PUBLICATIONS

  1. Zinner, C., Gerspitzer, A., Duking, P., Boone, J., Schiffer, T., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2023). The magnitude and time-course of physiological responses to 9 weeks of incremental ramp testing. Scand J Med Sci Sports. doi: 10.1111/sms.14347 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36866970
  2. Verdel, N., Hjort, K., Sperlich, B., Holmberg, H. C., & Supej, M. (2023). Use of smart patches by athletes: A concise SWOT analysis. Front Physiol, 14, 1055173. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1055173 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37035682
  3. Ammann, L., Altmann, S., Ruf, L., & Sperlich, B. (2023). Seasonal analysis of match load in professional soccer players: An observational cohort study of a Swiss U18, U21 and first team. Front Physiol, 13. doi: Artn 1023378 10.3389/Fphys.2022.1023378 <Go to ISI>://000926619100001
  4. Konopka, M. J., van den Bunder, J., Rietjens, G., Sperlich, B., & Zeegers, M. P. (2022). Genetics of long-distance runners and road cyclists-A systematic review with meta-analysis. [Meta-Analysis Systematic Review]. Scand J Med Sci Sports, 32(10), 1414-1429. doi: 10.1111/sms.14212 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35839336
  5. Konopka, M. J., Zeegers, M. P., Solberg, P. A., Delhaije, L., Meeusen, R., Ruigrok, G., . . . Sperlich, B. (2022). Factors associated with high-level endurance performance: An expert consensus derived via the Delphi technique. PLoS One, 17(12), e0279492. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279492 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36574415
  6. Konopka, M. J., van den Bunder, J. C. M. L., Rietjens, G., Sperlich, B., & Zeegers, M. P. (2022). Genetics of long-distance runners and road cyclists-A systematic review with meta-analysis. Scand J Med Sci Sports, 32(10), 1414-1429. doi: 10.1111/sms.14212 <Go to ISI>://000829857200001
  7. Duking, P., Van Hooren, B., & Sperlich, B. (2022). Assessment of Peak Oxygen Uptake with a Smartwatch and its Usefulness for Training of Runners. Int J Sports Med, 43(7), 642-647. doi: 10.1055/a-1686-9068 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35094376
  8. Guder, G., Wilkesmann, J., Scholz, N., Leppich, R., Duking, P., Sperlich, B., . . . Stork, S. (2022). Establishing a cardiac training group for patients with heart failure: the „HIP-in-Wurzburg“ study. Clin Res Cardiol, 111(4), 406-415. doi: 10.1007/s00392-021-01892-1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34159415
  9. Ammann, L., Altmann, S., Ruf, L., & Sperlich, B. (2022). Seasonal analysis of match load in professional soccer players: An observational cohort study of a Swiss U18, U21 and first team. Front Physiol, 13, 1023378. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1023378 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36685210
  10. Bauer, N., Sperlich, B., Holmberg, H. C., & Engel, F. A. (2022). Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training in School on the Physical Performance and Health of Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. [Systematic Review]. Sports Med Open, 8(1), 50. doi: 10.1186/s40798-022-00437-8 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35403996
  11. Duking, P., Kunz, P., Engel, F. A., Mastek, H., & Sperlich, B. (2022). Proof-of-concept and concurrent validity of a prototype headset to assess peak oxygen uptake without a face mask. BMC Res Notes, 15(1), 4. doi: 10.1186/s13104-021-05850-y http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34998424
  12. Engel, F. A., Altmann, S., Chtourou, H., Woll, A., Neumann, R., Yona, T., & Sperlich, B. (2022). Repeated Sprint Protocols With Standardized Versus Self-Selected Recovery Periods in Elite Youth Soccer Players: Can They Pace Themselves? A Replication Study. Pediatr Exerc Sci, 34(4), 193-201. doi: 10.1123/pes.2021-0082 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35393370
  13. Duking, P., Picerno, P., Camomilla, V., Gastaldi, L., & Sperlich, B. (2022). Editorial: Highlights in sports science, technology and engineering 2021/22. [Editorial]. Front Sports Act Living, 4, 1117803. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2022.1117803 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36819731
  14. Wallmann-Sperlich, B., Duking, P., Muller, M., Frobose, I., & Sperlich, B. (2022). Type and intensity distribution of structured and incidental lifestyle physical activity of students and office workers: a retrospective content analysis. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. BMC Public Health, 22(1), 634. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-12999-z http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35365097
  15. Sperlich, B., Treff, G., & Boone, J. (2022). Training Intensity Distribution in Endurance Sports: Time to Consider Sport Specificity and Waking Hour Activity. [Comment Letter]. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 54(7), 1227-1228. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002935 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35704443
  16. Matzka, M., Leppich, R., Sperlich, B., & Zinner, C. (2022). Retrospective Analysis of Training Intensity Distribution Based on Race Pace Versus Physiological Benchmarks in Highly Trained Sprint Kayakers. Sports Med Open, 8(1), 1. doi: 10.1186/s40798-021-00382-y http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34989918
  17. O’Neill, C. D., Vidal-Almela, S., Terada, T., Way, K. L., Kamiya, K., Sperlich, B., . . . Reed, J. L. (2021). Moving Together While Staying Apart: Practical Recommendations for 24-Hour Home-Based Movement Behaviours for Those With Cardiovascular Disease. [Review]. CJC Open, 3(12), 1495-1504. doi: 10.1016/j.cjco.2021.08.010 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34778736
  18. Matzka, M., Leppich, R., Holmberg, H. C., Sperlich, B., & Zinner, C. (2021). The Relationship Between the Distribution of Training Intensity and Performance of Kayak and Canoe Sprinters: A Retrospective Observational Analysis of One Season of Competition. Front Sports Act Living, 3, 788108. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.788108 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35072063
  19. Martin, A., Hofmann, H., Drenowatz, C., Wallmann-Sperlich, B., Sperlich, B., & Koehler, K. (2021). The Impact of Low Energy Availability on Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis and Physical Activity Behavior in Recreationally Trained Adults. [Randomized Controlled Trial]. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 31(4), 329-336. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0029 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34021097
  20. Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2021). Some Personal Advice Concerning How to Write Precise, Concise and Eloquent Research Articles. Front Sports Act Living, 3, 648929. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.648929 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33817636
  21. Duking, P., Zinner, C., Trabelsi, K., Reed, J. L., Holmberg, H. C., Kunz, P., & Sperlich, B. (2021). Monitoring and adapting endurance training on the basis of heart rate variability monitored by wearable technologies: A systematic review with meta-analysis. [Meta-Analysis Systematic Review]. J Sci Med Sport, 24(11), 1180-1192. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.04.012 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34489178
