Journal of Sport and Exercise Physiology (JSEP) is an official publication of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University. This journal was first published in 2008 under the name of Human Movement Sciences and then in 2009 under the name of Journal of Sport and Exercise Physiology.This journal has succeeded in receiving a scientific research license based on the letter of the Scientific Journals Commission of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology No. 161681 dated 12/11/2011. Also, this journal has won grade A in the evaluation of Scientific Publications Commission, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in 2023.

  • This quarterly magazine uses the confidential bilingual method for the scientific evaluation of articles and is published in both print and electronic formats.
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  • This Journal also cooperates with the Iranian Society of Physiology and Pharmacology.
  • Last Update  13/11/2023
Original Article Exercise Science
Hypertrophic and hormonal responses to one session of resistance training with two different protocols in men’s sprint runner

Diyar Mohammed Ali Albajalan; Naser Rostamzadeh; Daruush sheikholeslamivatani

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 1-13

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103402

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Resistance training (RT) is an effective program for creating hormonal, functional and structural adaptations, so that manipulation of its variables induces different adaptations. Change in the secretion rate and serum level of hormones due to resistance activity is the main factor ...  Read More

Original Article Sports Physiology (General)
The effect of eight weeks of 30-20-10 interval training on serum spexin levels and lipid profile in obese middle-aged men

Roghayeh Fakhrpour; Hamid Yazdanshenas; Bahlul Ghorbanian

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 14-23

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103405

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 30-20-10 interval training on the serum spexin level and lipid profile of obese men in order to measure the effect of physical activity on increasing spexin and improving lipid profile in obese men.Materials and Methods: ...  Read More

Original Article Sports Physiology (General)
The effect of aerobic exercise and consumption of vitamin B6 and omega-3 on the expression of genes related to autophagy caused by endometriosis in female rats

Zahra Rezaie; Parvin Farzanegi; Hajar Abbaszadeh

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 24-35

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103530

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease that affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age. Different cellular pathways are involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. One of these pathways is autophagy. Autophagy is a genetically and evolutionarily conserved ...  Read More

Original Article Sports Physiology (General)
The effect of high-intensity interval swimming training on CREB and ERK proteins of hippocampus tissue in elderly rats

Zahra Sabri; Mozhgan Ahmadi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 36-45

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103548

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Cognitive impairment caused by aging has become one of the most common health threats in many countries. Signaling pathways are important moderators of various physiological and pathological processes, and abnormal activation of some signaling pathways can play a role in disease ...  Read More

Original Article Sports Physiology (General)
The Effect of sprint interval training on testis oxidant/antioxidant status and reproductive indices of adult wistar rats

Mahmood Tajik Khaveh; Mohammad Rahmani; Ali Samadi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 46-57

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103549

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: In contemporary modern societies a lot of people suffer from reproductive system dysfunction and infertility. Various factors such as sedentariness, some diseases and medicines play a role in incidence of reproductive dysfunction, which can lead to decreased reproductive capacity. ...  Read More

Original Article Exercise Science
A comparison of 1- repetition maximum and the number of repetitions until exhaustion during a squat movement based on two and three critical power components modeling in trained women

hedyeh khademi; mohammad Fashi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 58-66

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103564

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Resistance training is the foundation for increasing muscular strength as well as cardiorespiratory and metabolic fitness and increasing or preserving the capacity to produce power. These resistance training benefits are relevant to the health of the general population and also ...  Read More

Original Article nerve and muscle
The effect of fall-proof training on functional capacities, working memory and Muscle strength of the elderly with stroke

Farahnaz Ayatizadeh Tafti; Saeed Abedinzadeh Masuleh; Mohammad Reza Sadeghian Shahi; Hamidreza Maleki nezhad

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 67-79

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103581

Abstract
  Background and purpose: Despite the advances in modern medicine, drugs and medical technology, stroke diseases cause significant complications to people and always result in a decrease in performance, working memory and muscle strength. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of fall-proof ...  Read More

Original Article biochemistry and metabolism
The comparison of the effect of variable and constant resistance training on the salivary testosterone, cortisol and growth hormone in trained men

Alireza Emtiaz; Seyed Alireza Hosseini Kakhk; Amir Hossein Haghighi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 80-93

