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EDITORIAL
 

Level of Effort: A Practical Approach for Resistance Training Monitoring and Prescription
Fernando Pareja-Blanco, Irineu Loturco
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:259-266
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/221229
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Specific Quintuple: An On-Field Test to Predict Triple Jump Performance with High Accuracy
Claudio Mazzaufo, Mattia Beretta, Andrea Matarazzo, Gaspare Pavei, Stefano Serranò, Antonio La Torre, Gennaro Boccia
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:195-202
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/205292
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

How Different Physical Qualities Influence Repeated Sprint Ability Tests in Elite Youth Soccer Players?
Alejandro Sal-de-Rellán, Mehdi Ben Brahim, Víctor Martín, Najet Zidi, Ariadna Hernaiz-Sánchez
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:183-194
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203832
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Managing Training Load in the Lead-Up to Competition: Session-Rating of Perceived Exertion, not the Acute-to-Chronic Workload Ratio, Associated with the Performance of Elite Swimmers
Alexanter Marinof, Jesús Martínez-Sobrino, Jesus Santos Del Serro, José María González-Ravé, Santiago Veiga
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:271-284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/218950
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Physiological Effects of the Cool Vest Jacket on Recovery after a Repeated Shuttle Sprint Ability Test
Carlos Lorente-González, Jose Vicente Beltran-Garrido, Abraham Batalla-Gavalda, Francisco Corbi
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:257-270
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/218610
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Strength and Power Responses to a Power-Oriented Resistance Training Model across an Entire Soccer Competitive Season
Renan F. H. Nunes, Lucas A. Pereira, Juan P. Fiorenza, Carlos A. Paes, Rafael Grazioli, Piotr Bryk, Irineu Loturco
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:245-255
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/218820
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Neuromuscular Adaptation to Varying Drop Jump Heights: A Muscle Synergy Approach in Elite Handball Players
Jinwei Zhao, Kinga Łosińska, Luyao Chen, Piotr Aschenbrenner
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:147-164
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217230
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Data-Driven External-Load Analytics: Integrating Cluster Analysis and ACWR Monitoring in Elite Handball
Nebahat Eler, Tevfik Cem Akalın, Serdar Eler, Marko Joksimovic
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:119-132
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217125
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Dose-Dependent Effects of Astaxanthin on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Exercising Males
Muhammet Yilmaz, Halit Harmancı, Filiz Özyiğit, Muhammed M. Atakan
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:103-117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/210201
 
REVIEW
 

Multifactorial Thresholds of Psychomotor Fatigue in Soccer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Moses H Gnanasigamani, Jennifer M Kiruba, Paweł Chmura
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:49-71
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/212912
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Hot Water Immersion at Different Temperatures during a Transition Period on Vertical Jump Performance
Caiyan Li, Anjie Wang, Chansol Hurr
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:21-33
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/215290
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

You Play the Way You Train: The Influence of Accumulated Weekly Training Load on Match Physical Performance in Football Players
Iván Asín-Izquierdo, Carlos Galiano, Fabio Y. Nakamura, Fernando H. Pareja-Blanco, Jose A. Asian-Clemente
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:5-20
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208874
 
REVIEW
 

Factors Influencing the Efficacy of Concurrent Training in Team Sports: A Narrative Review
Rafael Tundidor-Duque, Fernando Pareja-Blanco, Miłosz Drozd, Lucas A. Pereira, Irineu Loturco
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:135-149
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/216685
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Characterizing Psychomotor Abilities of Male Handball Players of Different Age Categories
Francisco Martins, Maciej Śliż, Cíntia França, Hugo Sarmento, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Pedro Campos, Helder Lopes, Krzysztof Przednowek
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:281-291
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203954
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Structural Analysis of Assists in Top Men`s Basketball Teams
Uroš Zadnik, Frane Erčulj, Igor Stirn
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:207-218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/201220
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Low-Load Conditioning with Blood Flow Restriction and Whole-Body Vibration Induces Post-Activation Performance Enhancement Effects and Improves Anaerobic Performance: A Pilot Study
Ruibin Guo, Yinglu Hong, Nan Xu, Hongwen Wei
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:179-189
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202048
 