  22. Matzka, M., Zinner, C., Kunz, P., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2021). Comparison of Physiological Parameters During On-Water and Ergometer Kayaking and Their Relationship to Performance in Sprint Kayak Competitions. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 1-7. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0912 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33626508
  23. McIlroy, B., Passfield, L., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2021). Virtual Training of Endurance Cycling – A Summary of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Front Sports Act Living, 3, 631101. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.631101 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33748754
  24. Zinner, C., Matzka, M., Krumscheid, S., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2021). Cardiorespiratory, Metabolic and Perceived Responses to Electrical Stimulation of Upper-Body Muscles While Performing Arm Cycling. J Hum Kinet, 77, 117-123. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2021-0016 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34168697
  25. Treff, G., Leppich, R., Winkert, K., Steinacker, J. M., Mayer, B., & Sperlich, B. (2021). The integration of training and off-training activities substantially alters training volume and load analysis in elite rowers. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Sci Rep, 11(1), 17218. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-96569-0 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34446761
  26. Sperlich, B., & Wicker, P. (2021). Knowledge transfer into sport practice: An empirical user analysis of a sport science website. Eur J Sport Sci, 21(5), 753-761. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1775896 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32564669
  27. Rausch, M., Weber, F., Kuhn, S., Ledderhos, C., Zinner, C., & Sperlich, B. (2021). The effects of 12 weeks of functional strength training on muscle strength, volume and activity upon exposure to elevated Gz forces in high-performance aircraft personnel. Mil Med Res, 8(1), 15. doi: 10.1186/s40779-021-00305-8 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33618779
  28. Santos-Concejero, J., Gonzalez-Mohino, F., Gonzalez-Rave, J. M., Perrey, S., Dewolf, A. H., Yates, B. A., . . . Chapman, R. F. (2020). Commentaries on Viewpoint: Physiology and fast marathons. [Comment]. J Appl Physiol (1985), 128(4), 1069-1085. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00167.2020 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32293919
  29. Seefried, L., Engelmann, B., Genest, F., Stromsdorfer, J., Lapa, C., Baumann, F., . . . Jundt, F. (2020). Whole Body Vibration Exercise Affects Bone Metabolism and Improves Physical Performance in Patients with Monoclonal Gammpathy of Undetermined Significance. Oncology Research and Treatment, 43, 179-179. <Go to ISI>://000517158700443
  30. Seefried, L., Genest, F., Stromsdorfer, J., Engelmann, B., Lapa, C., Jakob, F., . . . Jundt, F. (2020). Impact of whole-body vibration exercise on physical performance and bone turnover in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. J Bone Oncol, 25, 100323. doi: 10.1016/j.jbo.2020.100323 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33083217
  31. Sperlich, B., Aminian, K., Duking, P., & Holmberg, H. C. (2020). Editorial: Wearable Sensor Technology for Monitoring Training Load and Health in the Athletic Population. Front Physiol, 10. doi: Artn 1520 10.3389/Fphys.2019.01520 <Go to ISI>://000508443700001
  32. Becker, M., Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., & Achtzehn, S. (2020). Intra-Individual and Seasonal Variation of Selected Biomarkers for Internal Load Monitoring in U-19 Soccer Players. Front Physiol, 11, 838. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00838 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32848822
  33. Sperlich, B., & Wicker, P. (2020). Knowledge transfer into sport practice: An empirical user analysis of a sport science website. Eur J Sport Sci, 1-9. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1775896 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32564669
  34. Zinner, C., Matzka, M., Leppich, R., Kounev, S., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2020). The Impact of the German Strategy for Containment of Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on Training Characteristics, Physical Activity and Sleep of Highly Trained Kayakers and Canoeists: A Retrospective Observational Study. Front Sports Act Living, 2, 579830. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2020.579830 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33345147
  35. Trabelsi, K., Ammar, A., Boukhris, O., Glenn, J. M., Bott, N., Stannard, S. R., . . . Chtourou, H. (2020). Effects of Ramadan Observance on Dietary Intake and Body Composition of Adolescent Athletes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [Meta-Analysis Review Systematic Review]. Nutrients, 12(6). doi: 10.3390/nu12061574 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32481549
  36. Zinner, C., & Sperlich, B. (2020). Age Groupers Also Run Fast Marathons! J Appl Physiol, 128(4), 1080-1080. <Go to ISI>://000528322200069
  37. Khacharem, A., Trabelsi, K., Engel, F. A., Sperlich, B., & Kalyuga, S. (2020). The Effects of Temporal Contiguity and Expertise on Acquisition of Tactical Movements. Front Psychol, 11, 413. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00413 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32231623
  38. Sperlich, B., & Holmberg, H. C. (2020). Physiology and Fast Marathons: More Detailed Characterization of Training and Careful Monitoring Are Necessary to Improve Our Understanding of Long-Term Adaptations. J Appl Physiol, 128(4), 1080-1081. <Go to ISI>://000528322200070
  39. Duking, P., Tafler, M., Wallmann-Sperlich, B., Sperlich, B., & Kleih, S. (2020). Behavior Change Techniques in Wrist-Worn Wearables to Promote Physical Activity: Content Analysis. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 8(11), e20820. doi: 10.2196/20820 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33211023
  40. Duking, P., Holmberg, H. C., Kunz, P., Leppich, R., & Sperlich, B. (2020). Intra-individual physiological response of recreational runners to different training mesocycles: a randomized cross-over study. Eur J Appl Physiol, 120(12), 2705-2713. doi: 10.1007/s00421-020-04477-4 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32918588
  41. Duking, P., Giessing, L., Frenkel, M. O., Koehler, K., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2020). Wrist-Worn Wearables for Monitoring Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure While Sitting or Performing Light-to-Vigorous Physical Activity: Validation Study. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 8(5), e16716. doi: 10.2196/16716 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32374274
  42. Davidson, P., Duking, P., Zinner, C., Sperlich, B., & Hotho, A. (2020). Smartwatch-Derived Data and Machine Learning Algorithms Estimate Classes of Ratings of Perceived Exertion in Runners: A Pilot Study. Sensors (Basel), 20(9). doi: 10.3390/s20092637 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32380738
  43. Duking, P., Zinner, C., Reed, J. L., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2020). Predefined vs data-guided training prescription based on autonomic nervous system variation: A systematic review. [Review]. Scand J Med Sci Sports, 30(12), 2291-2304. doi: 10.1111/sms.13802 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32785959
