Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM)

20/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

What’s more effective for improving repeated sprint ability in youth soccer players — speed endurance training or core training? ⚽💨

Our new randomized controlled trial, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), directly compares these two popular conditioning methods to uncover which delivers greater performance benefits.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared speed endurance and core training programs over several weeks

Measured effects on repeated sprint ability, power output, and fatigue resistance

Explored how training specificity influences adaptation in youth athletes

Provides evidence-based guidance for soccer coaches and strength specialists

💡 Why it matters:

Repeated sprint ability is crucial in soccer performance. This study helps coaches choose the most effective training approach to enhance game readiness and physical resilience in young players.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures this research is freely accessible to the global sports science community.

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📖 Read the full study here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-23-907.xml-Fulltext

The Effect of Speed Endurance Versus Core Training on The Repeated Sprint Ability of Youth Male Soccer Players – A Randomized Controlled Trial

18/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

What happens inside the body during 1v1 small-sided soccer games? ⚽💨

Our new study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), examines how internal load, respiratory metabolism, and neuromuscular activation interact during high-intensity 1v1 drills — one of the most demanding formats in soccer training.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Measured internal physiological load alongside respiratory and muscular responses

Showed how 1v1 duels elicit peak cardiovascular and neuromuscular demands

Analyzed how intensity and fatigue affect metabolic efficiency and activation patterns

Offers guidance for optimizing training design, recovery, and load

management

💡 Why it matters:

1v1 drills are vital for skill and conditioning — but they also create unique physical stresses. Understanding these responses helps coaches balance technical training with physiological adaptation.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures that this applied sports science research is freely available to practitioners worldwide.

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Associations between Internal Load, Respiratory Metabolism, and Neuromuscular Activation during 1v1 Small-Sided Soccer Games

16/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

Can regular exercise really enhance cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults? 🧠🏃‍♀️

Our new study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), explores this relationship in a large sample of Chinese adults, shedding light on the mediating factors that link physical activity and brain health.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Investigated associations between exercise frequency, intensity, and cognitive outcomes

Identified potential mediators such as mental health, sleep quality, and social engagement

Provided evidence that lifestyle behaviors amplify the cognitive benefits of exercise

Offers valuable insights for public health and aging research

💡 Why it matters:

As populations age, understanding how physical activity supports cognitive resilience is essential. This study provides actionable data to guide interventions that promote healthy aging and mental vitality.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures global access to high-impact research in exercise and health science.

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📖 Read the full study here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-910.xml-Fulltext

The Association Between Exercise and Cognitive Function in Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Exploration of Mediating Factors

15/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

How can inertial measurement units (IMUs) deepen our understanding of external load in elite badminton? 🏸📊

Our latest study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), uses IMU technology to analyze men’s singles badminton matches, offering new insights into load variations across set outcomes and score gaps.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Quantified movement intensity, acceleration, and deceleration demands using IMUs

Explored how match context (winning vs. losing sets, close vs. wide score gaps) affects physical load

Demonstrated the value of wearable technology for real-time load monitoring

Provided actionable insights for training design and recovery management

💡 Why it matters:

Understanding how match dynamics influence external load helps coaches tailor sport-specific conditioning and in-match strategies — improving player readiness and long-term performance.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures this applied research is freely available to the global sports science community.

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📖 Read the full study here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-901.xml-Fulltext

Using Inertial Measurement Units to Quantify External Load in Men's Singles Badminton Matches: Insights from Set Outcomes and Score Gaps

13/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

What separates elite 400 m front-crawl swimmers from the rest? 🏊‍♂️

Our new study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), uncovers how distinct stroke regulation profiles influence pacing strategy and ultimately determine 400 m front-crawl performance.

🔎 Episode Highlights:
Identified different stroke mechanics regulation patterns across pacing phases

Showed how technical adjustments in stroke length and rate impact speed and fatigue management

Demonstrated that performance differences are linked not only to physiology, but to fine-tuned mechanical control

Offers insights for coaches and sport scientists on optimizing pacing through biomechanical feedback

💡 Why it matters:
Effective pacing in middle-distance swimming is as much about stroke regulation as energy distribution. Understanding these mechanical nuances can help athletes refine efficiency and sustain velocity throughout the race.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures this research is freely available to the global sports science and coaching community.

🎙️Listen the podcast here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=oeuYTDgLbSk

📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-891.xml-Fulltext

Distinctive Regulation Profiles of Stroke Mechanics Underlie Pacing and Discriminate 400 m Front-Crawl Performance

11/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

What really drives rate of perceived exertion (RPE) in soccer training — the internal load, the external load, or the type of drill? ⚽

Our new study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), investigates the physiological and physical basis of RPE across various soccer training drills.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared internal load markers (heart rate, lactate, recovery time) and external metrics (GPS-derived speed, distance, accelerations)

Examined how different drill formats (small-, medium-, and large-sided games) influence players’ RPE

Identified key predictors of perceived intensity and fatigue response

Provided applied insights for monitoring training load and recovery

💡 Why it matters:

Understanding how players feel in relation to how much they actually do bridges the gap between data analytics and athlete perception — helping coaches fine-tune training intensity and prevent overload.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM provides free global access to evidence-based research for sport scientists and practitioners.