REVIEW
 

High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Affect Running Economy in Endurance Runners: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Yangya Feng, Daxin Li, Yangli Liu, Donghui Tang
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:113-134
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/205427
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

A Novel Approach to Improving Squat Jump Performance: The Pre-Loaded Squat Jumps
Zhengqiu Gu, Zhili Chen, Kaifang Liao, Chris Bishop, Chong Gao, Fogen Zhong, Shengji Deng, Xinxin Wang, Jianxi Wei, Yongming Li
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:27-37
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200809
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Specific Power Training vs. Conventional Resistance Training in the Context of Vertical Jump Performance in Young Handball Players
Michał Spieszny, Kamil Zawada, Kazimierz Mikołajec, Wojciech Wąsacz, Krzysztof Kasicki, Tadeusz Ambroży, Łukasz Rydzik
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/214816
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Sprint and High-Speed Running in Soccer: Should We Use Absolute or Normalized Thresholds?
Ricardo Pimenta, Hugo Antunes, Filipe Maia, João Ribeiro, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209540
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects on Jump Shooting Accuracy when Using Unstable Surfaces for Functional Balance Training of Youth Basketball Players
Nasser Abouzeid Ibrahim, Tomasz Zając, Gabriel Lupu, Mohamed Saad, Miłosz Drozd, Hachim Shani, Alin Larion, Waheed Essa, Thulfiqar Saleh, Mahmoud Hashim, Amr Saber Hamza, Mazin Hasan Alhasany
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:205-216
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208790
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Post-activation Performance Enhancement Following Maximal Effort, Multi-Joint Isokinetic Eccentric Muscle Actions
Tom A. Dickey, Brennan J. Thompson, Cody M. Fisher, Tycen W. Flygare, Dale R. Wagner
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:213-223
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200324
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Impact of Offensive Duration on NBA Success: A Comparative Analysis of Jordan's Chicago Bulls and Curry's Golden State Warriors
Mario Amatria Jiménez, Natán Andrés Cook Vaquero, Concepción Suarez-Llorca, José Antonio Pérez-Turpin
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:225-233
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/197207
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Investigating the Effect of Playing Different Defensive Styles and Court Sizes on Physical, Perceived, and Technical Demands in Basketball Small-Sided Games
Milos Nikolic, Zoran Milanovic, Pierpaolo Sansone, Henrikas Paulauskas, Paulius Kamarauskas, Daniele Conte
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:201-211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202929
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Partial-Body Cryotherapy on Athletic Performance and Sleep Quality in Division I Collegiate Basketball Athletes
Tae-Jin Kim, Kyeong-Hyon Ha, Tae-Young Park, Jung-Hyun Kim, Jung-Min Lee, Hyun Chul Jung
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:187-199
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203236
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Influence of Contextual Variables on Training Load Prescription in Basketball: An Example of a Professional Australian Men’s Basketball Team
Jack Patterson, Russell Rayner, David L Carey, Mathew O'Grady, Scott W Talpey
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:177-186
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202812
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Wellness, Mood, Sleep, and Performance in a Women's National Basketball Team during International Competition
Stephen P. Bird, Renée L. Parsons-Smith, Rachel King, Peter C. Terry
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:163-175
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200117
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Reliability and Feasibility of Change of Direction Testing in National Basketball Players
Tom Faulks, Adam Petway, Mark Drury, Sibi Walter
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:121-129
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200868
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Asymmetry of the Single Leg Jump and Lateral Shuffle Performance in Pre-Juvenile Basketball Players
Mengde Lyu, Zhili Chen, Shengji Deng, Ling Ding, Jia Han, Chris Bishop, Yongming Li
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:109-119
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196315
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Influence of Functional Movement, Jumping Ability and Linear Speed on Change of Direction Speed in Female Basketball Players: Novel vs. Traditional Approaches
Francisco José Barrera Dominguez, Paul A. Jones, Bartolomé J. Almagro, Jorge Molina-López
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:37-51
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196780
 
