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Strength & Fitness

Exercise science, resistance training, VO2max, and physical performance

231 articles

Sprint Intervals Boost Heart Health Without Sacrificing Strength Gains
Exercise & Fitness

Sprint Intervals Boost Heart Health Without Sacrificing Strength Gains

New research shows adding sprint intervals to strength training improves cardiovascular fitness without interfering with muscle development.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 1
Swimming Exercise Accelerates Gum Disease Recovery and Bone Repair in New Study
Exercise & Fitness

Swimming Exercise Accelerates Gum Disease Recovery and Bone Repair in New Study

Regular swimming exercise significantly improved periodontal healing and reduced bone loss in rats with gum disease.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 1
Muscle Stiffness Could Be the Secret to Better Running Performance and Longevity
Exercise & Fitness

Muscle Stiffness Could Be the Secret to Better Running Performance and Longevity

New research reveals how optimal muscle and tendon stiffness directly impacts running efficiency and may enhance long-term health.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 0
Scientists Clarify Key Differences Between Flexibility and Range of Motion
Exercise & Fitness

Scientists Clarify Key Differences Between Flexibility and Range of Motion

New research reveals why confusing flexibility with range of motion leads to poor exercise choices and training mistakes.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 2
Supervised Combined Exercise Programs Boost Physical Fitness in Breast Cancer Patients
Exercise & Fitness

Supervised Combined Exercise Programs Boost Physical Fitness in Breast Cancer Patients

Meta-analysis of 68 studies reveals optimal exercise prescriptions for breast cancer survivors across treatment phases.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 2
Common Psychiatric Medications May Impair Muscle Strength and Athletic Performance
Exercise & Fitness

Common Psychiatric Medications May Impair Muscle Strength and Athletic Performance

New research reveals psychotropic drugs have unexpected effects on neuromuscular function beyond their intended mental health benefits.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 2
Exercise Addiction Emerges as Hidden Risk in Modern Fitness Culture
Exercise & Fitness

Exercise Addiction Emerges as Hidden Risk in Modern Fitness Culture

New research reveals how excessive exercise can become addictive, potentially undermining health benefits in fitness-focused individuals.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 2
Light Exercise Cuts Death Risk by 55% When Combined with Moderate Activity
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Light Exercise Cuts Death Risk by 55% When Combined with Moderate Activity

New study reveals light physical activity dramatically reduces mortality risk, especially when paired with WHO-recommended exercise levels.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 2
Short Vigorous Exercise Cuts Heart Risk While Long Sessions Increase Stroke Danger
Exercise & Fitness

Short Vigorous Exercise Cuts Heart Risk While Long Sessions Increase Stroke Danger

New study reveals how exercise duration and intensity affect cardiovascular outcomes in people with high blood pressure.

Research Paper
Mar 28, 2026 2
Resistance Training Velocity Loss Determines Strength vs Endurance Gains
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Resistance Training Velocity Loss Determines Strength vs Endurance Gains

New research reveals how controlling fatigue during weight training optimizes concurrent strength and endurance adaptations.

Research Paper
Mar 27, 2026 0
Obesity Shows Minimal Impact on Exercise Breathing Efficiency in Healthy Adults
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Obesity Shows Minimal Impact on Exercise Breathing Efficiency in Healthy Adults

Large study finds obesity has only negligible effects on ventilatory responses during exercise testing in apparently healthy individuals.

Research Paper
Mar 27, 2026 0
Nearly 30% of US Teens Skip Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Entirely
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Nearly 30% of US Teens Skip Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Entirely

Ten-year study reveals alarming decline in strength training among adolescents, with girls and older teens most at risk.

Research Paper
Mar 27, 2026 0
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