Positive effects from sports are achieved primarily through physical activity, but secondary
effects bring health benefits such as psychosocial and personal development and less …

Nuzzo, JL. Narrative review of sex differences in muscle strength, endurance, activation,
size, fiber type, and strength training participation rates, preferences, motivations, injuries …

Decreased skeletal muscle contractile activity (disuse) or unloading leads to muscle mass
loss, also known as muscle atrophy. The balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) …

Abstract Roberts, BM, Nuckols, G, and Krieger, JW. Sex differences in resistance training: A
systematic review and meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 34 (5): 1448–1460, 2020—The …

Background Acute protein turnover studies suggest lower anabolic response after ingestion
of plant vs. animal proteins. However, the effects of an exclusively plant-based protein diet …

In general, it is well recognized that both acute physical exercises and regular physical
training influence brain plasticity and cognitive functions positively. However, growing …

Resistance training is the most effective method to increase muscle mass. It has also been
shown to promote many health benefits. Although it is deemed safe and of clinical relevance …

It is well established that exercise is an important component in the maintenance of good
health, and yet recent studies have demonstrated that a sub-section of individuals …

Skeletal muscle plays an indispensable role in metabolic health and physical function. A
decrease in muscle mass and function with advancing age exacerbates the likelihood of …

Muscle strength is often measured through the performance of a one-repetition maximum
(1RM). However, we that feel a true measurement of 'strength'remains elusive. For example …