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ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2026

The effects of training and sex on cardiac adaptation in elite rowers across a competitive season.

Sarah R Henley-Martin, Carly J Brade, Hugh Riddell, Sophie P Watts, Andrew J Maiorana, Julie J Collis, Daniel J Green, Louise H Naylor, Martyn J Binnie, Angela L Spence

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Sarah R Henley-MartinExercise Science Discipline, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, GPO U1987, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia.
Carly J BradeExercise Science Discipline, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, GPO U1987, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia.
Hugh RiddellExercise Science Discipline, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, GPO U1987, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia.
Sophie P WattsSchool of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Sciences), The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia.
Andrew J MaioranaExercise Science Discipline, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, GPO U1987, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia.
Julie J CollisSchool of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Sciences), The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia.
Daniel J GreenSchool of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Sciences), The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia.
Louise H NaylorSchool of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Sciences), The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia.
Martyn J BinnieSchool of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Sciences), The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia.
Angela L SpenceExercise Science Discipline, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, GPO U1987, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia. angela.spence@curtin.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9421-1690

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeExercise-induced cardiac adaptation is well-studied in male athletes. However, evidence for longitudinal adaptation, particularly in females, is limited. This study compared cardiac adaptation between elite female and male rowers across a competitive season.

methodsTen females (19 ± 0.9 years) and 11 males (20 ± 1.7 years) were assessed across 21 weeks at early (ES), mid- (MS), and late season (LS). Echocardiography (2D, 3D, strain), peak oxygen consumption (V̇O

resultsTraining volume was comparable between sexes; however, females spent less time at maximal heart rate intensity. An interaction effect for V̇O

conclusionWhilst sex strongly influences cardiac morphology in elite rowers, sex-specific adaptation in 3D LV mass and LV geometry changes emphasise cardiac plasticity with training in athletes.

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Adaptation, PhysiologicalHeartPhysical Conditioning, HumanWater SportsAdultAthletesEchocardiographyFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleOxygen ConsumptionSex FactorsYoung AdultCardiac hypertrophyFemale athleteSpeckle-tracking echocardiographyTransthoracic echocardiography

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PMID40711549
PMCPMC12881169

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