Research Topic

Exercise & Fitness

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

355 articles

Three Exercise Types Go Head-to-Head for Parkinson's Fall Prevention
Exercise & Fitness

Three Exercise Types Go Head-to-Head for Parkinson's Fall Prevention

A randomized trial pits functional training, stationary cycling, and Xbox Kinect exergaming against each other in elderly Parkinson's patients.

Clinical Trial
May 27, 2026 0
HIIT vs Moderate Training Tested in Phase III Cardiac Rehab Patients
Exercise & Fitness

HIIT vs Moderate Training Tested in Phase III Cardiac Rehab Patients

A completed trial of 69 coronary artery disease patients compares HIIT and moderate continuous training on fitness, activity, and quality of life.

Clinical Trial
May 27, 2026 0
Jeff Cavaliere Reveals the Overlooked Muscles That Protect You for Decades
Exercise & Fitness

Jeff Cavaliere Reveals the Overlooked Muscles That Protect You for Decades

Physical therapist Jeff Cavaliere breaks down injury prevention, posture, and strength strategies that keep you training pain-free into your 80s.

Podcast
May 26, 2026 0
Mat Pilates Improves Arterial Health in Obese Women with High Blood Pressure
Exercise & Fitness

Mat Pilates Improves Arterial Health in Obese Women with High Blood Pressure

A completed trial finds Mat Pilates training may reduce arterial stiffness and improve vascular function in obese premenopausal women.

Clinical Trial
May 22, 2026 0
Timing Workouts to Your Menstrual Cycle Offers No Extra Muscle Gains
Exercise & Fitness

Timing Workouts to Your Menstrual Cycle Offers No Extra Muscle Gains

A rigorous RCT finds that cycling training volume around menstrual phases produces the same strength and hypertrophy as standard training.

Research Paper
May 22, 2026 0
Fatmax Occurs at Lower Intensity Than Lactate Threshold in Most Exercisers
Exercise & Fitness

Fatmax Occurs at Lower Intensity Than Lactate Threshold in Most Exercisers

A meta-analysis of 42 studies finds Fatmax sits ~6% VO2max below the lactate threshold, but the gap narrows in key conditions.

Research Paper
May 22, 2026 0
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 — and facial cooling doesn't fix it.

Research Paper
May 19, 2026 0
HIIT vs Concurrent Training Battles Oxidative Stress in Postmenopausal Obese Women
Exercise & Fitness

HIIT vs Concurrent Training Battles Oxidative Stress in Postmenopausal Obese Women

A 12-week RCT compares HIIT and combined endurance-strength training on oxidative stress, inflammation, and cardiometabolic risk in obese postmenopausal women.

Clinical Trial
May 18, 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.

Research Paper
May 11, 2026 0
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