Optimizing Exercise Interventions: Integrating Mechanical and Neuromuscular Variables for Enhanced Fitness and Health Outcomes

A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Exercise for Health Promotion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 1930

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Dear Colleagues,

Regular exercise is important for enhancing athletic performance and overall health, significantly reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and promoting longevity. Advances in technology and in the understanding of exercise physiology and biomechanics have enabled the emergence of more refined exercise interventions. For example, knowledge behind mechanical variables such as movement velocity are key to optimizing training prescriptions and fitness assessments. Given this background, this Special Issue aims to explore the integration of mechanical and neuromuscular variables to enhance exercise interventions and testing protocols.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

- The impact of exercise interventions on physical fitness and health-related indicators.
- The role of mechanical variables (e.g., velocity, acceleration) and neuromuscular variables (e.g., EMG) in optimizing exercise prescriptions and testing protocols.
- The reliability, validity, and sensitivity of physical fitness tests and measurement tools.
- Technological advancements in monitoring, assessing, and testing exercise-related variables.
- Case studies highlighting successful applications of exercise interventions and testing methods in clinical populations.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Amador García Ramos
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • endurance
  • exercise prescription
  • health
  • neuromuscular function
  • physical activity
  • physical condition
  • strength
  • technology
  • testing protocols
  • training optimization

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Reversing Decline in Aging Muscles: Expected Trends, Impacts and Remedies
by Matthew Halma, Paul Marik, Joseph Varon and Jack Tuszynski
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2025, 10(1), 29; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10010029 - 11 Jan 2025
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Background: Age-related decline in musculoskeletal function is a significant concern, particularly in Western countries facing demographic shifts and increased healthcare demands. This review examines the typical trajectories of musculoskeletal deterioration with age and evaluates the effectiveness of various interventions in preventing or [...] Read more.
Background: Age-related decline in musculoskeletal function is a significant concern, particularly in Western countries facing demographic shifts and increased healthcare demands. This review examines the typical trajectories of musculoskeletal deterioration with age and evaluates the effectiveness of various interventions in preventing or reversing these changes. Methods: The review analyzes documented rates of decline across multiple parameters, including muscle mass, Type II muscle fiber reduction, and decreased motor unit firing rates. It examines evidence from studies on targeted interventions aimed at reversing these trends or preventing further decline. Results: The evidence suggests that multimodal interventions, including strength training can effectively maintain or improve physical function in aging adults. These interventions have shown potential in altering the trajectory of age-related decline in musculoskeletal function. Conclusions. The findings of this review have important implications for healthcare providers and policymakers in addressing the challenges of an aging population. By providing a framework for understanding and addressing age-related physical decline through evidence-based interventions, this review offers potential strategies for reducing healthcare costs and improving the quality of life for older adults. Full article
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