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View article: A Lipidomic Exploration of the Effects of High-Intensity Interval Exercise in Healthy Men after Metformin Intake
A Lipidomic Exploration of the Effects of High-Intensity Interval Exercise in Healthy Men after Metformin Intake Open
We have previously found that high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) affected metformin pharmacokinetics compared with rest. In this scenario, changes in individual lipids could play an important role. The prolonged responses of the lipid…
View article: Effect of high‐intensity interval exercise on metformin pharmacokinetics in healthy men, assessed through a population pharmacokinetic model
Effect of high‐intensity interval exercise on metformin pharmacokinetics in healthy men, assessed through a population pharmacokinetic model Open
Background and Purpose Metformin and exercise are first‐line therapies for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. However, it is unclear whether the combination of metformin and exercise is synergistic or antagonistic. The aim of this study was …
View article: An LC-MS untargeted metabolomic comparison between three blood microsampling devices, whole blood, and plasma.
An LC-MS untargeted metabolomic comparison between three blood microsampling devices, whole blood, and plasma. Open
Introduction: Blood microsampling (BµS) devices collect less than 100 µL of blood, offering a less invasive and more cost-effective alternative to venipuncture. However, its metabolomic comparability to conventional samples remains unclear…
View article: Effects of Protein Supplementation During High-Intensity Functional Training on Physical Performance in Recreationally Trained Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Protein Supplementation During High-Intensity Functional Training on Physical Performance in Recreationally Trained Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background/Objectives: High-intensity functional training (HIFT) combines multijoint aerobic and resistance exercises. Despite its popularity, limited research has investigated dietary or supplementation strategies to enhance adaptations t…
View article: Effects of an Acute High Dose of Caffeine on Physiological Responses and Performance During a Strength-Focused CrossFit® Workout: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study
Effects of an Acute High Dose of Caffeine on Physiological Responses and Performance During a Strength-Focused CrossFit® Workout: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study Open
Background: Several nutritional strategies have been used to enhance performance in CrossFit® training. This randomized, double-blind, crossover study aimed to investigate the acute effects of caffeine consumption on physiological response…
View article: A lipidomic exploration of the effects of high-intensity interval exercise in healthy men after metformin intake
A lipidomic exploration of the effects of high-intensity interval exercise in healthy men after metformin intake Open
We have previously found that high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) affected metformin pharmacokinetics, causing higher maximal plasma concentration compared with rest. In this scenario, changes in individual lipids could play an importa…
View article: Effects of protein supplementation during pilates training on body composition, core muscle endurance, and joint flexibility in trained women: a randomized controlled trial
Effects of protein supplementation during pilates training on body composition, core muscle endurance, and joint flexibility in trained women: a randomized controlled trial Open
Ten weeks of Pilates training improved core muscle endurance, joint flexibility, and aspects of body composition in healthy trained women, but these adaptations were not enhanced by daily supplementation with 0.6 g of protein per kilogram …
View article: LC-MS-Based Global Metabolic Profiles of Alternative Blood Specimens Collected by Microsampling
LC-MS-Based Global Metabolic Profiles of Alternative Blood Specimens Collected by Microsampling Open
Blood microsampling (BμS) has recently emerged as an interesting approach in the analysis of endogenous metabolites but also in metabolomics applications. Their non-invasive way of use and the simplified logistics that they offer renders t…
View article: Toward minimally invasive metabolomics: GC-MS metabolic fingerprints of dried blood microsamples in comparison to plasma
Toward minimally invasive metabolomics: GC-MS metabolic fingerprints of dried blood microsamples in comparison to plasma Open
The first comprehensive study comparing global metabolic profiles from three BµS devices against plasma and venous liquid blood using GC-MS.
