Effects of maximal versus submaximal intended velocity resistance training on muscular fitness adaptations in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
July 2026
This systematic review aimed to: 1) explore muscular fitness adaptations (e.g., muscle mass, muscle strength, functional performance) in older adults (≥ 60 years) following exercise with resistance...
McArdle disease (Glycogen Storage Disease Type V) from an exercise physiology and biochemistry perspective: Important considerations for exercise and physical activity testing and data interpretation
July 2026
Traditionally, the management and research of inborn errors of metabolism have been primarily overseen by genetic specialists, whose expertise has guided both therapeutic strategies and efforts to identify...
The decision support system for preventing non-elderly sarcopenia: Data from NHANES 2011–2018
July 2026
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. This study aimed to identify independent factors influencing sarcopenia in a non-elderly...
Perspective: A head-to-toe view on athletic locomotion with an emphasis on assessing core stability
July 2026
Although much research has been devoted to gait analysis while walking or running, a surprising gap in knowledge is its relationship with upper body function, particularly core stability. The methods...
Lower limb joint kinetics during level walking in patients two years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
July 2026
Gait asymmetries after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) may lead to radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) and secondary injury. This study aimed to investigate three-dimensional (3D)...
Variability in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity assessment: Comparing tri-axial accelerometry cut-off points in children
July 2026
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of the most frequently used cut-points (CoPs) on quantification of active children, as well as to analyse children physical activity (PA) quantification...
McArdle disease and carbohydrate ingestion before exercise: Timing on exercise tolerance, clinical relevance, and application to real world settings
July 2026
McArdle disease (MD) is a rare (1:100000) genetic myopathy whereby the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase is not expressed in skeletal muscle, resulting in the blockage of glycogenolysis and presenting as...
The immediate effects of wrist extensor training with blood flow restriction on pain perception in middle-aged patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy: A cross-over randomized controlled trial
July 2026
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training provides a new means of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, suggesting significant outcomes in muscle hypertrophy, strength intensity, and pain reduction. We aimed...
Effects of land-based exercise on knee joint proprioception in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
July 2026
Proprioception is significantly impaired in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA), which induces impaired functionality and quality of life. Exercise therapy is widely recommended by various guidelines,...
Neuromotor function following lower-limb muscle or tendon injury: Systematic review and meta-analysis
July 2026
Alterations in neuromotor function occur following lower-limb injuries and might be a factor in recurrent injury. We evaluated if adults with previous lower-limb muscle or tendon injury demonstrate...
Brain resting state functional connectivity changes with aerobic exercise, and mindfulness: A narrative review
July 2026
Neuroimaging studies show that the functional connectivity of the brain changes with age. Resting state functional connectivity (rsFC) in the brain appears to decrease with aging in key networks associated...
Predicting elbow valgus torque from upper extremity baseball pitching kinematics using markerless motion capture
July 2026
Markerless motion capture in sport is becoming widely available and increasingly popular. Because of the increase in popularity, it is important to determine if the values reported by these systems...
Molecular vehicles for therapeutic delivery of lactate in exercise and medicine
May 2026
Once thought of as a dead-end metabolite, the product of anaerobic, oxygen-limited metabolism, we now know that lactate is produced under fully oxygenated conditions, such as after consuming dietary...
Update: Is exercise-induced oxidative stress a friend or foe?
May 2026
Free radicals (radicals) are highly reactive atoms or molecules that contain one or more unpaired electrons in their outermost shell. The first evidence that muscular exercise increases radical production...
Molecular signaling effects of electrical stimulation of the soleus muscle during 6 days of dry immersion
May 2026
Unloading of skeletal muscles triggers rapid changes in molecular signaling, leading to muscle atrophy and functional alterations. Electrical stimulation of muscles is commonly used to counteract these...
Effect of the cutting angle on intra-foot coordination pattern during unanticipated side-cutting maneuvers in female soccer players
May 2026
Numerous ankle sprains have been reported in female players performing noncontact play such as side-cutting maneuvers. This study examined the coordination between foot joints during unanticipated side-cutting...
Regulation of the gut microbiota through meditation and exercise: Potential for enhancing physical well-being across all ages in the twenty-first century
May 2026
This study explores the gut microbiota of Aikido practitioners, a Meditation in Motion discipline, focusing on the integration of moderate-intensity physical activity with meditative practices. The...
Cardiometabolic response to high intensity functional training versus rowing-based high intensity interval training
May 2026
This study compared the cardiometabolic response between rowing high intensity interval training (HIIT) and high intensity functional training (HIFT). Twenty two adults (age and V˙O2max = [25 ± 7]...
Higher BMI might increase risk of ankle–foot sprains: A mendelian randomization study
May 2026
Although previous research has suggested that a greater body mass index (BMI) may be linked to a higher incidence of ankle–foot sprains, the causal relationship between BMI and these injuries has not...
Lower body muscular strength as a predictor of health indicators in youth population: A systematic review and meta-analysis
May 2026
Muscular strength in the lower body during childhood and adolescence is crucial for determining various health indicators. While previous reviews have examined the benefits of health-related muscular...
Affective responses during low-volume high-intensity interval exercise in overweight and obese adults: A systematic review
May 2026
Obesity is a global public health challenge, and physical exercise, as a means of increasing energy expenditure, plays a crucial role in its management and reduction. High-intensity interval exercise...
Modified constraint-induced movement therapy for lower extremity intervention on patients with stroke: A Scoping Review
May 2026
Stroke is the main cause of long-term disability, burdening people and healthcare systems. In stroke patients, modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) may improve lower extremity function....
Why do we have a musculoskeletal injury? - Beyond biomechanics
May 2026
Musculoskeletal injuries remain a prevalent challenge in healthcare, yet our understanding of their root causes and optimal prevention strategies still needs to be completed. While biomechanical approaches...
Validity and reliability of V˙O2max determination immediately after a maximal fat oxidation assessment in pre-diabetes/type 2 Diabetes Mellitus population
May 2026
Measuring maximal fat oxidation (MFO) and maximal oxygen consumption (V˙O2max) typically requires two separate days, which can be time-consuming. This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability...
Evaluating the effectiveness of blood flow restriction training in older adults: An overview of systematic reviews
May 2026
To synthesize evidence from systematic reviews on the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) training on muscle strength, hypertrophy, and functional performance in older adults....