Publications

Journal Articles

• 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

2026First AuthorSCI · Open Access

DOI

• 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

2025First AuthorSCI

DOI

• 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

2025First AuthorSCI

Scholar

• 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

2025First AuthorSCI

Scholar

• 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

2022First AuthorSCI · 28 citations

DOI

• 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

2022First AuthorSCI · 24 citations

DOI

• 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

2021First Author

Scholar

• 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

2026SCI

DOI

• 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

2025SCI · Open Access

DOI

• 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

2025SCI

DOI

• 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

2025SCI

Scholar

• 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

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

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

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

2024SCI

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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

2024SCI

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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

2023SCI

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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

2020SCI · Open Access · 252 citations

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Conference Papers

• 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

Sports Medicine and Health Science Summit, 2025

2025First Author

Scholar

• 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

Sports Medicine and Health Science Summit, 2025

2025First Author

Scholar

Thesis

PhD Thesis (in progress)
Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln (DSHS Cologne).

Master's Thesis
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Department of Physical Education.

Bachelor's Thesis
Shanghai University of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport Training.

Contact

If you would like a copy of any paper, please email boyi.zhang@stud.dshs-koeln.de.