Research Topic

Exercise & Fitness

VO2 max, strength training, zone 2 cardio, muscle physiology, and physical performance

265 articles

PEMF Therapy Reduces Plantar Fasciitis Inflammation by 79% in 12 Weeks
Exercise & Fitness

PEMF Therapy Reduces Plantar Fasciitis Inflammation by 79% in 12 Weeks

Electromagnetic field therapy outperformed steroid injections for heel pain, offering a drug-free treatment option.

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Apr 5, 2026 0
Muscle Power Beats Strength for Predicting Longevity in Adults Over 45
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Muscle Power Beats Strength for Predicting Longevity in Adults Over 45

Large study shows muscle power is 5-7x better than strength alone at predicting mortality risk in middle-aged and older adults.

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Apr 5, 2026 0
Global Handgrip Strength Standards Reveal Alarming Weakness Trends Across 69 Countries
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Global Handgrip Strength Standards Reveal Alarming Weakness Trends Across 69 Countries

Massive study of 2.4 million adults establishes first international handgrip strength norms, revealing concerning weakness patterns worldwide.

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Apr 5, 2026 0
Green Tea Plus Ginger Boosts Cold Weather Exercise Performance by 15-20%
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Green Tea Plus Ginger Boosts Cold Weather Exercise Performance by 15-20%

Randomized trial shows combining green tea extract with ginger significantly improves endurance and thermal comfort during cold exercise.

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Apr 5, 2026 0
Elite Athletes Challenge Traditional Sports Classification in Cardio Testing Study
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Elite Athletes Challenge Traditional Sports Classification in Cardio Testing Study

Study of 1,033 Olympic athletes reveals significant overlap between power and mixed sports categories in cardiopulmonary fitness measures.

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Apr 4, 2026 0
New Framework Optimizes Training Load Monitoring for CrossFit and Functional Fitness
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New Framework Optimizes Training Load Monitoring for CrossFit and Functional Fitness

Researchers propose integrated physiological model combining oxygen kinetics, metabolic profiling, and neuromuscular testing for safer, more effective functional fitness training.

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Apr 3, 2026 0
Exercise Testing Reveals Heart Rate Unreliability in Cancer Immunotherapy Patients
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Exercise Testing Reveals Heart Rate Unreliability in Cancer Immunotherapy Patients

Study finds VO2 kinetics more reliable than heart rate for exercise prescription in cancer patients receiving checkpoint inhibitors.

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Apr 3, 2026 0
Cross-Training Protocol Boosts VO2 Max in Both Running and Cycling
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Cross-Training Protocol Boosts VO2 Max in Both Running and Cycling

New high-intensity cross-training alternating running and cycling improves aerobic capacity for both activities without exhaustion.

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Apr 3, 2026 0
Plant vs Animal Protein for Muscle Building: New Research Reveals Surprising Results
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Plant vs Animal Protein for Muscle Building: New Research Reveals Surprising Results

Study finds no difference in muscle gains between vegetarian and omnivore diets in beginners, but context matters for advanced trainees.

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Apr 3, 2026 0
Layne Norton Debunks Viral Whey Protein Kidney Damage Claims
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Layne Norton Debunks Viral Whey Protein Kidney Damage Claims

PhD researcher dismantles viral conspiracy theory about whey protein causing kidney damage with actual scientific evidence.

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Apr 3, 2026 0
Why Weight Training Beats Cardio for Fat Loss According to New Research
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Why Weight Training Beats Cardio for Fat Loss According to New Research

New study reveals resistance training preserves muscle while maximizing fat loss compared to cardio alone.

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Apr 3, 2026 0
Vigorous Exercise Improves Heart Rate Variability in Female University Students
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Vigorous Exercise Improves Heart Rate Variability in Female University Students

Study finds vigorous physical activity enhances autonomic nervous system function in young women, independent of stress levels.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
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