ReviewClocks & sleep2025
Circadian Regulation for Optimizing Sport and Exercise Performance.
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- Acute and chronic effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on swimming performance and cognitive function of elite swimmers.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Effects of morning versus evening high-intensity exercise on electroencephalographic and autonomic responses in middle-aged women.Physical activity and nutrition · 2026Article
- The Influence of Time of Day on Critical Swimming Speed in Chronotype-Screened (Neither-Type) Well-Trained Male Swimmers.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Psychobiological Correlates of Perceived Physical Activity Barriers: Insomnia, Chronotype, and Caffeine Consumption.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Exercise Timing in Sport: Molecular and Physiological Mechanisms Linking Performance, Recovery, and Biological Cost.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Case Report: Jet lag and travel fatigue effects on performance in a world-class paralympic shot-putter after eastward long-haul transmeridian travel.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Current limitations of exercise snacks studies: A road map for the future.EXCLI journal · 2026Article
- Sex Moderates the Mediating Effect of Physical Activity in the Relationship Between Dietary Habits and Sleep Quality in University Students.Nutrients · 2025Article
- "Feeding the Rhythm"-Effects of Food and Nutrients on Daily Cortisol Secretion: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Impact.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Move to Remember: The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise in Preserving and Enhancing Cognitive Function in Aging-A Narrative Review.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Intelligent monitoring and individualized strategies for preventing altitude sickness during altitude training.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Review
- Exercise, circadian rhythms, and muscle regeneration: a path to healthy aging.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Review
- Diurnal and seasonal variation in six-minute walk distance in pulmonary hypertension: Implications for clinical monitoring.Chronic respiratory diseaseArticle
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Abstract
This narrative review explores the intricate relationship between circadian regulation and exercise performance, emphasizing the importance of aligning training strategies with the body's natural physiological fluctuations. The three key mechanisms investigated are temperature, hormonal fluctuations, and diurnal chronotype-an individuals' exhibition of enhanced physical or cognitive performance at specific times of day. Core body temperature variations impact exercise performance, suggesting strategic workout timing and intensity adjustments. Hormonal patterns (i.e., insulin, cortisol, testosterone) influence energy metabolism and muscle growth, informing tailored training plans. Diurnal chronotypes significantly affect performance, advocating for personalized training sessions based on individual preferences and entrained awakening. Integrating circadian mechanisms into training offers strategic advantages, guiding practitioners to design effective, personalized regimens, though we acknowledge relevant challenges and the need for further research.
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