  44. Engel, F. A., Wagner, M. O., Schelhorn, F., Deubert, F., Leutzsch, S., Stolz, A., & Sperlich, B. (2019). Classroom-Based Micro-Sessions of Functional High-Intensity Circuit Training Enhances Functional Strength but Not Cardiorespiratory Fitness in School Children-A Feasibility Study. Front Public Health, 7, 291. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00291 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31799229
  45. Zinner, C., Schafer Olstad, D., & Sperlich, B. (2019). Response. [Comment]. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 51(9), 1975. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001990 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31415026
  46. Zinner, C., Olstad, D. S., & Sperlich, B. (2019). Potential Confounding Effects of Intensity on Training Response Response. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 51(9), 1975-1975. doi: 10.1249/Mss.0000000000001990 <Go to ISI>://000484228600025
  47. Treff, G., Winkert, K., Sareban, M., Steinacker, J. M., & Sperlich, B. (2019). The Polarization-Index: A Simple Calculation to Distinguish Polarized From Non-polarized Training Intensity Distributions. Front Physiol, 10, 707. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00707 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31249533
  48. Stoggl, T. L., & Sperlich, B. (2019). Editorial: Training Intensity, Volume and Recovery Distribution Among Elite and Recreational Endurance Athletes. [Editorial]. Front Physiol, 10, 592. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00592 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31178747
  49. Sperlich, B., Aminian, K., Duking, P., & Holmberg, H. C. (2019). Editorial: Wearable Sensor Technology for Monitoring Training Load and Health in the Athletic Population. [Editorial]. Front Physiol, 10, 1520. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01520 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31969826
  50. Seefried, L., Stromsdorfer, J., Genest, F., Engelmann, B., Lapa, C., Baumann, F., . . . Jundt, F. (2019). Impact of whole body vibration exercise on bone turnover and physical performance in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. Oncology Research and Treatment, 42, 191-191. <Go to ISI>://000568159600461
  51. Kunz, P., Zinner, C., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2019). Intra- and Post-match Time-Course of Indicators Related to Perceived and Performance Fatigability and Recovery in Elite Youth Soccer Players. Front Physiol, 10, 1383. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01383 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31798459
  52. Kunz, P., Engel, F. A., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2019). A Meta-Comparison of the Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training to Those of Small-Sided Games and Other Training Protocols on Parameters Related to the Physiology and Performance of Youth Soccer Players. [Review]. Sports Med Open, 5(1), 7. doi: 10.1186/s40798-019-0180-5 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30790134
  53. Genest, F., Seefried, L., Stromsdorfer, J., Egelmann, B., Lapa, C., Sperlich, B., & Jundt, F. (2019). Whole Body Vibration moderates MGUS-associated Bone Disease in Humans. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 34, 361-361. <Go to ISI>://000508356604235
  54. Boukhris, O., Abdessalem, R., Ammar, A., Hsouna, H., Trabelsi, K., Engel, F. A., . . . Chtourou, H. (2019). Nap Opportunity During the Daytime Affects Performance and Perceived Exertion in 5-m Shuttle Run Test. Front Physiol, 10, 779. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00779 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31281263
  55. Messler, C. F., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2018). Multimodal Therapy Involving High-Intensity Interval Training Improves the Physical Fitness, Motor Skills, Social Behavior, and Quality of Life of Boys With ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Study. [Comparative Study Randomized Controlled Trial]. J Atten Disord, 22(8), 806-812. doi: 10.1177/1087054716636936 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27013028
  56. Chtourou, H., Engel, F. A., Fakhfakh, H., Fakhfakh, H., Hammouda, O., Ammar, A., . . . Sperlich, B. (2018). Diurnal Variation of Short-Term Repetitive Maximal Performance and Psychological Variables in Elite Judo Athletes. Front Physiol, 9. doi: Artn 1499 10.3389/Fphys.2018.01499 <Go to ISI>://000448403800001
  57. Chtourou, H., Engel, F. A., Fakhfakh, H., Hammouda, O., Ammar, A., Trabelsi, K., . . . Sperlich, B. (2018). Diurnal Variation of Short-Term Repetitive Maximal Performance and Psychological Variables in Elite Judo Athletes. Front Physiol, 9, 1499. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01499 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30416454
  58. Duking, P., Achtzehn, S., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2018). Integrated Framework of Load Monitoring by a Combination of Smartphone Applications, Wearables and Point-of-Care Testing Provides Feedback that Allows Individual Responsive Adjustments to Activities of Daily Living. Sensors (Basel), 18(5). doi: 10.3390/s18051632 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29783763
  59. Duking, P., Fuss, F. K., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2018). Recommendations for Assessment of the Reliability, Sensitivity, and Validity of Data Provided by Wearable Sensors Designed for Monitoring Physical Activity. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 6(4), e102. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.9341 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29712629
  60. Duking, P., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2018). The Potential Usefulness of Virtual Reality Systems for Athletes: A Short SWOT Analysis. Front Physiol, 9, 128. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00128 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29551978
  61. Duking, P., Stammel, C., Sperlich, B., Sutehall, S., Muniz-Pardos, B., Lima, G., . . . Pitsiladis, Y. P. (2018a). Necessary Steps to Accelerate the Integration of Wearable Sensors Into Recreation and Competitive Sports. Curr Sports Med Rep, 17(6), 178-182. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000495 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29889145
  62. Engel, F. A., Ackermann, A., Chtourou, H., & Sperlich, B. (2018). High-Intensity Interval Training Performed by Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Physiol, 9, 1012. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01012 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30100881
  63. Sareban, M., Winkert, K., Sperlich, B., Berger, M. M., Niebauer, J., Steinacker, J. M., & Treff, G. (2018). Speckle tracking-derived bi-atrial strain before and after eleven weeks of training in elite rowers. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Sci Rep, 8(1), 14300. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-32542-8 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30250058
  64. Engel, F. A., Sperlich, B., Stocker, U., Wolf, P., Schoffl, V., & Donath, L. (2018). Acute Responses to Forearm Compression of Blood Lactate Accumulation, Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, and Muscle Pain in Elite Climbers. Front Physiol, 9, 605. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00605 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29877508
