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The International Journal of Exercise Science (IJES), is dedicated to advancing the field of movement sciences by providing a platform for research-minded professionals, with a special emphasis on serving students and early-career investigators. IJES seeks to foster the development of scholarly dissemination and peer-review skills in both students and professionals, supporting the next generation of researchers in their contributions to exercise science.

Aligned with this mission, IJES requires that all submissions include at least one author who is/was either (1) a student or (2) an early-career investigator (Policies). This individual (or individuals) must have played a significant and active role in the conceptualization, execution, and/or development of the submitted project (see About IJES). Through this approach, IJES aims to cultivate a collaborative research environment that nurtures growth, refines research competencies, and strengthens the foundation for further contributions to the field of movement sciences.

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►Critical Information

There are no submission or page fees associated with publishing with IJES. However, IJES is indexed in PubMed Central, the database within PubMed for open-access journals. There is a fee to be indexed in PubMed Central. All authors agree to pay the following indexing fee if the article is accepted for publication: $499USD.
ALL submissions must include at least one author identified as a student or early-career investigator. Authors are welcome to dual affiliate when appropriate.

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►Other Publication Outlets

IJES partners with other student and professional publications to help you share your scholarly work!

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►Submissions during June and July

To maintain a happy editorial board and reviewer pool, the International Journal of Exercise Science will reduce our normal staffing during June and July. Any manuscripts submitted during these months may not begin the pre-review process until August. Additionally, manuscripts under review during these months may take longer than our normal time course to complete. It is suggested to submit well in advance of these months in order to avoid any delays.

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Current Issue: Volume 18, Issue 8 (2025) Fitness Assessment

Original Research

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A Flexible Training Approach to Improving Concurrent Training Outcomes in Remote Trainees
Christopher Bonilla, Justin R. Kilian, and Robert L. Herron

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Comparison of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing Measures in Children
Trey R. Naylor, Mariana V. Jacobs, Michael C. Taylor Jr., and Jody L. Clasey

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GPS External Load Metric Data and Game Performance in NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Athletes: A Longitudinal Study
Rachel M. Lifson, Xavier Smith, Ernest Rimer, and Andreas Stamatis

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No Differences in Lactate Threshold Across the Menstrual Cycle in Untrained Females
Bianca Alvarenga Rambo Galletti, Grant Chesbro, and Rebecca Larson

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Comparison of a Low Load Eccentric Training Protocol and a Static Stretching Protocol on Hamstring Muscle Flexibility
Nancy Henderson, Haley Worst, Ryan Decarreau, Dixie Edalgo, Hunter Lewis, and James Rowe

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Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Associated with Physical Fitness and Activity Levels: An Exploratory Study of US College Students
Keegan T. Peterson, Gabrielle Barraco, Jennifer Niessner, Melissa Rodgers, and Melissa Bopp

Editor-in-Chief

Whitley Stone, PhD
Western Kentucky University

Executive Editors

James W. Navalta, PhD, FACSM
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dustin W. Davis, PhD
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Joel D. Reece, PhD
Brigham Young University, Hawaii

Editor Emeritus

T. Scott Lyons, PhD, FACSM
Western Kentucky University

Brian K. McFarlin, PhD, FACSM
University of North Texas View Full Editorial Board

Indexing

The International Journal of Exercise Science is indexed by the following services:

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2023CiteScore

69th percentile