Bioenergètica i rendiment neuromuscular

Bioenergètica i rendiment neuromuscular en l’esport

Aquesta línia de recerca se centra en l’anàlisi dels mecanismes de subministrament d’energia durant l’activitat esportiva i els paràmetres neuromusculars que influencien l’aplicació de força. S’estudia com l’esportista produeix i utilitza energia, així com la interacció entre el sistema nerviós i muscular per generar força, elements clau per entendre i optimitzar el rendiment competitiu. L’objectiu principal és comprendre l’impacte directe dels processos metabòlics i les respostes neuromusculars en el rendiment esportiu. Amb un enfocament aplicat, aquesta línia busca proporcionar eines pràctiques per a la planificació d’entrenaments i l’optimització del rendiment, tant per a atletes d’elit com per a esportistes amateurs.

Hem implementat estudis exhaustius que analitzen la composició corporal i l’estat d’hidratació en esdeveniments d’ultra-resistència a través de tecnologies com l’anàlisi d’impedància bioelèctrica vectorial (BIVA). Aquesta línia de recerca també ha explorat la validesa dels models basats en la freqüència cardíaca per estimar el consum d’oxigen en esports com el tennis, esgrima i esgrima en cadira de rodes, així com les dinàmiques de VO2 en natació sobre diferents estils i distàncies.

En tennis els nostres estudis tenen un ampli ventall d’objectius, alguns dels quals s’han centrat en el desenvolupament de programes d’entrenament de força que millorin la velocitat del cop, essencial per al rendiment en aquest esport.

En l’àmbit de la natació, les nostres investigacions principals en bioenergètica formen part de l’Altitude Project, un projecte d’abast internacional, liderat pel Dr. Ferran A. Rodríguez, on s’analitzaven diferents estratègies d’entrenament en alçada i a nivell del mar. També hi ha estudis on s’ha valorat l’anàlisi de la cinètica del consum d’oxigen i l’estimació del VO_2max, amb un enfoc particular en les proves de velocitat i l’entrenament en altitud per a nedadors d’elit. La tesi doctoral del Dr. Diego Chaverri, amb diferents publicacions del projecte, és una part de la producció científica realitzada.

En triatló, vam iniciar la nostra recerca amb una anàlisi de la bioenergètica específica de la competició amb atenció a l’anàlisi del perfil d’intensitat durant competicions de llarga durada. També hem investigat els canvis en la massa corporal i l’anàlisi d’impedància bioelèctrica en esdeveniments d’ultra-resistència. Treballs més recents es centren en la utilització de la saturació d’oxigen muscular com a indicador de rendiment en triatló. Un dels aspectes més innovadors i recents de la nostra recerca inclou l’ús de la tecnologia d’espectroscòpia d’infraroig proper (NIRS), que permet analitzar la saturació d’oxigen muscular en situacions d’entrenament o simulació de competicions. Ho hem utilitzat en estudis sobre esgrima en cadira de rodes i triatló.

En natació artística s’ha desenvolupat un dels projectes més i portants en la literatura d’aquest esport, el Synchroproject, liderat pel Dr. Xavier iglesias, i mitjançant el qual s’ha pogut desenvolupar una línia de recerca en aquest esport on la bioenergètica en les rutines en competició oficial van tenir el seu major protagonisme. El SynchroProject ha generat molta producció científica. En l’àmbit de la bioenergètica destaquem la tesi de la Dra. Lara Rodríguez-Zamora.

En tennis s’han realitzat estudis sobre diferents mètodes per millorar aspectes específics del joc. Per exemple, s’ha investigat l’efecte de l’entrenament de força isomètrica específica per articulacions en la velocitat del servei en tennistes joves. També s’han analitzat els efectes de l’entrenament isoinercial o basat en màquines sobre el rendiment dels tennistes. També hem desenvolupat i validat proves específiques per avaluar la resistència en tennis, com el SET-Test (Specific Endurance Tennis Test), analitzant la resposta cardíaca i l’efectivitat tècnica dels jugadors. El Tennis Project, liderat pel Dr. Ernest Baiget té una extensa producció sobre aquesta línia de recerca.

publicacions

Lozano, M.; Casals, M., Ampuero, R., Fernández-Fernández, J., Campos-Rius, J., & Baiget, E. (2025). Match activity profile analysis during professional men’s double pickleball tournaments. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2025.2457223

Baiget, E.; Fernández-Fernández, J.; Díaz, M.; Colomar, J. (2025). Effects of post-activation performance enhancement from upper-body flywheel overload on tennis serve performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, (published online ahead of print 2025). https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2024-0458

Font, R., Karcher, C., Tremps, V. & Irurtia, A. (2025). A multivariate analysis of physical fitness and competitive performance in young handball players. Apunts Educación Física y Deportes, 160, 18-25. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2025/2).160.03

Font, R., Karcher, C., Tremps, V. & Irurtia, A. (2025). A multivariate analysis of physical fitness and competitive performance in young handball players. Apunts Educación Física y Deportes, 160, 18-25. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2025/2).160.03

Baiget, E., Fernández-Fernández, J., Díaz, M., & Colomar, J. (2025). Effects of Postactivation Performance Enhancement From Upper-Body Flywheel Overload on Tennis-Serve Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (published online ahead of print 2025). https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2024-0458

