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{"title":"Niveau de connaissances sur le dopage chez les athlètes d’un campus universitaire à Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire","authors":"A. Diakite ,&nbsp;C.A. Mel Gbalou ,&nbsp;K.M. Bedou ,&nbsp;K.J-J.O. Kadio","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.01.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.01.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Doping seriously jeopardises the ethics and values on which sport is founded, but above all it represents a real threat to athletes’ health. Educating athletes is the best strategy for combating unintentional doping. The aim of our study was to measure the level of knowledge of different areas of doping among university athletes.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted a cross-sectional survey including athletes on the Abidjan University Campus. Three areas of knowledge about doping were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. The percentage of correct answers out of a total of 26 questions was used to calculate a knowledge score and to classify the athletes according to a 3-level knowledge scale: poor, average and good.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 104 athletes, 19.2% of whom were women, took part in the survey between September and October 2024. Nearly 77% of the athletes took part in national or international competitions. Over 95% of participants were unaware of the conditions and the authority for approving and issuing a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). The athletes’ average knowledge score out of 26 points was 8.49<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->3.5, which placed them at a low level of knowledge about doping. Men had a better knowledge score than women (9.07<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->3.19 versus 6.05<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->3.86, <em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Athletes from the <em>Club Universitaire d’Abidjan</em> had insufficient knowledge in specific areas of knowledge about doping. Our results could serve as a basis for developing more targeted education programmes with a view to effectively preventing unintentional doping.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 315-320"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Taekwondo practitioners’ wellness with the assessment of mental capabilities","authors":"He Zhang ,&nbsp;Muyuan Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Taekwondo, a martial art identified for its physical and mental discipline, is an important tool for improving both physical fitness and psychological health. However, few studies have looked into the direct relationship between mental abilities and general wellness in Taekwondo practitioners. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the connection between mental capacity and overall well-being in Taekwondo athletes and to investigate the improvement of well-being and performance via mental skills training.</div></div><div><h3>Equipment and methods</h3><div>The health of Taekwondo practitioners is examined in the study about the evaluation and improvement of mental skills such as emotional control, focus, resilience, and cognitive flexibility. A total of 275 Taekwondo practitioners take part in this mixed-methods investigation. Validated psychometric instruments, such as Resilience Scale (RS), the Cognitive Flexibility Scale (CFS), and the Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), were used to evaluate mental abilities. Self-reported questionnaires, such as the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), were used to measure wellness indices such as stress levels, emotional stability, and quality of life. SPSS software version 26 was used for all analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In addition to demonstrating improved focus during competitions, practitioners with higher scores in emotional management and cognitive flexibility also showed considerably lower stress levels (<em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>By promoting emotional stability, stress reduction, and cognitive severity, evaluating and improving mental skills can significantly improve the well-being of Taekwondo practitioners. Combining mental skills training with physical exercise provides an integrated approach to enhancing well-being and performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 362-374"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of a dynamically adjusted exercise prescription in adults with overweight and obesity","authors":"Z.K. Zhang ,&nbsp;W. Peng ,&nbsp;F.W. Zhang ,&nbsp;P.X. Lu ,&nbsp;L. Huang ,&nbsp;S.M. Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.02.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Objectives&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;This study aimed to design and evaluate a dynamically adjusted exercise prescription based on individual energy balance and to compare its effects with a traditional fixed prescription in adults with overweight or obesity.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;A 12-week exercise intervention was conducted in adults aged 22–29&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;years with overweight/obesity, who were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. Prior to the intervention, an initial exercise prescription was established based on the participants’ baseline fitness level. The exercise form was power-ergometer training, with a frequency of 3–5 sessions per week, a duration of 20–45&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;minutes per session, and an intensity of 40%–70% HRmax. The control group followed the initial prescription throughout the intervention. In the experimental group, the initial prescription was dynamically adjusted to achieve the exercise energy expenditure target for each session based on the individual's daily energy balance. Primary outcomes included body weight, body mass index (BMI), and body composition. Secondary outcomes were exercise adherence and exercise enjoyment.