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103587

Abstract
  Background and Purpose:  Variable resistance training (VRT) is a type of resistance training that helps to improve muscle strength and function through extra resistance such as elastic bands and chains. The comparison of the effect of constant resistance training (CRT) versus VRT on hormonal response ...  Read More

Original Article Exercise Science
Comparison of the effect of Tabata training on soft and hard surfaces on left ventricular structure and function and some physical fitness factors in elite beach soccer players

Hamed Mohamadi Bazneshin; Arsalan Damirchi; Hamid Arazi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 94-104

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103588

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Repeated exercise on sand may lead to overreaching due to higher energy costs than on hard surfaces. Therefore, it will be necessary to create variety in training. Tabata training is a type of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which has been reported to improve some physical ...  Read More

review article cardiovascular and circulatory
The effect of resistance training on endothelial function in young and older with chronic diseases and those with health conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mousa Khalafi; Pejman Taghibeikzadehbadr; Behzad Aria; zahra Mohammadi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , July 2023, Pages 105-120

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103589

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Endothelial dysfunction plays an important role in the development of cardiovascular diseases. Exercise training may lead to improved endothelial function. However, the effect of resistance training on endothelial function is not clearly understood. In addition, the age and health ...  Read More

The Effect of Two Weeks of High-intensity Interval Training on Salvage nucleotide pathway

Abbas Ghanbari Niaki; Rouhollah Haghshenas Gatabi

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 1-9

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.15.2.1

Abstract
  Purpose: The effects of exercise adaptation on improving the purine nucleotides components are inevitable, and physical activity improves the purine nucleotide salvage pathway. The impact of different training methods, especially the very high intensity exercise and very short bouts and short training ...  Read More

Effect of 12 weeks of HIIT and Q10 supplementation on soleus muscle mitochondrial biogenesis in high-fat diet-induced obese rats

Masoud Rafati; Jabbar Bashiri; Roghayeh Poozesh Jadidi; Hassan Pourrazi

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 29-40

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.15.2.29

Abstract
  Purpose: little is known about the concomitant effects of HIIT and Q10 supplementation in modification of the mitochondorial biogenesis and function in obesity conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the concomitant effects of HIIT and Q10 supplementation on soleus muscle mitochondorial ...  Read More

Comparison of the effect of TRX and traditional resistance training on serum levels of some liver enzymes in inactive women

Mohsen Akbarpour Beni; Zeinab Aghajani

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 20-28

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.15.2.20

Abstract
  Purpose: The liver is one of the most sensitive tissues targeted by exercise-induced oxidative stress, and hepatic aminotransferases are critical indicators for determining liver cell damage; Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the effect of eight weeks of TRX and traditional resistance training ...  Read More

The effect of combined training on serum concentrations of inflammatory cytokines and factors associated with metabolic syndrome in elderly women with fatty liver

Masoumeh Norouzpour; Seyed Mohammad Marandi; Mohsen Ghanbarzadeh; Abbas Ali Zare Mayavan

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 64-75

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.15.2.64

Abstract
  Purpose: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is strongly associated with altered levels of inflammatory cytokines and increased metabolic abnormalities. In this study, the effect of combined training on serum concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 18 (IL18), anti-inflammatory interleukin ...  Read More

The effect of eight weeks of high-intensity interval training vs. continuous training on serum Irisin levels and expression of skeletal muscle PGC-1α gene in male rats with metabolic syndrome

Zohreh Borhani Kakhki; Sheila Naibifar; Hossein Nakhaei; Elham Ghasemi

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 95-103

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.15.2.95

Abstract
  Purpose: An imbalance in the production of PGC-1α and myokines impairs the energy expenditure, increases adipocyte and develops metabolic pathologies, but physical exercise is able to regulate the secretion of myokines through PGC-1α. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of eight ...  Read More

Original Article biochemistry and metabolism
The effect of aerobic exercise and omega-3 on the expression of telomeric repeat binding factor 1 and 2 and telomerase reverse transcriptase enzyme in the heart tissue of elderly HFD rats

Ghasem Torabi Palat Kaleh; Ahmad Abdi; asieh abbassi daloii

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 23 July 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103747

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Aging is a complex physiological process that involves progressive loss of body function and degradation of DNA strands located at the ends of chromosomes-telomeres. The capacity of cells to divide is limited by telomere length, as an excessive shortening of telomeres causes cellular ...  Read More

