Background: The circadian timing system or circadian clock plays a crucial role in many
biological processes, such as the sleep-wake cycle, hormone secretion, cardiovascular …

The anabolic effect of resistance training can mitigate muscle loss during contest
preparation. In reviewing relevant literature, we recommend a periodized approach be …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein that stimulates processes of
neurogenesis, the survival of neurons and microglia, stimulates neuroplasticity, and takes …

Intermittent fasting has grown in popularity over the past several years. However, intermittent
fasting has also been shown to relate to eating disorder behaviors and psychopathology, yet …

Background The benefits of exercise are well established but one major barrier for many is
time. It has been proposed that short period resistance training (RT) could play a role in …

It has been hypothesized that performing aerobic exercise after an overnight fast accelerates
the loss of body fat. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in fat mass and fat …

Although resistance training (RT) has long been accepted as a means for developing and
maintaining muscular strength, endurance, power and muscle mass, its beneficial …

The purpose of this study was to report and analyze the practices adopted by bodybuilders
in light of scientific evidence and to propose evidence-based alternatives. Six (four male and …

This study investigated the effect of fasted and postprandial exercise on appetite, energy
intake and resting metabolic responses. Twelve healthy males (mean±SD: age 23±3years …

In mice, obesity has been observed not only in those freely fed a high-fat diet (HFD) but also
in those fed while physically inactive. In contrast, a HFD during physically active periods …