19 January 2026

The impact of physical activity levels and cardiorespiratory fitness on heart rate variability in overweight and obese college students: a cross-sectional study

"This paper addresses the significant issue of physical activity and health. The results can be added to extant knowledge in the area of public health and sport and exercise science."

Frank Lu, Handling Editor

14 January 2026

Association between urinary incontinence and sarcopenic obesity among middle-aged and older Brazilian women

"This study provides valuable evidence on the relationship between urinary incontinence and body composition among middle-aged and older women in a Brazilian population. By distinguishing the effects of obesity, sarcopenia, and their combination, the findings clarify that abdominal obesity—rather than sarcopenia or sarcopenic obesity—is the primary factor associated with increased odds of urinary incontinence. These results underscore the importance of targeting abdominal obesity in preventive and clinical strategies to mitigate UI risk, supporting more focused public health interventions for women’s health in aging populations."

Sonia Oliveira, Handling Editor

3 December 2025

Athletic participation and its impact on self-concept, body image, and physical fitness in Saudi female adolescents: a cross-sectional comparison between athletes and non-athletes

"This study highlights how participation in sport can enhance self-concept, body image, and physical fitness among Saudi Arabian adolescents, providing valuable evidence to support public health policy and the promotion of girls’ sports in this region."

Lesley Anson, Handling Editor

26 November 2025

Biological maturation, anthropometric, and physical fitness variables of youth breaking athletes with different competition levels

"This article provides useful descriptive data in young breaking athletes, a population that has received limited research attention. Evidence regarding the morphological and fitness characteristics according to chronological age, maturity status, and performance level are provided, which may be serve as a useful reference for coaches and other practitioners working with these athletes."

Aaron Scanlan, Handling Editor

26 November 2025

Pelvis-Trunk coordination strategies differ a cross preparatory court movement distances during the tennis forehand

"This research utilised cutting-edge data and analyses to explore coordination across movement tasks."

Daniel van den Hoek, Handling Editor

17 November 2025

Acute effect of short foot exercise on dynamic stability and foot kinematic in trail runners: a proof-of-concept study

Leonardo Alexandre Peyré-Tartaruga, Handling Editor

30 October 2025

Age-related variation in the anthropometric profiles, body composition and functional capacities of female soccer players

"The study gives insight into the phenotype of female soccer players across age categories."

Davor Plavec, Handling Editor

27 October 2025

Lower limb joints’ contributions to ballet turnout during unipodal and bipodal jumps in fifth position in pre-professional dancers

"The study applies biomechanical principles to the study of movement art. The findings can improve the coaching techniques that prevent injuries."

Sergiy Yakovenko, Handling Editor

23 October 2025

Effects of resisted sprint training on agility and change-of-direction performance in soccer players: a systematic review with meta-analysis

"This study highlights the benefits of resisted sprint training on improving the agility and change of direction performance in soccer players, providing practical evidence in sports training."

Yung-Sheng Chen, Handling Editor

24 September 2025

Individualized responses to velocity-based versus percentage-based resistance training in combat sports athletes: the influence of baseline characteristics

"This article provides useful insight regarding contemporary resistance training approaches and subsequent practical recommendations for combat sport coaches and athletes."

Aaron Scanlan, Handling Editor