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Background <p>Resistance training (RT), when combined with tailored nutritional strategies, plays a critical role in enhancing muscular strength, hypertrophy, and metabolic health. The integration of RT and nutrition has received increasing scientific attention, yet no comprehensive bibliometric analysis has mapped the evolution and structure of research in this domain.</p> Objective <p>This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on the combination of RT and nutrition, identifying trends in publication, leading contributors, research hotspots, and thematic developments.</p> Methods <p>A systematic search was conducted in the Web of Science and PubMed databases for English-language peer-reviewed publications from January 2010 to June 2024. After deduplication and screening, 3,008 relevant records were analyzed using Bibliometrix (R) and VOSviewer software. Metrics included publication output, citation analysis, co-authorship networks, institutional and geographic contributions, and keyword co-occurrence clustering.</p> Results <p>The field has experienced steady growth with an annual publication rate of 3.61%. The United States, Australia, and Brazil were the most prolific countries, with Australia exhibiting the highest per-capita output. Key contributors included <i>Edilson S. Cyrino</i>, <i>Brad J. Schoenfeld</i>, and <i>Luc J.C. van Loon</i>. The most active journals were the <i>Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research</i> and the <i>Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition</i>. Keyword analysis identified “resistance training,” “dietary supplements,” and “muscle strength” as central themes, with an emerging focus on age- and sex-specific responses. The literature revealed gaps in adolescent and clinical populations, despite growing collaboration across disciplines and countries.</p> Conclusion <p>This bibliometric analysis highlights significant growth and collaboration in research combining RT and nutrition, driven by key contributors and institutions. Despite advancements, notable gaps remain in population-specific interventions and novel nutritional strategies. These findings provide a roadmap for future research and policy development, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in exercise and nutritional sciences.</p>

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Trends in research combining resistance training and nutrition: a bibliometric analysis (2010–2024)

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    2026年1月31日

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  • Minoo Basami,
  • Mehdi Karimi,
  • Hossein Poorhabibi,
  • Atefeh Sadeghi,
  • Mohammad Ali Amini

摘要

Background

Resistance training (RT), when combined with tailored nutritional strategies, plays a critical role in enhancing muscular strength, hypertrophy, and metabolic health. The integration of RT and nutrition has received increasing scientific attention, yet no comprehensive bibliometric analysis has mapped the evolution and structure of research in this domain.

Objective

This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on the combination of RT and nutrition, identifying trends in publication, leading contributors, research hotspots, and thematic developments.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in the Web of Science and PubMed databases for English-language peer-reviewed publications from January 2010 to June 2024. After deduplication and screening, 3,008 relevant records were analyzed using Bibliometrix (R) and VOSviewer software. Metrics included publication output, citation analysis, co-authorship networks, institutional and geographic contributions, and keyword co-occurrence clustering.

Results

The field has experienced steady growth with an annual publication rate of 3.61%. The United States, Australia, and Brazil were the most prolific countries, with Australia exhibiting the highest per-capita output. Key contributors included Edilson S. Cyrino, Brad J. Schoenfeld, and Luc J.C. van Loon. The most active journals were the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Keyword analysis identified “resistance training,” “dietary supplements,” and “muscle strength” as central themes, with an emerging focus on age- and sex-specific responses. The literature revealed gaps in adolescent and clinical populations, despite growing collaboration across disciplines and countries.

Conclusion

This bibliometric analysis highlights significant growth and collaboration in research combining RT and nutrition, driven by key contributors and institutions. Despite advancements, notable gaps remain in population-specific interventions and novel nutritional strategies. These findings provide a roadmap for future research and policy development, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in exercise and nutritional sciences.