  65. Zinner, C., Schafer Olstad, D., & Sperlich, B. (2018). Mesocycles with Different Training Intensity Distribution in Recreational Runners. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 50(8), 1641-1648. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001599 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29509644
  66. Duking, P., Stammel, C., Sperlich, B., Sutehall, S., Muniz-Pardos, B., Lima, G., . . . Pitsiladis, Y. P. (2018b). Necessary Steps to Accelerate the Integration of Wearable Sensors Into Recreation and Competitive Sports. Curr Sports Med Rep, 17(6), 178-182. doi: Doi 10.1249/Jsr.0000000000000495 <Go to ISI>://000437262100004
  67. Zinner, C., Olstad, D. S., & Sperlich, B. (2018). Mesocycles with Different Training Intensity Distribution in Recreational Runners. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 50(8), 1641-1648. doi: 10.1249/Mss.0000000000001599 <Go to ISI>://000438542000013
  68. Zagatto, A. M., Kondric, M., Knechtle, B., Nikolaidis, P. T., & Sperlich, B. (2018a). Energetic demand and physical conditioning of table tennis players. A study review (vol 36, pg 724, 2017). J Sports Sci, 36(23), 2768-2768. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1519187 <Go to ISI>://000446412600018
  69. Zagatto, A. M., Kondric, M., Knechtle, B., Nikolaidis, P. T., & Sperlich, B. (2018b). Energetic demand and physical conditioning of table tennis players. A study review. [Review]. J Sports Sci, 36(7), 724-731. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1335957 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28582628
  70. Sperlich, B., Hahn, L. S., Edel, A., Behr, T., Helmprobst, J., Leppich, R., . . . Holmberg, H. C. (2018). A 4-Week Intervention Involving Mobile-Based Daily 6-Minute Micro-Sessions of Functional High-Intensity Circuit Training Improves Strength and Quality of Life, but Not Cardio-Respiratory Fitness of Young Untrained Adults. Front Physiol, 9, 423. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00423 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29867519
  71. Sperlich, B., De Clerck, I., Zinner, C., Holmberg, H. C., & Wallmann-Sperlich, B. (2018). Prolonged Sitting Interrupted by 6-Min of High-Intensity Exercise: Circulatory, Metabolic, Hormonal, Thermal, Cognitive, and Perceptual Responses. Front Physiol, 9, 1279. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01279 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30386249
  72. Sperlich, B., De Clerck, I., & Sperlich, B. (2018). HIIT@work: Acute circulatory, metabolic, thermal, cognitive and perceptual responses to prolonged sitting interrupted by a six-minute session of high-intensity interval exercise. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 15(10), S116-S117. <Go to ISI>://000446516100392
  73. Sperlich, B., Wallmann-Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Von Stauffenberg, V., Losert, H., & Holmberg, H. C. (2017a). Functional High-Intensity Circuit Training Improves Body Composition, Peak Oxygen Uptake, Strength, and Alters Certain Dimensions of Quality of Life in Overweight Women. Front Physiol, 8, 172. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00172 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28420999
  74. Sperlich, B., Wallmann-Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Von Stauffenberg, V., Losert, H., & Holmberg, H. C. (2017b). Functional High-intensity Circuit Training Improves Body Composition,Peak Oxygen Dimensions of Quality of Life in Overweight Women. Front Physiol, 8. doi: Artn 172 10.3389/Fphys.2017.00172 <Go to ISI>://000398631900001
  75. Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Hauser, A., Holmberg, H. C., & Wegrzyk, J. (2017). The Impact of Hyperoxia on Human Performance and Recovery. [Review]. Sports Med, 47(3), 429-438. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0590-1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27475952
  76. Treff, G., Winkert, K., Sareban, M., Steinacker, J. M., Becker, M., & Sperlich, B. (2017). Eleven-Week Preparation Involving Polarized Intensity Distribution Is Not Superior to Pyramidal Distribution in National Elite Rowers. Front Physiol, 8, 515. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00515 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28824440
  77. Treff, G., Winkert, K., Steinacker, J. M., Sareban, M., Becker, M., & Sperlich, B. (2017). 11-wk Preparation With Polarized Compared To Pyramidal Intensity Distribution Is Not Superior In Sub-Elite Rowers. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 49(5), 1052-1052. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000519888.45146.da <Go to ISI>://000415216000661
  78. Zhang, S. Y., Sperlich, B., Li, F. Y., Al-Ayoubi, S., Chen, H. X., Zhao, Y. F., . . . Chen, Y. X. (2017). Phosphorylation Weakens but Does Not Inhibit Membrane Binding and Clustering of K-Ras4B. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. ACS Chem Biol, 12(6), 1703-1710. doi: 10.1021/acschembio.7b00165 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28448716
  79. Zinner, C., Baessler, B., Weiss, K., Ruf, J., Michels, G., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2017). Effect of resistance training with vibration and compression on the formation of muscle and bone. Muscle Nerve, 56(6), 1137-1142. doi: 10.1002/mus.25560 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28346701
  80. Zinner, C., Born, D. P., & Sperlich, B. (2017). Ischemic Preconditioning Does Not Alter Performance in Multidirectional High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise. Front Physiol, 8, 1029. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.01029 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29311963
  81. Zinner, C., Pelka, M., Ferrauti, A., Meyer, T., Pfeiffer, M., & Sperlich, B. (2017). Responses of low and high compression during recovery after repeated sprint training in well-trained handball players. Eur J Sport Sci, 17(10), 1304-1310. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2017.1380707 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29023199
  82. Zinner, C., Sperlich, B., Born, D. P., & Michels, G. (2017). Effects of combined high intensity arm and leg training on performance and cardio-respiratory measures. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 57(7-8), 969-975. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.16.06539-7 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27387497
  83. Born, D. P., Kunz, P., & Sperlich, B. (2017). Reliability and validity of an agility-like incremental exercise test with multidirectional change-of-direction movements in response to a visual stimulus. [Evaluation Study]. Physiol Rep, 5(9). doi: 10.14814/phy2.13275 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28507165
  84. Born, D. P., Zinner, C., & Sperlich, B. (2017). The Mucosal Immune Function Is Not Compromised during a Period of High-Intensity Interval Training. Is It Time to Reconsider an Old Assumption? Front Physiol, 8, 485. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00485 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28744226
  85. Duking, P., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2017). Instant Biofeedback Provided by Wearable Sensor Technology Can Help to Optimize Exercise and Prevent Injury and Overuse. Front Physiol, 8, 167. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00167 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28420998
