No Effect of Intermittent Palm or Sole Cooling on Acute Training Volume during Resistance Exercise in Physically Active Adults: A Summary of Protocols.

Intermittent palm (PC) and sole cooling (SC) are proposed ergogenic methods for enhancing exercise performance during high-intensity and fatiguing conditions. However, findings in the literature regarding its positive effect remain inconclusive. This study aimed at investigating the effects of intermittent PC and SC compared to no cooling (NC) on acute training volume during resistance exercise, particularly focusing on the total number of repetitions (TR) performed.

The impact of acute blood-flow-restriction resistance exercise on somatosensory-evoked potentials in healthy adults.

Blood-flow-restriction exercise (BFR) is an emerging method to stimulate hypertrophy and strength without the need for high training loads. However, the impact of BFR concerning somatosensory processing remains elusive. Here, we aimed to investigate the acute effects of BFR on somatosensory processing in healthy adults using somatosensory-evoked potentials (SEPs).

The impact of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on isometric bench press performance in trained athletes.

Athletic development centers on optimizing performance, including technical skills and fundamental motor abilities such as strength and speed. Parameters such as maximum contraction force and rate of force development, influence athletic success, although performance gains become harder to achieve as athletic abilities increase. Non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation of the cerebellum (CB-tDCS) has been used successfully to increase force production in novices, although the potential effects in athletes remain unexplored.

Investigating the impact of external load on muscle synergies during bipedal squats.

Purpose: A broad functional movement repertoire is crucial for engaging in physical activity and reducing the risk of injury, both of which are central aspects of lifelong health. As a fundamental exercise in both recreational and rehabilitative training regimes, the bipedal squat (SQ) incorporates many everyday movement patterns. Crucially, SQ can only be considered functional if the practitioner can meet the coordinative demands.