Boyi Zhang

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My research sits at the intersection of exercise physiology and applied sports performance science. I am particularly interested in understanding how the body responds to training stress and how we can better monitor and optimise athlete readiness.

📝 Publications

• Zhang B, Yang Z, Yin M, Xie Y, Zuo H, Zhang T, Lei S, Wang C, Cheng S, et al.

Effectiveness of combined exercise intervention on sedentary behaviour patterns, body composition, and cardiometabolic health among middle-aged adults

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2026, 18(1): 45

2026First AuthorSCI

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• Yin M, Zhang B, Xu K, Wei J.

Does intensity matter? Insight from divergent adipose tissue molecular responses following exercise

The Journal of Physiology, 2026, 604(3): 1021–1024

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• Zhang B, Grau M, Puta C, Arvidsson D, Arz M, Böcker J, Chilibeck P, et al.

Post-COVID-19 condition in track and field master athletes: severity, symptoms, and associations with quality of life and C-reactive protein levels

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2025, 35(7): e70106

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• Zhang B, Pesta D, Forbes S, Chilibeck P, McLaurin N, Tanaka H, Böcker J, et al.

Menopausal symptoms in track and field master athletes: insights from the 2024 World Masters Athletics Championship

German Journal of Sports Medicine (DJSM), 2025, 76(3)

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• Zhang B, Forbes S, Pesta D, Chilibeck P, Ventovuori V, McLaurin N, et al.

Prevalence of low energy availability and fracture history in athletes at the World Masters Athletics Championships

German Journal of Sports Medicine (DJSM), 2025, 76(3)

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• Wu B, Zhang B, Yin M, Xu K, Ramirez-Campillo R, Huang S, Zhou L, et al.

Plyometric jump training micro- and high-dose effects on amateur basketball players athletic performance: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Physiology, 2025, 16: 1684022

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• Yin M, Xu K, Chen S, Zhang B, Tao M, Deng J, Deng S, Chen Z, Zhong Y, et al.

Rebuttal to Herold et al. regarding using "density," frequency, and "inter-bout interval" in exercise science

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2025, 35(6): e70078

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• Zhong Y, Langan-Evans C, Weldon A, Roberts CJ, Gee TI, Lakicevic N, Zhang B, et al.

Weight loss practices, perceptions, and eating disorders among Chinese female adolescent combat sports athletes

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2025

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• Yin M, Deng S, Chen Z, Zhang B, Zheng H, Bai M, Li H, Zhang X, Deng J, et al.

Exercise snacks are a time-efficient alternative to moderate-intensity continuous training for improving cardiorespiratory fitness but not maximal fat oxidation in inactive adults

Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 2024, 49(7): 920–932

2024SCI · 42 citations

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• Yin M, Xu K, Deng J, Deng S, Chen Z, Zhang B, Zhong Y, Li H, Zhang X, et al.

Optimal frequency of interrupting prolonged sitting for cardiometabolic health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized crossover trials

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2024, 34(12): e14769

2024SCI · 28 citations

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• Yin M, Zheng H, Bai M, Huang G, Chen Z, Deng S, Lyu M, Deng J, Zhang B, et al.

Effects of integrating stair climbing-based exercise snacks into the campus on feasibility, perceived efficacy, and participation perspectives in inactive young adults

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2024, 34(12): e14771

2024SCI · 21 citations

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• Yin M, Li H, Zhang B, Li Y.

Comment on "exercise snacks and other forms of intermittent physical activity for improving health in adults and older adults: a scoping review"

Sports Medicine, 2024, 54(8): 2199–2203

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• Deng S, Yin M, Chen Z, Deng J, Wang Z, Li Y, Lyu M, Zhang B, Zhu S, et al.

SARS-CoV-2 infection decreases cardiorespiratory fitness and time-trial performance even two months after returning to regular training

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 2024, 22(4): 350–358

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• Deng S, Deng J, Yin M, Li Y, Chen Z, Nassis GP, Zhu S, Hu S, Zhang B, et al.

Short-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and return to sport on neuromuscular performance, body composition, and mental health — a case series of well-trained young kayakers

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 2023, 21(4): 345–353

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• Zhang B, Lei SM, Le S, Gong Q, Cheng S, Wang X.

Changes in health behaviors and conditions during COVID-19 pandemic strict campus lockdown among Chinese university students

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022, 13: 1022966

2022First AuthorSCI · 28 citations

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• Zhang B, Bender A, Tan X, Wang X, Le S, Cheng S.

Assessment of sleep disturbances with the athlete sleep screening questionnaire in Chinese athletes

Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2022, 4(2): 133–139

2022First AuthorSCI · 24 citations

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• Zhang B, Ye Z, Bai C, Chen M, Yu Z, Li Y.

Acute effects of FIFA11+ warm-up on agility and leg power of 2nd league female soccer players

Sport Science Research, 2021, 42(3)

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• Wang X, Lei SM, Le S, Yang Y, Zhang B, Yao W, Gao Z, Cheng S.

Bidirectional influence of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on health behaviors and quality of life among Chinese adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020, 17(15): 5575

2020SCI · 252 citations

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