“…However, other training stimuli could also be applied. For example, high volume drop jump sessions (≥100 jumps) [ 223 , 224 , 225 , 226 , 227 , 228 ], or in general exercises with an increased volume of stretch-lengthening cycle movements [ 229 ], prolonged moderate to high intensity running [ 196 , 230 , 231 ], cycling [ 232 , 233 , 234 , 235 ], and downhill running [ 236 , 237 , 238 , 239 , 240 ], have been repeatedly reported to induce significant EIMD, lasting for more than 72–96 h post-training. Although traditional resistance training (e.g., 60–80% of 1RM, 4–8 sets per exercise) can induce also EIMD [ 241 , 242 , 243 ] and trigger immune [ 244 , 245 , 246 , 247 , 248 , 249 ] and inflammation-related molecules (e.g., cytokines and chemokines) responses [ 245 , 246 , 247 , 248 , 249 , 250 , 251 , 252 ], the extent of EIMD is limited or significantly lower and with shorter duration than the above type of exercises, especially compared to eccentric training [ 74 , 117 , 202 , ...…”