In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the potential long-term medical consequences associated with a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. 3,506 … Read more
150 minutes walking per week appears to improve balance, lower extremity strength, postural sway and body mass in patients undergoing chemotherapy for advanced gastrointestinal cancer
In October 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of a home-based exercise programme on individuals with advanced stage gastrointestinal cancer. 44 individuals … Read more
Running on a curved non-motorized treadmill requires a higher oxygen consumption, produces a significantly higher heart rate, and a feeling of having had a harder work out than running on a motorized treadmill although running economy is less efficient
In May 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to compare the physiological and perceptual responses of running on a curved non-motorized treadmill and on a … Read more
Running on a curved non-motorized treadmill is associated with a higher cardiometabolic requirement
In November 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to compare the cardiometabolic demands of running on a curved non-motorized treadmill with overground and motorized treadmill running. … Read more
10-minute bouts of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve reaction time in young adults
In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a brisk walk or meditation on cognitive function in 66 young adults, … Read more
Exercise may improve hand pain, function and finger joint stiffness in individuals with hand osteoarthritis
In January 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of exercise in people with hand osteoarthritis. A total of seven studies were … Read more
A multidisciplinary disease management programme, with and without exercise, for individuals with heart failure leads to significantly lower rehospitalization rates
In June 2018, researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of a multidisciplinary disease management programme, with and without exercise, in 212 individuals hospitalized … Read more
Dog owners feel more positive about their neighbourhood, do more exercise, and appear to fall asleep more easily than non-dog owners
In August 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between pets and sleep, health, exercise and feelings about the local neighbourhood. 6,575 … Read more
Physical activity following treatment for breast cancer may improve health-related quality of life, emotional wellbeing, anxiety and cardiorespiratory fitness
In January 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of physical activity in women with breast cancer who have undergone treatment. … Read more
Individuals who exercise more following the diagnosis of non-metastatic prostate cancer have a lower risk of dying from prostate cancer
In December 2017 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of physical activity on risk of dying from prostate cancer in individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer. 7,328 men who had … Read more
Energy expenditure estimates from activity trackers appear to be accurate across walking speeds but not across running speeds
In April 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the accuracy of energy expenditure estimations made by the Fitbit One, Garmin Vivofit and Jawbone UP … Read more
Moderate-intensity continuous training results in the same amount of body fat loss as high-intensity interval training or sprint interval training but less time commitment and/or effort required
In August 2017 researchers from Australia and Brazil reviewed the scientific literature to compare the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training, sprint interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in controlling body … Read more
Chocolate milk appears to be better than water or other “sports drinks” for post-exercise recovery
In June 2018 researchers from Iran and Canada published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of chocolate milk on post-exercise recovery markers when compared to either … Read more