Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Published by Taylor & Francis

Online ISSN: 2168-3824

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Print ISSN: 0270-1367

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Figure 1. Representative flow diagram of the warm-up interventions.
Figure 2. Athlete using the platform during the maximal isometric exercise.
Figure 3. Individual variation graph of athlete performance within groups (A-TWU; B-DJWU; C-MIWU) for the 20-meter sprint test (S20) and countermovement vertical jump (CMVJ).
Means ± standard deviations of the variables countermovement jump (CMVJ) and 20-meter sprint (S20) in the three groups.
Comparison between Warm-Up Protocols in Post-Activation Potentiation Enhancement (PAPE) of Sprint and Vertical Jump Performance in a Female Futsal Team

December 2024

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Soraya Anita Mendes Sá

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Aims and scope


Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport publishes research in the art and science of human movement, sport and exercise.

  • (RQES) publishes scientific research focusing on human movement as it relates to exercise and sport.
  • The journal is particularly interested in theoretically-driven rather than descriptive work and the expectation is that a paper must significantly advance and impact on knowledge within the field.
  • The journal accepts quantitative and qualitative work that presents new information, substantiation or contradiction of previous findings, or an application of new or improved techniques.
  • The journal is currently not accepting narrative reviews unless invited or with prior approval from the Editor.
  • The journal does accept systematic and meta-analytic reviews from leading research groups and scientists.
  • The goals of RQES are to provide a scholarly outlet for knowledge that: (1) contributes to the study of human movement, particularly its cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature and …

For a full list of the subject areas this journal covers, please visit the journal website.

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Figure 1. (a-f) Individual response for physiological parameters split into training compliance. High: 24-19 training sessions. Medium: 18-12 training sessions. Low: <12 training sessions.
Figure 2. (a-f) Individual response for cardiometabolic parameters split into training compliance. High: 24-19 training sessions. Medium: 18-12 training sessions. Low: <12 training sessions.
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Neural and Muscular Determinants of Performance Fatigability Are Independent of Work and Recovery Durations During High-Intensity Interval Exercise in Males

October 2024

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The present study aimed to investigate the effect of two protocols of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) on performance fatigability and its neural and muscular determinants. On different days, 14 healthy males performed two HIIE protocols with different work and recovery durations (matched for total duration, work and recovery intensities, and density): 1) 4 × 4 min at 90% HRpeak,180-s recovery at 70% HRpeak; and 2) 16 × 1 min at 90% HRpeak, 45-s recovery at 70% HRpeak. Pre- to post-HIIE reduction in maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) was used as marker of performance fatigability, while voluntary activation (VA) and potentiated quadriceps twitch force (Qtw) as markers of the neural (i.e. central fatigue) and muscular (i.e. peripheral fatigue) determinants, respectively. In addition, pre- to post-HIIE reduction in twitch force stimulated at 100 Hz (Qtw100) and 10:100 Hz ratio (Qtw10:Qtw100) were used as markers of high- and low-frequency performance fatigability, respectively. The MVIC, VA, Tw, Qtw100, and Qtw10:Qtw100 ratio decreased similarly from pre- to post-HIIE in both HIIE protocols (p < .05). The rating of perceived effort, blood pH, and plasma lactate responses were similar between HIIE protocols (p > .05), but the heart rate was higher in the longer HIIE protocol (p < .05). In conclusion, performance fatigability and its neural and muscular determinants seemed to be independent of the work and recovery durations of the HIIE, at least when HIIE protocols were matched for total work duration, work and recovery intensities, and density. Further, HIIE with long work and recovery might be preferable when the intention is to stress the chronotropic response.


Relative Age Effect and ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D Polymorphisms in Brazilian Football Players: An Association Genetic Study

October 2024

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The Relative Age Effect (RAE) suggests older athletes within an annual cohort have advantages over their younger peers. We hypothesized that younger athletes could overcome these disadvantages through favorable α-actinin-3 (ACTN3) and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) polymorphisms. This study aimed to: 1) examine RAE prevalence among Brazilian football players; 2) investigate the distribution of the ACTN3 and ACE polymorphisms; and 3) explore the association between polymorphisms and RAE across competitive levels and positions. The sample included 627 male players from first-division Brazilian teams in four age categories: U15 (n = 172), U17 (n = 166), U20 (n = 161), and Professionals (n = 128). A control group was established using data from the general Brazilian population documented in previous studies. Results showed RAE presence across all competitive levels and positions. Players with the ACTN3 R allele, especially the RR genotype, had the strongest associations with football players, particularly among defenders. On the other hand, the distribution of ACE polymorphism was not significantly different between controls and players, except in the U17 category, where the I/I genotype was more common. Relatively older players had higher total genotype scores than younger counterparts in the overall sample and defender subgroups. In conclusion, RAE is prevalent among Brazilian football players, with older athletes benefiting from favorable ACTN3 and ACE polymorphisms, contrary to our initial hypothesis.




Effects of Different Eccentric Cycling Intensities on Brachial Artery Endothelial Shear Stress and Blood Flow Patterns

September 2024

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Journal metrics


1.4 (2023)

Journal Impact Factor™


7%

Acceptance rate


4.3 (2023)

CiteScore™


1 days

Submission to first decision


1.226 (2023)

SNIP


0.748 (2023)

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