REVIEW
 

Physical, Physiological, Technical and Tactical Responses According to the Playing Position in Male Basketball: A Systematic Scoping Review
Diogo V. Martinho, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Miguel-Ángel Gomez, André Rebelo, Adam Field, Catarina C. Santos, Élvio R. Gouveia, José Afonso, Hugo Sarmento
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:5-35
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203326
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Unresisted vs. Heavy Resisted Sprint Training Programs: Effects on Strength, Jump, Unresisted and Resisted Sprint Performance in Youth Rugby Union Players
Santiago Zabaloy, Robin Healy, Lucas A. Pereira, Eduardo Tondelli, Luciano Tomaghelli, Juan Aparicio, Franco Vega, Joaquín Medrano, Julián Giráldez, Thomas Comyns, Tomás T. Freitas, Irineu Loturco
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:199-214
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200121
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Acute Response to Training after Returning from the Off-Season in Elite Rugby League Athletes
Ryan G Simmons, Anthony Leicht, Wade Heath Sinclair, Paul Bowman, Michael Dobbin, Kenji Doma
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:133-146
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185442
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Weekly Training Load Differences between Starting and Non-Starting Soccer Players
Matej Varjan, Mikulas Hank, Maros Kalata, Paweł Chmura, Lucia Mala, Frantisek Zahalka
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:125-135
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/171449
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Stroke-Specific Swimming Critical Speed Testing: Balancing Feasibility and Scientific Rigour
Ben E. Scott, Richard Burden, Jeanne Dekerle
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:239-251
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/170882
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

A Comparison of Basic Training Variables in the Standard and Cambered Bar Bench Press Performed to Volitional Exhaustion
Patryk Matykiewicz, Michał Krzysztofik, Adam Zając
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:201-210
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/162516
 
REVIEW
 

Conditioning Strategies for Improving Handball Throwing Velocity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Jan Petruzela, Monika Papla, Petr Stastny
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:189-200
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/162017
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Intermittent Voluntary Isometric Contractions Effects on Performance Enhancement and Sticking Region Kinematics in the Bench Press
Arkaitz Garbisu-Hualde, Laura Gutierrez, Eneko Fernández-Peña, Jordan Santos-Concejero
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:105-117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161777
 
REVIEW
 

Rating of Perceived Exertion in Professional Volleyball: A Systematic Review
André Rebelo, João R. Pereira, Diogo V. Martinho, João Valente-dos-Santos
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:143-155
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161614
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Peak Running, Mechanical, and Physiological Demands of Professional Men’s Field Hockey Matches
Liya Lin, Xinyi Ji, Li Zhang, Haiqin Weng, Xinyi Wang
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:133-141
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161551
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Change-of-Direction Speed in Firefighter Trainees: Fitness Relationships and Implications for Occupational Performance
Robert George Lockie, Robin Orr Orr, Fernando Montes, J. Jay Dawes
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:225-233
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161545
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Horizontal Foot Speed During Submaximal and Maximal Running
Kenneth P. Clark, Laurence J. Ryan, Christopher R. Meng, David J. Stearne
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:1-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159578
 

When and How Do Soccer Players From a Semi-Professional Club Sprint in Match Play?
José M. Oliva-Lozano, Juan Cuenca-López, Javier Suárez, Paulino Granero-Gil, José M. Muyor
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:195-204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159964
 

Effects of a Velocity-Based Complex Training Program in Young Female Artistic Roller Skating Athletes
André Rebelo, João R. Pereira, Diogo V. Martinho, João Valente-dos-Santos
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:217-234
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159654
 

Reference Values of the Forearm Tremor Power Spectra for Youth Athletes
Jan Gajewski, Joanna Mazur-Różycka, Michał Górski, Krzysztof Buśko
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:133-143
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159644
 

