Background— Individuals with the metabolic syndrome are 3 times more likely to die of heart
disease than healthy counterparts. Exercise training reduces several of the symptoms of …

Background: A high level of strength is inherent in elite soccer play, but the relation between
maximal strength and sprint and jumping performance has not been studied thoroughly. …

We hypothesized that high-intensity aerobic interval training results in a greater beneficial
adaptation of the heart compared with that observed after low-to-moderate exercise intensity. …

… This assumption is also supported by the results of Wisløff et al. (24), demonstrating a
significant … WISLØFF. Maximal strength training improves work economy in trained female cross-…

Background— Exercise training reduces the symptoms of chronic heart failure. Which
exercise intensity yields maximal beneficial adaptations is controversial. Furthermore, the …

Mounting evidence has firmly established that low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF)
are associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality, and mortality …

Background Wrist-worn monitors claim to provide accurate measures of heart rate and energy
expenditure. People wishing to lose weight use these devices to monitor energy balance, …

The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in technical and physical performance
between the first and second half during official matches of Italian Serie A league. Further …

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and is performed by men and women, children
and adults with different levels of expertise. Soccer performance depends upon a myriad of …

Background: In professional soccer, a significant amount of training time is used to improve
players' aerobic capacity. However, it is not known whether soccer specific training fulfils the …