  86. Faude, O., Hecksteden, A., Hammes, D., Schumacher, F., Besenius, E., Sperlich, B., & Meyer, T. (2017). Reliability of time-to-exhaustion and selected psycho-physiological variables during constant-load cycling at the maximal lactate steady-state. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 42(2), 142-147. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2016-0375 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28128633
  87. Sperlich, B., Becker, M., Hotho, A., Wallmann-Sperlich, B., Sareban, M., Winkert, K., . . . Treff, G. (2017). Sedentary Behavior among National Elite Rowers during Off-Training-A Pilot Study. Front Physiol, 8, 655. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00655 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28979208
  88. Sperlich, B., Calbet, J. A. L., & Holmberg, H. C. (2017). Erythropoietin on cycling performance. [Letter Comment]. Lancet Haematol, 4(10), e462. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(17)30177-1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28962680
  89. Sperlich, B., Duking, P., & Holmberg, H. C. (2017). A SWOT Analysis of the Use and Potential Misuse of Implantable Monitoring Devices by Athletes. Front Physiol, 8, 629. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00629 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28928670
  90. Sperlich, B., & Holmberg, H. C. (2017a). The Responses of Elite Athletes to Exercise: An All-Day, 24-h Integrative View Is Required! Front Physiol, 8, 564. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00564 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28855871
  91. Sperlich, B., & Holmberg, H. C. (2017b). Wearable, yes, but able…?: it is time for evidence-based marketing claims! [Letter Comment]. Br J Sports Med, 51(16), 1240. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097295 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27986762
  92. Zinner, C., Krueger, M., Reed, J. L., Kohl-Bareis, M., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2016). Exposure to a combination of heat and hyperoxia during cycling at submaximal intensity does not alter thermoregulatory responses. Biol Sport, 33(1), 71-76. doi: 10.5604/20831862.1192041 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26929473
  93. Engel, F. A., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2016). Is There Evidence that Runners can Benefit from Wearing Compression Clothing? [Review]. Sports Med, 46(12), 1939-1952. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0546-5 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27106555
  94. Zinner, C., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2016). Topical application of cream containing nonivamide and nicoboxil does not enhance the performance of experienced cyclists during a 4-km time-trial. Eur J Appl Physiol, 116(5), 969-974. doi: 10.1007/s00421-016-3357-3 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27002820
  95. Sperlich, B., Calbet, J. A. L., Boushel, R., & Holmberg, H. C. (2016). Is the use of hyperoxia in sports effective, safe andethical? Scand J Med Sci Sports, 26(11), 1268-1272. doi: 10.1111/sms.12746 <Go to ISI>://000386938300001
  96. Sperlich, B., Calbet, J. A., Boushel, R., & Holmberg, H. C. (2016). Is the use of hyperoxia in sports effective, safe and ethical? [Editorial]. Scand J Med Sci Sports, 26(11), 1268-1272. doi: 10.1111/sms.12746 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27539548
  97. Sperlich, B., Achtzehn, S., de Marees, M., von Papen, H., & Mester, J. (2016). Load management in elite German distance runners during 3-weeks of high-altitude training. Physiol Rep, 4(12). doi: 10.14814/phy2.12845 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27356568
  98. Sperlich, B. (2016). Periodization of High-Intensity Training Methods. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 87, S86-S86. <Go to ISI>://000381366500154
  99. Schmitt, J., Lindner, N., Reuss-Borst, M., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2016). A 3-week multimodal intervention involving high-intensity interval training in female cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial. [Randomized Controlled Trial]. Physiol Rep, 4(3). doi: 10.14814/phy2.12693 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26869680
  100. Kilian, Y., Wehmeier, U. F., Wahl, P., Mester, J., Hilberg, T., & Sperlich, B. (2016). Acute Response of Circulating Vascular Regulating MicroRNAs during and after High-Intensity and High-Volume Cycling in Children. Front Physiol, 7, 92. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00092 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27014090
  101. Kilian, Y., Engel, F., Wahl, P., Achtzehn, S., Sperlich, B., & Mester, J. (2016). Markers of biological stress in response to a single session of high-intensity interval training and high-volume training in young athletes. Eur J Appl Physiol, 116(11-12), 2177-2186. doi: 10.1007/s00421-016-3467-y http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27614882
  102. Duking, P., Hotho, A., Holmberg, H. C., Fuss, F. K., & Sperlich, B. (2016). Comparison of Non-Invasive Individual Monitoring of the Training and Health of Athletes with Commercially Available Wearable Technologies. [Review]. Front Physiol, 7, 71. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00071 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27014077
  103. Duking, P., Born, D. P., & Sperlich, B. (2016). The SpeedCourt: Reliability, Usefulness, and Validity of a New Method to Determine Change-of-Direction Speed. [Validation Study]. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 11(1), 130-134. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2015-0174 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26061971
  104. Born, D. P., Zinner, C., Duking, P., & Sperlich, B. (2016). Multi-Directional Sprint Training Improves Change-Of-Direction Speed and Reactive Agility in Young Highly Trained Soccer Players. J Sports Sci Med, 15(2), 314-319. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27274670
  105. Born, D. P., Faiss, R., Willis, S. J., Strahler, J., Millet, G. P., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2016). Circadian variation of salivary immunoglobin A, alpha-amylase activity and mood in response to repeated double-poling sprints in hypoxia. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Eur J Appl Physiol, 116(1), 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s00421-015-3236-3 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26269448
  106. Sperlich, B., Kapoor, S., Werkmuller, A., Mobitz, S., Zimmermann, G., Triola, G., . . . Weise, K. (2015). Regulation of K-Ras Membrane Association: Calmodulin Versus PDE delta. Biophys J, 108(2), 381a-381a. doi: DOI 10.1016/j.bpj.2014.11.2092 <Go to ISI>://000362849400330
  107. Schiffer, T., Mollinger, A., Sperlich, B., & Memmert, D. (2015a). Kinesio Taping and Jump Performance in Elite Female Track and Field Athletes. J Sport Rehabil, 24(1), 47-50. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2013-0111 <Go to ISI>://000348632100007
  108. Schiffer, T., Mollinger, A., Sperlich, B., & Memmert, D. (2015b). Kinesio taping and jump performance in elite female track and field athletes and jump performance in elite female track and field athletes. J Sport Rehabil, 24(1), 47-50. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2013-0111 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24959912
