes. METHODS:21 triathletes were divided into two groups with different nutritional guidelines during a 3-week endurance training program including nine twice a day sessions with lowered (SL group) or maintained (CON...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Louis J,Marquet LA,Tiollier E,Bermon S,Hausswirth C,Brisswalter J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of a novel approach for predicting the one-repetition maximum (1RM). The prediction is based on the force-velocity and load-velocity relationships determined from measured force and velocity data collected during resistance-training exercises with incremental submaximal...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Picerno P,Iannetta D,Comotto S,Donati M,Pecoraro F,Zok M,Tollis G,Figura M,Varalda C,Di Muzio D,Patrizio F,Piacentini MF

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:With aging, there tends to be an increase in retrograde and oscillatory shear in peripheral conduit arteries of humans. Whether the increase in shear rate is due to the aging process or an effect of a less active lifestyle that often accompanies aging is unknown. Therefore, we examined whether chronic endurance...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Casey DP,Schneider AC,Ueda K

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to describe the effects of speed and gradient during uphill ski mountaineering on energy expenditure, to relate any changes to changes in stride characteristics, and to determine an optimal gradient and speed allowing minimization of energy expenditure. METHODS:11 subjects were tested ...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Praz C,Fasel B,Vuistiner P,Aminian K,Kayser B

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:It was hypothesized that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) would exhibit a slow muscle deoxygenation (HHb) recovery time when compared with sedentary controls. METHODS:Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES 40 and 50 mA, 50 Hz, 400 µs) was employed to induce isometric contraction o...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Azevedo Dde P,Medeiros WM,de Freitas FF,Ferreira Amorim C,Gimenes AC,Neder JA,Chiavegato LD

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate whether different types of visual feedback influence the control of standing balance. METHODS:Twenty-six subjects performed three tasks on a force platform: (1) standing with eyes open; (2) maintaining the own center of pressure (COP) displacement (internal feedback) on a ...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Dos Anjos F,Lemos T,Imbiriba LA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A previous study observed a joint passive torque increase above baseline ~30 min after a high-intensity stretching. This study examined the effect of a high-intensity stretching on ankle dorsiflexion passive torque, medial gastrocnemius (MG) shear modulus, and plantar flexors maximal voluntary isometric force (...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Freitas SR,Andrade RJ,Nordez A,Mendes B,Mil-Homens P

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We tested the hypothesis that exposure to a short-term (1 h) increase in intraluminal pressure and shear stress (SS), to mimic two mechanical signals associated with a bout of exercise, improves nitric oxide (NO)-mediated endothelium-dependent dilation in aged soleus muscle feed arteries (SFA). In addition, we ...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Seawright JW,Luttrell M,Trache A,Woodman CR

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Isometric resistance training has repeatedly shown to be an effective exercise modality in lowering resting blood pressure (BP), yet associated mechanisms and sex differences in the response to training remain unclear. Exploration into potential sex differences in the response to isometric resistance train...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Badrov MB,Freeman SR,Zokvic MA,Millar PJ,McGowan CL

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We analyzed the best performance times of master cycling athletes in the 200-3000 m track competitions to estimate the decay of maximal aerobic power (MAP) and anaerobic capacity (AnS) with aging. METHODS:In various decades of age (30-80 years), MAP and AnS were estimated using an iterative procedure as the va...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Capelli C,Rittveger J,Bruseghini P,Calabria E,Tam E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study assessed the utility of the Children's Effort Rating Table (CERT) and the Eston-Parfitt (EP) Scale in estimating peak oxygen uptake ([Formula: see text]) in children, during cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) on a treadmill. METHODS:Fifty healthy children (n = 21 boys; 9.4 ± 0.9 years) complete...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Lambrick D,Bertelsen H,Eston R,Stoner L,Faulkner J

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Topical application of nonivamide-nicoboxil cream to resting legs has been shown to enhance the level of oxygenated haemoglobin in leg muscles 15 min later. Here, we examined whether such application improves the performance of experienced cyclists in a subsequent 4-km time-trial. METHODS:Nine male cyclists [2...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Zinner C,Holmberg HC,Sperlich B