Baiget, E., Canós-Portalés, J., Martínez-Gallego, R., Corbi, F., & Fernandez-Fernandez, J. (2025). The influence of maturity status on the development of neuromuscular performance in the lower body after one season in adolescent tennis players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000005044

Colomar, J., Peña, J., Vicens-Bordas, J., & Baiget, E. (2025). Range of motion and muscle stiffness differences in junior tennis players with and without a history of shoulder pain. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 20(1), 71–78. https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.127263

Puigarnau, S., Guinovart, N., Urquijo, I. & Alcaraz, S. (2025). Predictors and reasons for dropping out of long-distance mountain races. Apunts Educació Física i Esports, 159, 10-17. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2025/1).159.02

Illera-Domínguez, V., Albesa-Albiol, L., Castizo-Olier, J., Garcia-Fresneda, A., Buscà, B., Ramirez-Lopez, C., & Fernández-Valdés, B. (2024). Reliability and validity of a low-cost, wireless sensor and smartphone app for measuring force during isometric and dynamic resistance exercises. PLoS One, 19(3), e0298859. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298859

Garnacho-Castaño, M. V., Pleguezuelos-Cobo, E., Berbel, M., Irurtia, A., Carrasco-Marginet, M., Castizo-Olier, J., Veiga-Herreros, P., Faundez-Zanuy, M., & Serra-Payá, N. (2024). Effects of acute beetroot juice intake on performance, maximal oxygen uptake, and ventilatory efficiency in well-trained master rowers: A randomized, double-blinded crossover study. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 21(1), 2373170. https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2024.2373170

Colomar, J., Peña, J., Vicenç-Bordas, J., i Baiget, E. (2024). Minimizing maladaptations derived from tennis serve training and competition loads. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 46(5), 511-519. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000824

Brich, Q., Casals, M., Crespo, M., Reid, M., & Baiget, E. (2024). Quantifying Hitting Load in Racket Sports: A Scoping Review of Key Technologies. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 19(6), 519-532. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0385

Ezquerra Condeminas, P., Mallol, M., Font, R., Tremps, V., Gutiérrez, J. A., Rodas, G., Perera Lluna, A., & Soria, J. M. (2024). Unraveling athletic performance: Transcriptomics and external load monitoring in handball competition. PLoS One, 19(3), e0299556. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299556

Veiga, S., Grenouillat, A., Rodríguez-Adalia, L., Zarzosa-Alonso, F., & Pla, R. (2024). Ten-Year Evolution of World Swimming Trends for Different Performance Clusters: A Gaussian Model. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 1(aop), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2024-0206

Pascual, A., Font, R., Pascual, X., & Lago-Peñas, C. (2024). Evolution of match performance parameters in elite men’s handball 2012–2022. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 19(1), 301-305. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221142418

Miró, A., Vicens-Bordas, J., Beato, M., Salazar, H., Coma, J., Pintado, C., & García, F. (2024). Differences in physical demands and player’s individual performance between winning and losing quarters on U-18 basketball players during competition. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9(4), 211. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk9040211

Medina-Ramírez, R., Mallol Soler, M., García, F., Pla, F., Báez-Suárez, A., Teruel Hernández, E., & Quintana-Montesdeoca, M. D. P. (2024). Effects in sleep and recovery processes of NESA neuromodulation technique application in young professional basketball players: A preliminary study. https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses4020014

Gómez-Piqueras, P., Martínez-Serrano, A., Freitas, T. T., Gómez Díaz, A., Loturco, I., Giménez, E., Brito, J., García-López, D., Giuria, H., Granero-Gil, P., Huygaerts, S., Cos, F., Calleja-González, J., Vallance, E., Sáez de Villarreal, E., & Alcaraz, P. E. (2024). (2024). Weekly Programming of Hamstring-Related Training Contents in European Professional Soccer. Sports, 12(3), 73. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12030073

Espasa-Labrador, J., Martínez-Rubio, C., Oliva-Lozano, J. , Calleja-González, J., Carrasco-Marginet, M., & Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, A. (2024). Relationship between physical demands and player performance in professional female basketball players using inertial movement units. Sensors, 24(19), 6365. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24196365

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., & Baiget, E. (2024). Diferencias por razón de sexo en los determinantes físicos de la velocidad de servicio de tenistas jóvenes de alto rendimiento. Educación Física y Deportes, 3(157), 58-67. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2024/3).157.07

Guerrero, S., Pardo, P., Solà, J., Piedra, A., Albesa-Albiol, L., Sanchez, J. A., … (2024). Physiological variables associated with performance in a European professional male rugby team: Analysis of a training intervention. Apunts Sports Medicine, 59(222), 100442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100442

Font Ribas, R., & Tremps Domínguez, V. (2024). El control de la carga externa para preparar óptimamente a los jugadores a nivel condicional. En A. A. Medina, L. J. Chirosa Ríos, & I. J. Chirosa Ríos (Coords.), Nuevas perspectivas en entrenamiento para el balonmano del futuro. Editorial. ISBN 978-84-9127-258-8 (edición impresa), E-ISBN 978-84-9127-259-5 (edición digital). Doi: https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=9627680

