The word “exercise” is often used by physicians and frequently ignored by patients. This simple word “exercise” is, in fact, ...

A major review finds exercise science still treats the male body as the default, sidelining women in research and raising questions about how universal fitness, training and recovery advice really is ...

New research suggests that long-standing assumptions about sex and gender continue to shape how studies are designed, interpreted, and reported.

For general fitness and health, men should aim for age-adjusted VO2 max scores that put them above average. This will ensure you are maximizing reductions in all-cause mortality from having a higher ...

Regular, short bursts of physical activity or exercise can provide sustainable health benefits for those who simply haven’t ...

Independence is an issue many people struggle with as they age. Strength, balance and physical abilities are some key elements to maintaining independence. Rex Carpenter is an advanced exercise ...

Scientists are uncovering the far-reaching influence of physical activity on our circadian rhythms. They believe the emerging findings have implications both for health and athletic performance. When ...

A UBC research team has revealed substantial, ongoing inequities in how sex and gender are represented in exercise physiology ...

A UBC study of more than 600 exercise physiology research articles found nearly half included only male participants while fewer than one in ten focused exclusively on females, revealing gender gaps c ...

Physiologist spills beans on how can menopausal women prioritise strength training in their daily workouts more.