View article: A Patient Case of Malan Syndrome Involving 19p13.2 Deletion of NFIX with Longitudinal Follow-Up and Future Prospectives
A Patient Case of Malan Syndrome Involving 19p13.2 Deletion of NFIX with Longitudinal Follow-Up and Future Prospectives Open
Background and Objectives: Malan syndrome is a rare overgrowth syndrome resulting from NFIX haploinsufficiency due to heterozygous loss-of-function mutations or microdeletions of NFIX on chromosome 19 at p13.2. Phenotypic presentation can …
View article: Oxygenation Kinetics of Three Quadriceps Muscles During Squatting Exercise in Trained Men
Oxygenation Kinetics of Three Quadriceps Muscles During Squatting Exercise in Trained Men Open
This study aimed to monitor the oxygenation and blood supply in three quadriceps muscles [the vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis (VM), and rectus femoris (RF)] during squatting exercise to exhaustion. Eighteen young resistance-trained …
View article: Effects of Supplementation with Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins, Combined with High-Intensity Functional Training, on Exercise Performance and Body Composition: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Effects of Supplementation with Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins, Combined with High-Intensity Functional Training, on Exercise Performance and Body Composition: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a supplement rich in ω-3 and ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and antioxidant vitamins on physical performance and body composition following a period of high-intensity functio…
View article: Mechanical Deviations in Stride Characteristics During Running in the Severe Intensity Domain Are Associated With a Decline in Muscle Oxygenation
Mechanical Deviations in Stride Characteristics During Running in the Severe Intensity Domain Are Associated With a Decline in Muscle Oxygenation Open
We explored the impact of running in the severe intensity domain on running mechanics and muscle oxygenation in competitive runners by investigating the relationship between mechanical deviations from typical stride characteristics and mus…
View article: A Comparison of Leg Muscle Oxygenation, Cardiorespiratory Responses, and Blood Lactate between Walking and Running at the Same Speed
A Comparison of Leg Muscle Oxygenation, Cardiorespiratory Responses, and Blood Lactate between Walking and Running at the Same Speed Open
It is not known whether different gait modes, or movement patterns, at the same speed elicit differences in muscle oxygen oxygenation, expressed as muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2). Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the oxygenation…
View article: Prevalence of Vegetarianism Among Regular Exercisers in Greek Gyms: A Pilot Study
Prevalence of Vegetarianism Among Regular Exercisers in Greek Gyms: A Pilot Study Open
Recent studies have shown that the prevalence of vegetarianism among the general population in western societies ranges between 2% and 9%. Information regarding the prevalence of vegetarianism among exercisers is lacking. The aim of the pr…
View article: Comparison of leg muscle oxygenation, cardiorespiratory responses, and blood lactate between walking and running at the same speed
Comparison of leg muscle oxygenation, cardiorespiratory responses, and blood lactate between walking and running at the same speed Open
Purpose: Muscle oxygenation, expressed as muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2), is being increasingly measured in exercise. Whether different gait modes, or movement patterns, of the same load elicit differences in muscle oxygenation…
View article: Blood Lactate and Maximal Lactate Accumulation Rate at Three Sprint Swimming Distances in Highly Trained and Elite Swimmers
Blood Lactate and Maximal Lactate Accumulation Rate at Three Sprint Swimming Distances in Highly Trained and Elite Swimmers Open
We examined the blood lactate response, in terms of the maximal post-exercise concentration (Lamax), time to reach Lamax, and maximal lactate accumulation rate (VLamax), to swimming sprints of 25, 35, and 50 m. A total of 14 highly trained…
View article: Editorial: Nutrition and exercise immunology
Editorial: Nutrition and exercise immunology Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Nutr., 01 February 2023Sec. Sport and Exercise Nutrition Volume 10 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1147518
View article: The Addition of High-Load Resistance Exercises to a High-Intensity Functional Training Program Elicits Further Improvements in Body Composition and Strength: A Randomized Trial
The Addition of High-Load Resistance Exercises to a High-Intensity Functional Training Program Elicits Further Improvements in Body Composition and Strength: A Randomized Trial Open
The current study aimed to examine the effects of adding specific high-load resistance exercises to a high-intensity functional training (HIFT) program on healthy adults’ physical fitness and body composition. Twenty recreationally active …