  109. Kruger, M., de Marees, M., Dittmar, K. H., Sperlich, B., & Mester, J. (2015). Whole-body cryotherapy’s enhancement of acute recovery of running performance in well-trained athletes. [Randomized Controlled Trial]. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 10(5), 605-612. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2014-0392 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25561577
  110. Hoppe, M. W., Sperlich, B., Baumgart, C., Janssen, M., & Freiwald, J. (2015). [Reliability of Selected Parameters of Cycling Ergospirometry from the PowerCube-Ergo Respiratory Gas Analyser]. [Evaluation Study]. Sportverletz Sportschaden, 29(3), 173-179. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1399096 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25710394
  111. Hoppe, M. W., Freiwald, J., Baumgart, C., Born, D. P., Reed, J. L., & Sperlich, B. (2015). Relationship between core strength and key variables of performance in elite rink hockey players. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 55(3), 150-157. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25069961
  112. Faiss, R., Willis, S., Born, D. P., Sperlich, B., Vesin, J. M., Holmberg, H. C., & Millet, G. P. (2015). Repeated double-poling sprint training in hypoxia by competitive cross-country skiers. [Randomized Controlled Trial]. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 47(4), 809-817. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000464 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25083727
  113. Engel, F. A., Sperlich, B., Stockinger, C., Hartel, S., Bos, K., & Holmberg, H. C. (2015). The kinetics of blood lactate in boys during and following a single and repeated all-out sprints of cycling are different than in men. [Comparative Study Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 40(6), 623-631. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2014-0370 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25942632
  114. Engel, F. A., Hartel, S., Sperlich, B., & Holmberg, H. C. (2015). Reply to „Discussion: The kinetics of blood lactate in boys during and following a single and repeated all-out sprints of cycling are different than in men – Do children indeed release and remove lactate faster than adults?“. [Comment]. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 40(6), 634-635. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0092 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26023701
  115. Zinner, C., Hauser, A., Born, D. P., Wehrlin, J. P., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2015). Influence of Hypoxic Interval Training and Hyperoxic Recovery on Muscle Activation and Oxygenation in Connection with Double-Poling Exercise. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. PLoS One, 10(10), e0140616. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0140616 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26468885
  116. Bucksch, J., Sperlich, B., & Sudeck, G. (2015). Factors of the perceived social and physical environment as determinants of physical activity behavior in adolescents. Gesundheitswesen, 77. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1563253 <Go to ISI>://000733250300296
  117. Zinner, C., Sperlich, B., Wahl, P., & Mester, J. (2015). Classification of selected cardiopulmonary variables of elite athletes of different age, gender, and disciplines during incremental exercise testing. Springerplus, 4, 544. doi: 10.1186/s40064-015-1341-8 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26413450
  118. Zinner, C., Sperlich, B., Krueger, M., Focke, T., Reed, J., & Mester, J. (2015). Strength, Endurance, Throwing Velocity and in-Water Jump Performance of Elite German Water Polo Players. J Hum Kinet, 45, 149-156. doi: 10.1515/hukin-2015-0015 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25964818
  119. Wallmann-Sperlich, B., Froboese, I., Reed, J. L., Mathes, S., & Sperlich, B. (2015). How accurate are Omron X-HJ-304-E and Yamax SW-700/701 pedometers at different speeds and various inclinations? J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 55(1-2), 113-117. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24921609
  120. Stoggl, T. L., & Sperlich, B. (2015). The training intensity distribution among well-trained and elite endurance athletes. [Review]. Front Physiol, 6, 295. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2015.00295 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26578968
  121. Sperlich, P. F., Holmberg, H. C., Reed, J. L., Zinner, C., Mester, J., & Sperlich, B. (2015). Individual versus Standardized Running Protocols in the Determination of VO2max. J Sports Sci Med, 14(2), 386-393. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25983589
  122. Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Pfister, R., Holmberg, H. C., & Michels, G. (2015). Repeated apnea-induced contraction of the spleen in cyclists does not enhance performance in a subsequent time-trial. Eur J Appl Physiol, 115(1), 205-212. doi: 10.1007/s00421-014-3003-x http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25260245
  123. Kamp, C. F., Sperlich, B., & Holmberg, H. C. (2014). Exercise reduces the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and improves social behaviour, motor skills, strength and neuropsychological parameters. [Review]. Acta Paediatr, 103(7), 709-714. doi: 10.1111/apa.12628 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24612421
  124. Hoppe, M. W., Baumgart, C., Bornefeld, J., Sperlich, B., Freiwald, J., & Holmberg, H. C. (2014). Running activity profile of adolescent tennis players during match play. Pediatr Exerc Sci, 26(3), 281-290. doi: 10.1123/pes.2013-0195 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25111161
  125. Hauser, A., Zinner, C., Born, D. P., Wehrlin, J. P., & Sperlich, B. (2014). Does hyperoxic recovery during cross-country skiing team sprints enhance performance? [Randomized Controlled Trial]. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 46(4), 787-794. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000157 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24042304
  126. Engel, F., Hartel, S., Wagner, M. O., Strahler, J., Bos, K., & Sperlich, B. (2014). Hormonal, metabolic, and cardiorespiratory responses of young and adult athletes to a single session of high-intensity cycle exercise. Pediatr Exerc Sci, 26(4), 485-494. doi: 10.1123/pes.2013-0152 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25050695
  127. Engel, F., Hartel, S., Strahler, J., Wagner, M. O., Bos, K., & Sperlich, B. (2014). Hormonal, Metabolic, and Cardiorespiratory Responses of Young and Adult Athletes to a Single Session of High-Intensity Cycle Exercise. Pediatr Exerc Sci, 26(4), 485-494. doi: 10.1123/pes.2013-0152 <Go to ISI>://000344926300014
  128. Born, D. P., Zinner, C., Herlitz, B., Richter, K., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2014). Muscle oxygenation asymmetry in ice speed skaters: not compensated by compression. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 9(1), 58-67. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2012-0210 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23239684
  129. Born, D. P., Hoppe, M. W., Lindner, N., Freiwald, J., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2014a). [Adaptive mechanisms and behavioural recommendations: playing football in heat, cold and high altitude conditions]. [Review]. Sportverletz Sportschaden, 28(1), 17-23. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1366055 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24665012
