Ever wondered how cycling and visual tasks affect your brain? A small study tried to find out. They looked at how cycling on a stationary bike and a visual task, like searching for items, impact brain function. Twenty-seven young adults took part. They did four sessions. First, they checked their f
What if your body's muscle and fat levels could tell us something about your brain's age? A recent study suggests that might be the case. Scientists used full-body MRI scans and AI to examine 1, 164 adults. They wanted to see if muscle levels and fat distribution were linked to how young or old our
CrossFit is known for building strong, powerful bodies, but it's not all about muscles and strength. Some female athletes in this sport, along with those who also do endurance training, might be dealing with more than just physical challenges. They could be facing issues like eating problems, body i
Lactate levels in horses can tell us a lot about their endurance and training needs. Scientists have found ways to predict how much lactate a horse can handle during exercise without getting too tired. This is called the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS). To figure this out, researchers put ten te
In Ireland, a big push is on to help people with lung diseases like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) stay active. The goal is to find the best ways for each person to keep moving, because what works for one might not work for another. COPD makes even simple movements tough. People with
Ever wonder why exercise makes you feel better? Scientists have been trying to figure out exactly how it changes our brains. A recent study took a close look at this by focusing on people who often feel anxious. They wanted to see if exercise could help them and how it might work in the brain. The
People with type 2 diabetes often struggle to manage their blood sugar levels. But what if technology could lend a hand? A recent study explored this idea by testing two tools: continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and exercise trackers like Fitbit. The goal was to see if using these devices together co
Elderly individuals with cognitive impairment often struggle with sleep and mood. A recent study explored how regular exercise can make a difference. The research focused on two types of exercise: eccentric resistance and combined aerobic plus resistance. The goal was to see how these activities imp
Building muscle doesn't always mean spending hours in the gym. A recent experiment proved that intense, short workouts can be just as effective. The key? Focus on quality over quantity. A fitness expert decided to test this idea. For 100 days, he cut his usual workout time in half. Instead of doing
People often wonder how hard they need to push themselves during workouts. The idea that the more intense the exercise, the better the results is interesting. But figuring out exactly how to measure this intensity is not straightforward. First, let's think about what exercise intensity means. It's
