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,...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Decoding exercise-induced delayed aging from a single-cell perspective
June 2026
Aging is a systematic process characterized by the functional decline of multiple organs such as skeletal muscle, the nervous system, and the cardiovascular system. Age-related conditions such as sarcopenia,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