  130. Born, D. P., Hoppe, M. W., Lindner, N., Freiwald, J., Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2014b). Hitze, K lte und Hhenexposition im Fu similar to ball: Adaptive Mechanismen und Verhaltensstrategien in variierenden Umweltbedingungen. Sportverletzung-Sportschaden, 28(1), 17-23. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1366055 <Go to ISI>://000334914200004
  131. Born, D. P., Holmberg, H. C., Goernert, F., & Sperlich, B. (2014). A novel compression garment with adhesive silicone stripes improves repeated sprint performance – a multi-experimental approach on the underlying mechanisms. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil, 6, 21. doi: 10.1186/2052-1847-6-21 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24914412
  132. Engel, F. A., & Sperlich, B. (2014). [High-intensity interval training for young athletes]. [Review]. Wien Med Wochenschr, 164(11-12), 228-238. doi: 10.1007/s10354-014-0277-x http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24733304
  133. Stoggl, T., & Sperlich, B. (2014). Polarized training has greater impact on key endurance variables than threshold, high intensity, or high volume training. Front Physiol, 5, 33. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2014.00033 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24550842
  134. Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Trenk, D., & Holmberg, H. C. (2014a). Does a 3-Minute All-Out Test Provide Suitable Measures of Exercise Intensity at the Maximal Lactate Steady State or Peak Oxygen Uptake for Well-Trained Runners? Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 9(5), 805-810. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2013-0265 <Go to ISI>://000343024500013
  135. Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Trenk, D., & Holmberg, H. C. (2014b). Does a 3-min all-out test provide suitable measures of exercise intensity at the maximal lactate steady state or peak oxygen uptake for well-trained runners? Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 9(5), 805-810. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2013-0265 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24414148
  136. Sperlich, B., Osman-Reinkens, S., Zinner, C., Krueger, M., & Holmberg, H. C. (2014). Cardiorespiratory, metabolic and hormonal responses during open-wheel indoor kart racing. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 54(4), 475-480. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24721989
  137. Sperlich, B., Born, D. P., Zinner, C., Hauser, A., & Holmberg, H. C. (2014). Does upper-body compression improve 3 x 3-min double-poling sprint performance? [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 9(1), 48-57. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2013-0137 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23881333
  138. Hoppe, M. W., Baumgart, C., Sperlich, B., Ibrahim, H., Jansen, C., Willis, S. J., & Freiwald, J. (2013). Comparison between three different endurance tests in professional soccer players. [Comparative Study]. J Strength Cond Res, 27(1), 31-37. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31824e1711 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22344049
  139. Schulte, S., Schiffer, T., Sperlich, B., Knicker, A., Podlog, L. W., & Struder, H. K. (2013a). Response to the Letter to the Editor of Sorci et al. “Causes of elevated serum levels of S100B protein in athletes“. [Letter Comment]. Eur J Appl Physiol, 113(3), 821-822. doi: 10.1007/s00421-012-2567-6 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23224358
  140. Sperlich, B., Born, D. P., Kaskinoro, K., Kalliokoski, K. K., & Laaksonen, M. S. (2013). Squeezing the muscle: compression clothing and muscle metabolism during recovery from high intensity exercise. [Clinical Trial Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. PLoS One, 8(4), e60923. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060923 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23613756
  141. Schulte, S., Schiffer, T., Sperlich, B., Knicker, A., Podlog, L. W., & Struder, H. K. (2013b). The impact of increased blood lactate on serum S100B and prolactin concentrations in male adult athletes. Eur J Appl Physiol, 113(3), 811-817. doi: 10.1007/s00421-012-2503-9 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23053124
  142. Born, D. P., Sperlich, B., & Holmberg, H. C. (2013). Bringing light into the dark: effects of compression clothing on performance and recovery. [Review]. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 8(1), 4-18. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.8.1.4 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23302134
  143. Sperlich, B., Schiffer, T., Hoffmann, U., Strueder, H. K., & Hollmann, W. (2013). The spirografic oxygen deficit: its role in cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Int J Sports Med, 34(12), 1074-1078. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1334877 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23670361
  144. Sperlich, B., Hoppe, M. W., & Haegele, M. (2013). Endurance Exercise – High Volume vs. High-Intensity Interval Training in Soccer. Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin, 64(1), 10-17. doi: 10.5960/dzsm.2012.052 <Go to ISI>://000314668300003
  145. Sperlich, B., Born, D. P., Swaren, M., Kilian, Y., Geesmann, B., Kohl-Bareis, M., & Holmberg, H. C. (2013). Is leg compression beneficial for alpine skiers? BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil, 5(1), 18. doi: 10.1186/2052-1847-5-18 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24004479
  146. Sperlich, B., Born, D. P., Lefter, M. D., & Holmberg, H. C. (2013). Exercising in a hot environment: which T-shirt to wear? [Randomized Controlled Trial Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Wilderness Environ Med, 24(3), 211-220. doi: 10.1016/j.wem.2013.04.005 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23870763
  147. Schiffer, T., Mollinger, A., Sperlich, B., & Memmert, D. (2012). No Effect Of Kinesio Taping On Jump Performance In Female Track And Field Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 44, 887-887. <Go to ISI>://000310363304541
  148. Sperlich, B., Achtzehn, S., Buhr, M., Zinner, C., Zelle, S., & Holmberg, H. C. (2012). Salivary cortisol, heart rate, and blood lactate responses during elite downhill mountain bike racing. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 7(1), 47-52. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.7.1.47 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22461462
  149. Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Hebert-Losier, K., Born, D. P., & Holmberg, H. C. (2012). Biomechanical, cardiorespiratory, metabolic and perceived responses to electrically assisted cycling. Eur J Appl Physiol, 112(12), 4015-4025. doi: 10.1007/s00421-012-2382-0 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22446956
  150. Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Krueger, M., Wegrzyk, J., Achtzehn, S., & Holmberg, H. C. (2012). Effects of hyperoxia during recovery from 5×30-s bouts of maximal-intensity exercise. [Randomized Controlled Trial]. J Sports Sci, 30(9), 851-858. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.671531 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22468755
  151. Wahl, P., Bloch, W., Mester, J., Born, D. P., & Sperlich, B. (2012). Effects of different levels of compression during sub-maximal and high-intensity exercise on erythrocyte deformability. Eur J Appl Physiol, 112(6), 2163-2169. doi: 10.1007/s00421-011-2186-7 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21964909
