Recent Advances in Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, and Human Performance
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 2252
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sports nutrition; sleep; athlete recovery
Interests: exercise physiology; physical activity; professional practice
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Innovation is at the forefront of exercise physiology, sports nutrition, and human performance, with all three fields having evolved significantly in the last two decades, driven by the advent of new technologies and techniques. While innovation is essential and appealing in these domains, a considered and evidence-informed approach is necessary for practitioners. In practice, researchers and practitioners must collaborate to find solutions to performance problems. It is imperative that application to practice, alongside reliability and validity, are considered.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight new insights, innovation, and future directions in exercise physiology and sports nutrition. We aim to showcase cutting-edge research that pushes the boundaries of our understanding and provides practical applications for enhancing human performance. This includes advancements in both physiological mechanisms and nutritional strategies that contribute to improved athletic outcomes.
We look forward to your contiubtions.
Dr. Rónán Doherty
Dr. Maria Faulkner
Guest Editors
Dr. Lizzy Deery
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- exercise
- sport
- physical activity
- exercise physiology
- sports nutrition
- sports performance
- nutrition in exercise performance
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