Does one dose of creatine supplementation fit all?
June 2024
Since the late 1990s, there has been substantial research investigating the beneficial effects of creatine supplementation on measures of muscle accretion and performance, bone structure, and brain...
Ketone bodies in exercise, health and disease: Metabolic mechanisms, pathophysiology, and therapeutic implications
June 2025
Ketone bodies (KBs) are alternative metabolic fuels predominantly produced in the liver during periods of carbohydrate restriction, prolonged fasting, or ketogenic dietary intake. Beyond energy metabolism,...
Effects of different creatine monohydrate supplementation strategies and resistance-band training in untrained healthy adults (≥ 50 years of age)
March 2026
The age-related reduction in lean mass, strength and functional ability is a global health concern. As a possible countermeasure, there is accumulating evidence that the combination of resistance training...
Utilizing nasal breathing during aerobic exercise significantly improves respiratory performance
September 2025
Nasal breathing (NB) during aerobic exercise may improve respiratory performance more effectively than utilizing combined breathing (CB)....
Unlocking human potential: A centennial journey and transformation of exercise physiology
June 2026
Over the past century, research in exercise physiology has evolved from empirical observations of phenomena to in-depth exploration of microscopic mechanisms and precise applications. In the early 20th...
Effects of L-carnitine supplementation on markers of exercise-induced muscle damage in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
June 2025
L-carnitine supplementation is purported to attenuate exercise-induced muscle damage, however, individual studies revealed mixed results. Thus, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of...
Biomechanical differences between habitual forefoot and rearfoot strike running: A systematic review
December 2024
In recent years' research, the scientific and clinical communities have shown increased interest in the differences between foot strike patterns due to their biomechanical implications and the associated...
The impact of gymnastics on the development of fundamental motor skills in children aged 5–6
June 2026
This study aimed to compare the effects of an 18-week structured gymnastics program versus routine physical activities on the development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) in children aged 5–6 years....
Effects of exercise training on prostate cancer: Current evidence and potential molecular mechanisms
September 2024
Prostate cancer (PCa) is a significant health concern globally, being the most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of male mortality in the United States. Despite advances in treatment, exploring...
Effects of aerobic exercise compared to conventional physical therapy on patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
June 2026
Aerobic exercise and conventional physical therapy are widely used for motor rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but their comparative efficacy remains unclear. This systematic...
Psychological correlates of the female athlete triad: A systematic review of risk-related characteristics in physically active women
June 2026
The female athlete triad (FAT) is a serious health issue affecting physically active women. It is a combination of three interconnected factors, including low energy availability (LEA), menstrual dysfunction...
Effect of a high carbohydrate pre-exercise meal on metabolic and performance-related parameters in male athletes following two different strategies to improve fat utilization: An exploratory examination
June 2024
The purpose of this additional examination of a larger intervention was to determine the effects of a carbohydrate-rich pre-exercise meal on metabolic and performance-related parameters in a group of...
The role of hip abductor strengthening and the effects on running gait. A systematic review
March 2025
Running-related overuse injuries (RROI) are often associated with diminished hip strength, leading to exercise-based interventions to improve hip abductor strength in runners. However, the effects of...
Effects of nutrition on exercise induced muscle damage in male and female contact sports: A systematic review
March 2026
To date, how nutrition ameliorates exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) has focused chiefly on male, contact sport athletes. The primary aim of this systematic review is to therefore determine the...
Every move counts: Acute effects of sedentary breaks on glucose and lipid metabolism in middle-aged and older adults based on a multi-level meta-analysis
December 2025
Prolonged sedentary behavior contributes to impaired glucose and lipid metabolism, particularly in middle-aged and older adults who are more vulnerable to metabolic decline. However, most evidence comes...
Cognitive stability under increasing load in esports players: Behavioral evidence relevant to fatigue-related performance research
June 2026
Esports places sustained demands on attention and cognitive control, making it a suitable model for examining cognitive functioning under high load. The present study tested whether esports players...
The relationships between role strain, mental toughness and mental health amongst adolescent athletes
March 2024
Adolescent athletes are required to manage numerous roles to succeed. This study examined the association of role strain and mental health symptomology and the potential mediating role of mental toughness....
A practical approach for complete blood count analysis following acute exercise: Capillary vs. venous blood sampling
March 2024
Venipuncture is the standard technique for blood sample acquisition but requires expertise, larger volumes of blood, and can be challenging in special populations. Capillary sampling may provide an...
Multi-scale neural homeostasis mechanisms: Insights into neurodegenerative diseases and therapeutic approaches, including exercise
March 2025
Neural homeostasis plays a crucial role in enabling the nervous system to adapt to internal and external perturbations by modulating molecular activity, synaptic dynamics, and structural stability....
Combined effects of exercise and diet interventions in patients with coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
March 2026
The aim of the systematic review was to examine the combined effects of exercise and diet interventions on any risk factor of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with CAD. We conducted a systematic...
Symptom management and lifestyle interventions for people with fibromyalgia
December 2024
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition with symptoms of hyperalgesia, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression. Treating fibromyalgia symptoms typically requires pharmacological, psychological and lifestyle...
Fatigue at your fingertips: Can a brief handgrip task reveal your subjective fatigue state?
December 2025
Fatigue is a complex concept that includes both subjective sensations and objectively measurable performance decline (fatigability). There is a need for simple, reliable tools to assess fatigability...
Exploring sleep behaviour in esports and factors associated with sleep quality
June 2025
The demanding training schedules in esports can disrupt regular sleep patterns and contribute to daytime sleepiness. The present study investigated casual and competitive esports players' sleep behaviour...
Are sex hormone deficiency and skeletal muscle decline related? Exploring the regulation of satellite cells and protein synthesis in menopause
December 2025
The menopause is characterised by a marked reduction in ovarian sex hormones –oestradiol (E2) and progesterone. This hormonal decline has been purported to be associated with reductions in skeletal...
Utilizing nasal breathing during aerobic exercise is associated with a higher cerebral blood flow volume
September 2026
Nasal-only breathing (NB) during exercise can induce a transient hypercapnic state that increases cerebral blood flow (CBF). However, whether using NB as a training modality over several weeks yields...