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Exercise & Fitness

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

355 articles

Triathlon Training Reveals How Your Body Adapts Differently to Running vs Cycling
Exercise & Fitness

Triathlon Training Reveals How Your Body Adapts Differently to Running vs Cycling

New research shows which fitness factors transfer between sports and which require specific training for optimal performance.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Show Promise for Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss
Exercise & Fitness

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Show Promise for Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss

New research reveals omega-3 supplements may help older adults maintain muscle mass and strength when combined with exercise.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Your Immune System Acts as a Real-Time Performance and Health Monitor
Exercise & Fitness

Your Immune System Acts as a Real-Time Performance and Health Monitor

New research reveals how the immune system functions as an integrated biosensor, balancing athletic performance with health maintenance.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Elite Female Athletes Need Sex-Specific Training for Peak Performance and Health
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Elite Female Athletes Need Sex-Specific Training for Peak Performance and Health

New research reveals why female winter Olympians require tailored training approaches to optimize performance and prevent health risks.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Elite Athletes Reveal Key Factors That Maximize Endurance Performance and Recovery
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Elite Athletes Reveal Key Factors That Maximize Endurance Performance and Recovery

New research identifies the physiological limits of endurance performance and how athletes can optimize oxygen use and recovery.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Eccentric Cycling Boosts Motor Learning Better Than Traditional Exercise
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Eccentric Cycling Boosts Motor Learning Better Than Traditional Exercise

New research shows eccentric cycling enhances skill acquisition and retention more effectively than standard concentric cycling.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
L-Tyrosine Boosts Cycling Performance 16% When Mentally Fatigued
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L-Tyrosine Boosts Cycling Performance 16% When Mentally Fatigued

New study shows L-tyrosine supplementation significantly improves endurance performance in cyclists experiencing mental fatigue.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Diabetes Drug Gliclazide Boosts Exercise Performance by 23% in Healthy Athletes
Exercise & Fitness

Diabetes Drug Gliclazide Boosts Exercise Performance by 23% in Healthy Athletes

Gliclazide enhanced strength training performance and recovery in trained men, but caused hypoglycemia in 7% of participants.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Menstrual Cycle Phase Affects Exercise-Related Gut Discomfort in Female Athletes
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Menstrual Cycle Phase Affects Exercise-Related Gut Discomfort in Female Athletes

New research reveals women experience 65% more gastrointestinal discomfort during early menstrual phase compared to post-ovulation.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Cluster Set Training Reduces Fatigue While Building Same Strength as Traditional Sets
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Cluster Set Training Reduces Fatigue While Building Same Strength as Traditional Sets

New study shows cluster training maintains higher workout intensity with less fatigue than traditional sets, achieving equal strength gains.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Mechanical Ventilation Rapidly Shrinks Breathing Muscles by 30% in Critical Care Patients
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Mechanical Ventilation Rapidly Shrinks Breathing Muscles by 30% in Critical Care Patients

New research reveals how life-support machines cause severe respiratory muscle weakness within just one week of use.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Women's Hearts Work Harder During Exercise Due to Smaller Cardiac Chambers
Exercise & Fitness

Women's Hearts Work Harder During Exercise Due to Smaller Cardiac Chambers

New research reveals why women experience higher heart filling pressures during exercise, potentially affecting training adaptations.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
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