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Of the 70 participants randomized, 59 completed the intervention and were included in the final analysis, with 30 in the experimental group and 29 in the control group. Within-group analyses showed significant pre/post-changes in body weight, BMI, fat mass (FM), body fat percentage (BFP), and fat-free mass (FFM) across both groups (all &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.05). Between-group comparisons demonstrated that the experimental group achieved significantly greater reductions in body weight (−5.07&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;2.02&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;kg vs. −1.11&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;1.34&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;kg, &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.001), BMI (−1.75&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.62&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;kg/m&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; vs. −0.37&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.48&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;kg/m&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;, &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.001), FM (−4.22&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;2.22&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;kg vs. −0.73&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;1.15&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;kg, &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.001), and BFP (−3.71&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;2.15% vs. −0.63&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;1.29%, &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.001) compared to the control group. For FFM, the between-group difference was smaller but still reached statistical significance (−0.86&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.75&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;kg vs. −0.37&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.90&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;kg, &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.05). Furthermore, the experimental group showed significantly higher completion rate (93.85&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;3.84% vs. 79.33&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;3.94%, &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.001), Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS) scores (15.82&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;3.12 vs. 11.41&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;3.11, &lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.001), and Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) scores (104.81&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;±&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;4.80 vs. 94.97&lt;","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 351-361"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of high-intensity interval training interventions on adult's bone mineral density and bone turnover markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"X. Wang ,&nbsp;Z. Geng ,&nbsp;Z. Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.12.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a highly beneficial exercise training for significantly increasing cardiovascular fitness in individuals; however, few studies have explored its potential benefit on bone health. This systematic review aimed to assess the evidence of the effectiveness of HIIT on bone health in adult.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Seven electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials [CENTRAL]) were searched till March 2025 using predefined terms. Studies published in English were included if they met the following criteria: the mean age of participants was 18<!--> <!-->years or older; the intervention protocol included at least one group performing HIIT intervention; comparator was another exercise intervention group or non-exercise control group; outcomes contained bone mineral density (BMD) or bone turnover markers (BTMs). The pooled effect size of Hedge's <em>g</em> was estimated using random-effects models in <em>R</em>. Meta-regression was performed for both categorical (menopausal status, duration of training programme, and frequency) and continuous moderators (mean age, female rate).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Nine eligible RCTs with 247 participants (88.7% female; 21.9–65.0<!--> <!-->years) were included in the quantitative analysis. The pooled effect size of total body BMD (g<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.309, 95% CI<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->−0.237, 0.892) and other sites of BMD showed insignificant difference between HIIT group and non-exercise control group. However, the results of meta-regression analysis indicated that HIIT demonstrated a greater significant effect on BMD (especially for lumbar spine and femoral neck) for postmenopausal women (g<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.933, 95% CI<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->[0.398, 1.227]). Additionally, the pooled effect size of bone formation BTMs and bone resorption BTMs also showed insignificant difference between HIIT group and non-exercise control group.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>While the HIIT intervention did not demonstrate a significant overall effect on BMD and BTMs, it shows promise for improving bone health in postmenopausal women with conditions like osteopenia or osteoporosis. Future studies in this area should employ more reliable and valid research methods to enhance the quality of evidence, allowing for more definitive conclusions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 298-310"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical and immunological benefits of strength training in older adults with treatment naive chronic lymphocytic leukemia: ADRENALINE pilot study","authors":"P.M.P. Cunha ,&nbsp;R.J. Ribeiro ,&nbsp;M.A. Gomes ,&nbsp;R. Zacca ,&nbsp;J. Mota ,&nbsp;J.C.D. Ribeiro","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.01.