If you own a smartwatch or wearable fitness tracker, you’ve likely caught a glimpse of your VO2 max, the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise. For endurance athletes, ...

Context Blood flow-restricted resistance exercise (BFR-RE) is used to elicit hypertrophy and strength adaptations with low external loads, making it attractive for clinical and rehabilitative ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found.

Exercise normally boosts the body’s ability to use oxygen, a key marker of health and longevity — but high blood sugar can block that benefit. Researchers found that a ketogenic diet helped mice ...

Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found.

VO2 max is often referred to as a key marker of fitness. It’s the measure of the maximal amount of oxygen your cells can take ...

Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels.

Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels ...

Whoever we are, whatever we’re doing, we have a measurable heart rate. It’s a pretty clear sign of being alive. But what should your heart rate be when exercising? When we exercise, our heart rate ...

Living a longer, healthier life is a top priority for so many. People look to exercise, follow a nutritious diet, and even focus on cognitive training activities like puzzles, but these don’t always ...