Should I increase weights at the gym? How often? And by how much?
Many of us go to the gym to bulk up. But how does it actually work?
Oct 15, 2025
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Sports medicine news
World of digital cycling: Study shows cycling apps become wellness tools, not just competition trackers
Are sports apps only about competition and breaking personal records? Research conducted by scientists from SWPS University shows that cycling enthusiasts in Eastern Europe are increasingly treating digital tools as a path ...
Oct 14, 2025
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Ditch the 'shrink it and pink it' approach to women's running shoes, researchers say
Sports footwear manufacturers should ditch the "shrink it and pink it" approach to women's running shoes, because it fails to differentiate women's distinct anatomical and biomechanical needs across the life course from those ...
Oct 14, 2025
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Your body can be a portable gym: How to ditch membership fees and expensive equipment
You don't need a gym membership, dumbbells, or expensive equipment to get stronger.
Oct 13, 2025
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Running with a stroller lowers impact and potential injury risk, researchers find
For many parents with young children, getting back into a running routine means dragging out the jogging stroller. While it's no surprise that pushing a bulky three-wheeler can feel harder and change the way you run, a new ...
Oct 9, 2025
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Menstrual cycle found to affect women's reaction time, but not as much as being active
Women performed best on cognitive tests during ovulation but physical activity level had a stronger influence on brain function, according to a new study from researchers at UCL.
Oct 9, 2025
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Darts: The surprising amount of athletic skill it takes to hit a bullseye
The 2025 darts World Grand Prix is currently well underway. One of the favorites to win the title is Luke "The Nuke" Littler, who in January became the youngest World Champion in history at just 17 years old.
Oct 9, 2025
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How employers can promote physical activity among workers: Three messages based on research
We all know about the benefits of physical activity—not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve mental health and productivity at work. But many people just don't get as much ...
Oct 9, 2025
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Physical exercise can 'train' the immune system
In addition to strengthening the muscles, lungs, and heart, regular physical exercise also strengthens the immune system. This finding comes from a study of older adults with a history of endurance training, which involves ...
Oct 8, 2025
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Time-restricted eating can boost athletes' health and performance
According to a study by researchers at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), time-restricted feeding can have a positive impact on athletes in terms of both their health and performance. The effects of time-restricted ...
Oct 8, 2025
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