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients often experience reduced physical activity due to disease-related symptoms. Structured resistance training may support physical fitness and immune function. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effects of a 16-week strength-based resistance training program in treatment-naïve CLL patients.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Eleven patients (65.6<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->9.7<!--> <!-->years) were randomized to a resistance training group (REx, <em>n</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->4) or a usual care control group (CG, <em>n</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->7). REx completed two weekly sessions, including a 10-minute cycling warm-up, 45-min machine-based full-body resistance training (∼80% 1-RM), and 5-min cycling cooldown. Outcomes included body composition, muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and selected hematologic markers. Hedges’ g was used to estimate effect sizes (small 0.2, medium 0.5, large<!--> <!-->≥<!--> <!-->0.8).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The intervention was safe and fully adhered to by participants. Compared with controls, REx showed large effect sizes for knee flexion torque (g<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->1.12) and agonist/antagonist ratio (g<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->1.74), reductions in body fat percentage (g<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->−1.00), and favorable changes in neutrophil counts (g<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->−1.28). Aerobic capacity showed minimal change (g<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->−0.33).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>These findings suggest that a 16-week, strength-based resistance training program is feasible in treatment-naïve CLL patients and may positively influence muscle strength, body composition, and selected immune parameters. Larger studies are warranted to confirm these observations and evaluate potential clinical benefits.</div></div><div><h3>Trial registration</h3><div>Registered at ClinicalTrials.gov.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 375-379"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improved proprioception in patients with a knee proprioceptive deficiency after wearing an elastic brace: A randomized crossover-controlled study","authors":"R. Oullion ,&nbsp;V. Picolet","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.01.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.01.009","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Objectives&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;The purpose of this study was to provide new knowledge regarding proprioception and the benefit of wearing a proprioceptive knee brace in patients with a knee proprioceptive deficiency.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;This is a prospective, controlled, randomized clinical investigation with a crossover design, in 15 patients with proprioceptive knee deficiency. Patients were asked to walk on a treadmill for 8&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;minutes with and without an elastic brace in a randomized order. The primary endpoint was change in functional proprioceptive capacity of the knee measured via the 3-axis composite score of the Y Balance Test, following brace wearing. Secondary endpoints compared the two conditions (with and without the brace) on skin sensitivity (baresthesia) using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments, sensitivity to joint position (statesthesia) via the Joint Position Sense test, patient subjective evaluation via Visual Analog Scales on stability (static and dynamic), discomfort related to proprioceptive deficiency, motion fluidity and knee range of motion, as well as satisfaction and safety.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Dynamic stability, characterized with the Y Balance Test, was significantly improved immediately after wearing the knee brace, compared with the condition without the brace (&lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.001). Skin sensitivity (baresthesia) and perception of knee positioning in space (statesthesia) were also significantly improved when wearing the brace, with an 18% increase in sensitivity threshold, and a reduction in leg extension angular error of 53.3% respectively (&lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt; &lt;!--&gt;&lt;&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;0.001). Patients’ perception of static and dynamic stability, as well as discomfort related to proprioception deficiency, were significantly improved when wearing the brace. No significant difference was observed for motion fluidity and range of motion.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Wearing the GenuAction knee brace significantly improved immediate knee proprioception in patients with proprioceptive deficiency, compared with the no-knee brace condition.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Objectifs&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Le but de cette étude était d’apporter de nouvelles connaissances concernant la proprioception et l’intérêt du port d’une genouillère proprioceptive chez les patients présentant un déficit proprioceptif du genou.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Méthodes&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Il s’agit d’une étude clinique prospective, contrôlée et randomisée en &lt;em&gt;cross-over&lt;/em&gt;, chez 15 patients présentant un déficit proprioceptif au niveau du genou. Les patients ont été invités à marcher sur un tapis roulant pendant 8&lt;!--&gt; &lt;!