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We investigated the effects of mild hypohydration compared to euhydration on the cooling efficacy of cold-water immersion (CWI). METHODS:Fourteen participants (eight male, six female; age 26 ± 5 years; ht 1.77 ± 0.08 m; wt 72.2 ± 8.8 kg; 20.6 ± 7.4 % body fat) completed one euhydrated (EU) trial followed by on...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Butts CL,Luhring KE,Smith CR,Tucker MA,Moyen NE,Ganio MS,McDermott BP

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Autonomic assessment might be useful in training management. We planned to assess whether oscillatory metrics of RR variability (such as LFnu) would be more efficient than static indices from low order statistics (RR variance) at discriminating laying rest from stand posture, as an analog of a shift to sympathe...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Sala R,Spataro A,Malacarne M,Vigo C,Tamorri S,Benzi M,Lucini D

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the validity of RR intervals and short-term heart rate variability (HRV) data obtained from the Polar V800 heart rate monitor, in comparison to an electrocardiograph (ECG). METHOD:Twenty participants completed an active orthostatic test using the V800 and ECG. An improved method for the identificatio...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Giles D,Draper N,Neil W

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Contract-relax (CR) stretching increases range of motion (ROM) substantively, however its use in athletic environments is limited as the contractions performed in a highly stretched position require partner assistance, are often painful, and may induce muscle damage. Therefore, the acute effects of performing t...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Kay AD,Dods S,Blazevich AJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate how much the distance between stimulation electrodes affects the knee extension torque in tetanic, electrically elicited contractions. METHODS:Current pulses of progressively larger amplitude, from 0 mA to maximally tolerated intensities, were delivered at 20 pps to...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Vieira TM,Potenza P,Gastaldi L,Botter A

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The cross-stressor adaptation hypothesis suggests that regular exercise leads to adaptations in the stress response systems that induce decreased physiological responses to psychological stressors. Even though an exercise intervention to buffer the detrimental effects of psychological stressors on health might ...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： von Haaren B,Ottenbacher J,Muenz J,Neumann R,Boes K,Ebner-Priemer U

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Equations for blood oxyhemoglobin (HbO2) and carbaminohemoglobin (HbCO2) dissociation curves that incorporate nonlinear biochemical interactions of oxygen and carbon dioxide with hemoglobin (Hb), covering a wide range of physiological conditions, are crucial for a number of practical applications. These include...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Dash RK,Korman B,Bassingthwaighte JB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Dietary nitrate (NO3 (-)) supplementation reduces the O2 cost of fixed-workload tasks performed in temperate environments but has not been examined in the heat. If this effect were retained it could reduce heatstroke risk in military personnel that are deployed for desert combat. METHODS:Nine men completed thr...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Kuennen M,Jansen L,Gillum T,Granados J,Castillo W,Nabiyar A,Christmas K

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare the muscle oxygenation between trained and untrained subjects during heavy exercise until exhaustion at two extreme pedaling cadences using a NIRS system. METHODS:Nine untrained male subjects and nine male competitive triathletes cycled until exhaustion at an intensity corr...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Zorgati H,Collomp K,Boone J,Guimard A,Buttelli O,Mucci P,Amiot V,Prieur F

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We compared the effects of different protocols of blood-flow restriction training (BFRT) with different occlusion pressures and/or exercise intensities on muscle mass and strength. We also compared BFRT protocols with conventional high-intensity resistance training (RT). METHODS:Twenty-six subjects had each le...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Lixandrão ME,Ugrinowitsch C,Laurentino G,Libardi CA,Aihara AY,Cardoso FN,Tricoli V,Roschel H

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The dysfunctional sympathetic nervous system in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) impairs adrenergic responses and may, therefore, contribute to the blunted post-exercise cytokine response. The purpose of this study was to investigate an alternative way to exercise to induce an acute cytokine ...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Leicht CA,Kouda K,Umemoto Y,Banno M,Kinoshita T,Moriki T,Nakamura T,Bishop NC,Goosey-Tolfrey VL,Tajima F

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study compared the adaptive responses to two concurrent training programmes frequently used in professional soccer. METHODS:Fifteen youth soccer players (17.3 ± 1.6 years, 1.82 ± 0.06 m, 77.0 ± 7.3 kg; VO2 peak, 62.0 ± 4.7 ml(-1) kg(-1) min(-1)) who compete in the English Premier League volunteered for th...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Enright K,Morton J,Iga J,Drust B

