Human skeletal muscle demonstrates remarkable plasticity, adapting to numerous external
stimuli including the habitual level of contractile loading. Accordingly, muscle function and …

Epidemiological and biological plausibility studies support a cause-and-effect relationship
between increased levels of physical activity or cardiorespiratory fitness and reduced …

Objective To describe the pattern of injuries and illnesses sustained during the Games of the
XXXI Olympiad, hosted by Rio de Janeiro from 5 to 21 August 2016. Methods We recorded …

The benefits of exercise are irrefutable. Individuals engaging in regular exercise have a
favourable cardiovascular risk profile for coronary artery disease and reduce their risk of …

Multiple epidemiological studies document that habitual physical activity reduces the risk of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and most demonstrate progressively lower …

Habitual physical activity and regular exercise training improve cardiovascular health and
longevity. A physically active lifestyle is, therefore, a key aspect of primary and secondary …

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) and increased levels of
cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) or aerobic capacity are widely promoted as cardioprotective …

Background Systematic surveillance of injuries and illnesses is the foundation for
develo** preventive measures in sport. Aim To analyse the injuries and illnesses that …

Exercise confers a plethora of health benefits that are well documented, whereas physical
inactivity is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The dose of …

Regular exercise promotes structural, functional, and electrical remodeling of the heart, often
referred to as the “athlete's heart,” with intense endurance sports being associated with the …