Martín-Ruiz, J., Alarcón-Jiménez, J., de-Bernardo, N., Iglesias, X., & Ruiz-Sanchis, L. (2024). Cardiocirculatory, metabolic, and perceptual responses in elite wheelchair fencing competition. Educació Física i Esports, (157), 51-57. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2024/3).157.06

Martín-Ruiz, J., Alarcón-Jiménez, J., de Bernardo, N., Tamarit-Grancha, I., Iglesias, X., & Ruiz-Sanchis, L. (2024). Muscle Changes during Direct Attack under Different Conditions in Elite Wheelchair Fencing. Sports, 12(7), 188. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12070188

Cebrián-Ponce, Á., Petri, C., Izzicupo, P., Levi Micheli, M., Cortis, C., Fusco, A., Carrasco-Marginet, M., & Mascherini, G. (2023). In-season longitudinal hydration/body cell mass ratio changes in elite rugby players. Sports, 11(8), 142. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11080142

Cebrián-Ponce, Á., Marini, E., Stagi, S., Castizo-Olier, J., Carrasco-Marginet, M., Garnacho-Castaño, M. V., Noriega, Z., Espasa-Labrador, J., & Irurtia, A. (2023). Body fluids and muscle changes in trail runners of various distances. PeerJ, 11, e16563. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16563

Cebrián-Ponce, Á., Irurtia, A., Castizo-Olier, J., Garnacho-Castaño, M. V., Espasa-Labrador, J., Noriega, Z., & Carrasco-Marginet, M. (2023). Bioelectrical, anthropometric, and hematological analysis to assess body fluids and muscle changes in elite cyclists during the Giro d’Italia. Biology-Basel, 12(3), 450. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12030450

Negro, C., Baiget, E., Colomar, J., i Fuentes-Garcia, J.P. (2023). Effects of 4 weeks of variability training on forehand approach precision and velocity in recreational tennis players. Motor Control, 6, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1123/mc.2022-0128

Fernández-Fernández, J., Canós, J., Martínez-Gallego, R., Corbi, F., Baiget, E. (2023). Effects of maturation on lower body neuromuscular performance in youth tennis players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(1), 167-173. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004187

Fernández-Fernández, J., Canós, J., Martínez-Gallego, R., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2023). Effects of different maturity status on change of direction performance of youth tennis players. Biology of Sport, 40(3), 867-876. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2023.121324

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2023). Improving tennis serve velocity. Review of training methods and recommendations. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 45(4), 385-394. http s://doi .org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000733

Canós, J., Corbi, F., Colomar, J., i Baiget, E. (2023). Performance outcomes following isoinertial or machine-based training interventions in female junior tennis players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(2), 123-134. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0082

Baiget, E., Corbi, F., i López, J.L. (2023). Influence of anthropometric, ball impact and landing location parameters on serve velocity in elite tennis competition. Biology of Sport, 40(1), 273-281. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2023.112095

Baiget, E., Colomar, J., I Corbi, F. (2023). Six-week joint-specific isometric strength training improves serve velocity in young tennis players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(2), 148-156. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0292

Baiget, E., Colomar, J, i Corbi, F. (2023). Joint-specific post-activation potentiation enhances serve velocity in young tennis players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(4), 840-847. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004334

Lefèvre, T., Guignard, B., Karcher, C., Reche, X., Font, R., & Komar, J. (2023). A deep dive into the use of local positioning system in professional handball: Automatic detection of players’ orientation, position and game phases to analyse specific physical demands. PLoS ONE, 18(8), e0289752. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289752

Lara-Cobos, D., Ortega-Becerra, M., Daza, G., & Sánchez-Sáez, J. A. (2023). Carga interna y externa del balonmano playa femenino internacional: competición oficial y no oficial. Educació Física i Esports, 151, 79–87. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2023/1).151.08

García, F., Castellano, J., Vicens-Bordas, J., Vázquez-Guerrero, J., & Ferioli, D. (2023). Impact of a 6-day official tournament on physical demands, perceptual–physiological responses, well-being, and game performance of Under-18 basketball players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(10), 1109–1115. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0460

Font, R., Karcher, C., Loscos-Fàbrega, E., Altarriba-Bartés, A., Peña, J., Vicens-Bordas, J., Mesas, J. A., & Irurtia, A. (2023). The effect of training schedule and playing positions on training loads and game demands in professional handball players. Biology of Sport, 40(3), 857–866. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2023.121323

Espasa-Labrador, J., Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, A., Montalvo, A. M., & García, F. (2023). Monitoring internal load in women’s basketball via subjective and device-based methods: A systematic review. Sensors, 23(9), 4447.https://doi.org/10.3390/s23094447

Cabrejas, C., Solana-Tramunt, M., Morales, J., Nieto, A., Bofill, A., Carballeira, E., & Pierantozzi, E. (2023). The effects of an eight-week integrated functional core and plyometric training program on young rhythmic gymnasts’ explosive strength. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(10), 1041. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021041

Batalla-Gavalda, A., Montoliu, R., Beltrán-Garrido, J. V., & Corbi, F. (2023). A new database of the analysis of the physiological needs in amateur female basketball during official matches. Scientific Data, 10(1), 854. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-02747-2

Guerrero-Esteban, S., Solé, J., & Daza, G. (2023). Variables que intervienen en la posesión de balón en rugby: Una revisión sistemática. Educació Física i Esports, 153, 90–100. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2023/3).153.08

