Researchers at University of Tsukuba have identified two fundamental coordination patterns underlying the underwater dolphin kick in swimmers: (1) the coordinated motion of the shank and foot and (2) hip flexion and extension ...
Jan 29, 2026
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A UBC research team has revealed substantial, ongoing inequities in how sex and gender are represented in exercise physiology—both in who is studied and who is conducting that research.
Jan 27, 2026
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There is an old saying in golf that you drive for show and putt for dough. And if you want to have drives that put on a big show, you must have good club head speed. New research from the University of Kansas is helping determine ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements out there. It's shown to help build muscle and improve strength, boost speed and power in athletes and benefit sports performance all around.
Jan 26, 2026
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When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could jeopardize their performance and safety. Their gear is bulky, and it may not fit perfectly. Those challenges ...
Jan 26, 2026
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If you're a female athlete thinking about nutrition goals for the new year, here's some good news: The science on fueling for performance is finally getting the attention it deserves. Below are four evidence-based strategies ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Prolonged insufficient physical activity in adulthood increases the body's stress burden, according to a large longitudinal study based on the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. By contrast, engaging in physical activity ...
Jan 23, 2026
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High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in older adults, according to new research led by UniSC academics.
Jan 21, 2026
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VO2 max, the measure of how much oxygen the body consumes during exercise, has become a ubiquitous tool for professional athletes, but health experts increasingly say it's a measurement worthy of every exerciser's attention.
Jan 20, 2026
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Severe skeletal muscle injury, especially volumetric muscle loss, remains difficult to treat because effective regeneration requires safe, effective, and sustained intervention. Addressing this long-standing challenge, a ...
Jan 19, 2026
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