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Economic cost of not meeting the 24-h movement guidelines in china: Research gaps and recommendations

It is well-known that not meeting the 24-hours(h) movement guidelines, including insufficient physical activity (PA), excessive sedentary behavior (SB), inadequate sleep duration, and their combinations,...

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Defecation after magnesium supplementation enhances cognitive performance in triathletes

Constipation is correlated with diminished cognitive function, revealing a possible rectum-brain connection. In this counter-balanced crossover trial, 13 elite triathletes underwent a Stroop test to...

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Influence of puberty on high intensity exercise induced skeletal muscle damage and inflammatory response in sedentary boys

The present investigation examined the influence of age and pubertal transition on magnitude of muscle damage and inflammatory response following high intensity incremental treadmill running till volitional...

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Exploring the role of adipokines in exercise-induced inhibition of tumor growth

The integration of exercise prescriptions into cancer adjuvant therapy presents challenges stemming from the ambiguity surrounding the precise mechanism through which exercise intervention mitigates...

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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation producing low evoked force elicits the repeated bout effect on muscle damage markers of the elbow flexors

This study examined the repeated bout effect (RBE) on muscle damage markers following two bouts of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in untrained individuals. Following familiarization, participants...

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Effects of eccentric resistance training after stroke on body function, activities of daily living and cognitive function: A review

Impairments on body function, activities of daily living (ADL) and cognition are common after stroke. Eccentric resistance training (ERT) may be implemented to improve them....

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Self-reported exertional heat illness and risk factors among collegiate marching band artists

Marching band (MB) artists are often part of the general student population and not required to complete a pre-participation health screening to identify predisposing medical conditions or risks for...

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An integrative review of the effects of high-intensity interval training on the autonomic nervous system

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has gained prominence as a time-efficient and effective exercise modality to improve cardiovascular (CV) fitness, metabolic health, and physical performance....

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Exercise-related self-perception, physical activity and intention to in-person and virtual activities among adolescent girls

This study aimed (1) to describe the experience of adolescents and adults using FitSpirit asynchronous virtual (V) exercise videos that target adolescent girls, (2) to compare physical activity (PA)...

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Exercise improves systemic metabolism in a monocrotaline model of pulmonary hypertension

Exercise training in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has been gaining popularity with guidelines now recommending it as an important adjunct to medical therapy. Despite improvements in function...

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Sulforaphane, Urolithin A, and ZLN005 induce time-dependent alterations in antioxidant capacity, mitophagy, and mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle cells

Efficient signal transduction that mediates mitochondrial turnover is a strong determinant of metabolic health in skeletal muscle. Of these pathways, our focus was aimed towards the enhancement of antioxidant...

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The effect of incline walking on lower extremity and trunk mechanics in older adults

Older adults are at an increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. High internal knee abduction moment during daily activities may elevate the risk of knee osteoarthritis. Incline walking exercise...

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Comparison of physiological and psychobiological acute responses between high intensity functional training and high intensity continuous training

Little is known about the physiological and psychobiological responses that occur during and after high intensity functional training (HIFT). We compared physiological and psychobiological responses...

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Comparison of physiological and biochemical changes in old and young hyperglycemic rats submitted to aerobic exercise and anabolic steroid use

Prolonged hyperglycemia conditions are a risk factor for chronic degenerative diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Testosterone is known to cause muscle hypertrophy, reduced fat mass, and increased...

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Failed single-leg assessment of postural stability after anterior cruciate ligament injuries and reconstruction: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Postural control deficits and persistent joint stability issues are prevalent in population with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries or reconstructions. Postural control is typically assessed...

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Exercise snacks and physical fitness in sedentary populations

Physical inactivity remains a pressing global public health concern. Prolonged periods of sedentary behavior have been linked to heightened risks of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular...

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Exploring urban-rural differences in 24-h movement behaviours among tunisian preschoolers: Insights from the SUNRISE study

Little is known about differences in physical activity among children from urban and rural areas in low-to middle-income countries and some previous investigations revealed disparities in physical activity...

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Evaluating a 14-week neck strengthening protocol for neuromuscular indicators associated with head and neck trauma

Increased neck strength has been linked to a potential decrease in traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The purpose was to determine the efficacy of a neck-strengthening protocol using a novel neck-strengthening...

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Identification of key genes and signaling pathways based on transcriptomic studies of aerobic and resistance training interventions in sarcopenia in SAMP8 mice

We examined the effects of resistance and aerobic exercise on the gene expression and biometabolic processes of aging skeletal muscle in senescence-accelerated mouse/prone 8 mice, a model of sarcopenia,...

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Characterizing objective and self-report habitual physical activity and sedentary time in outpatients with an acquired brain injury

Outpatients with an acquired brain injury (ABI) experience physical, mental, and social deficits. ABI can be classified into two subgroups based on mechanism of injury: mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI;...

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Music alters heart rate and psychological responses but not muscle activation during light-intensity isometric exercise

Listening to music manipulates attention to be more externally focused, which has the potential to improve muscular efficiency. This study aimed to determine the effect of listening to music on muscle...

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Increases in the incremental exercise mean response time across the steady state domain: Implications for exercise testing & prescription

We hypothesized that slowed oxygen uptake (V˙O2) kinetics for exercise transitions to higher power outputs (PO) within the steady state (SS) domain would increase the mean response time (MRT) with increasing...

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Protein expression changes in Tibetan middle-to-long distance runners after the transition from high altitude to low altitude: Implications for enhancing endurance training

The study aims to investigate the differences in protein expressions in Xizang's (Tibetan) middle-to-long distance runners after the transition from high altitude to low altitude and reveal the molecular...

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A single session of strength training changed plasma levels of resistin, but not leptin in overweight and obese men

Obesity has a complex multifactorial etiology and is characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue. Visceral adipose tissue has deleterious effects on health because it secretes large amounts...

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The association of physical activity duration and intensity on emotional intelligence in 10–13 year-old Children

Previous studies have shown that Physical Activity (PA) has a positive association with emotional health and intelligence in adolescents but none have focused on the relationship of PA duration and...

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