Advanced Strength Training and Nutrition: Cutting-Edge Strategies for Peak Performance
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Medicine and Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2025) | Viewed by 1036
Special Issue Editor
Interests: strength training; sports supplementation; recovery; team sports performance; sports technology; talent development
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the pursuit of optimal athletic performance, advanced strength training and nutrition are paramount, serving as foundational pillars for enhancing an individual’s physical capabilities. The application of contemporary strength training methodologies not only facilitates the augmentation of muscular strength but also emphasizes the preservation of musculoskeletal health, ensuring that athletes can perform at their highest capacity while mitigating the risk of injury. Through meticulous programming, athletes are able to achieve substantial gains in force production and endurance, which are essential for success across various sports disciplines.
Equally critical is the role of sports supplementation, which, when strategically employed, can bolster training outcomes by optimizing energy availability, accelerating muscle repair, and improving overall recovery. A well-rounded nutritional strategy enhances the body’s ability to adapt to intense training regimens, supporting long-term athletic development.
Incorporating sports technology further refines this approach, enabling the real-time monitoring of an athlete’s performance metrics, physiological responses, and recovery status. Tools such as motion capture systems, biomechanical sensors, platforms, and ultrasound provide invaluable insights into the efficacy of training protocols, facilitating both injury prevention and tailored rehabilitation protocols.
Moreover, the development of talent through personalized strength training and nutrition plans fosters sustained athletic growth, ensuring that athletes are equipped with the tools necessary to achieve and maintain peak performance over the course of their careers.
Dr. Sergio L. Jiménez Sáiz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- strength training
- strength and musculoskeletal health
- sports supplementation
- recovery
- team sports performance
- sports technology
- injury prevention
- rehab
- talent development
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