Optimizing Performance: Training Strategies to Improve Strength, Speed, Power, and Endurance
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Athletic Training and Human Performance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: strength training; neuromuscular; talent selection; resistance training; speed and sprint performance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I have the pleasure of inviting researchers to contribute to this Special Issue of JFMK, which aims to explore diverse training strategies for enhancing athletic performance. Specific focus will be given to improving athletes’ strength, speed, power, and endurance. We seek to promote innovative work and effective methodologies to optimize athletic capabilities. Additionally, we are interested in exploring new devices and sensors that assist coaches in improving these qualities.
We welcome submissions exploring, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Effective training methods for developing muscular strength and power;
- Innovative approaches for improving running speed and sprint performance;
- The integration of resistance training, plyometrics, and other modalities for athletic performance enhancement;
- Endurance training and methods to improve aerobic fitness for overall performance optimization;
- Advancements in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports science related to performance optimization.
Dr. Athanasios Tsoukos
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- muscular strength
- muscular power
- resistance training
- free weights
- weight machines
- bodyweight exercises
- plyometric training
- Olympic weightlifting
- complex training
- endurance training
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