Guerrero, S., Pardo, P., Piedra, A., Albesa-Albiol, L., Sanchez, J. A., Peña, J., Daza, G., Solé, J., & Caparrós, T. (2023). Variables associated with the performance of a male European professional rugby team: Analysis of the regular season. Nuevas tendencias en Educación Física, Deporte y Recreación, 49, 1056–1062. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v49.99360

Iglesias, X., Tarragó, R., Chaverri, D., Montraveta, J., Muñiz-Pumares, D., & Bottoms, L. (2023). Oxygen consumption in wheelchair fencing: Direct assessment and validation of an estimation method. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 55(9S), 188. https://do org/10.1249/01.mss.0000981476.81610.42

Bottoms, L., Tarragó, R., Muñiz, D., Chaverri, D., Irurtia, A., Castizo-Olier, J., Carrasco, M., Rodríguez, F. A., & Iglesias, X. (2023). Physiological demands and motion analysis of elite foil fencing. PLoS ONE, 18(2), e0281600. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281600

Irurtia, A., Torres-Mestre, V. M., Cebrián-Ponce, Á., Carrasco-Marginet, M., Altarriba-Bartés, A., Vives-Usón, M., Cos, F., & Castizo-Olier, J. (2022). Physical fitness and performance in talented and untalented young Chinese soccer players. Healthcare, 10(1), 98. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10010098

Cebrián-Ponce, Á., Garnacho-Castaño, M. V., Castellano-Fàbrega, M., Castizo-Olier, J., Carrasco-Marginet, M., Serra-Paya, N., & Irurtia, A. (2022). Bioelectrical impedance vector and creatine phosphokinase changes induced by a high-intensity training session in rink hockey players. Applied Sciences, 12(2), 751. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12020751

Mellado-Arbelo, O., i Baiget, E. (2022). Activity profile and physiological demand of padel match play: a systematic review. Kinesiology, 54(1), 51-61. doi:10.26582/k.54.1.6.

Gutiérrez-Álvarez, C., Colomar, J., i Baiget, E., Villafina, S., Fuentes-Garcia, J.P. (2022). Effects of 4 weeks of variability of practice training in padel double right wall: A randomized controlled trial. Motor Control, 26(2), 278-290. doi: 10.1123/mc.2021-0095.

Caparrós, T., Peña, J., Baiget, E., Borràs, X., Calleja-González, J., i Rodas, G. (2022). Influence of strength programs on the injury rate and team performance of a professional basketball team. A six-season follow-up study. Frontiers in Psychology, 12:796098. 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.796098.

Canós, J., Corbi, F., Colomar, J., Cirer-Sastre, R., i Baiget, E. (2022). Effects of isoinertial or machine-based strength training on performance in tennis players. Biology of Sport, 39(3), 505-513. 10.5114/biolsport.2022.107020

Borderias, M., Crespo, M., Martínez-Gallego, R., i Baiget, E. (2022). Comparison of the game structure and point ending during Grand Slam women’s doubles tennis. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(4), 1248-1255. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221098226

Baiget, E., Corbi, F., & López, J. L. (2022). Influence of anthropometric, ball impact, and landing location parameters on serve velocity in elite tennis competition. Biology of Sport, 40(1), 273-281. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2023.112095

Baiget, E., Colomar, J., i Corbi, F. (2022). Upper limb force-time characteristics determines serve velocity in competition tennis players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 17(3), 358-366.https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2021-0254

Vásquez-Gómez, J., Faundez-Casanova, C., Souza de Carvalho, R., Chaverri, D., & Castillo-Retamal, M. (2022). A six-minute walk test: oxygen uptake and distance predicted. MHSalud, 19(2), 148-157. https://doi.org/10.15359/mhs.19-2.11

Guignard, B., Karcher, C., Reche, X., Font, R., & Komar, J. (2022). Contextualizing physical data in professional handball: Using local positioning systems to automatically define defensive organizations. Sensors, 22(5692). https://doi.org/10.3390/s22155692

García, F., Schelling, X., Castellano, J., Martín-García, A., Pla, F., & Vázquez-Guerrero, J. (2022). Comparison of the most demanding scenarios during different in-season training sessions and official matches in professional basketball players. Biology of Sport, 39(2), 237–244. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2022.104064

García, F., Salazar, H., & Fox, J. L. (2022). Differences in the most demanding scenarios of basketball match-play between game quarters and playing positions in professional players. Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 11(1), 15–28. https://doi.org/10.26773/mjssm.220302

García, F., Fernandez, D., Vázquez-Guerrero, J., Font, R., Moreno-Planas, B., Álamo-Arce, D., & Mallol, M. (2022). Recovery of the physiological status in professional basketball players using NESA neuromodulation treatment during different types of microcycles in season: A preliminary randomized clinical trial. Frontiers in Physiology, 13, 2462. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.1032020

García, F., Reche, X., Vázquez-Guerrero, J., Martín, J., & Butler, R. G. (2022). Relationship of training load and wellness status with player’s in-game basketball performance: An automated exploratory data analysis case. Studies of Applied Economics, 40(1). https://doi.org/10.25115/eea.v40i1.6998

