The Burn 2 Learn Plus feasibility study: A school-based intervention combining physical activity breaks with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques
Available online 18 September 2026
Adolescence is the peak period for the onset of mental health disorders. Physical activity and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are evidence-based approaches for supporting mental health. Their integration...
Prenatal exercise and cardiometabolic risk in mothers and infants: Exercise mode, volume, and early-life programming
Available online 11 September 2026
Pregnancy is characterized by substantial cardiovascular and metabolic adaptations that resemble cardiometabolic dysfunction. As such, it functions as a physiological stress test that may reveal underlying...
Is Sirsasana (headstand pose) truly the ‘King of Asanas’? — A scoping review
Available online 3 September 2026
A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines to systematically map the efficacy and safety of Sirsasana (headstand pose) practice among healthy individuals and patient populations....
A bridge over the river of sedentary behaviour: Passive exercise as a path to better health
Available online 26 August 2026
The growing burden of physical and neurological disease poses a global challenge to patient health and greater society. Modifiable risk factors, such as engaging in regular physical activity (PA), have...
Effectiveness of home-based high-intensity interval training on psychophysiological outcomes in adults: A systematic review
Available online 3 August 2026
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a time-efficient exercise modality known for improving cardiorespiratory fitness and various health outcomes. Home-based HIIT offers an accessible and flexible...
Exercise-induced regulation of hepatic lactate metabolism in MASLD: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential
Available online 27 July 2026
With the escalating global prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), exploring effective preventive and therapeutic strategies has become a matter of paramount...
Utilizing nasal breathing during aerobic exercise is associated with a higher cerebral blood flow volume
Available online 14 July 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...
Feasibility of velocity loss-based volume prescription during constant-load and chain-based Smith machine back squats
Available online 2 July 2026
This study evaluated the feasibility of percentage of velocity loss (%VL)-based approaches for prescribing training volume during constant-load and chain-based Smith machine back squats. Twenty-six...
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...
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...
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....
Placental powerhouses: Links between physical activity, tissue location and mitochondrial properties
June 2026
Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy can result in health benefits for both the mother and fetus, potentially mediated by molecular changes in placental physiology. One organelle that may play a...
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,...
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...
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...
A quantitative study on exercise-for-health policy texts in China
March 2026
To analyze the historical evolution and policy structure of exercise for health in China and provide theoretical, methodological, and empirical references for optimizing related policies, this study...
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...
Design optimization of 3D-printed arch support inserts for long-distance running
March 2026
Long-distance running induces dynamic arch collapse, leading to abnormal plantar pressure distribution and increased injury risk. This study systematically investigated the effects of 3D-printed arch...
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...
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...
Exercise-related imagery interventions in non-clinical populations: A systematic review of behavioural and cognitive outcomes
March 2026
This systematic review synthesises evidence on exercise-related imagery interventions in non-clinical adult populations, focusing on behavioural and cognitive outcomes. A comprehensive search was conducted...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