Physiological Variables that Contribute to Aerobic Fitness in Boys During Early Adolescence in the Context of Basketball Training and the Maturity Level
Eligijus Gabrielius Mačinskas, Loreta Stasiulė, Kęstutis Pužas, Arvydas Stasiulis
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:145-154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159627
 

Foot Cooling between Interval Bouts Enhances Repeated Lower Limb Power Performance: The Role of Delaying Fatigue
Chih-Min Wu, Jen-Yu Ho, Wen-Yi Wang, Zong-Yan Cai
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:107-116
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159623
 

Sex Difference in Lower-limb Electromyography and Kinematics when Using Resistance Bands during a Barbell Back Squat
Shahab Alizadeh, Leah Vardy, Garrick N. Forman, Davis A. Forman, Michael W. R. Holmes, Duane C. Button
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:17-29
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159585
 

Influence of the Competitive Level and Weight Class on Technical Performance and Physiological and Psychophysiological Responses during Simulated Mixed Martial Arts Fights: A Preliminary Study
Orlando Folhes, Víctor Machado Reis, Diogo Luís Marques, Henrique Pereira Neiva, Mario Cardoso Marques
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:205-215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159453
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Fast by Training or by Skill? Key Performance Predictors of 100-m Breaststroke Success in Short-Course Swimming
Marko Đurović, Igor Beretic, Nebojša Trajković, Francisco Cuenca Fernández, Tomislav Okičić, Nikola Stojanović
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/220268
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Evaluation of Land-Based Simulated Data and In-Water Assessments for Butterfly and Freestyle Swimming Strokes
Ali Özüak
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217571
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Pacing Strategies of Ultrarunners under Extreme Weather Conditions Performed on Multiple Stages
Hortência Nascimento, Mabliny Thuany, Gustavo Silva, Isabela Reis do Nascimento, Matheus Fernandes, Georgian Badicu, Felipe J. Aidar, Fatma Hilal Yagin, Rohit Kumar Thapa, Safaa M. Elkholi, Raphael Fabricio de Souza
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/216940
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Decoding Victory in Professional Soccer: How Tactical, Technical and Running Performance Shape Match Success in Spanish LaLiga
Joaquin Gonzalez-Rodenas, Jordi Ferrandis, Victor Moreno-Pérez, Roberto López-Del Campo, Ricardo Resta, Juan Del Coso
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/216051
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Effects of Plyometric Conditioning on Acute Sprint Performance: A Comparative Study of Single versus Multiple Sets of Tuck Jumps
Çisil Sönmez, Ferhat Esatbeyoglu, Taylan Aytaç, Tahir Hazir, Ayse Kin Isler
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/214206
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Innovative Approaches in Sports Education: Enhancing Motivation, Team Unity, and Confidence through Coaching Feedback and Training Intensity
Hebin Chong, Runcheng Jin, Jinlong Wang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/210496
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Shuttle-Run Intermittent Training Prescribed from the Futsal Intermittent Endurance Test: Acute Physiological Responses from Three Different Protocols in Female and Male Futsal Players
Lorival José Carminatti, Ricardo Dantas De Lucas, Fernando Klitzke Borszcz, Leonardo De Lucca, Juliano Fernandes da Silva, Luiz Guilherme Antonacci Guglielmo, Anderson Santiago Teixeira
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/210310
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Lineup Types and Key Variables for Success in Men's Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball
William David Becerra-Muñoz, Javier Pérez-Tejero
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/210187
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Longitudinal Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Sprint Performance (1976–2035): Trends, Seasonality, and Prediction Approaches
Mieszko Bartosz-Jefferies, Izabella Socha, Aleksander Matusiński, Aleksandra Markowska, Adam Zajac, Adam Maszczyk
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:125-147
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209844
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Maximizing Performance in Limited Time: Effects of 30-min Superset and Repeated Sprint Training on Youth Basketball Players
Arnau Sacot, Anna Prats-Puig, Julio Calleja-González, Toni Caparrós, Víctor López-Ros
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209805
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Relationship of Isometric Strength and Curve Sprint Performance in Female Soccer Players
Emrah Korkmaz, Ş. Alpan Cinemre, Savaş Kudaş, Hüseyin Çelik, Alberto Filter
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208875
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

