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Benedikt Meixner

@benemeixner.bsky.social
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Sports Science and Exercise Physiology Lecturer @fau.de Research Associate @uni-wuerzburg.de

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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Thank you Benedikt Meixner @benemeixner.bsky.social for sharing your experience of fee-free #OA publishing @biologyopen.bsky.social via our #ReadAndPublish agreement @fau.de Read Benedikt’s paper: journals.biologists.com/bio/article/... Is your institution participating too? bit.ly/3O7BxGi
I was very happy to publish fee-free Open Access through our institution’s Read & Publish agreement. For me, the real value was that this enabled not only Open Access, but also a smooth, quick, and genuinely constructive peer-review process. Biology Open’s practice of compensating reviewers is rare and, in my view, contributes to a more respectful and high-quality review culture. The fact that a tree was also planted in recognition of the article made the experience even more positive. Overall, this felt like an excellent use of university-supported publishing funds.
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Benedikt Meixner @benemeixner.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
New paper in EJAP: In trained cyclists, vLaₚₑₐₖ had stronger associations with metabolic thresholds than sprint power — suggesting that the glycolytic signature of the sprint matters for endurance profiling. @billysperlich.bsky.social @peter-leo.bsky.social doi.org/10.1007/s00421-026-06270-1
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Maximal glycolytic flux modulates metabolic thresholds independent of maximal oxygen uptake - European Journal of Applied Physiology
Purpose This study examined how maximal glycolytic flux, indexed by the peak lactate accumulation rate (vLapeak) from a 15-s sprint, relates to lactate- and gas-exchange derived endurance thresholds a...
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FASEB @faseborg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Not all important science confirms a hypothesis. Null findings are a critical part of the research process—but they’re often left unpublished. We’re highlighting why (and how to change that) in the latest edition of our new FASEB Publications LinkedIn Newsletter 👇 buff.ly/mSBPnUm
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American Physiological Society @apsphysiology.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Today, APS is launching Physiology: The Science Life Depends On, a campaign to champion #physiology and protect the science behind every breakthrough. It's time to reintroduce physiology to the world, together. Join the #FightForPhysiology at fightforphysiology.org 🧪
A young child with brown hair looks off to the side with a thoughtful expression against a soft gray background. Above her, bold text reads: “The science life depends on. Let’s drive physiology forward.” The word “life” is written in colorful script, and “physiology” is underlined in pink.
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Benedikt Meixner @benemeixner.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Same for me, thanks!
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APS Publications @apspublications.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
📢 July 23 Deadline for JAPPL Call for Letters: Submit your LTE about “Viewpoint: Durability, Fatigability, Repeatability and Resilience in Endurance Sports: Definitions, Distinctions, and Implications.” Read the Call for Letters requirements: journals.physiology.....
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Call for Letters on Durability, Fatigability, Resilience, and Repeatability
<p>The <em>Journal of Applied Physiology</em> publishes original papers that deal with diverse areas of research in applied physiology, especially those papers emphasizing adaptive and integrative mechanisms. Adaptive physiology includes 1) inherent adaptations such as those related to development, aging, and pathophysiological conditions and 2) adaptations to the external environment such as those occurring with exercise, microgravity, hypoxia, hypo- and hyperbaria, and hypo- and hyperthermic conditions. Integrative physiology includes 1) horizontal integration across organ systems and 2) vertical integration from molecule to cell to organ. In all areas of applied physiology, the use of cutting-edge techniques including molecular and cellular biology is strongly encouraged.</p><p>The wide scientific span of the Journal rests on physiology as its keystone. However, the boundaries of physiology have enlarged as demarcations between concepts and techniques in the physiological, pharmacological, and biochemical sciences become increasingly blurred. Moreover, theoretical articles on research at any level of biological organization ranging from molecules to humans fall within the broad scope of the Journal. Papers dealing with topics in other basic sciences that impinge on physiology are also welcome.</p>
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Benedikt Meixner @benemeixner.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
🧠💬 JAP invites Letters on our Viewpoint (w/ @billysperlich.bsky.social) on #durability, #fatigability, #repeatability & #resilience. Share your take & shape the debate! 🔗 Viewpoint: doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00343.… 🔗 Call: journals.physiology.org/jappl/cfp-e…
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Benedikt Meixner @benemeixner.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
#Durability ≠ #Fatigability ≠ #Repeatability ≠ #Resilience. Our JAP Viewpoint (accepted!) dives into why these distinct concepts matter in endurance research. Grateful for the collab with Michael J Joyner + @billysperlich.bsky.social. Let’s discuss at #ECSS2025 or during the Tour de France!
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Wattkg @wattkg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Link to the full paper. Open access and highly recommended reading. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Zone 2 Intensity: A Critical Comparison of Individual Variability in Different Submaximal Exercise Intensity Boundaries
Introduction: Endurance athletes often utilize low-intensity training, commonly defined as Zone 2 (Z2) within a five-zone intensity model, for its potential to enhance aerobic adaptations and metabol....
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Wattkg @wattkg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Experiment and learn your response! Another paper on zone 2 training that neatly demonstrates the great variety in responses of differen intensity markers. In my opinion, yet another reminder for why you shouldn’t rely on one intensity marker (or generic %HR or %FTP ranges).
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Jem Arnold @jemarnold.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
And an experiment observing reliability & agreement of common methods to estimate the upper boundary of "zone 2" from HR, lactate, ventilation, RPE, etc. Meixner B, et al. 2025. Zone 2 Intensity: A Critical Comparison of Individual Variability... onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
A waterfall plot showing individual participant observations and distributions for 9 methods of estimating the first metabolic threshold, as the ceiling for "zone 2". Those methods are: 72% HRmax, Fatmax, BLa 1.5, 65% VO2max, BLa baseline+0.5, ventilatory threshold 1, HR 62%, BLa 2.0, BLa 2.5. The range of observations extends from approximately 20% peak incremental power output, up to 75% PPO, revealing how heterogenous each estimate of the first metabolic threhsold is between individuals. The interpretation being that no one method is "real" or "best". Each method has trade-offs that may be more or less appropriate for each individual athlete's context: their fitness, capabilities, their sport and performance goals, access to equipment, desired information and application in training, and their personal preferences.
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Benedikt Meixner @benemeixner.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Zone2 training may not deliver the same benefits for everyone. Our new study found substantial interindividual variability in physiological responses, even among trained cyclists, indicating that personalized intensity prescriptions are necessary. @billysperlich.bsky.social doi.org/10.1155/tsm2...
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Benedikt Meixner @benemeixner.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Our recent study included the effects of creatine supplementation on vlamax-testing. The results imply that some athletes may be limited by their metabolism while others could be limited by the testing setup. Read more about it here: cdn.nutrition.org/article/S247... @billysperlich.bsky.social
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Supplementation of Creatine Monohydrate improves sprint performance but has no effect on glycolytic contribution: A Non-Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial in Trained Cyclists
Summary: Creatine loading supplementation increases 15s-work while hinting at different mechanisms involved in its effects on individual limitations to 15s-work.
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