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View article: Carbohydrate ingestion during prolonged exercise and net skeletal muscle glycogen utilization: A meta-analysis
Carbohydrate ingestion during prolonged exercise and net skeletal muscle glycogen utilization: A meta-analysis Open
Background: While some studies report attenuated net muscle glycogenolysis with carbohydrate ingestion, others show no effect, possibly due to small sample sizes or methodological differences. Objective: To determine whether carbohydrate i…
View article: Monitoring Menstrual Health in Footballers: Considerations for Tracking Menstrual and Hormonal Contraceptive Cycles in the Field to Support Performance
Monitoring Menstrual Health in Footballers: Considerations for Tracking Menstrual and Hormonal Contraceptive Cycles in the Field to Support Performance Open
Monitoring menstrual health has gained popularity in sports like football as an opportunity to identify recurring symptoms or adverse symptoms related to the menstrual or hormonal contraceptive cycle; to recognize challenges related to low…
View article: Pre‐exercise protein intake is associated with reduced time in hypoglycaemia among adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Pre‐exercise protein intake is associated with reduced time in hypoglycaemia among adolescents with type 1 diabetes Open
AIM: Secondary analyses were conducted from a randomized trial of an adaptive behavioural intervention to assess the relationship between protein intake (g and g/kg) consumed within 4 h before moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) …
View article: A High Protein Diet Is Associated with Improved Glycemic Control Following Exercise among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
A High Protein Diet Is Associated with Improved Glycemic Control Following Exercise among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Open
Nutritional strategies are needed to aid people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in managing glycemia following exercise. Secondary analyses were conducted from a randomized trial of an adaptive behavioral intervention to assess the relationship…
View article: Post-Exercise Protein Intake May Reduce Time in Hypoglycemia Following Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Post-Exercise Protein Intake May Reduce Time in Hypoglycemia Following Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Open
Little is known about the role of post-exercise protein intake on post-exercise glycemia. Secondary analyses were conducted to evaluate the role of post-exercise protein intake on post-exercise glycemia using data from an exercise pilot st…
View article: Correction to: A mathematical model of the effects of resistance exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy on body composition
Correction to: A mathematical model of the effects of resistance exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy on body composition Open
View article: Creatine monohydrate increases skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow and promotes lipid mobilization in postmenopausal women
Creatine monohydrate increases skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow and promotes lipid mobilization in postmenopausal women Open
BACKGROUND: Postmenopausal females have an elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, induced partly by reduced skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow (SMBF), elevated reactive oxygen (ROS), and impaired meal metabolism (glycerol, gluco…
View article: The effects of creatine loading on cellular integrity and jump performance across the menstrual cycle
The effects of creatine loading on cellular integrity and jump performance across the menstrual cycle Open
BACKGROUND: Creatine monohydrate (CrM) supplementation may offer unique benefits to active women through augmented cellular fluid outcomes. This study sought to evaluate the effects of CrM supplementation on whole-body 50 kHz phase angle (…
View article: The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Grip Strength and Neuromuscular Activation During Short-Term Immobilization and Rehabilitation of the Wrist/Hand
The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Grip Strength and Neuromuscular Activation During Short-Term Immobilization and Rehabilitation of the Wrist/Hand Open
Females often experience greater weakness following immobilization compared to males. Hormonal fluctuations from the menstrual cycle or oral contraceptive (OC) use may contribute to sex differences and response variation. We examined diffe…
View article: Validity of Body-Composition Methods across Racial and Ethnic Populations
Validity of Body-Composition Methods across Racial and Ethnic Populations Open
View article: Creatine in women’s health: bridging the gap from menstruation through pregnancy to menopause
Creatine in women’s health: bridging the gap from menstruation through pregnancy to menopause Open
Creatine supplementation presents a promising strategy for enhancing various aspects of women's health across the lifespan. Future research should focus on optimizing dosing strategies, understanding long-term health implications, and expl…
View article: The validation of contemporary body composition methods in various races and ethnicities
The validation of contemporary body composition methods in various races and ethnicities Open
Few investigations have evaluated the validity of current body composition technology among racially and ethnically diverse populations. This study assessed the validity of common body composition methods in a multi-ethnic sample stratifie…
View article: The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Lean Body Mass with and Without Resistance Training
The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Lean Body Mass with and Without Resistance Training Open
Background/Objectives: Creatine monohydrate (CrM) is considered to be one of the most effective supplements for enhancing lean body mass during resistance training. However, CrM may influence body water content, potentially confounding lea…
View article: The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Lean Body Mass with and Without Resistance Training
The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Lean Body Mass with and Without Resistance Training Open
Background/Objectives: Creatine monohydrate (CrM) is considered to be one of the most effective supplements for enhancing lean body mass during resistance training. However, CrM may influence body water content, potentially confounding lea…
View article: Part II. Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
