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Physiology Friday #251: Does Our Body Have a ‘Muscle Memory’ for Aerobic Exercise?

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. The concept of muscle memory is quite simple: It suggests that our body will have an enhanced response to a specific exercise stimulus (i.e.,

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Physiology Friday #245: Fitness Protects against Neurodegenerative Diseases—Even in Those at the Greatest Risk

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Because the body and the brain are interconnected, it’s no surprise that when we exercise to elevate physical fitness, “cognitive fitness” follows in lockstep. Moderate: 24.1–31.1 Men Low: 23.7–30.8

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Physiology Friday #261: Combining High-intensity Training with Frequent Activity Breaks Maximizes Cardiovascular Benefits

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. But this approach only applies to non-exercisers, right? You can find more products I’m affiliated with on my website. Those of us who work out diligently don’t have to worry?

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Physiology Friday #257: Does Training Frequency Matter for Fitness Gains?

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. How frequently one exercises may not be as important as how much. That means we know about the frequency of exercise, but not the duration or intensity. The conclusion? In other words—volume drives adaptations.

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Physiology Friday #259: Do Antioxidants Hamper the Adaptive Response to Exercise?

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Exercise is the picture-perfect example of hormesis. Whether it’s a long run or a heavy lift, exercise damages our cells in the short term. You can get 20% off using the code BRADY20 on the site.

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Physiology Friday #253: Low-carb Matches High-carb for Performance: Is it Time to Question the Obligatory Role of Glycogen for Endurance Exercise?

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Traditionally, the crossover point occurs at an exercise intensity between 60% and 70% of one’s maximal oxygen uptake, with maximal fat oxidation happening somewhere in this range. What’s this all mean?

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Physiology Friday November Recap

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In case you missed it, here are all of the studies I covered in the November 2024 installments of the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Enjoy (or re-enjoy) these summaries, and don’t forget to share them with someone you think might learn from or be interested in them.