Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews

Aims & Scope

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews made the transition from an annual hardcover series book to a quarterly journal in January 2000.

The mission of this American College of Sports Medicine publication is to provide premier quarterly reviews of the most contemporary scientific, medical, and research-based topics emerging in the field of sports medicine and exercise science.

The publication strives to provide the most relevant, topical information to students, professors, clinicians, scientists, and professionals for practical and research applications.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.7
2024	4.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.346

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	122

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2907

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	373

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Too Much Sitting

  Citation: 1710

  Authors: Neville, Geneviève N., Charles E., David W.

• The Evolving Definition of "Sedentary"

  Citation: 876

  Authors: Russell R., Jennifer R., Felipe

• Skeletal Muscle Power

  Citation: 643

  Authors: Kieran F., Roger A.

• Energetic Consequences of Walking Like an Inverted Pendulum: Step-to-Step Transitions

  Citation: 616

  Authors: Arthur D., J Maxwell, Andy

• Motor Control Strategies Revealed in the Structure of Motor Variability

  Citation: 606

  Authors: Mark L., John P., Gregor

• The Use of Vibration as an Exercise Intervention

  Citation: 548

  Authors: Marco, Carmelo

• Understanding Physical Activity Environmental Correlates: Increased Specificity for Ecological Models

  Citation: 497

  Authors: Billie, Anna, Fiona, Terri

• Metabolic Adaptations to Short-term High-Intensity Interval Training

  Citation: 457

  Authors: Martin J., Sean L.

• Postactivation Potentiation: Role in Human Performance

  Citation: 424

  Authors: Digby G.

• Exercise and the Gut Microbiome: A Review of the Evidence, Potential Mechanisms, and Implications for Human Health

  Citation: 387

  Authors: Lucy J., Jacob M., Thomas W., Christopher J., Jeffrey A.

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