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Does one dose of creatine supplementation fit all?

Since the late 1990s, there has been substantial research investigating the beneficial effects of creatine supplementation on measures of muscle accretion and performance, bone structure, and brain...

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A practical approach for complete blood count analysis following acute exercise: Capillary vs. venous blood sampling

Venipuncture is the standard technique for blood sample acquisition but requires expertise, larger volumes of blood, and can be challenging in special populations. Capillary sampling may provide an...

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Unraveling precision exercise: A journey from efficacy to molecular insights

The swift acceleration of advances in precision medicine has attracted clinicians, health systems, and policymakers, thus leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of medical practice. The increasing...

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The relationships between role strain, mental toughness and mental health amongst adolescent athletes

Adolescent athletes are required to manage numerous roles to succeed. This study examined the association of role strain and mental health symptomology and the potential mediating role of mental toughness....

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Associations of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness with cognitive function, self-control, and resilience in young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

The aim of the present study was to investigate if physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness influence cognition, self-control, and resilience in young people with ADHD. Fifty-four children with...

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Effect of a high carbohydrate pre-exercise meal on metabolic and performance-related parameters in male athletes following two different strategies to improve fat utilization: An exploratory examination

The purpose of this additional examination of a larger intervention was to determine the effects of a carbohydrate-rich pre-exercise meal on metabolic and performance-related parameters in a group of...

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Pericytes express markers of cellular proliferation without expansion of the pool in response to exercise-induced skeletal muscle damage

Muscle-resident stromal cells, known as pericytes, have been shown to support muscle repair and/or regeneration. However, the extent to which pericytes respond during skeletal muscle repair in humans...

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Connecting bone metastasis, adipose tissue and adipokines: How does physical activity fit?

Cancer has become the leading cause of mortality worldwide, and the spread of metastases represents the most serious aspect of the neoplastic disease. In particular, bone is a primary and recurrent...

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Effects of exercise training on prostate cancer: Current evidence and potential molecular mechanisms

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a significant health concern globally, being the most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of male mortality in the United States. Despite advances in treatment, exploring...

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Breaking boundaries: A chronology with future directions of women in exercise physiology research, centred on pregnancy

Historically, females were excluded from clinical research due to their reproductive roles, hindering medical understanding and healthcare quality. Despite guidelines promoting equal participation,...

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The effect of different breathing conditions on cerebral blood flow in young males during maximal aerobic exercise: A pilot study

During aerobic exercise, cerebral blood flow (CBF) decreases past 70 % of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2), but transient hypercapnia could mitigate the reduction....

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A challenge of inactivity after the COVID-19 pandemic: What can we learn from Australia?

This article discusses the importance of resuming exercise and physical activity (PA) post-COVID-19 pandemic, drawing insights from Australia's experience as a reference point. In Australia, accredited...

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Association between endothelial microparticles and objectively measured physical activity in adults with obesity

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a serious global public health concern that often originates from endothelial dysfunction. Microparticles (MPs) can reflect alterations in tissue or cell function phenotype...

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Enhancing health-related fitness, self-efficacy, and quality of life in adults with physical disabilities: A 9-week community-based structured exercise and mindfulness program

Adults with physical disabilities encounter multifaceted challenges, emphasizing the critical need to address both their physical and psychological well-being while overcoming barriers to physical active...

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Quantifying variability associated with high-resolution respirometry in human permeabilized skeletal muscle fibers

Rates of skeletal muscle mitochondrial respiration are often measured using an Oroboros Oxygraph-2K (O2K) high-resolution respirometer. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the coefficients...

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Segmental multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis indicates dehydration status after exercise

Hydration status monitoring is critical to help those in exercise training to avoid serious dehydration. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a convenient and timely method to monitor body composition...

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Breaking barriers: Strength training feasibility in McArdle syndrome – A systematic review

The practice of physical fitness training plays a crucial role in the management of McArdle disease (MD), a metabolic myopathy characterized by myophosphorylase deficiency, which results in the reduction...

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Circulating myo-miRs in physical exercise

MicroRNAs (miRs) are pivotal in regulating gene expression and orchestrating adaptive responses to physical exercise. This review delves into the dynamic interplay between exercise and circulating muscle-specific...

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Associations of changes in physical activity and well-being among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Meeting the physical activity (PA) guidelines (i.e., ≥ 150 min/week of aerobic PA and/or 2 days/week of resistance training) is beneficial for cancer survivors’ well-being. However, the impact of changes...

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Physical activity levels, gut permeability, circulating inflammatory cytokines and TLR4 signalling in PBMCs of COVID-19 patients

Physical exercise could confer some protection against the inflammatory cytokine storm induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection and against severe COVID-19 symptomatology. However, the mechanisms underlying...

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Differential effects of contracting muscle mass and relative exercise intensity on arterial plasma potassium concentration during and following incremental arm and leg cycling exercise

Whilst arm cycling is commonly used during clinical testing and rehabilitation, the associated changes in arterial plasma K+ concentration ([K+]a) and thus possible risks of associated hyperkalaemia...

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Associations of EAT-Lancet diet food groups with sarcopenia components, self-reported sarcopenia risk and health-related quality of life in older Australians performing exercise training, following their normal diet: Six-month pretest-posttest study

Planetary health diets recommend plant rather than animal proteins. Since protein is important for skeletal muscle, the purpose of this study was to examine associations of the EAT-Lancet diet food...

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Resistance exercise exacerbates muscle atrophy of skeletal muscle-specific Beclin1 conditioned knockout (cKO) mice

The autophagy-lysosome pathway is the major route for protein and organelle clearance, and the functional status of autophagy plays an important role in the performance of skeletal muscle. The functional...

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Symptom management and lifestyle interventions for people with fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition with symptoms of hyperalgesia, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression. Treating fibromyalgia symptoms typically requires pharmacological, psychological and lifestyle...

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