Topic

Strength & Fitness

Exercise science, resistance training, VO2max, and physical performance

231 articles

Static Stretching Blocks Caffeine's Sprint Performance Benefits in Football Players
Exercise & Fitness

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.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 3
Walking Sports Help Older Adults Stay Active and Feel Alive, Australian Study Finds
Exercise & Fitness

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.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 2
Dopamine Boosts Mood During Exercise While Noradrenaline Reduces Physical Performance
Exercise & Fitness

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.

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

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.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
Mental Fatigue Significantly Reduces Strength Training Performance in Athletes
Exercise & Fitness

Mental Fatigue Significantly Reduces Strength Training Performance in Athletes

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

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
Your Calf Muscles Work Independently to Keep You Balanced During Single Leg Stands
Exercise & Fitness

Your Calf Muscles Work Independently to Keep You Balanced During Single Leg Stands

New research reveals how three calf muscles coordinate differently during balance challenges, offering insights for fall prevention.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
Endometriosis Impairs Blood Vessel Function Despite Normal Platelet Activity
Exercise & Fitness

Endometriosis Impairs Blood Vessel Function Despite Normal Platelet Activity

New research reveals women with endometriosis have reduced blood vessel dilation capacity, potentially increasing cardiovascular risks.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
Exercise Plus Artificial Gravity Fails to Protect Blood Volume During Prolonged Bed Rest
Exercise & Fitness

Exercise Plus Artificial Gravity Fails to Protect Blood Volume During Prolonged Bed Rest

New research reveals combining exercise with artificial gravity doesn't prevent blood volume loss during extended bed rest studies.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
Higher Heart Rate During Exercise Boosts Blood Flow to Working Muscles
Exercise & Fitness

Higher Heart Rate During Exercise Boosts Blood Flow to Working Muscles

New research reveals how excess cardiac activation improves blood circulation and muscle perfusion during exercise onset.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
New Exercise Testing Method Better Predicts Breathing Problems During Physical Activity
Exercise & Fitness

New Exercise Testing Method Better Predicts Breathing Problems During Physical Activity

Revolutionary approach to exercise testing reveals why people experience shortness of breath, enabling more targeted treatments.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
Breathing Muscles Fatigue Early During High-Intensity Exercise, New Research Shows
Exercise & Fitness

Breathing Muscles Fatigue Early During High-Intensity Exercise, New Research Shows

Study reveals both inspiratory and expiratory muscles become fatigued halfway through intense exercise sessions.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
Women Show Hidden Muscle and Joint Damage in Early Knee Arthritis Despite Normal X-rays
Exercise & Fitness

Women Show Hidden Muscle and Joint Damage in Early Knee Arthritis Despite Normal X-rays

New study reveals women develop distinct muscle fat infiltration and cartilage damage in early knee arthritis that standard imaging misses.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
PreviousPage 9 of 20Next