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100 Essential Papers in Sports and Exercise Physiology

By Kelvin Hau, MSc RNutr SENR CISSN 1 min read

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Your Guide to Core Exercise Science 🏋️‍♂️🔬

Ever feel lost in a sea of fitness fads and conflicting advice? The key to cutting through the noise is understanding the science from the ground up.

That’s why I’m thrilled to share this foundational resource: ”100 Essential Papers in Sports and Exercise Physiology“. Curated by 52 top exercise physiologists and sport scientists, this isn’t just a reading list—it‘s a journey through the landmark studies that built our field.

From the history of lactate research to the fundamentals of bioenergetics, these papers are the ”giant’s shoulders“ that allow us to see further and train smarter. Building your knowledge on this evidence-based foundation is the best way to debunk myths and achieve real results.

Ready to level up your expertise? 🧠 The full, unranked list is in my bio. Let me know which paper you‘re diving into first! 👇

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