Latest Exercise physiology Stories

Nanoscale whiskers from sea creatures could grow human muscle tissueMinute whiskers of nanoscale dimensions taken from sea creatures could hold the key to creating working human muscle tissue, University of Manchester researchers have discovered.Scientists have found that cellulose from tunicates, commonly known as sea squirts, can influence the behavior of skeletal muscle cells in the laboratory.These nanostructures are several thousand times smaller than muscle cells and are the smallest...

Many people suffer from a devastating condition known as critical limb ischemia (CLI) that can lead to muscle wasting and even amputation. The disease is linked to the blockage of blood flow to the skeletal muscle and current treatment options include rehabilitative exercise and surgical bypass of blood vessels. New preclinical research suggests there may be a way to restore blood supply in skeletal muscle without traditional intervention.Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science...

Examining impact on individual parts of the knee shows physical activity is beneficial to joint health Indianapolis, IN (Vocus/PRWEB) March 01, 2011 For years, studies have offered conflicting opinions on whether exercise is good for knees. A new report released today by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) provides strong evidence that exercise is, in fact, good for the knees. The report, titled "What is the Effect of Physical Activity on the Knee Joint? A Systematic Review,"...

Midbrook Medical, the Jackson, MI, based manufacturer of medical decontamination systems and custom fabricated medical equipment has introduced the MediCount ATP testing system. These handheld units can quickly and easily measure the cleanliness of a surface, providing nearly instantaneous feedback on the effectiveness of cleaning practices. Jackson, MI (Vocus/PRWEB) February 25, 2011 Midbrook Medical, the Jackson, MI, based manufacturer of medical decontamination systems and custom...

Study finds daily cherry juice reduces muscle damage caused by exerciseTart cherries could help athletes reduce muscle damage to recover faster from a tough workout, according to new research published in the American College of Sports Medicine's journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.Researchers at the Sports and Exercise Science Research Center at London South Bank University in the UK gave 10 trained athletes 1 ounce of an antioxidant-packed tart cherry juice concentrate...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council on Exercise, America's leading authority on fitness and the largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization in the world, today announced exclusive study findings that conclude hula hooping workouts offer substantial and positive results. With no scientific literature to support the fitness benefits of hooping, the Council commissioned a team from the exercise and health program at the University of...

Hibernating, it turns out, is much more complicated than one might think.Research published in the latest issue of the journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology illustrates a complex series of changes that occur in grizzly bears' hearts as they hibernate. The changes guard against complications that could arise from greatly reduced activity.A grizzly hibernates five to six months of the year. During that time, its heart rate slows drastically from around 84 beats per minute when active to...

Study suggests strength training is key to preventing age-related muscle loss in older adults Indianapolis, IN (Vocus/PRWEB) February 01, 2011 Adults who begin lifting weights early in life may benefit from decreased age-related muscle loss and live independently longer, according to a report published this month by the American College of Sports Medicine. The report, titled "Influence of Resistance Exercise on Lean Body Mass in Aging Adults: A Meta-Analysis," was published in Medicine...

Regular aerobic exercise can bring remarkable changes not just to your body your metabolism, and your heart, but also to your spirits. Boston, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 31, 2011 Regular aerobic exercise can bring remarkable changes not just to your body your metabolism, and your heart, but also to your spirits, reports the February 2011 issue of Harvard Men's Health Watch. Aerobic exercise is the key for your head, just as it is for your heart. It has a unique capacity to exhilarate and...

PROVO, Utah, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tahitian Noni International (TNI) recently announced the release of Fit, a comprehensive new body composition system that offers products specifically engineered to reverse the effects of Metabolic Syndrome. Fit takes an innovative approach to weight management by focusing on building lean muscle to increase your body's ability to burn fat. The Fit product line includes Fit Rebuild-a protein shake that delivers 15 grams of protein and all 22 amino...