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Researcher

Eline Lievens

Publications & Research Data

Awards & Distinctions

54 Results

2026

Big bones mean big muscles: an MRI-based dataset of muscle-bone-body size relationships across 70 human muscles of the upper limb, trunk, and lower limb

Lara RiemMegan PinetteOlivia DuCharmeValeria PabonJacob MorrisAshley CogginsLiza HaroldKathryn Eve CostanzoMatthew CousinsRaina Hein et al.

U Journal Article in Journal of Applied Physiology

2025

Cellular deconstruction of the human skeletal muscle microenvironment identifies an exercise-induced histaminergic crosstalk

Thibaux Van der StedeAlexia Van de LoockGuillermo TurielCamilla HansenAndrea Tamariz-EllemannMax UllrichEline LievensJan SpaasNurten YigitJasper Anckaert et al.

A1 Journal Article in CELL METABOLISM

Deconvoluting fiber type proportions from human skeletal muscle transcriptomics and proteomics data using FibeRtypeR

Thibaux Van der StedeRoger Moreno-JusticiaFreek Van de CasteeleEline LievensAlexia Van de LoockJonas VandecauterPeter MerseburgerJimmy Van den EyndenDelphi Van HaverAn Staes et al.

Histamine mediates food intake, but not muscle adaptations, following 10 weeks of resistance training in humans

Alexia Van de LoockJonas VandecauterMax UllrichEline LievensHelene SchroéRoger Moreno‐JusticiaAnneleen WeynsRuud Van ThienenPatrick CaldersAtul S. Deshmukh et al.

U Journal Article in The Journal of Physiology

Human skeletal muscle fiber heterogeneity beyond myosin heavy chains

Roger Moreno-JusticiaThibaux Van der StedeBen StocksJenni LaitilaRobert A. SeaborneAlexia Van de LoockEline LievensDiana SamodovaLeyre Marín-ArraizaOksana Dmytriyeva et al.

A1 Journal Article in NATURE COMMUNICATIONS

Muscle fiber typing with special reference to high-level football : translating research from the lab to the pitch

Freek Van de CasteeleWim DeraveEline Lievens

Muscle typology does not influence peak-intensity periods, subsequent recovery, or match-running declines toward the end of a match in professional male football

Freek Van de CasteeleJan Van HaarenDieter DeprezPhillip BellingerClare MinahanEline LievensWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE

Muscle-fiber typology is associated with sprint-cycling characteristics in world-class and elite track cyclists

Thomas WackwitzClare MinahanEline LievensBen KennedyWim DeravePhillip Bellinger

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE

Talents on track : better future performance in youth track-and-field athletes with a matching muscle typology

Jonas VandecauterKim Van VosselFreek Van de CasteeleAudrey BaguetTine BexWim DeraveEline Lievens

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE

2024

Does one biopsy cut it? Revisiting human muscle fiber type composition variability using repeated biopsies in the vastus lateralis and gastrocnemius medialis

Freek Van de CasteeleRuud Van ThienenOscar HorwathWilliam ApróThibaux Van der StedeMarcus MobergEline LievensWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Estimating muscle fiber-type composition in elite athletes : a survey on current practices and perceived merit

Eline LievensFreek Van de CasteeleFien De BlockKim Van VosselTom VandenbogaerdeGareth N. SandfordPhillip BellingerClare MinahanJan BourgoisTrent Stellingwerff et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE

Evidence for simultaneous muscle atrophy and hypertrophy in response to resistance training in humans

Kim Van VosselJulie HardeelThibaux Van der StedeTom CoolsJonas VandecauterLynn VanhaeckeJan BooneSilvia Salinas BlemkerEline LievensWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE

In professional football the decline in high‐intensity running activities from first to second half is more pronounced in players with a fast muscle typology

Freek Van de CasteeleDieter DeprezJan Van HaarenWim DeraveEline Lievens

A1 Journal Article in SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS

Influence of intramuscular steroid receptor content and fiber capillarization on skeletal muscle hypertrophy

Kim Van VosselJulie HardeelThibaux Van der StedeAnneleen WeynsJan BooneSilvia Salinas BlemkerWim DeraveEline Lievens