García, F., Fernandez, D., Illa, J., Reche, X., Font, R., Guitart, M., … & Guerrero-Vázquez, J. (2022). Comparing the most demanding scenarios of official matches across five different professional team sports in the same club. Apunts Sports Medicine, 57(215), 100390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apunsm.2022.100390

García, F., Fernández, D., Illa, J., Reche, X., & Vázquez-Guerrero, J. (2022). The distribution of match physical activities relative to the most demanding scenarios in professional basketball players. Journal of Human Kinetics, 83(1), 207–221. https://doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2022-0059

García, F., Fernández, D., & Martín, L. (2022). Relationship between game load and player’s performance in professional basketball. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 17(10), 1473–1479. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2021-0511

Casado, A., Tuimil, J. L., Iglesias, X., Fernández-del-Olmo, M., Jiménez-Reyes, P., Martín-Acero, R., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2022). Maximum aerobic speed, maximum oxygen consumption, and running spatiotemporal parameters during an incremental test among middle- and long-distance runners and endurance non-running athletes. PeerJ, 10, e14035. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14035

Batalla-Gavalda, A., Beltrán-Garrido, J. V., Garrosa-Martín, G., Cecilia-Gallego, P., Montoliu-Colás, R., & Corbi, F. (2022). Long-term analyses of the rate of perceived exertion as an indicator of intensity in women’s basketball during a relegation play-off. Biology, 11(11), 1592. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11111592

Rodríguez-Fernández, A., Lobo-Prat, J., Tarragó, R., Chaverri, D., Iglesias, X., Guirao-Cano, L., & Font-Llagunes, J. M. (2022). Comparing walking with knee-ankle-foot orthoses and a knee-powered exoskeleton after spinal cord injury: A randomized, crossover clinical trial. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23556-4

Cebrián-Ponce, Á., Irurtia, A., Carrasco-Marginet, M., Saco-Ledo, G., Girabent-Farrés, M., & Castizo-Olier, J. (2021). Electrical impedance myography in health and physical exercise: A systematic review and future perspectives. Frontiers in Physiology, 12, 740877. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.740877

Terraza, M., i Baiget, E. (2021). Acute and delayed effects of strength training in ball velocity and accuracy in young competition tennis players. PloS One, 16(12): e0260825. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260825

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2021). Alterations in mechanical muscle characteristics and postural induced by tennis match-play in young players. PeerJ 9:e11445. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11445

Montull, L. L., Martin, J., Caparrós, T., & Padullés, J. M. (2020). Relación entre indicadores biomecánicos y psicofisiológicos y el rendimiento en una carrera de montaña vertical. Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte, 15(43), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v15i43.1396

Zamora, V., Capdevila, Ll., Lalanza, J. F., & Caparrós, T. (2021). Heart rate variability and accelerometry: Workload control management in men’s basketball. Educació Física i Esports, 143, 44–51. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2021/1).143.06

Vázquez-Guerrero, J., Vizuete, J. G., Garcia, F., Hughes, J., De Ste Croix, M. B., & Ayala, F. (2021). The most demanding scenarios of 5-on-5 modified scrimmage situations in elite basketball. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 61(7), 907–915. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.21.11613-5

Vázquez-Guerrero, J., & Garcia, F. (2021). Is it enough to use the traditional approach based on average values for basketball physical performance analysis? European Journal of Sport Science, 21(11), 1551–1558. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1838618

Serra-Payá, N., Garnacho-Castaño, M. V., Sánchez-Nuño, S., Albesa-Albiol, L., Girabent-Farrés, M., Arcone, L. M., Fernández, A. P., García-Fresneda, A., Castizo-Olier, J., Viñals, X., Molina-Raya, L., & Bataller, M. G. (2021). The relationship between resistance exercise performance and ventilatory efficiency after beetroot juice intake in well-trained athletes. Nutrients, 13(4), 1094. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13041094

Salazar, H., Garcia, F., Svilar, L., & Castellano, J. (2021). Physical demands in three different basketball competitions played by the same Under-18 players. Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 10(2), 59–64. https://doi.org/10.26773/mjssm.210909

Piedra, A., Peña, J., & Caparrós, T. (2021). Monitoring training loads in basketball: a narrative review and practical guide for coaches and practitioners. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 43(5), 12-35. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000620

Piedra, A., Caparrós, T., Vicens-Bordas, J., & Peña, J. (2021). Internal and external load control in team sports through a multivariable model. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 20, 751-758. https://doi.org/52082/jssm.2021.751

Pérez-Chirinos, C., Fernández-Valdez, B., Morral-Yepes, M., Tuyà Viñas, S., Padullés Riu, J. M., & Moras, G. (2021). Validity of a magnet-based timing system using the magnetometer built into an IMU. Sensors, 21(17), 5773. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21175773

Pajuelo, A., & Caparrós, T. (2021). Strength training in relation to injury prevention in professional and semi-professional women’s football: A systematic review. Apunts Sports Medicine, 56(209), 100344. https://doi.org/ 1016/j.apunsm.2020.100342

Pajuelo, A., & Caparrós, T. (2021). Acute: Chronic workload ratio. Exploration and applicability in women’s amateur football. Educació Física i Esports, 145, 25–32. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2021/3).145.04

Nuell, S., Illera-Domínguez, V., Carmona, G., Alomar, X., Padullés, J. M., Lloret, M., & Cadefau, J. A. (2021). Hamstring muscle volume as an indicator of sprint performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(4), 902-909.. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003976