High-Dose Caffeine Mouth Rinse Is an Effective Strategy for Isokinetic Strength Generation in Soccer Players
Mehmet Vural, Mustafa Ozdal, Cemre Didem Eyipinar, Mete Berk Demiryol
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208389
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

To Ensure Peak Velocity in Soccer, Coaches Should Stimulate Players to Run
David Casamichana, Eider Barba, Andres Martin-García, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Julen Castellano
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208288
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Impact of Anthropometric Characteristics and Motor Abilities on Match Running Performance (MRP) in Elite Soccer Players: A Multiple Regression Approach
Radivoje Radaković, Borko Katanić, Mima Stankovic, Igor Jelaska, Goran Jelaska
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/207525
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Comparison of the Most Demanding Periods in Three Categories of Female's Soccer: A Double View from the Player and the Team
Beñat Erkizia, David Casamichana, Fabio Yuzo Nakamura, Eider Barba, Julen Castellano
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/207258
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Dribbling Constraints on Sprint Acceleration Performance and the Force-Velocity Profile according to Playing Positions in Professional Soccer Players
Dhia Benhassen, Rahmani Abderrahmane, Firas Zghal, Pierre Samozino, Haithem Rebai, Nicolas Peyrot
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/204820
 
REVIEW
 

Priming Exercises and Their Potential Impact on Speed and Power Performance: A Narrative Review
Lucas A. Pereira, Piotr Zmijewski, Artur Golas, Krzysztof Kotuła, Michael R. McGuigan, Irineu Loturco
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:153-168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/204371
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Physical Demands of Handball Referees: A Big Data Analysis between the EHF Men's and Women's EUROs 2022
Demetrio Lozano, Antonio Carton Llorente, Virgilio Gilart Iglesias, Diego Marcos Jorquera, Carmen Manchado
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:171-181
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202371
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Comparison of Jump-Landing Biomechanics during and after Fatigue: Investigation on the Optimal Timing of Screenings under Fatigue
Stefan Vermeulen, Camilla De Bleecker, Valentien Spanhove, Veerle Segers, Tine Willems, Philip Roosen, Roel De Ridder, Jos Vanrenterghem
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:55-65
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200421
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Talent Selection in Portuguese National Futsal Teams
Diogo Ferreira Mendes, Diogo V. Martinho, Bruno Travassos, Élvio R. Gouveia, Nestor Ordoñez Saavedra, Hugo Sarmento
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:253-261
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/199379
 