A1 Journal Article in SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS

Inter‐individual variability in muscle fiber–type distribution affects running economy but not running gait at submaximal running speeds

Wannes SwinnenEline LievensWouter HoogkamerFriedl De GrooteWim DeraveBenedicte Vanwanseele

A1 Journal Article in SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS

Muscle fibre typology affects whole‐body metabolic rate during isolated muscle contractions and human locomotion

Wannes SwinnenEline LievensWouter HoogkamerFriedl De GrooteWim DeraveBenedicte Vanwanseele

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON

The effects of residual dipolar coupling on carnosine in proton muscle spectra

Eline LievensKim Van VosselFreek Van de CasteeleWim DeraveJames B. Murdoch

A1 Journal Article in NMR IN BIOMEDICINE

Transcriptomic signatures of human single skeletal muscle fibers in response to high-intensity interval exercise

Thibaux Van der StedeAlexia Van de LoockEline LievensNurten YigitJasper AnckaertRuud Van ThienenAnneleen WeynsPieter MestdaghJo VandesompeleWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-CELL PHYSIOLOGY

2023

Acute balenine supplementation in humans as a natural carnosinase-resistant alternative to carnosine

Sarah de JagerAn VermeulenSiegrid De BaereThibaux Van der StedeEline LievensSiska CroubelsRalf JägerMartin PurpuraJan BourgoisWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Can muscle typology explain the inter‐individual variability in resistance training adaptations?

Kim Van VosselJulie HardeelFreek Van de CasteeleThibaux Van der StedeAnneleen WeynsJan BooneSilvia Salinas BlemkerEline LievensWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON

Hamstring muscle fibre typology is not associated with hamstring strain injury history or performance in amateur male soccer players : a retrospective magnetic resonance spectroscopy study

Joke SchuermansErik WitvrouwEvi WezenbeekEline Lievens

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF SPORT

Match running performance in Australian football is related to muscle fiber typology

Henry J. HopwoodPhillip M. BellingerHeidi R. ComptonMatthew N. BourneWim DeraveEline LievensBen KennedyClare L. Minahan

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE

Muscle typology influences the number of repetitions to failure during resistance training

Kim Van VosselJulie HardeelFreek Van de CasteeleSarah de JagerEline LievensJan BooneWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE

No effect of acute balenine supplementation on maximal and submaximal exercise performance in recreational cyclists

Sarah de JagerStefaan Van DammeSiegrid De BaereSiska CroubelsRalf JägerMartin PurpuraEline LievensJan BourgoisWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT NUTRITION AND EXERCISE METABOLISM

Relevance of muscle fibre typology in sports (PhD Academy Award)

Editorial material

2022

Influence of muscle fiber typology on leg muscle hypertrophy and dynamic strength gains after 10 weeks of resistance training to failure

Kim Van VosselJulie HardeelAnneleen WeynsFreek Van de CasteeleEline LievensWim Derave

Influence of muscle fiber typology on leg muscle hypertrophy and dynamic strength gains after 10 weeks of resistance training to failure

Kim Van VosselJulie HardeelAnneleen WeynsFreek Van de CasteeleEline LievensWim Derave

Is insulin resistance the heavy toll for speed? Comment

Eline LievensWim Derave

Editorial material

Muscle fiber typology in national level football and its influence on in-game fatigue

Freek Van de CasteeleEline LievensKim Van VosselJulie HardeelWim Derave

Muscle fibre typology as a novel risk factor for hamstring strain injuries in professional football (soccer) : a prospective cohort study

Eline LievensKim Van VosselFreek Van de CasteeleEvi WezenbeekDieter DeprezStijn MatthysBram De WinneSteve McNallyWolter De GraafJames Burdoch et al.

