Physiology and Pathophysiology of Marathon Running: A narrative Review

Braschler, L., Nikolaidis, P. T., Thuany, M., Chlíbková, D., Rosemann, T., Weiss, K., Wilhelm, M., & Knechtle, B. (2025).  Sports Medicine – Open, 11(1), 1-67. The aim of this review was to provide a comprehensive review of the benefits and risks of marathon training and racing on different organ systems. A predefined search strategy including keywords (e.g., marathon, cardiovascular system, etc.) and free …

How Do They Decide? Performance Support Staff Perceptions of Decision-Making in Elite-Sport Environments

Wilson, P. J., Roe, G. & Kiely, J. J. strength Cond. Res. (2024) Decision-making is a critical component of performance support staff responsibilities, yet research exploring staff perceptions relating to key facets of decision-making is lacking. This study aimed to explore perceptions of performance support staff relating to; the importance of decision-making in their role, the value of team decision-making, …

Using Self-Reported Training Characteristics to Better Understand Who Is More Likely to Sustain Running-Related Injuries Than Others: The Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study

Abrahamson J, Lindman I, Eriksen MB, Kibsgaard A, Nielsen RO. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2025 Jan;35(1):e70004. Running is a popular form of physical activity, yet it comes with risks, including running-related injuries (RRIs). This cohort study aimed to use self-reported baseline data on running experience, weekly running frequency, greatest running distance in 1 week, and running program …

Evidence of Left Ventricular Cardiac Remodeling After 6 Weeks of Sprint Interval Training

Eriksson LM, Hedman K, Åström‐Aneq M, Nylander E, Bouma K, Mandić M, Gustafsson T, Rullman E. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2024 Dec;34(12):e70007. Sprint interval training (SIT) leads to similar improvements in maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) and maximal cardiac output as previously reported for traditional endurance training, but the exercise-induced effects on cardiac remodeling are still largely …

Effect of cold‐water immersion treatment on recovery from exercise‐induced muscle damage in the hamstring

Huang, Y., Chou, T., Chen, T. C. & Chen, H.Eur. J. Sport Sci. (2024) This study investigated the effect of five consecutive days of cold-water immersion (CWI) on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) in the hamstrings following maximal eccentric contraction (EC) exercise. Eighteen healthy adult women were randomly assigned to a CWI group and a control group (CG) (n = 9/group). …

Optimal Frequency of Interrupting Prolonged Sitting for Cardiometabolic Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Crossover Trials

Yin, M., et al. (2024), Scand J Med Sci Sports, 34: e14769 Increasing evidence highlights the efficacy of interruptions in prolonged sitting (i.e., activity/sedentary breaks) for improving cardiometabolic health, but precise conclusions and recommendations regarding the optimal interruption frequency remain poorly defined. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to directly compare the effect of different frequencies of interrupting prolonged sitting …

Fair and Safe Eligibility Criteria for Women’s Sport: The Proposed Testing Regime Is Not Justified, Ethical, or Viable

Williams, A., et al. (2024), Scand J Med Sci Sports, 34: e14753. In an invited editorial, Tucker et al. [1] addressed the eligibility controversy regarding the Paris 2024 Olympic boxing competition. They cited Lundberg et al. [2] concerning the in/eligibility of transgender women for the female sports category and identified performance differences between males and females alongside studies involving testosterone suppression. Several …

Standardising health history and injury surveillance of participants in endurance events: a modified Delphi consensus statement from the AMSSM runner health consortium

Tenforde AS, Kraus E, Kliethermes SA, et al  . British Journal of Sports Medicine  Published Online First:  November 2024.  Endurance events are popular worldwide and have many health benefits. However, runners and Para athletes may sustain musculoskeletal injuries or experience other health consequences from endurance events. The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Runner Health Consortium aimed to generate consensus-­ based survey items for use …

Cardiorespiratory fitness, body mass index and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Weeldreyer NR, De Guzman JC, Paterson C, et al. British Journal of Sports Medicine  Published Online First: 13 November 2024.  Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during sports can be the first symptom of yet Objective The purpose of this review was to assess the joint relationship of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and Body Mass Index (BMI) on both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality risk. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis …

Patients follow four clusters of participation in physical exercise after an ACL injury. Results from the NACOX cohort study

Svensson, Melanie et al. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2024, in press Objectives To explore how participation in physical exercise (PE) changes over time after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Additionally, to identify factors associated with participation in PE by analyzing longitudinal data. Design An explorative analysis of the NACOX study, a prospective multicenter cohort study. Methods …