García, F., Castellano, J., Reche, X., & Vázquez-Guerrero, J. (2021). Average game physical demands and the most demanding scenarios of basketball competition in various age groups. Journal of Human Kinetics, 79(1), 165–174. https://doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2021-0070

Fuster, J., Caparrós, T., & Capdevila, L. (2021). Evaluation of cognitive load in team sports: Literature review. PeerJ, 9, e12045. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.12045

Fox, J. L., Salazar, H., Garcia, F., & Scanlan, A. T. (2021). Peak external intensity decreases across quarters during basketball games. Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 10(1), 25. https://doi.org/10.26773/mjssm.210304

Font, R., Karcher, C., Reche, X., Carmona, G., Tremps, V., & Irurtia, A. (2021). Monitoring external load in elite male handball players depending on playing positions. Biology of Sport, 38(3), 475-481. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2021.101123

Font, R., Irurtia, A., Gutierrez, J. A., Salas, S., Vila, E., & Carmona, G. (2021). The effects of COVID-19 lockdown on jumping performance and aerobic capacity in elite handball players. Biology of Sport, 38(4), 753-759. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2021.109952

Espasa Labrador, J., Peña, J., Caparrós Pons, T., Cook, M., & Fort Vanmeerhaeghe, A. (2021). Relationship between internal and external load in elite female youth basketball players. Apunts Sports Medicine, 56(211), 100357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apunsm.2021.100357

Batalla-Gavalda, A., Cecilia-Gallego, P., Revillas-Ortega, F., & Beltrán-Garrido, J. V. (2021). Variations in the mood states during the different phases of COVID-19’s lockdown in young athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17), 9326. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18179326

Balaguer, O., & Caparrós, T. (2021). Cuantificación de carga externa e interna en fútbol masculino semiprofesional. Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte, 16(48), 275–284. https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v16i48.1750

Mur Gimeno, E., Campa, F., Badicu, G., Castizo-Olier, J., Palomera-Fanegas, E., & Sebio-Garcia, R. (2020). Changes in muscle contractile properties after cold– or warm-water immersion using tensiomyography: A cross-over randomized trial. Sensors, 20(11), 3193. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20113193

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2020). Validity of heart rate-based models for estimating oxygen uptake during tennis play. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 34(11), 3208–3216. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002696

Rius Sant, J., Padullés Riu, J. M., & Padullés Chando, X. (2020). El proyecto Chronojump Bosco System: Tecnologías para el control del entrenamiento ‘low cost’. Sport Training: Revista Técnica del Deporte de Rendimiento, 92, 7–12. https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=7547864

Portillo, A., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2020). Monitoring stress–recovery balance with heart rate variability and perceptual load markers during a competitive micro-cycle in elite Ski mountaineers. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 2(2), 132-144. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-020-00054-5

Piedra, A., Peña, J., Sánchez-Ballesta, A., & Caparrós, T. (2020). Uso del índice de esfuerzo percibido en contextos competitivos de baloncesto femenino y masculino. Revista Andaluza de Medicina del Deporte, 13(3), 146–150. https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=8214733

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., Fuentes, J. P., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2019). New approaches for on-court endurance testing and conditioning in competitive tennis players. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 41(5), 9–16. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000470

Torralba Jordán, M. Á., Padullés Riu, J. M., Losada López, J. L., & López del Amo, J. L. (2019). Avaliação da capacidade esportiva de atletas com paralisia cerebral: Salto em distância F36-F37/38. Conexões: Educação Física, Esporte e Saúde, 17, e019038. https://doi.org/10.20396/conex.v17i0.8657810

Sánchez-Ballesta, A., & Caparrós, T. (2019). Acelerometría en baloncesto: Estudio de la carga externa durante los entrenamientos. Apunts Educación Física y Deportes, 135, 100–117. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2019/1).135.07

García-Fresneda, A., Carmona, G., Padullés, X., Nuell, S., Padullés, J. M., Cadefau, J. A., & Iturricastillo, A. (2019). Initial maximum push-rim propulsion and sprint performance in elite wheelchair rugby players. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 33(3), 857–865. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003015

Oates, L. W., Campbell, I. G., Iglesias, X., Price, M. J., Muniz-Pumares, D., & Bottoms, L. M. (2019). The physiological demands of elite épée fencers during competition. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 19(1), 76–89. https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2018.1563858

CONGRESSOS

Montraveta, J., Fernández-Jarillo, I., Chaverri, D., & Iglesias, X. (2025, febrer 21). Evaluació de les assimetries de potència, cinemàtica i oxigenació muscular entre la cama interna i externa durant una cursa incremental en pista de 400 metres. Ponència presentada a la Jornada per a Joves Investigadors en Ciències de l’Esport, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Espanya.

Fernández-Jarillo, I., Montraveta, J., Chaverri, D., & Iglesias, X. (2025, febrer 21). Can muscle oxygen saturation provide real-time insights into the glycolytic contribution during intervals in the severe intensity domain? Ponència presentada a la Jornada per a Joves Investigadors en Ciències de l’Esport, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Espanya.