  152. Faude, O., Schumacher, F., Besenius, E., Sperlich, B., & Meyer, T. (2011). Reproducibility Of Performance Time And Physiological Responses During Constant-load Cycling At The Maximal Lactate Steady-state. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 43(5), 731-731. doi: Doi 10.1249/01.Mss.0000402032.63137.7b <Go to ISI>://000209079503109
  153. Schiffer, T., Geisler, S., Sperlich, B., & Struder, H. K. (2011). MSTN mRNA after varying exercise modalities in humans. [Comparative Study Randomized Controlled Trial Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Int J Sports Med, 32(9), 683-687. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1279732 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21695666
  154. Schiffer, T., Schulte, S., Sperlich, B., Achtzehn, S., Fricke, H., & Struder, H. K. (2011). Lactate infusion at rest increases BDNF blood concentration in humans. Neurosci Lett, 488(3), 234-237. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2010.11.035 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21094220
  155. Zinner, C., Wahl, P., Achtzehn, S., Sperlich, B., & Mester, J. (2011). Effects of bicarbonate ingestion and high intensity exercise on lactate and H(+)-ion distribution in different blood compartments. [Randomized Controlled Trial]. Eur J Appl Physiol, 111(8), 1641-1648. doi: 10.1007/s00421-010-1800-4 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21197542
  156. Schulte, S., Schiffer, T., Sperlich, B., Kleinoder, H., & Holmberg, H. C. (2011). Serum Concentrations of S100B are not Affected by Cycling to Exhaustion With or Without Vibration. J Hum Kinet, 30, 59-63. doi: 10.2478/v10078-011-0073-2 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23487156
  157. Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Krueger, M., Wegrzyk, J., Mester, J., & Holmberg, H. C. (2011). Ergogenic effect of hyperoxic recovery in elite swimmers performing high-intensity intervals. [Comparative Study]. Scand J Med Sci Sports, 21(6), e421-429. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01349.x http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21672028
  158. Sperlich, B., Zelle, S., Kleinoder, H., Lochmann, M., Zinner, C., Holmberg, H. C., & Mester, J. (2011). The effects of 6-week-decoupled bi-pedal cycling on submaximal and high intensity performance in competitive cyclists and triathletes. [Randomized Controlled Trial]. Eur J Appl Physiol, 111(8), 1625-1630. doi: 10.1007/s00421-010-1785-z http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21193924
  159. Sperlich, B., Krueger, M., Zinner, C., Achtzehn, S., de Marees, M., & Mester, J. (2011). Oxygen uptake, velocity at lactate threshold, and running economy in elite special forces. [Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Mil Med, 176(2), 218-221. doi: 10.7205/milmed-d-10-00234 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21366088
  160. Sperlich, B., Koehler, K., Holmberg, H. C., Zinner, C., & Mester, J. (2011). Table tennis: cardiorespiratory and metabolic analysis of match and exercise in elite junior national players. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 6(2), 234-242. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.6.2.234 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21725108
  161. Sperlich, B., & Holmberg, H. C. (2011). Physiological effects of a new racing suit for elite cross country skiers. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 51(4), 555-559. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22212256
  162. Sperlich, B., Haegele, M., Thissen, A., Mester, J., & Holmberg, H. C. (2011). Are peak oxygen uptake and power output at maximal lactate steady state obtained from a 3-min all-out cycle test? Int J Sports Med, 32(6), 433-437. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1271770 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21380963
  163. Sperlich, B., Haegele, M., Kruger, M., Schiffer, T., Holmberg, H. C., & Mester, J. (2011). Cardio-respiratory and metabolic responses to different levels of compression during submaximal exercise. Phlebology, 26(3), 102-106. doi: 10.1258/phleb.2010.010017 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21228356
  164. Sperlich, B., De Marees, M., Koehler, K., Linville, J., Holmberg, H. C., & Mester, J. (2011). Effects of 5 weeks of high-intensity interval training vs. volume training in 14-year-old soccer players. [Comparative Study]. J Strength Cond Res, 25(5), 1271-1278. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d67c38 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21490513
  165. Sperlich, B., Born, D. P., Haegele, M., Zinner, C., & Holmberg, H. C. (2011). [Effects of compression textiles on performance enhancement and recovery]. Sportverletz Sportschaden, 25(4), 227-234. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1273337 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22161265
  166. Sperlich, B. (2011). Hyperoxic Recovery: A Potential Tool For Improving Performance? Med Sci Sports Exerc, 43(5), 870-870. doi: Doi 10.1249/01.Mss.0000402427.65688.90 <Go to ISI>://000209079503502
  167. Sperlich, B., Haegele, M., Achtzehn, S., Linville, J., Holmberg, H. C., & Mester, J. (2010). Different types of compression clothing do not increase sub-maximal and maximal endurance performance in well-trained athletes. J Sports Sci, 28(6), 609-614. doi: 10.1080/02640410903582768 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20391083
  168. Andersson, E., Supej, M., Sandbakk, O., Sperlich, B., Stoggl, T., & Holmberg, H. C. (2010). Analysis of sprint cross-country skiing using a differential global navigation satellite system. [Clinical Trial Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t]. Eur J Appl Physiol, 110(3), 585-595. doi: 10.1007/s00421-010-1535-2 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20571822
  169. Sperlich, B., Zinner, C., Heilemann, I., Kjendlie, P. L., Holmberg, H. C., & Mester, J. (2010). High-intensity interval training improves VO(2peak), maximal lactate accumulation, time trial and competition performance in 9-11-year-old swimmers. [Comparative Study]. Eur J Appl Physiol, 110(5), 1029-1036. doi: 10.1007/s00421-010-1586-4 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20683609
  170. Sperlich, B., Schiffer, T., Achtzehn, S., Mester, J., & Holmberg, H. C. (2010). Pre-exposure to hyperoxic air does not enhance power output during subsequent sprint cycling. Eur J Appl Physiol, 110(2), 301-305. doi: 10.1007/s00421-010-1507-6 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20473681
  171. Sperlich, B., Haegele, M., de Marees, M., Mester, J., & Linville, J. (2010). Physiological demands of hiking the Grand Canyon. [Letter]. Wilderness Environ Med, 21(3), 276-278. doi: 10.1016/j.wem.2010.04.002 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20832712
  172. Achtzehn, S., de Marees, M., Voss, S. C., Sperlich, B., Romberg, S., Schanzer, W., & Mester, J. (2010). Reticulocytes: Reference Range and Comparison of Different Laboratory Devices. Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin, 61(9), 208-215. <Go to ISI>://000282836000005
  173. Sperlich, B., Fricke, H., de Marees, M., Linville, J. W., & Mester, J. (2009). Does respiratory muscle training increase physical performance? [Randomized Controlled Trial]. Mil Med, 174(9), 977-982. doi: 10.7205/milmed-d-04-6408 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19780375