Exercise can be considered as a physical activity specifically planned, structured, repetitive and purposive aiming the improvement or maintenance of one or more components of physical fitness. Exercise implies an acute physiological stimulus to the human body while considering the impact of the mechanical load and other environmental/contextual stressors associated with the practice. Moreover, structured exercise in a medium- to long-term may also change some physiological parameters and, for that reason, have been extensively researched in the last decades. However, majority of these studies have been focussed on performance of athletic population, inclined towards systematic rigorous exercise routines. The population engaging in less rigorous physical activities also see a myriad of health benefits over medium to long term.
Physical activity is a preliminary prevention tactic against several chronic conditions (low cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max), metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, depression and anxiety among others). In this Research Topic, we aim to bring together latest research and evidence based theories to better understand the improvement in body composition, physical fitness and overall health of this generic population when adopting physical activity in their lifestyle.
Recreational sports and engagement in physical activity have distinctive physiological responses as seen in medium- to long-term adaptations in body composition and physical fitness. In this Research Topic, we aim to bring together the latest research on how physical activity can affect body composition (Eg. BMI, Percentage of Bone, fat and muscle), physical fitness (strength, endurance, flexibility) and other measurable health parameters. This special issue aims to promote an opportunity to publish high-quality original investigations, narrative and systematic reviews in the field of exercise physiology with special focus on body composition and physical fitness in the non-athletic population.
We look forward to receiving contributions related (but not limited) to the following topics: (i) exercise epidemiology; (ii) exercise impact on metabolism; (iii) exercise impact on body composition; (iv) exercise physiology and neuromuscular effects. We would welcome papers related to evidence of successful intervention strategies. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by experts in the field.
Exercise can be considered as a physical activity specifically planned, structured, repetitive and purposive aiming the improvement or maintenance of one or more components of physical fitness. Exercise implies an acute physiological stimulus to the human body while considering the impact of the mechanical load and other environmental/contextual stressors associated with the practice. Moreover, structured exercise in a medium- to long-term may also change some physiological parameters and, for that reason, have been extensively researched in the last decades. However, majority of these studies have been focussed on performance of athletic population, inclined towards systematic rigorous exercise routines. The population engaging in less rigorous physical activities also see a myriad of health benefits over medium to long term.
Physical activity is a preliminary prevention tactic against several chronic conditions (low cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max), metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, depression and anxiety among others). In this Research Topic, we aim to bring together latest research and evidence based theories to better understand the improvement in body composition, physical fitness and overall health of this generic population when adopting physical activity in their lifestyle.
Recreational sports and engagement in physical activity have distinctive physiological responses as seen in medium- to long-term adaptations in body composition and physical fitness. In this Research Topic, we aim to bring together the latest research on how physical activity can affect body composition (Eg. BMI, Percentage of Bone, fat and muscle), physical fitness (strength, endurance, flexibility) and other measurable health parameters. This special issue aims to promote an opportunity to publish high-quality original investigations, narrative and systematic reviews in the field of exercise physiology with special focus on body composition and physical fitness in the non-athletic population.
We look forward to receiving contributions related (but not limited) to the following topics: (i) exercise epidemiology; (ii) exercise impact on metabolism; (iii) exercise impact on body composition; (iv) exercise physiology and neuromuscular effects. We would welcome papers related to evidence of successful intervention strategies. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by experts in the field.