Original Article Sports Physiology (General)
Comparison of the effect of different methods of aerobic exercise on the treadmill on the expression of angiogenesis genes in adipose tissue of rats

Saed Dastaan; Saeid Naghibi; Maryam Vatandoust

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 July 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103748

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: The expansion of fat tissue depends on its angiogenesis rate, and exercise activities affect various angiogenic factors in this tissue. With the expansion of fat tissue and adipogenesis, a dense and closed capillary network is formed in this tissue, which can suppress angiogenic ...  Read More

original article Sports Physiology (General)
The Effect of high-intensity interval training with coenzyme Q10 supplementation on the Nrf2 and NQO1 in soleus muscle of older rats

Zahra Noruzi; Javad Nemati; Mohsen Salesi; Rasoul Rezai; Mohammad Hemmatinafar

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 July 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103749

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: increased oxidative stress is the main characteristic of all types of age-related injuries. Regarding the role of physical activity in adaptive responses to oxidative stress and importance of nutritional supplements, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of six weeks ...  Read More

original article Sports Physiology (General)
The effect of a resistance training with and without blood flow restriction on cortisol, testosterone and testosterone-to-cortisol ratio in male judo players

Ali Nosratihashi; Lotfali Bolboli; Sajjad Anoushirvani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 August 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103854

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Resistance exercise with new training methods such as blood flow restriction, which is performed with lower intensities than the traditional method, can lead to different physiological responses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a period of upper body ...  Read More

Original Article Sports Physiology (General)
The Effect of Aquatic Plyometric Training with and without Blood Flow Restriction on Physical Function in Active Young Women

Negar Jamili; Seyed Alireza Hosseini Kakhk; Roya Askari; Bahram Sadeghi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 September 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103907

Abstract
  AbstractBackground and objective: The effect of plyometric training on physical function is well known. The effect training with blood flow restriction has also been studied. But the effect of aquatic plyometric with blood flow restriction has not been studied. Therefore, the aim of this study was to ...  Read More

Original Article biochemistry and metabolism
Effect of Resistance Training on Hepatic Bile Acid, beta-Klotho Protein and Expression of Farnesoid X Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor 15 and Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 4 Genes in Hepatic Tissue of Rats with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Mehri Gholipour; Najme Rezaeian; Mohammad Karimi; Sadegh Cheragh-Birjandi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 September 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103906

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Bile acids are known as key metabolic messengers during liver regeneration and the end product of cholesterol catabolism, which are important for nutrient absorption in the intestine. Recent studies describe bile acids as messenger molecules with diverse functions that have a ...  Read More

Original Article Exercise Science
Comparison of the effect of eight weeks of traditional resistance training and TRX on some oxidative and antioxidant indicators in women with type 2 diabetes

Mohsen Akbarpour; Safoora Sabagheyan rad; Narjes Chamani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 September 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103908

Abstract
  Purpose: The main objective of the research is to compare the effect of eight weeks of traditional resistance training and TRX on some oxidative and anti-oxidative indicators in women with type 2 diabetes.Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease with a high global prevalence. ...  Read More

original article biochemistry and metabolism
Effects of eight weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the expression of Pink1 and Parkin proteins in the liver tissue of type 2 diabetic male rats

Javad Vakili; Vahid Sari-Sarraf; Sara Farajpour khazaei

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 September 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103909

Abstract
  Introduction & Objective: There is a close relationship between liver mitochondrial dysfunction and the development of obesity and insulin resistance. As observed in type 2 diabetes, in conditions of insulin resistance, a decrease in insulin sensitivity of liver cells, skeletal muscle and fat cells ...  Read More

original article Exercise Science
Evaluation of heart rate index equations for prediction of maximal oxygen uptake in healthy adolescent boys: Cross-validation by respiratory gas analysis method

Eelahe Shadabnik; Farzad Nazem; Majid Jalili

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 September 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103910

Abstract
  Background Purpose: Accurate measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) is very important in sports science. The gold standard for measuring cardiorespiratory fitness is the direct measurement of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) by the respiratory gas analysis device in the incremental exercise ...  Read More

review article cardiovascular and circulatory
Effect of acute exercise on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Mohammad Javad Pourvaghar; Saeid reza Noorimofrad; Mousa Khalafi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 September 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.103911