View article: Bout duration in high-intensity interval exercise modifies hematologic, metabolic and antioxidant responses
Bout duration in high-intensity interval exercise modifies hematologic, metabolic and antioxidant responses Open
These findings highlight the importance of bout duration, given that shorter bouts of HIIE (30 s or 10 s) induce lower blood cell perturbations, metabolic stress, and antioxidant responses compared to the commonly used 1-min bouts, despite…
View article: Physiological, perceptual and affective responses to high-intensity interval training using two work-matched programs with different bout duration in obese males
Physiological, perceptual and affective responses to high-intensity interval training using two work-matched programs with different bout duration in obese males Open
View article: Exercise to Lower Postprandial Lipemia: Why, When, What and How
Exercise to Lower Postprandial Lipemia: Why, When, What and How Open
We review recent findings on the ability of exercise to lower postprandial lipemia (PPL). Specifically, we answer why exercise is important in lowering PPL, when it is most effective to exercise to achieve this, what the preferred exercise…
View article: Effect of the Reduction in Training Volume during the COVID-19 Era on Performance in 100-m and 400-m Freestyle Events in Greek Swimming Championships
Effect of the Reduction in Training Volume during the COVID-19 Era on Performance in 100-m and 400-m Freestyle Events in Greek Swimming Championships Open
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on almost all social activities, including sport participation. Swimming training was greatly reduced during the 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 seasons (by four and two months, respectively), which caus…
View article: Effect of Supplementation with Olive Leaf Extract Enriched with Oleuropein on the Metabolome and Redox Status of Athletes’ Blood and Urine—A Metabolomic Approach
Effect of Supplementation with Olive Leaf Extract Enriched with Oleuropein on the Metabolome and Redox Status of Athletes’ Blood and Urine—A Metabolomic Approach Open
Oleuropein (OE) is a secoiridoid glycoside occurring mostly in the Oleaceae family and presenting several pharmacological properties, including hypolipidemic and antioxidant properties. Based on these, several dietary supplements containin…
View article: Editorial: Predicting Individual Responses to Exercise Interventions, Volume II
Editorial: Predicting Individual Responses to Exercise Interventions, Volume II Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Physiol., 18 February 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.850919
View article: Therapeutic Benefits of Short-Arm Human Centrifugation in Multiple Sclerosis–A New Approach
Therapeutic Benefits of Short-Arm Human Centrifugation in Multiple Sclerosis–A New Approach Open
Short-arm human centrifugation (SAHC) is proposed as a robust countermeasure to treat deconditioning and prevent progressive disability in a case of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Based on long-term physiological knowledge deriv…
View article: Effects of Periodic Religious Fasting for Decades on Nutrient Intakes and the Blood Biochemical Profile
Effects of Periodic Religious Fasting for Decades on Nutrient Intakes and the Blood Biochemical Profile Open
The aim of the present study was to examine differences and correlations in nutrient intakes and serum parameters related to nutrient intake (lipid profile, vitamins, and trace elements) in 200 lifelong Christian Orthodox Church (COC) fast…
View article: Relevance of a Sprint Interval Swim Training Set to the 100‐Meter Freestyle Event Based on Blood Lactate and Kinematic Variables
Relevance of a Sprint Interval Swim Training Set to the 100‐Meter Freestyle Event Based on Blood Lactate and Kinematic Variables Open
Sprint interval training (SIT) sets are commonly used by coaches in the training routine of swimmers competing in short-distance events; however, data regarding their relevance to competitive events are scarce. The aim of this study was to…
View article: Selected Papers from the 9th Greek Conference of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise
Selected Papers from the 9th Greek Conference of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise Open
This book contains selected papers from the 9th annual conference of the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise (2019). Exercise biochemistry and exercise physiology are two closely related sport sciences that examine …
View article: Effects of Two Workload-Matched High-Intensity Interval Training Protocols on Regional Body Composition and Fat Oxidation in Obese Men
Effects of Two Workload-Matched High-Intensity Interval Training Protocols on Regional Body Composition and Fat Oxidation in Obese Men Open
The effects of two high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols on regional body composition and fat oxidation in men with obesity were compared using a parallel randomized design. Sixteen inactive males (age, 38.9 ± 7.3 years; body f…