Fernández-Jarillo, I. (2024, 21 de noviembre). Hacia la optimización del perfil fisiológico en natación artística mediante tecnología de espectroscopia del infrarrojo cercano (NIRS). Comunicación presentada en la Jornada Científica “RED SynchroProject II”, CAR Sant Cugat, España.

López-Alonso, V. (2024, 21 de noviembre). Estimulación magnética transcraneal como herramienta para medir los cambios cortico-espinales derivados de la apnea. Comunicación presentada en la Jornada Científica “RED SynchroProject II”, CAR Sant Cugat, España.

Rodríguez-Zamora, L. (2024, 21 de noviembre). La respuesta fisiológica en situaciones de apnea – natación artística [Videoconferencia]. Comunicación presentada en la Jornada Científica “RED SynchroProject II”, CAR Sant Cugat, España.

Iglesias, X. (2024, 21 de noviembre). RED SynchroProject II: Alto rendimiento y salud en mujeres de natación artística. Comunicación presentada en la Jornada Científica “RED SynchroProject II”, INEFC Barcelona, España.

Iglesias, X. (2024, 20 de noviembre). Desarrollo del SynchroProject 1. Comunicación presentada en la Jornada Científica “RED SynchroProject II”, INEFC Barcelona, España.

Montraveta, J., Fernández-Jarillo, I., McManus, C. J., Iglesias, X., Tarrés, J., & Chaverri, D. (2024, 9-10 de septiembre). Exploring the role of muscle oxygen saturation during high intensity interval training in triathletes. Comunicación presentada en el congreso mNIRS 2024: Muscle Oxygen (Essex, UK).

Fernández-Jarillo, I., Montraveta, J., McManus, C. J., Chaverri, D., Tarrés, J., & Iglesias, X. (2024, 9-10 de septiembre). Muscle oxygen saturation breakpoints as predictors of ventilatory thresholds in triathletes. Comunicación presentada en el congreso mNIRS 2024: Muscle Oxygen (Essex, UK).

Montraveta, J., Chaverri, D., Tarragó, R., & Iglesias, X. (2023, 21-23 de junio). Análisis de la saturación de oxígeno muscular en esgrimistas en silla de ruedas. Póster presentado en el XII Congreso Internacional de la Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, Madrid, España.

Iglesias, X., Tarragó, R., Chaverri, D., Montraveta, J., Muñiz, D., & Bottoms, L. (2023). Bioenergetic assessment of wheelchair fencing in men and women. Comunicación oral presentada en el congreso La Igualtat en Joc, Instituto Nacional de Educación Física de Cataluña (INEFC), Barcelona, España.

Iglesias, X., Tarragó, R., Chaverri, D., Montraveta, J., Muñiz, D., & Bottoms, L. (2023, 30 de mayo – 2 de junio). Oxygen consumption in wheelchair fencing: Direct assessment and validation of an estimation method. Póster presentado en The American College of Sports Medicine 2023 Annual Meeting (ACSM 2023), Denver, Estados Unidos.

Chaverri, D., Montraveta, J., Tarragó, R., & Iglesias, X. (2021, 27 de octubre). Efecto de la posición ciclista sobre el rendimiento de la carrera a pie en triatlón. Comunicación oral presentada en el XI Congreso Internacional de la Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, España.

Iglesias, X., Bottoms, L., Chaverri, D., Muñiz, D., Tarragó, R., Irurtia, A., Castizo, J., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2018, 21-23 de noviembre). Demandas fisiológicas en florete masculino y femenino de élite durante asaltos a 5 y 15 tocados. Presentado en la sesión de Pósters del X Congreso Internacional de la Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, A Coruña, España.

Iglesias, X., Bottoms, L., Chaverri, D., Muñiz, D., Tarragó, R., Irurtia, A., Castizo, J., & Rodríguez, F.A. (2018, 20 de octubre). Demandes fisiològiques en esgrima: floret masculí i femení d’alt nivell. Presentado en la sesión de Pósters de la II Jornada Catalana de Recerca en Ciències de l’Activitat Física i l’Esport, Barcelona, España.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Carrasco, M., Chaverri, D., Irurtia, A., Clapés, P., Torres, L., Barrero, A., Castizo, J., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2018, junio). Synchro Project: La igualdad en juego: Las mujeres en las profesiones del deporte. Comunicación presentada en el III Workshop Internacional “Dones i esport”, INEFC de Barcelona, España.

Rodríguez, F. A., Susín, A., Calle, M. L., Chaverri, D., & Iglesias, X. (2017, 5-8 de julio). Mixed linear modelling of training-performance relationship in elite swimmers [Comunicación oral]. 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, Essen, Alemania.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Chaverri, D., Irurtia, A., Carrasco, M., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2016). Synchro Project: caracterització estructural i bioenergètica de la natació sincronitzada. En I Jornada Catalana de Recerca en Ciències de l’Activitat Física i l’Esport. INEFC Barcelona, Barcelona,

Rodríguez, F. A., Chaverri, D., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Carrasco, M., Irurtia, A., & Iglesias, X. (2016). Oxygen uptake and blood lactate in full and fractionated synchronized swimming duet routines in elite swimmers. En 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. European College of Sport Science. Viena, Austria, 6-9 de julio de 2016.

Iglesias, X., et al. (2016). Consum d’oxigen i lactat sanguini en rutines de duo senceres i fraccionades en natació sincronitzada d’elit. I Jornada de Recerca en Ciències de l’Esport. INEFC Barcelona, Barcelona, España, 15 de junio de 2016.