REVIEW
 

Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Lower Extremity Maximum Dynamic Strength and Isokinetic Muscle Strength among Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Rui Li, Chen Soon Chee, Johan bin Abdul Kahar, Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden, Kun Yang, Zhendong Gao
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:133-151
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/195726
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Predicting the Match Outcome in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and Analysis of Influential Features
José M. Oliva-Lozano, Miguel Vidal, Farzad Yousefian, Rick Cost, Tim J. Gabbett
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:169-182
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/195563
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Acute Impact of Different Reperfusion Duration Following Blood Flow Restriction on Bar Velocity during the Bench Press Exercise
Dawid Gawel, Robert Trybulski, Marta Bichowska-Paweska, Jakub Jarosz, Maciej Kostrzewa, Michal Wilk
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:141-155
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194471
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Ergogenic Effects of Intermittent Palm Cooling on Repeated Baseball Throwing Are Reversed when Cooling-Induced Pain Occurs
Kun Han Lin, Yi Ming Huang, Zong Yan Cai
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:67-77
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194455
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effect of Sequential Kicks on Programming Time and Movement Time in Taekwondo
Chung-Yu Chen, Ching-Hui Yu, Ti-Yu Chen, Tai-Yuan Su
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:5-15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194067
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Evaluating Local Muscle Oxygen Saturation: Ischemic Preconditioning Protocols and the Myth of Overcompensation
Moacir Marocolo, Rhaí A Arriel, Guilherme Guedes, Anderson Meireles, Michal Krzysztofik, Jakub Chycki, Adam Zajac, Hiago L.R. Souza
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:71-82
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194066
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Different Post Warm-Up Strategies for Non-Starter Players in Futsal
Nuno Silva, Bruno Travassos, Bruno Gonsalves, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Eduardo Abade
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:169-181
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/192789
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Evaluation of the Modified Wave Periodization Model Efficiency on the Example of Young Soccer Players' Sprint Tests
Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk, Michał Jakub Nowak, Tomasz Góra, Łukasz Oleksy, Miłosz Drozd, Jacek Wąsik
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:215-226
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/191699
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Eight-Week Game-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Performed on Different Pitch Dimensions on the Level of Physical Capacity and Time-Motion Responses in Youth Soccer Players
Zbigniew Jastrzębski, Dorota Wakuluk-Lewandowska, Ersan Arslan, Bulent Kilit, Yusuf Soylu, Łukasz Radzimiński
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:157-168
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How Much Can the Genotype Predict Phenotypical Power Performance in Elite Male and Female Athletes?
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/190679
 
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Predicting Throwing Performance with Force-Velocity Mechanical Properties of the Upper Limb in Experienced Handball Players
Qingshan Zhang, Robin Gassier, Noémie Eymard, Félicie Pommel, Philippe Berthier, Abderrahmane Rahmani, Christophe A. Hautier
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/190224
 
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The Effects of Combined Contrast Heat Cold Pressure Therapy on Post-Exercise Muscle Recovery in MMA Fighters: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:127-146
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/190220
 
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Effect of Increasing the Foot Area on the Load-Velocity Relationship of the Underwater Dolphin Kick
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Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:17-27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/189796
 
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Effects of Threshold Pressure Loading Exercises Applied to Inspiratory Muscles in Taekwondo Athletes on the Concentration and Utilization of Lactate
Murat Koç, Nazmi Sarıtaş, Betül Coşkun, Soner Akkurt
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:55-69
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/188542
 
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Unveiling the Development of Sprint Athletes: Percentile Patterns, Peak Performance Age, and a Performance Progression Model
Aaron Agudo-Ortega, Jesus Santos del Cerro, Juan José Salinero, Jose M. Gonzalez-Rave
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:147-156
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/187621
 
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The Relation of On-Ice and Off-Ice Performance at Two Different Performance Levels in Youth Ice-Hockey Players
Robert Roczniok, Petr Stastny, Dominik Novak, Lukas Opath, Artur Terbalyan, Martin Musalek
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:193-203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/187238
 
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Plyometric Exercise Transiently Enhances Twitch Torque but Fails to Enhance the Rate of Force Development Evaluated Using the Isometric Midthigh Pull
Kaito Nakata, Takaaki Mishima
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:171-180
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/186979
 
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The Importance of Recovery in Resistance Training Microcycle Construction
Colby A. Sousa, Michael C. Zourdos, Adam G. Storey, Eric R. Helms
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;91:205-223
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/186659
 
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Positional Differences in Decision-Making Situations during Professional Rugby League Match-Play
Lily Turek, Kenji Doma, Wade Sinclair, Jonathan Connor
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:205-215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/186559
 
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Changes of Anaerobic Power and Lactate Concentration following Intense Glycolytic Efforts in Elite and Sub-Elite 400-meter Sprinters
Andrzej Mastalerz, Monika Johne, Anna Mróz, Aleksandra Bojarczuk, Petr Stastny, Miroslav Petr, Dominik Kolinger, Anna Pisz, Pavlína Vostatkova, Ewelina Maculewicz
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;91:165-174
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/186074
 
