exercise performance news

New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change women's participation in physical activity. Excluding women with a history ... More

An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and why exercise performed at different times of the day can ... More

Two new studies have suggested that the circadian clock could play a more important role in how the body responds to physical exertion than previously ... More

A person's physiological age is a much more accurate predictor of their survival than their chronological age. A study published in the European Journal of ... More

Gym goers that guzzle back a protein shake post-workout to help build muscle mass and speed up recovery could be doing themselves more harm than ... More

New research suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise intolerance related to heart failure. The study is published ahead of print ... More

London’s Corinthia Hotel has today expanded its fitness and wellness offering with the launch of a new hybrid fitness concept called BodySPace. Housed within its ... More

A new personalised health and wellness concept is looking to target luxury hotels and high-end residential properties in the UK and Europe. Created by entrepreneur ... More

As the physical activity sector continues to refine its offering and extend services beyond the four-walls of the gym, Active IQ has announced the creation ... More

With the World Cup set to kick off on Thursday, interest in the world's most popular sport is likely to peak, with a recent study ... More

Image: Caffeine's impact appears to be time-related The consumption of caffeine one hour prior to exercising could have an enhancing effect on performance, according to ... More

We've heard that listening to fast-paced music can improve exercise performance, but it seems that personalised music can also be good for the cardiovascular system, ... More

A new study has shown that short term, high-intensity interval training can be more effective than traditional types of moderate long-term exercise. A study by ... More

James O'Driscoll has become the first blind person in England to become a qualified fitness instructor. The 37-year-old from Bromley, Kent, enrolled and trained alongside ... More