--&gt;minutes avec et sans orthèse élastique dans un ordre aléatoire. Le critère d’évaluation principal était la modification de la capacité proprioceptive fonctionnelle du genou, mesurée via le score composite à 3 axes du Y Balance Test, après le port de la genouillère. Les critères d’évaluation secondaires comparaien","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 341-350"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving physiological resilience and fitness through rehabilitation in kayaking and rowing: An integrated study","authors":"W. Wang ,&nbsp;E. Kozlova","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of kayaking and rowing on the physiological stability and fitness of participants in rehabilitation programmes.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>The study involved 50 people aged between 18 and 60 who were divided into two groups: kayaking and rowing. The training programme lasted 12 weeks with a frequency of exercising three times a week for 1.5<!--> <!-->h. To assess the participants’ condition, the study employed cardiorespiratory endurance tests (Cooper test), dynamometry to assess muscle strength, flexibility tests and psychological questionnaires for stress and anxiety levels (Perser Stress Scale, Hamilton Anxiety Scale).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results of the study showed a significant improvement in cardiorespiratory endurance in both groups, as presented by a 15% increase in average distance. Muscular strength also increased significantly, showing a 20% increase. Furthermore, flexibility tests showed a 10% improvement. The psychophysiological state of the participants improved: stress and anxiety levels decreased, while mood and general well-being increased. These data suggest that kayaking and rowing are highly effective in rehabilitation programmes. Regular kayaking and rowing activities help to improve the physical fitness and physiological stability, as well as the mental state of the participants. It is recommended that these activities be incorporated into rehabilitation programmes and individualised according to the condition of the participants to achieve maximum benefit.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Thus, kayaking and rowing can be useful components of comprehensive rehabilitation programmes, contributing to the overall health and quality of life of patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 321-327"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comment on “Effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis”","authors":"A. Debnath ,&nbsp;A. Bhatt ,&nbsp;N. Nikhil Desai ,&nbsp;H. Srinivasan","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 311-312"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Authors’ response to comments on the article “Effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis”","authors":"J. Mao ,&nbsp;R. Zhu ,&nbsp;S. Wang ,&nbsp;C. Zhang ,&nbsp;M. Lv ,&nbsp;C. Qian ,&nbsp;S. Xiong ,&nbsp;T. Zhang ,&nbsp;J. Meng ,&nbsp;L. Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2026.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 313-314"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of hill sprints and battle ropes with supplementary vitamin D3 on repeated sprint ability in sub-elite combat athletes: A randomised double-blind prospective study","authors":"A. Marley,&nbsp;M.C. Grant,&nbsp;J. Babraj","doi":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scispo.2025.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The aim of this study is to evaluate if two weeks of concurrent hill sprint and battle rope training induces improvements in repeated sprint ability (RSA) and isometric strength in sub-elite combat sport athletes and if 50,000<!--> <!-->IU·week⁻¹ vitamin D₃ supplementation produces an ergogenic benefit.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Fifteen male sub-elite combat sport athletes were recruited (age: 25<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->4 years: stature: 176<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->7<!--> <!-->cm: weight: 78<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->18<!--> <!-->kg). Participants undertook baseline lower and upper body RSA testing, handgrip strength testing, isometric hold testing with red blood cell (RBC) lifespan also assessed. Participants were then assigned to consume 50,000<!--> <!-->IU·week⁻¹ vitamin D₃ (VITD) or 5g·week⁻¹ olive oil (CON). All participants completed three sessions per week for two weeks of hill sprint and battle rope training with testing repeated at post-intervention prior to statistical analysis with significance set at <em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.05.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>RBC lifespan decreased in CON (<em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.001) but not VITD (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.757). Lower and upper body peak power decrement decreased in CON (<em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.047 and <em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.001 respectively) with no significant improvement in other RSA markers of performance, handgrip strength or isometric hold ability (<em>P</em> <!-->&gt;<!--> <!-->0.05). In VITD, lower and upper body average power decrement decreased alongside an improvement in peak and average power held at the end of the RSA test (<em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.05) with lower body best peak power, handgrip strength and isometric hold ability improved (<em>P</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Two weeks of combined hill sprint and battling rope training improves lower and upper body RSA with 50,000<!--> <!-->IU·week⁻¹ of vitamin D₃ providing an additive effect to improve RSA and muscle strength while also providing a protective benefit to RBCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21728,"journal":{"name":"Science & Sports","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 328-340"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148235979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}