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The Effects of Slow Breathing during Inter-Set Recovery on Power Performance in the Barbell Back Squat
Jeff Buxton, Holly Grose, Joseph DeLuca, Troy Donofrio, Vincent LePre, Clayton Parrish, Hayden Gerhart, Philip Prins
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:93-103
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185935
 
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The Effects of Resistance Training on Sport-Specific Performance of Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Hubert Makaruk, Marcin Starzak, Piotr Tarkowski, Jerzy Sadowski, Jason Winchester
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;91:135-155
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185877
 
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Braking and Propulsion Phase Characteristics of Traditional and Accentuated Eccentric Loaded Back Squats
Timothy J. Suchomel, Conor J. Cantwell, Brookelyn A. Campbell, Zachary S. Schroeder, Lauren K. Marshall, Christopher B. Taber
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;91:121-133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185726
 
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External Physical Demands during Official Under-18 Basketball Games: Consideration of Overtime Periods
Carlos Sosa-Martin, Enrique Alonso Pérez-Chao, Juan Trapero, Carlos Ribas, Anthony S Leicht, Alberto Lorenzo, Sergio L Jiménez
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:181-190
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185682
 
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The Effect of Time-Equated Concurrent Training Programs in Resistance-Trained Men
Chad Dolan, Justin M. Quiles, Jacob A. Goldsmith, Kristin M. Mendez, Alex Klemp, Zac P. Robinson, Joshua C. Pelland, Catherine Coccia, Michael C. Zourdos
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;91:87-103
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185637
 
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Kinematics of Two Special Endurance Trials: A Methodological Contribution to 400-m Performance
Krzysztof Mackala, Rafal Omelko, Dariusz Mroczek, Stefan Szczepan, Andrzej Mastalerz
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:181-191
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185155
 
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Relationship among the COM Motion, the Lower Extremity and the Trunk during the Squat
Satoshi Kasahara, Tomoya Ishida, Jiang Linjing, Ami Chiba, Mina Samukawa, Harukazu Tohyama
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:23-39
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/183066
 
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Changes in Young Swimmers’ In-Water Force, Performance, Kinematics, and Anthropometrics over a Full Competitive Season
Catarina C. Santos, Daniel A. Marinho, Mário J. Costa
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:5-15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/183065
 
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Influence of a Modified versus a Typical Microcycle Periodization on the Weekly External Loads and Match Day Readiness in Elite Academy Soccer Players
Tom Douchet, Christos Paizis, Christopher Carling, Nicolas Babault
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:133-144
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/182984
 
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Resistance Training Practices of Brazilian Olympic Sprint and Jump Coaches: Toward a Deeper Understanding of Their Choices and Insights (Part III)
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Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:183-214
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/182888
 
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Relationships among Physical Fitness, External Loads, and Heart Rate Recovery: A Study on Futsal Players during an Overseas Congested-Weeks Training Camp
Yi-Wen Chiu, Rui Miguel Silva, Halil Ibrahim Ceylan, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández, Yung-Sheng Chen
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:73-85
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/176299
 
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Energy System Contributions in Repeated Sprint Tests: Protocol and Sex Comparison
Erkan Tortu, Tahir Hazir, Ayse Kin Isler
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:87-98
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/175862
 
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Analysis of Differences in Running Demands between Official Matches and Transition Games of Young Professional Soccer Players according to the Playing Position
Jose Antonio Asian-Clemente, Alberto Rabano-Muñoz, Luis Suarez-Arrones, Bernardo Requena
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:121-131
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/175339
 
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Is There a Relative Age Effect among the Most Successful Track and Field Athletes?
Eduard Bezuglov, Nadezhda Semeniuk, Maria Shoshorina, Evgeny Savin, Zbigniew Waśkiewicz, Anton Emanov, Georgiy Malyakin, Danila Telyshev, Ryland Morgans
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:193-202
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/174497
 
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Concurrent-Validity and Reliability of Photocells in Sport: A Systematic Review
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Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:53-71
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/174285
 
