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Exercise & Fitness

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

265 articles

Brain Endurance Training Shows Promise for Elite Athletes Fighting Mental Fatigue
Exercise & Fitness

Brain Endurance Training Shows Promise for Elite Athletes Fighting Mental Fatigue

New research reveals how cognitive training could help elite athletes maintain peak performance when mentally exhausted.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Blood Inflammation Markers Predict Running Injuries in Year-Long Study of 1,315 People
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Blood Inflammation Markers Predict Running Injuries in Year-Long Study of 1,315 People

Higher TNF-α levels at baseline increased injury risk by 25% per unit, while IL-1RA showed protective effects in runners.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Vegetarian Women Build Muscle Just as Well as Meat Eaters Despite Lower Protein Intake
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Vegetarian Women Build Muscle Just as Well as Meat Eaters Despite Lower Protein Intake

16-week study shows strict vegetarian women gained equal muscle mass and strength compared to omnivores during resistance training.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
VO2 Max Testing May Give False Results Depending on Exercise Intensity Used
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VO2 Max Testing May Give False Results Depending on Exercise Intensity Used

New research reveals that common fitness tests for maximum oxygen uptake can be misleading based on workout intensity.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Advanced Running Shoes Don't Work the Same for Everyone, New Study Reveals
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Advanced Running Shoes Don't Work the Same for Everyone, New Study Reveals

High-tech running shoes improve performance differently across individuals, with sex and body measurements unable to predict benefits.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Low Oxygen Environments Slash Fat Burning During Exercise by 22 Percent
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Low Oxygen Environments Slash Fat Burning During Exercise by 22 Percent

New research reveals how altitude and low-oxygen conditions dramatically reduce your body's ability to burn fat during workouts.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Static Stretching Blocks Caffeine's Sprint Performance Benefits in Football Players
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Static Stretching Blocks Caffeine's Sprint Performance Benefits in Football Players

New research reveals static stretching before exercise may cancel out caffeine's performance-enhancing effects on sprint speed.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Walking Sports Help Older Adults Stay Active and Feel Alive, Australian Study Finds
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Walking Sports Help Older Adults Stay Active and Feel Alive, Australian Study Finds

Research reveals how modified sports programs keep aging adults physically active while addressing barriers to participation.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Dopamine Boosts Mood During Exercise While Noradrenaline Reduces Physical Performance
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Dopamine Boosts Mood During Exercise While Noradrenaline Reduces Physical Performance

New research reveals how brain chemicals dopamine and noradrenaline have opposite effects on exercise fatigue and performance.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Exercise and Age Shape Mental Health Mood Patterns in Finnish Population Study
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Exercise and Age Shape Mental Health Mood Patterns in Finnish Population Study

Finnish study reveals exercise boosts positive mood profiles while inactivity increases mental health risks across age groups.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Mental Fatigue Significantly Reduces Strength Training Performance in Athletes
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Mental Fatigue Significantly Reduces Strength Training Performance in Athletes

New research shows high mental fatigue cuts resistance exercise performance more than moderate fatigue levels.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Low-Carb Diet Stabilizes Blood Sugar Better Than High-Carb in Trained Cyclists
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Low-Carb Diet Stabilizes Blood Sugar Better Than High-Carb in Trained Cyclists

Study shows low-carb diets reduce glucose spikes and variability compared to high-carb diets in endurance athletes.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
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