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Júlio A. Costa

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Open access Oct 2026

Elastic Band Training Across Competitive Levels in Female Soccer: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Follow-up

Background: Resistance training is a fundamental component of performance in female soccer; however, conventional weight training may be impractical for teams with limited facilities and equipment. Elastic band resistance training (EBT) offers a practical alternative. Hypothesis: A 9-week EBT program will enhance lower...

Henrique Sousa, E. Abade, Júlio A. Costa et al. · Sports health · 0 citations

Review Open access Sep 2026

Enhancing Recovery in Soccer: A Scoping Review on Nutritional and Supplementation Strategies.

PURPOSE This scoping review aimed to synthesize and map the evidence on nutritional and supplementary strategies used to enhance postexercise recovery in soccer players. Specifically, it sought to (1) identify effective interventions across physical, physiological, perceptual, and biochemical outcomes; (2) describe met...

D. Martinho, F. M. Clemente, H. Sarmento et al. · International Journal of Spo... · 0 citations