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ACSM Updates Official Statement on Medical Care for Transgender Athletes
Exercise & Fitness

ACSM Updates Official Statement on Medical Care for Transgender Athletes

The American College of Sports Medicine issues an erratum to its landmark policy statement on transgender athlete care and sports inclusion.

Research Paper
May 19, 2026 0
Your Brain Works Harder in the Heat But Your Muscles Still Fall Short
Exercise & Fitness

Your Brain Works Harder in the Heat But Your Muscles Still Fall Short

New fNIRS research reveals the motor cortex strains to maintain muscle output during exercise in warm conditions โ€” and facial cooling doesn't fix it.

Research Paper
May 19, 2026 0
Exercise Rewires Sarcopenia Biomarkers From Inflammation to Muscle Renewal
Exercise & Fitness

Exercise Rewires Sarcopenia Biomarkers From Inflammation to Muscle Renewal

A systematic review of RCTs reveals how resistance training reshapes cytokines, growth factors, and emerging exerkines to combat age-related muscle loss.

Research Paper
May 16, 2026 0
Hybrid Prenatal Exercise Program Eliminates Macrosomia Risk in RCT
Exercise & Fitness

Hybrid Prenatal Exercise Program Eliminates Macrosomia Risk in RCT

Pregnant women in a supervised hybrid exercise program had zero cases of macrosomia vs. 7.3% in usual care controls.

Research Paper
May 16, 2026 0
Precision Sports Medicine Uses DNA and Wearables to Maximize Athlete Performance
Exercise & Fitness

Precision Sports Medicine Uses DNA and Wearables to Maximize Athlete Performance

A comprehensive review maps how genetics, pharmacogenomics, multi-omics, and digital health tools can personalize athlete care and longevity.

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May 11, 2026 0
Menstrual Phase Does Not Alter Fat or Carb Burning During Exercise
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Menstrual Phase Does Not Alter Fat or Carb Burning During Exercise

New research finds no meaningful difference in fuel use across follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases during aerobic exercise.

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May 6, 2026 0
Expert Athletes Use Smarter Brain Networks to Anticipate Sports Actions
Exercise & Fitness

Expert Athletes Use Smarter Brain Networks to Anticipate Sports Actions

fMRI reveals elite basketball players integrate prior knowledge and movement cues through superior motor-network connectivity, not just stronger activation.

Research Paper
Apr 30, 2026 0
Your Genes Determine Grip Strength But Exercise Matters More If You Drew a Bad Hand
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Your Genes Determine Grip Strength But Exercise Matters More If You Drew a Bad Hand

A polygenic score explains ~5% of grip strength variance, but physical activity benefits are greatest for those with low genetic predisposition.

Research Paper
Apr 29, 2026 0
Female Rangers Preserve Muscle Better Than Males During Grueling 61-Day Combat Training
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Female Rangers Preserve Muscle Better Than Males During Grueling 61-Day Combat Training

New Army research finds women maintain lean mass more effectively than men under extreme energy deficit during Ranger training.

Research Paper
Apr 28, 2026 0
APEDs, Not Protein, Drive Organ Enlargement in Bodybuilders
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APEDs, Not Protein, Drive Organ Enlargement in Bodybuilders

MRI study finds APED-using bodybuilders have dramatically enlarged hearts and livers โ€” natural bodybuilders show no such effect despite high protein intake.

Research Paper
Apr 28, 2026 0
Exercising With a Respiratory Infection Quadruples Severe Heat Illness Risk
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Exercising With a Respiratory Infection Quadruples Severe Heat Illness Risk

A prospective study of 807 military recruits finds active respiratory infection dramatically raises the odds of severe exertional heat illness.

Research Paper
Apr 27, 2026 0
Resistance Training Shrinks Visceral Fat and Boosts Fat-Burning Pathways Without Weight Loss
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Resistance Training Shrinks Visceral Fat and Boosts Fat-Burning Pathways Without Weight Loss

10 weeks of resistance exercise reduced visceral fat and improved fasting blood sugar in female rats โ€” without changing body weight.

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Apr 27, 2026 0
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