Part II. Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? Open
Creatine monohydrate supplementation (CrM) is a safe and effective intervention for improving certain aspects of sport, exercise performance, and health across the lifespan. Despite its evidence-based pedigree, several questions and miscon…
View article: Health-Promoting Behaviors and Their Associations With Factors Related to Well-Being Among Former National Football League Players: An NFL-LONG Study
Health-Promoting Behaviors and Their Associations With Factors Related to Well-Being Among Former National Football League Players: An NFL-LONG Study Open
Context Understanding former professional football players’ engagement with health-promoting behaviors (physical exercise, high-quality diet, and good sleep hygiene) will be helpful for developing lifestyle interventions to improve their f…
View article: Effects of pomegranate extract on blood flow and vessel diameter after high‐intensity exercise in young, healthy adults
Effects of pomegranate extract on blood flow and vessel diameter after high‐intensity exercise in young, healthy adults Open
The effects of pomegranate extract (PE) supplementation were evaluated on high-intensity exercise performance, blood flow, vessel diameter, oxygen saturation (SPO2), heart rate (HR), and blood pressure (BP). In a randomized, crossover desi…
View article: Utility of ultrasound for body fat assessment: validity and reliability compared to a multicompartment criterion
Utility of ultrasound for body fat assessment: validity and reliability compared to a multicompartment criterion Open
Measurement of body composition to assess health risk and prevention is expanding. Accurate portable techniques are needed to facilitate use in clinical settings. This study evaluated the accuracy and repeatability of a portable ultrasound…
View article: Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Contraceptive Use on Metabolic Outcomes, Strength Performance, and Recovery: A Narrative Review
Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Contraceptive Use on Metabolic Outcomes, Strength Performance, and Recovery: A Narrative Review Open
The effects of female sex hormones on optimal performance have been increasingly recognized as an important consideration in exercise and sport science research. This narrative review explores the findings of studies evaluating the effects…
View article: Dietary Creatine and Female Reproductive Health: NHANES 2017-2020
Dietary Creatine and Female Reproductive Health: NHANES 2017-2020 Open
Objectives: The hormonal fluctuations in women play a role in creatine dynamics, highlighting its potential significance during various phases such as menstruation, pregnancy, post-partum, menopause, and post-menopause. However, there is l…
View article: Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Contraceptive Use on Metabolic Outcomes, Strength Performance, and Recovery: A Narrative Review
Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Contraceptive Use on Metabolic Outcomes, Strength Performance, and Recovery: A Narrative Review Open
The effects of female sex hormones on optimal performance have been increasingly recognized as an important consideration in exercise and sport science research. This narrative review explores the findings of studies evaluating the effects…
View article: Association between dietary intake of creatine and female reproductive health: Evidence from <scp>NHANES</scp> 2017–2020
Association between dietary intake of creatine and female reproductive health: Evidence from <span>NHANES</span> 2017–2020 Open
The hormonal changes in women influence creatine dynamics, emphasizing its potential importance during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and postmenopause. Yet, limited research explores creatine's impact on female reproducti…
View article: Food consumption patterns and body composition in children: Moderating effects of prop taster status
Food consumption patterns and body composition in children: Moderating effects of prop taster status Open
This cross-sectional study determined whether 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taster status moderates the relationship between food consumption patterns and body composition in children. Children were recruited (n = 342, 50% female, 8–10 y) fr…
View article: Associations between BMI Change and Cardiometabolic Risk in Retired Football Players
Associations between BMI Change and Cardiometabolic Risk in Retired Football Players Open
Purpose Elevated rates of cardiometabolic diseases have been observed in former American football players. The current study sought to determine whether change in body mass index (ΔBMI) after retirement influences the prevalence of CHD, di…
View article: Pre‐exercise protein intake is associated with reduced time in hypoglycaemia among adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Pre‐exercise protein intake is associated with reduced time in hypoglycaemia among adolescents with type 1 diabetes Open
Aim Secondary analyses were conducted from a randomized trial of an adaptive behavioural intervention to assess the relationship between protein intake (g and g/kg) consumed within 4 h before moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) b…
View article: 174 Physical activity and sedentary behavior and spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB): Insights from Fitbit tracker data
174 Physical activity and sedentary behavior and spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB): Insights from Fitbit tracker data Open
View article: 355 Body composition vs. traditional weight and BMI for assessing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDOP) risk
355 Body composition vs. traditional weight and BMI for assessing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDOP) risk Open
View article: 356 Changes in maternal body composition parameters across gestation vary by prepregnancy BMI
356 Changes in maternal body composition parameters across gestation vary by prepregnancy BMI Open
View article: 445 Physical activity in pregnant persons with a prior preterm birth: impact of cervical insufficiency (CI)
445 Physical activity in pregnant persons with a prior preterm birth: impact of cervical insufficiency (CI) Open
View article: High-Intensity Interval Training for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study
High-Intensity Interval Training for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study Open
Objective: To assess the feasibility and changes in outcomes of a 12-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program in individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: The single-arm trial included 29 participants (mea…