🎙️Listen the podcast 👉youtube.com/watch?v=yljAssdoMkU

📖 Read the full study here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-881.xml-Fulltext

Exploring The Physiological and Physical Basis of RPE Responses in Soccer: A Comparative Analysis of Internal and External Load Determinants Across Different Training Drills

09/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

Can the frequency and intensity of Tai Chi practice influence how much older adults improve in health and physical fitness? 🧘‍♀️💪

Our new randomized controlled study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), investigates how different Tai Chi training prescriptions affect physiological adaptations and well-being in older adults.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared Tai Chi programs with varying frequencies and intensities

Evaluated outcomes in cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, flexibility, and metabolic health markers

Explored dose–response relationships between practice volume and health benefits

Provides practical recommendations for exercise professionals and clinicians

💡 Why it matters:

With aging populations growing worldwide, understanding the optimal Tai Chi dosage can help design accessible, low-impact interventions that enhance health, independence, and quality of life in older adults.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM makes this research freely available to the global exercise science and health community.

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📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-871.xml-Fulltext

Can The Frequency and Intensity of Tai Chi Influence the Magnitude of Adaptations in Health Markers and Physical Fitness in Older Adults? A Randomized Controlled Study

08/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode
How does training frequency influence mechanical output and perceived exertion when resistance training is monitored by velocity loss? 🏋️‍♂️

Our latest study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), explores how adjusting training frequency affects both performance outcomes and athlete perception in velocity-based resistance training.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared different weekly training frequencies under velocity loss control

Assessed changes in power, force, and bar speed

Evaluated perceived exertion (RPE) and fatigue responses

Identified how frequency modulates adaptations and recovery efficiency

💡 Why it matters:

Velocity-based training helps coaches personalize load and effort. Understanding how frequency interacts with velocity loss gives practitioners tools to optimize performance gains without excessive fatigue.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM makes this research freely accessible to sports scientists, strength coaches, and performance specialists worldwide.

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📖 Read the full article here 👉jssm.org/jssm-24-861.xml-Fulltext

07/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

How do weekly acceleration and deceleration loads affect neuromuscular performance in soccer players? ⚽💥

Our latest study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), offers new insights through a session-to-session analysis of real training and match data.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Examined how varying acceleration and deceleration demands influence fatigue and recovery

Tracked neuromuscular performance across weekly microcycles

Identified load thresholds linked to reduced performance capacity

Provided practical monitoring strategies for coaches and sports scientists

💡 Why it matters:

Understanding the balance between load and performance helps prevent overtraining and optimize player readiness — especially in congested soccer schedules.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM ensures this applied research is freely available to practitioners worldwide.

🎙️Listen the podcast 👉youtube.com/watch?v=U8oX-Y4BrJo

📖 Read the full study here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-851.xml-Fulltext

The Impact of Weekly Acceleration and Deceleration Loads on Neuromuscular Performance in Soccer: A Session-to-Session Analysis

05/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

How can we make sprint training more consistent across athletes?

Our new study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), reveals how a modified sprint interval intervention can reduce inter-subject variability in both physiological and performance adaptations among collegiate soccer players.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Compared traditional and modified sprint interval protocols

Found that modified designs led to more uniform improvements across players

Showed better control over fatigue, adaptation rates, and workload responses

Provides practical insights for coaches managing heterogeneous training groups

💡 Why it matters:

Team sport training often leads to mixed results between athletes. This study shows that small adjustments in sprint interval design can help coaches achieve more consistent and predictable outcomes.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM makes this evidence freely accessible to sports scientists, coaches, and conditioning professionals worldwide.

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📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-839.xml-Fulltext

Modified Sprint Interval Intervention Produces Lower Inter-Subject Variability in Physiological and Performance Adaptations Across Collegiate Soccer Players

04/11/2025

🎙️ JSSM Research Spotlight — Podcast Episode

What’s more effective for boosting athletic performance in female basketball players — high-intensity flywheel eccentric training or traditional barbell training? 🏀💪

Our new comparative study, published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM), dives into this question using real-world performance metrics.

🔎 Episode Highlights:

Examines how flywheel-based eccentric training stacks up against traditional barbell methods

Assesses key performance outcomes: strength, power, jump height, and speed

Discusses how eccentric overload can enhance neuromuscular adaptation and on-court explosiveness

💡 Why it matters:

Female athletes are often underrepresented in strength training research. These results provide evidence-based insights for coaches aiming to design safer, more effective programs tailored to women in team sports.

As a Q1-ranked, PubMed- and Scopus-indexed open-access journal, JSSM makes this research freely available to the global sports science community.

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📖 Read the full article here 👉 jssm.org/jssm-24-824.xml-Fulltext

A Comparative Study of High-Intensity Flywheel Eccentric Training and Traditional Barbell Training on Athletic Performance in Female Basketball Players

19/10/2025

🎧 JSSM presents a focused discussion on the impact of “fast start” pacing strategies during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) among Rugby Union academy players.

This episode explores how initial intensity influences:

🏉 Performance outcomes across training sessions

💪 Physiological responses and fatigue regulation

📊 Implications for individualized load management and coaching practice

The conversation highlights evidence-based insights into optimizing HIIT protocols for young competitive athletes — bridging the gap between scientific analysis and applied rugby performance.

Listen to the episode or read the full open-access article:

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