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Increased risk of arrhythmic events occurs at certain times during the circadian cycle with the highest risk being in the second and fourth quarter of the day. Exercise improves treatment outcome in individuals with cardiovascular disease. How different exercise protocols affect the circadian rhythm and the ass...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Jelinek HF,Karmakar C,Kiviniemi AM,Hautala AJ,Tulppo MP,Mäkikallio TH,Huikuri HV,Khandoker AH,Palaniswami M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine and compare the acute effects of moderate-intensity continuous and accumulated exercise in three bouts with different intervals on arterial stiffness. METHOD:Nineteen healthy young males (mean age = 24.7 years) were randomized to no-exercise control (CON), continuous exercise (CE, 30-min cycling), a...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Zhou Z,He Z,Yuan M,Yin Z,Dang X,Zhu J,Zhu W

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Polyphenolic curcumin is known to have potent anti-inflammatory effects; thus the present study investigated the hypothesis that curcumin ingestion would attenuate muscle damage after eccentric exercise. METHODS:Fourteen untrained young men (24 ± 1 years) performed 50 maximal isokinetic (120°/s) eccentric cont...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Tanabe Y,Maeda S,Akazawa N,Zempo-Miyaki A,Choi Y,Ra SG,Imaizumi A,Otsuka Y,Nosaka K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We have argued that breathing 40 % O2 attenuates exercise hyperaemia by decreasing production of O2-dependent vasodilators. However, breathing 100 % O2 attenuated endothelium-dependent vasodilatation evoked by acetylcholine and this effect was prevented by vitamin C, implicating reactive oxygen species (ROS). W...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Caruana H,Marshall JM

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed at determining the influence of the ACTN3 R577X polymorphism on muscle strength and muscle endurance in non-athletic young men. METHODS:266 healthy young men were included in this study. Each subject performed maximal isometric, concentric and eccentric contractions of the knee extensor muscle...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Broos S,Van Leemputte M,Deldicque L,Thomis MA

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purposes of this study were to evaluate the effect of endurance training on central fatigue development and recovery. METHODS:A control group was compared to a training group, which followed an 8-week endurance-training program, consisting in low-force concentric and isometric contractions. Before (PRE) an...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Zghal F,Cottin F,Kenoun I,Rebaï H,Moalla W,Dogui M,Tabka Z,Martin V

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study examined whether lower-volume exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) performed 2 weeks before high-volume muscle-damaging exercise protects against its detrimental effect on running performance. METHODS:Sixteen male participants were randomly assigned to a lower-volume (five sets of ten squats, n = 8...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Burt D,Lamb K,Nicholas C,Twist C

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of upper and lower body high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) on immunometabolism profile. METHODS:Seven male judo athletes completed two experimental sessions separated by at least 48 h. The athletes completed four bouts of the upper and lower body Win...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Lira FS,Panissa VL,Julio UF,Franchini E

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to assess the effect of vibration frequency (f out) on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the biceps brachii (BB) and triceps brachii (TB) muscles when acting as agonist and antagonist during static exercises with different loads. METHODS:Fourteen healthy men were asked to hold a vibrator...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Rodríguez Jiménez S,Benítez A,García González MA,Moras Feliu G,Maffiuletti NA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare morning and evening time-trial performance, RPE and mood state of trained swimmers, taking into account chronotype, habitual training time-of-day and PERIOD3 (PER3) variable number tandem repeat genotype. METHODS:Twenty-six swimmers (18 males, age: 32.6 ± 5.7 years) swam 20...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Rae DE,Stephenson KJ,Roden LC

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:These studies determined (1) age- and sex-related differences in steadiness of isometric contractions when high cognitive demand was imposed across a range of forces with the elbow flexor muscles (study 1) and; (2) sex differences in steadiness among older adults when low cognitive demand was imposed (study 2)....

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Pereira HM,Spears VC,Schlinder-Delap B,Yoon T,Nielson KA,Hunter SK

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study compared responses to static stretching between eccentrically damaged and non-damaged muscles. METHODS:Twelve young men performed 60 maximum knee flexor eccentric contractions of one leg, and received a 300-s continuous passive static stretching at tolerable intensity without pain to both knee flexo...

journal_title：European journal of applied physiology

authors： Matsuo S,Suzuki S,Iwata M,Hatano G,Nosaka K

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00