Exercise improves systemic metabolism in a monocrotaline model of pulmonary hypertension
January 2025
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
January 2025
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
January 2025
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
January 2025
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
January 2025
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
January 2025
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
January 2025
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
January 2025
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
January 2025
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
December 2024
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
December 2024
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
December 2024
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
December 2024
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
December 2024
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
December 2024
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
December 2024
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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Aerobic interval training preconditioning protocols inhibit isoproterenol-induced pathological cardiac remodeling in rats: Implications on oxidative balance, autophagy, and apoptosis
December 2024
This study aimed to investigate the potential cardioprotective effects of moderate and high-intensity aerobic interval training (MIIT and HIIT) preconditioning. The focus was on histological changes,...
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Physiological and perceptual responses to sprint interval exercise using arm versus leg cycling ergometry
December 2024
Increases in power output and maximal oxygen consumption (V˙O2max) occur in response to sprint interval exercise (SIE), but common use of “all-out” intensities presents a barrier for many adults. Furthermore,...
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Exercise and nutrition benefit skeletal muscle: From influence factor and intervention strategy to molecular mechanism
December 2024
Sarcopenia is a progressive systemic skeletal muscle disease induced by various physiological and pathological factors, including aging, malnutrition, denervation, and cardiovascular diseases, manifesting...
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Does wet-cupping therapy improve repeated sprint ability, perceived wellness, and rating of perceived exertion in young active males?
December 2024
Wet-cupping therapy (WCT) is one of the oldest known medical techniques, used as a traditional and complementary therapy with a wide application all around the world for general health. Research on...
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Current knowledge about pyruvate supplementation: A brief review
December 2024
Pyruvate is a three-carbon ketoacid that occurs naturally in cells. It is produced through enzymatic reactions in the glycolytic pathway and plays a crucial role in energy metabolism. Despite promising...
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ATLAS Study: Design, Athletic Performance, and Sex-Specific Regression Models for Muscle Strength in the Greek Population
Available online 21 November 2024
ATLAS is a cross-sectional study aiming to investigate environmental and genetic determinants of athletic performance in healthy Greek competitive athletes (CA). This article presents the study design,...
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Plasma Cardiovascular Stress Biomarkers Response to Marathon Running
Available online 19 November 2024
Habitual physical activity is known to support cardiovascular health. However, when intensive exercise is performed for long durations, it can negatively affect the cardiovascular system. We evaluated...
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Impact of Wet and Dry Cupping Therapy on Endurance, Perceived wellness, and Exertion in Recreational Male Runners
Available online 15 November 2024
Cupping therapy (CT), an ancient practice revived in modern sports medicine, offers potential benefits for athlete recovery and performance. Distinctions between wet CT (WCT) and dry CT (DCT) in sports...
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Effects of high-intensity intermittent cross-training on maximal oxygen uptake
Available online 9 November 2024
We investigated the effects of high-intensity intermittent cross-training (HIICT) on maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max). The HIICT consisted of alternating intermittent 20-s treadmill running (1st, 3rd,...
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