A1 Journal Article in SPORTS MEDICINE

The ergogenic effect of acute carnosine and anserine supplementation : dosing, timing, and underlying mechanism

Sarah de JagerLaura BlancquaertThibaux Van der StedeEline LievensSiegrid De BaereSiska CroubelsEttore GilardoniLuca G. RegazzoniGiancarlo AldiniJan Bourgois et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS NUTRITION

The muscle typology of elite and world-class swimmers

Phillip BellingerEline LievensBen KennedyHal RiceWim DeraveClare Minahan

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE

2021

Acute preexercise supplementation of combined carnosine and anserine enhances initial maximal power of Wingate tests in humans

Laura BlancquaertInge EveraertAudrey BaguetTine BexSilvia BarbaresiSarah de JagerEline LievensJan StautemasStefaan De SmetG. Baron et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

CORP : quantification of human skeletal muscle carnosine concentration by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Eline LievensKim Van VosselFreek Van de CasteeleM. KrššákJ. B. MurdochD. E. BefroyWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Determinants of last lap speed in paced and maximal 1500-m time trials

Phillip BellingerWim DeraveEline LievensBen KennedyBlayne ArnoldHal RiceClare Minahan

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Determinants of performance in paced and maximal 800-m running time trials

Phillip BellingerWim DeraveEline LievensBen KennedyBlayne ArnoldHal RiceClare Minahan

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE

Muscle fiber typology and its association with start and turn performance in elite swimmers

Adam MallettPhillip BellingerWim DeraveEline LievensBen KennedyHal RiceClare Minahan

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE

Muscle typology of world-class cyclists across various disciplines and events

Eline LievensPhillip BellingerKim Van VosselJan VancompernolleTine BexClare MinahanWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE

Myotypes : the relevance of muscle fiber typology in sports

Eline LievensFlore StassenWim Derave

Relationships between lower limb muscle characteristics and force-velocity profiles derived during sprinting and jumping

Phillip BellingerMatthew N. BourneSteven DuhigEline LievensBen KennedyAndrew MartinChristopher CooperMatthew TredreaHal RiceWim Derave et al.

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE

Reply to da Eira Silva et al.

Eline LievensWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Sex-specific maturation of muscle metabolites carnosine, creatine and carnitine over puberty : a longitudinal follow-up study

Eline LievensKim Van VosselFreek Van de CasteeleAudrey BaguetWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

The ergogenicity of acute carnosine and anserine supplementation : the search for an underlying mechanism

Sarah de JagerLaura BlancquaertEline LievensSiegrid De BaereE. GilardoniL RegazzoniSiska CroubelsG. AldiniWim Derave

The influence of muscle fiber typology on the pacing strategy of 200-m freestyle swimmers

Adam MallettPhillip BellingerWim DeraveKatie McGibbonEline LievensBen KennedyHal RiceClare Minahan

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE

The relevance of muscle fibre typology in sports

Eline LievensWim DeraveErik Witvrouw

W' recovery kinetics following exhaustion : a two-phase exponential process influenced by aerobic fitness

Kevin CaenGil BourgoisCharles DauweLaura BlancquaertKobe VermeireEline LievensJo Van DorpeWim DeraveJan BourgoisLauren Pringels et al.

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE

2020

Is muscle typology in young talented track and field athletes a predictor for adult success?

Freek Van de CasteeleEline LievensKim Van VosselTine BexAudrey BaguetWim Derave

Muscle fiber typologies in elite cycling disciplines

Kim Van VosselEline LievensPhillip BellingerJan VancompernolleTine BexClare MinahanWim Derave

Muscle fiber typology is associated with the incidence of overreaching in response to overload training

Phillip BellingerBen DesbrowWim DeraveEline LievensChris IrwinSurendran SabapathyBen KennedyJonathan CravenEvan PennellHal Rice et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Muscle fiber typology substantially influences time to recover from high-intensity exercise

Eline LievensMalgorzata KlassTine BexWim Derave

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

2019

Muscle typologies and talent transfer in elite cycling

Kim Van VosselEline LievensPhil BellingerJan VancompernolleTine BexClare MinahanWim Derave

Non-invasive estimation of muscle fiber typology in various disciplines of professional cycling

Kim Van VosselEline LievensTine BexWim Derave

2017

Can non-invasively determined muscle typology predict fatigue and recovery profile?

Eline LievensTine BexWim Derave

2016

The better the distance runner, the more slow-twitch muscle typology?

Eline LievensTine BexAudrey BaguetEric AchtenDirk De ClercqWim Derave