Chaverri, D., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2016, 22-23 de abril). Rendimiento en pruebas de triatlón sprint en las series mundiales de triatlón 2015. IX Congreso Internacional de la Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, Toledo, España.

Rodríguez, F. A., Chaverri, D., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Carrasco, M., Irurtia, A., & Iglesias, X. (2016, 6-9 de julio). Oxygen uptake and blood lactate in full and fractionated synchronized swimming duet routines in elite swimmers. 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, Viena, Austria.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Chaverri, D., Irurtia, A., Carrasco, M., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2016, 15 de junio). Synchro Project: caracterització estructural i bioenergètica de la natació sincronitzada. I Jornada Catalana de Recerca en Ciències de l’Activitat Física i l’Esport, INEFC Barcelona. Barcelona.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Chaverri, D., Irurtia, A., Carrasco, M., & Rodríguez, F.A. (2016, 15 de junio). Consum d’oxigen i lactat sanguini en rutines de duo senceres i fraccionades en natació sincronitzada d’elit. I Jornada de Recerca en Ciències de l’Esport, INEFC Barcelona, INEFC Barcelona. Barcelona

Campaniço, A. T., Valente, A., Campaniço, J., Iglesias, X., & Serôdio, R. (2016, 11-12 de noviembre). Development of an inertial sensor for the fencing hand analysis: correction on installation misalignments. International Congress of the Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences & Human Development, Évora University. Évora.

Iglesias, X., Chaverri, D., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Carrasco, M., Irurtia, A., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2015). Evolución del lactato sanguíneo durante la ejecución de rutinas de dúo libre en natación sincronizada. Sportis, Pontevedra, España. 7-9 de mayo de 2015.

Iglesias, X., Chaverri, D., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Carrasco, M., Irurtia, A., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2015, 7-9 mayo). Evolución del lactato sanguíneo durante la ejecución de rutinas de dúo libre en natación sincronizada. 11th International Congress on Sport Science and Physical Education. Pontevedra, Spain.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Chaverri, D., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2014). Caracterización de las fases de apnea y posición corporal en rutinas de natación sincronizada. 10th International Congress on Sport Science and Physical Education. Sportis, Pontevedra, España, 8–10 de mayo de 2014.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Barrero, A., Chaverri, D., Irurtia, A., Erola, P., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2013). Tiempo de inmersión y respuesta de la frecuencia cardíaca en rutinas de solo y dúo en natación sincronizada. XIII Congreso de Metodología de las Ciencias Sociales y de la Salud, La Laguna, 3–6 de septiembre.

Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Engan, H. K., Lodin-Sundström, A., Iglesias, X., Rodríguez, F. A., & Schagatay, E. (2013). Blood lactate after competitive free diving and synchronized swimming events.18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, INEFC Barcelona, 26-29 de junio 2013.

Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Iglesias, X., Irurtia, A., Barrero, A., Chaverri, D., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2013). Perceived exertion, time of immersion, and physiological correlates in elite synchronized swimming during competition. 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, INEFC Barcelona, 26-29 de junio 2013.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Barrero, A., Torres, L., Chaverri, D., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2013). Monitoring internal load parameters during competitive synchronized swimming duet routines in elite athletes. 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, INEFC Barcelona, 26-29 de junio 2013.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Clapés, P., Barrero, A., Chaverri, D., Erola, P., Irúrtia, A., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2012). Heart rate kinetics during synchronized swimming solo routines in relation to breath holding and body position. Poster presented at the 17th Congress of the European College of Sports Science (ECSS), Bruges, Belgium, 4–7 julio de 2012.

Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Iglesias, X., Barrero, A., Chaverri, D., Erola, P., Irurtia, A., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2012). La percepción de esfuerzo en natación sincronizada de competición. En 7th FIEP European Congress – 1r Congrés Català de l’Educació Física i l’Esport, Barcelona, España, 7–9 de junio de 2012.

Iglesias, X., Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Clapés, P., Barrero, A., Chaverri, D., Erola, P., Irúrtia, A., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2012). Exercise, body position, and breath holding related to heart rate responses during synchronized swimming solo routines. 7th FIEP European Congress – 1r Congrés Català de l’Educació Física i l’Esport, Barcelona, Spain, 7–9 junio de 2012.

Rodríguez-Zamora, L., Iglesias, X., Barrero, A., Chaverri, D., Erola, P., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2012). Heart rate, blood lactate, and perceived exertion in synchronized swimming routines during competition. Poster presented at the 17th Congress of the European College of Sports Science (ECSS), Bruges, Belgium, 4–7 julio de 2012.

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2009). Resistencia específica y efectividad técnica en tenistas de competición. Congrés Mundial de Tennis, Valencia, Spain.

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., Rodríguez, F. A., & Vallejo, L. (2008, November 18-23). The specific endurance tennis test (SET-Test): Design, reliability, and validity. FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine, International Federation of Sports Medicine, Barcelona, España.

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., Rodríguez, F. A., & Vallejo, L. (2008, November 18-23). Bioenergetic profile of tennis singles match play. FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine, International Federation of Sports Medicine, Barcelona, España.