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...
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...
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,...
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...
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)....
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 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...
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....
Exercise is therapy: A cross-sectional study evaluation of the impact of exercise on affect, arousal and distress in an inpatient mental health service
December 2025
Positive affect leads to improved engagement in care, decreased risk of aggressive incidents and reduced use of mechanical restraints. Exercise improves affect in the general population; however, minimal...
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...
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...
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...
Precision prevention in exercise: Integrating OMICS biomarkers and artificial intelligence for injury risk assessment
December 2025
Exercise injuries present a significant challenge in medicine and public health, impacting exercise performance, career longevity, and overall quality of life. While OMICS technologies such as genomics,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Targeting the gut-brain axis: The therapeutic potential of exercise in age-related multimorbidity
March 2026
The accelerating aging of the global population has rendered age-related multimorbidity a significant public health challenge. Conventional polypharmacy strategies exhibit limitations, creating an urgent...
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....
Beyond muscle mass: How strength training enhances health-related quality of life in older adults through functional improvement
March 2026
Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength/function with age, can diminish health-related quality of life (HRQoL), but may be prevented with exercise. The purpose of this study was to explore...
Psychological correlates of the female athlete triad: A systematic review of risk-related characteristics in physically active women
Available online 2 March 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...
Breaking boundaries: A chronology with future directions of women in exercise physiology research, centred on pregnancy
June 2024
Historically, females were excluded from clinical research due to their reproductive roles, hindering medical understanding and healthcare quality. Despite guidelines promoting equal participation,...
Effects of different exercises on body composition and blood lipids in normal weight obesity: A meta-analysis
December 2025
This systematic review with meta-analysis investigates the effects of different types of exercise on body composition and blood lipid profiles in people with Normal Weight Obesity (NWO), aiming to inform...
