New research from scientists at McMaster University reveals exercise-related testosterone and growth hormone do not play an influential role in building muscle after weightlifting, despite conventional wisdom suggesting otherwise.
Jun 14, 2012
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Want the health benefits of exercising, but aren't too keen on pounding the pavement or pumping iron every day? Edith Cowan University (ECU) may be able to clarify how many times per week you need to exercise to make it worth ...
Aug 1, 2023
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A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cordoba links moderate physical activity in males with better hormone levels and sperm characteristics that favour reproduction compared to sedentary men.
Oct 31, 2012
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Female athletes may be comfortable pumping iron but they're also alarmingly deficient in the vital mineral.
Jun 6, 2019
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Dunking in a tub of ice water after exercise – a surprisingly popular post-workout regimen used by athletes to reduce inflammation and speed recovery – is time consuming and bone-achingly painful. New research from the ...
Aug 19, 2013
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How effectively the human body uses fats for energy seems to be largely dictated by genes. Higher peak fat utilisation capacity during exercise may also predict better metabolic health.
Feb 3, 2020
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Spanish researchers have analysed the effect of endurance running training on the stiffness index, a variable that is directly related to bone quality. The results confirm that the greater the race distance that is trained, ...
Apr 19, 2016
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New research from Massey University's College of Health shows wearable vibration technology can reduce muscle aches and pain after strenuous exercise, benefiting those suffering from tired and sore bodies.
Sep 11, 2017
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According to the National Institute on Aging, people aged 65 or over are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and limited mobility in their joints and limbs. To keep older populations healthy and mobile, MU School ...
Jul 22, 2020
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A recent Finnish study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä showed that adolescents with better aerobic fitness have more compliant arteries than their lower fit peers do. The study also suggests that a higher anaerobic ...
Sep 10, 2018
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