Reticulospinal function can be measured in the tibialis anterior using the StartReact method
June 2025
The neurophysiology of dorsiflexor motor pools are highly studied, with previous work showing adaptations in corticospinal tract function, but little is known about the responsiveness of the reticulospinal...
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 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...
The effect of endurance, resistance and concurrent training on respiratory capacity of cystic fibrosis patients
June 2025
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disease that may affect organ systems, including the respiratory system. Exercise training provides multiple benefits for people with CF. The purpose of this study...
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,...
Can the inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase 3 mimic the physiological effects of exercise on muscle and other organs?
June 2025
Regular exercise is widely recognized for its numerous health benefits, including enhancing overall well-being, reducing the risk of or alleviating symptoms from various chronic diseases, and slowing...
Exercise-triggered cardiac remodeling: AKIP1 as a novel mediator of physiological hypertrophy
June 2025
A kinase interacting protein 1 (AKIP1) is a signal transduction junction protein that promotes physiological hypertrophy. This study aimed to investigate whether exercise induces AKIP1 to promote physiological...
The interplay of leptin and the peripheral endocannabinoid system in energy homeostasis and obesity, Modulation by linoleic acid and exercise
March 2025
Obesity is a major global health epidemic. Obesity and its associated comorbidities diminish the quality of life and have negative financial impacts. Obesity is a complex disease that involves the interplay...
Time spent in lifestyle activities is associated with better insulin sensitivity and physical fitness in a sedentary Mexican American male population
March 2025
Sedentary behavior is highly prevalent in modern societies and has been shown to be a major risk factor for developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It is well established that physical activity...
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....
Leg muscle strength and power predict rating of perceived effort during cardiopulmonary exercise testing
March 2025
The effort required to cycle progressively intensifies during an incremental exercise test. The determinants of the perceptions of leg cycling effort have not been assessed in large samples where sufficient...
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...
The appetite-regulatory response to an acute session of high-intensity interval training in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal females
March 2025
Sex hormones may affect the appetite response to exercise, and menopause, characterized by their withdrawal provides an opportunity to explore their role in appetite regulation. Therefore, this study...
A randomised comparative effectiveness trial exploring two lower-dose resistance training modalities on quality of life, functional capacity and strength in healthy, untrained community-dwelling older adults
March 2025
This study investigated whether a lower volume of once-weekly resistance training (RT) could elicit meaningful improvements in quality of life (QoL), functional capacity and strength in untrained older...
Effect of habitual dietary carbohydrate on maximal fat oxidation in active but untrained humans
March 2025
Changes in macronutrient intake has been linked to specific changes in rates of fat oxidation. However previous work has typically employed short duration interventions ranging from a couple of days...
The influence of exercise and BMI on food choices during pregnancy
December 2024
Exercise is linked to health-conscious behaviors, such as healthy eating, through psychophysiological pathways that include improvements in executive functioning. The influence of exercise while pregnant...
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...
Exercise-mediated circulating metabolites for brain health
December 2024
Physical exercise benefits brain health via multi-layered mechanisms, among which exercise-mediated circulating metabolites play a crucial role. These peripheral-derived factors may cross the blood-brain...
EZH1 as a key mediator of exercise-induced H3K27me3 and H3K4me3 in mouse skeletal muscle
December 2024
Epigenetic modification is a key mechanism that enhances the response of skeletal muscle to exercise training. Exercise-induced H3K27me3, which is co-modified with H3K4me3, is crucial for gene responses...
Application of the COSIAM method for muscle protein turnover and skeletal muscle mass in young females: A comparison of methods for body composition assessment
December 2024
Evaluating rates of myofibrillar protein synthesis (MyoPS) and breakdown (MyoPB) is essential for understanding muscle protein turnover, which underpins changes in skeletal muscle mass (SMM). For the...
Environmental and personal factors that influence gym members with disabilities
December 2024
Individuals with disabilities (IWD) are at increased risk for chronic health conditions. Much of this risk can be countered through exercise, yet most IWD do not achieve enough exercise to meet recommended...
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...
Swimming combined with corn peptide counteracts high-fat diet-induced obesity through rescuing imbalanced gut flora
December 2024
To investigate the effects of swimming and corn peptide on counteracting obesity of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced mice and uncover the underlying mechanisms through analyzing the compositions and structure...
The effect of different breathing conditions on cerebral blood flow in young males during maximal aerobic exercise: A pilot study
September 2024
During aerobic exercise, cerebral blood flow (CBF) decreases past 70 % of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2), but transient hypercapnia could mitigate the reduction....
Enhancing health-related fitness, self-efficacy, and quality of life in adults with physical disabilities: A 9-week community-based structured exercise and mindfulness program
September 2024
Adults with physical disabilities encounter multifaceted challenges, emphasizing the critical need to address both their physical and psychological well-being while overcoming barriers to physical active...
