Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) involve testing genetic variants across the
genomes of many individuals to identify genotype–phenotype associations. GWAS have …

Physical inactivity is one of the leading modifiable risk factors for global mortality, with an
estimated 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared with those who are physically …

The literature base regarding the development of sporting talent is extensive, and includes
empirical articles, reviews, position papers, academic books, governing body documents …

Background/objectives Physical activity (PA) protects against a wide range of diseases.
Habitual PA appears to be heritable, motivating the search for specific genetic variants that …

Physical inactivity is an important contributor to non-communicable diseases in countries of
high income, and increasingly so in those of low and middle income. Understanding why …

Obesity in childhood carries a wide range of physical, psychological and social disbenefits
and also increases the risk of adult obesity with its well-recognised, enhanced risk of several …

Complex systems approaches have received increasing attention in public health because
reductionist approaches yield limited insights in the context of dynamic systems. Most …

Exercise Psychology, Second Edition, addresses the psychological and biological
consequences of exercise and physical activity and their subsequent effects on mood and …

Mammals expend energy in many ways, including basic cellular maintenance and repair,
digestion, thermoregulation, locomotion, growth and reproduction. These processes can …

This chapter is devoted to the role of genetic variation and gene-exercise interactions in the
biology of adaptation to exercise. There is evidence from genetic epidemiology research that …