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Speed Training Practices of Brazilian Olympic Sprint and Jump Coaches: Toward a Deeper Understanding of Their Choices and Insights (Part II)
Irineu Loturco, Tomás Freitas, Santiago Zabaloy, Lucas Pereira, Tulio Moura, Victor Fernandes, Valter Mercer, Pedro Alcaraz, Adam Zając, Chris Bishop
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:187-211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/174071
 
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The Impact of Hemispheric Activity Priming on Choking Under Pressure in Badminton Tasks: A Study of Three Fundamental Skills
Wei Wang, Melanie Gregg, Hairui Liu
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:301-311
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/173023
 
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Influence of Intensity on Post-Running Jump Potentiation in Recreational Runners vs. Physically Active Individuals
Cristiano Rafael Moré, Rita Adriana Stoeterau Moré, Daniel Boullosa, Rodolfo André Dellagrana
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:137-150
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/172268
 
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A Narrative Review of the Most Demanding Scenarios in Basketball: Current Trends and Future Directions
Enrique Alonso Pérez-Chao, Rubén Portes, Miguel Ángel Gómez, Nimai Parmar, Alberto Lorenzo, Sergio L. Jiménez Sáiz
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:231-245
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/170838
 
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Prospective and Retrospective Analysis of the Sporting Success of Elite Spanish High and Long Jumpers
Pablo Rodriguez-Gomez, Cesar Gallo-Salazar, Juan Jose Salinero
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:161-168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/170762
 
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The Effects of Players’ Rotations on High-Intensity Activities in Professional Futsal Players
João Nuno Ribeiro, Farzad Yousefian, Jordi Illa, Micael Couceiro, Jaime Sampaio, Bruno Travassos
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:215-226
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/169522
 
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Performance Analysis in Padel: A Systematic Review
Iván Martín-Miguel, Adrián Escudero-Tena, Diego Muñoz, Bernardino Javier Sánchez-Alcaraz
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:213-230
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/168640
 
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Early Success is not a Prerequisite for Success at the Adult Age in Spanish Sprinters
Aaron Agudo-Ortega, Jose Maria Gonzalez-Rave, Juan Jose Salinero
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:139-148
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/168284
 
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The Impact of Acute Mild Normobaric Hypoxia and a Single Bout of Exercise to Volitional Exhaustion on Cognitive Performance in Endurance and Strength-Trained Athletes: The role of BDNF, EP-1, Catecholamines and Lactate
Zofia Piotrowicz, Miłosz Czuba, Małgorzata Chalimoniuk, Józef Langfort
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:77-93
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/168282
 
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Effectiveness of Eccentric Overload Training in Basketball Players: A Systematic Review
Omar Younes-Egana, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso, Marko Stojanovic, Stephen Bird, Julio Calleja-González
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:243-257
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/167469
 
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Analysis of Fluency of Movement in Parkour Using a Video and Inertial Measurement Unit Technology
Francesco Feletti, Cristian Bracco, Maria Takeko Molisso, Lorenzo Bova, Andrea Aliverti
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:5-18
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/166581
 
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Relationship between Asymmetry Profiles and Jump Performance in Youth Female Handball Players
Maria Cadens, Antoni Planas-Anzano, Xavier Peirau-Terés, Chris Bishop, Daniel Romero-Rodríguez, Marc Madruga-Parera
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:5-16
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/163432
 
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Success to Clear the Bar in Elite Pole Vaulters is Affected by Step Frequency Perturbation
Apostolos S Theodorou, Vassilios Panoutsakopoulos, Timothy A Exell, Johan Cassirame, Hervé Sanchez, Mariana C Kotzamanidou
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:41-49
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/163060
 
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Post-Activation Performance Enhancement as a Strategy to Improve Bench Press Performance to Volitional Failure
Arkaitz Garbisu-Hualde, Laura Gutierrez, Jordan Santos-Concejero
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:199-206
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/162958
 
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