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the most important angiogenesis marker that may increase in response to exercise. However, the effect of acute exercise on this marker has been reported inconsistently. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis ...  Read More

original article cardiovascular and circulatory
The Effects of Two Interval Training Models on Association between Cardiovascular Fitness and Atherogenic Biomarkers with Blood Pressure in Women with Overweight/Obesity

Maryam Nazari; Vazgen Minasian; Silva Hovsepian

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 November 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.232299.1178

Abstract
  Background and purpose: Obesity, especially central body obesity, is related to risk factors in cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between blood pressure and serum levels of salusin-β, angiopoietin-like ...  Read More

original article biochemistry and metabolism
Effect of High Intensity Interval Training on Adipose Tissue Levels of Steroid Receptor RNA Activator and Insulin Resistance Index in Rats with Type II Diabetes

Aylin Jafarzadeh; NAJME REZAEIAN

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 November 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.232415.1179

Abstract
  Background and purpose: Steroid Receptor RNA Activator (SRA) is one of long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) playing a dual role glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance. Purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of six weeks of high intensity interval training on Adipose Tissue Levels of SRA and ...  Read More

Original Article Exercise Science
Cross-validation of Fox and Tanaka equations in predicting maximal heart rate in Iranian Children and Adolescent boys: Evaluation by the respiratory gas analyzer method in the maximal exercise test

Reza Komijani; majid jalili; Farzad Nazem

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 November 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.232504.1181

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: The maximal heart rate is a physiological index to control the intensity of physical activity in exercise and rehabilitation. Due to the practical problems of measuring maximal heart rate in strenuous exercise tests, this physiological index is estimated by regression equations. ...  Read More

original article Sports Physiology (General)
Response of Plasma Levels of Irisin, Follistatin and Insulin Resistance Index to Two Types of High Intensity Interval Training in Overweight Men

Davar Rezaeimanesh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 November 2023

https://doi.org/10.48308/joeppa.2023.232503.1182

Abstract
  Background and Purpose: Irisin is an exercise-stimulated hormone that affects white adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue. Based on conducted studies, physical activity increases the expression of proteins such as follistatin, which causes weight loss by increasing energy consumption and has an effect ...  Read More

نقش ورزش در بهبود سیستم ایمنی و بیماری همه گیر کرونا (COVID-19) و ارائه دستورالعمل‌ها‌ی ورزشی مرتبط

Sajad Ahmadizad; Minoo Bassami

Volume 13, Issue 1 , August 2020, , Pages 1-15

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.13.1.1

Abstract
  A novel virus that expanded globally from China known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causing Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Based on the pandemic and fast spreading characteristics of corona virus (COVID-19), it causes concerns for elderly individuals and those ...  Read More

Effects of six weeks of aerobic training on the resting levels of VEGF, Body Composition and VO2max within normobaric hypoxic conditions in overweight/obesity women

Atekeh Saidian; Rostam Alizadeh; Lida Moradi

Volume 13, Issue 2 , March 2021, , Pages 3-11

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.13.2.3

Abstract
  Purpose: Since obesity and overweight have dramatically increased in recent years, the purpose of this study was to compare the effects of aerobic exercise training in normobaric hypoxia and normoxia conditions on the resting levels of the VEGF, body composition, and the VO2max among Overweight / ...  Read More

The effect of a session of high and low intensity resistance exercise, with and without of blood flow restriction, on the serum levels of atrial natriuretic Peptide and Blood pressure in trained men

esmail karami; Ali Hasani; Mohammadreza Dehkhoda; Pezhman Motamedi

Volume 13, Issue 2 , March 2021, , Pages 13-21

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.13.2.13

Abstract
  Purpose: Atrial natriuretic peptide secretion from the heart, and can have different effects on different body organs including the effects of these hormones influence the mechanisms of blood pressure. The purpose of this study is to identify the effects of resistance training with blood flow restriction ...  Read More

The Response of Pediatrics’ Cardiac Structure and Function Parameters to 12 Weeks Aerobic Exercise

Bakhtyar Tartibian; Sirwan Mohammad Amini khayat

Volume 13, Issue 2 , March 2021, , Pages 23-31

https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.13.2.23

Abstract
  Purpose: Desirable effects of exercise on cardiovascular health in pediatrics due to different physiology than other ages, has not been well elucidated. The aim of this study was to effect of 12 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on cardiac structural and functional parameters in pediatrics. ...  Read More

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