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Physiological Effects of Sports on the Cardiopulmonary System
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Physiological Effects of Sports on the Cardiopulmonary System

A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 1808

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Fernando González-Mohíno

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1. Department of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenida Carlos III, 45071 Toledo, Spain
2. Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Nebrija, 28240 Madrid, Spain
Interests: exercise science; sports science; biomechanics; exercise physiology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The practice of physical activity and sports promotes changes in the cardiopulmonary system.

Performance improvement associated with changes in this system produced by structured training and training in different environments (altitude, heat, etc.), as well as ergogenic aids, is of vital importance in our area.

As Associate Editor of the Special Issue entitled “Physiological Effects of Sports on the Cardiopulmonary System”, I invite you to submit your manuscripts to Sports. The aim of this Special Issue is to attract manuscripts related to the area of sports training and its influence on short-, medium- and long-term physiological changes in the cardiopulmonary system. This could include, for example, the effect of different training methods at altitude, in heat, or the use of different ergogenic aids on the cardiopulmonary system. Within this Special Issue, experimental research, systematic and meta-analysis, and narrative reviews are welcome to advance our knowledge of physiologic adaptations regarding sports training.

I look forward to receiving your contributions

Dr. Fernando González-Mohíno
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • endurance training
  • strength training
  • altitude
  • heat
  • oxygen uptake
  • ventilation
  • physiology

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Influence of Running Surface Using Advanced Footwear Technology Spikes on Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance Measures
by Alejandro Alda-Blanco, Sergio Rodríguez-Barbero, Víctor Rodrigo-Carranza, Fernando Valero, Patricia Chico and Fernando González-Mohíno
Sports 2024, 12(12), 329; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12120329 - 2 Dec 2024
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Objective: This study evaluated the effects of advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes on running performance measures, spatiotemporal variables, and perceptive parameters on different surfaces (track and grass). Methods: Twenty-seven male trained runners were recruited for this study. In Experiment 1, participants performed 12 [...] Read more.
Objective: This study evaluated the effects of advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes on running performance measures, spatiotemporal variables, and perceptive parameters on different surfaces (track and grass). Methods: Twenty-seven male trained runners were recruited for this study. In Experiment 1, participants performed 12 × 200 m at a self-perceived 3000 m running pace with a recovery of 5 min. Performance (time in each repetition), spatiotemporal, and perceptive parameters were measured. In Experiment 2, participants performed 8 × 5 min at 4.44 m/s while energy cost of running (W/kg), spatiotemporal, and perceptive parameters were measured. In both experiments the surface was randomized and mirror order between spike conditions (Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) and PEBA + Plate) was used. Results: Experiment 1: Runners were faster on the track (p = 0.002) and using PEBA + Plate spike (p = 0.049). Experiment 2: Running on grass increased energy cost (p = 0.03) and heart rate (p < 0.001) regardless of the spike used, while PEBA + Plate spike reduced respiratory exchange ratio (RER) (p = 0.041). Step frequency was different across surfaces (p < 0.001) and spikes (p = 0.002), with increased performance and comfort perceived with PEBA + Plate spikes (p < 0.001; p = 0.049). Conclusions: Running on the track surface with PEBA + Plate spikes enhanced auto-perceived 3000 m running performance, showed lower RER, and improved auto-perceptive comfort and performance. Running on grass surfaces increased energy cost and heart rate without differences between spike conditions. Full article
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Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Effects on Well-Trained Athletes’ Endurance Performance: A Systematic Review
by Aitor Alberdi-Garciandia and Jordan Santos-Concejero
Sports 2025, 13(3), 78; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13030078 - 6 Mar 2025
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The use of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) has been found to improve different cardiopulmonary-related variables that ultimately enhance endurance performance. The main goal of this systematic review was to analyze the hematological, physiological, and performance effects (both maximal and submaximal) of rHuEPO in [...] Read more.
The use of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) has been found to improve different cardiopulmonary-related variables that ultimately enhance endurance performance. The main goal of this systematic review was to analyze the hematological, physiological, and performance effects (both maximal and submaximal) of rHuEPO in well-trained endurance athletes. A literature search was conducted in three different databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) on 20 January 2025; including studies published from 1 January 2010 to the search date. After analyzing 985 resultant articles and 5 records identified outside of the databases through citation tracking, 10 studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in the systematic review. We found that, regardless of the total dose of rHuEPO used, this substance improves the main hematological (total hemoglobin mass, hemoglobin concentration, and hematocrit) and physiological (maximal oxygen uptake and peak oxygen uptake) parameters, while the maximal performance-related parameters (mainly, maximal power output, and peak power output) also tend to increase. However, further research is needed to determine if rHuEPO can also improve submaximal parameters, which are also major determinants of performance in endurance sports. Full article
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