About the Journal

Research in Strength and Performance (ISSN: 3069-0765) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal. The journal encourages authors to submit basic and applied research in strength and conditioning and all aspects of sports performance.


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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)

Research in Strength and Performance is an open access, double peer-reviewed, internationally published journal, indexed on Google Scholar to track citations, h-index and i10-index for impact. The journal is a Crossref member for digital object identifier (DOI) number assignment and citation tracking.

Manuscripts are published as they are accepted. Published works are dated by year, volume (issue): manuscript number and DOI number.  Example: 2024, Volume 4 (Issue 1): 3, DOI#.

Publication Timeline: From submission to publication, manuscripts in the journal take on average 35-45 days. Timelines may vary based on reviewer promptness and the time needed for authors to address revisions. 

Articles

Resistance Training vs. Hormone Replacement Therapy: Can Training Offset Perimenopausal Hormonal Shifts?

Dr. Antonella V. Schwarz, Anna L. Oelmann, Dr. Alyssa L. Parten
Abstract 98 | PDF Downloads 98

Does Load Matter? The Effects of Training Load on Injury and Illness in Division I Female Soccer Players

Corbit Franks, Lara Barkesdale, Kaitlyn Armstrong, Jangwoo Jo, Tyler Myers, Tom Andre, Melinda W Valliant, Chip Wade
Abstract 179 | PDF Downloads 185

The Influence of Aerobic Exercise Training on Adipokine Concentrations in Obese Men

Leroy Bolden, Tomas Chapman-Lopez, Dillon Harris, Olivia Russell, Katherine Lee, Mary Pickler, LesLee Funderburk, Andrew Gallucci
Abstract 216 | PDF Downloads 119

Effects of Pre-Run Walk Under Load on Reactive Strength Index, Running Economy, and Performance of Recreationally Competitive, Male Runners

David A. Lara, Savanna N. Knight, Lynnsey R. Bowling, Trace Dominy, Hunter S. Waldman, Eric M. Scudamore, Thomas L. Andre, Eric K. O'Neal
Abstract 162 | PDF Downloads 116
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Scientific Impact

The aim of Research in Strength and Performance is to publish, direct and concise research in strength and conditioning to advance scientific discovery in human performance. While not required, the journal encourages authors to submit "Direct Original Research," which is a compact version of an original research manuscript.