TOP-5 Studies on Sports and Bodybuilding from 07.18.2026 - 07.25.2026
Comparative effectiveness of unstable and stable resistance training on lower limb strength, mobility, and fear of falling in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials; The impact of single-session aerobic exercise intensity on peripheral neurotrophic factors in patients with ischemic stroke in the subacute phase of rehabilitation; The effect of physical activity on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease: a summary review; Changes in body composition in professional athletes under specialized dietary counseling: a randomized controlled trial; EXPRESS: Associations between lifestyle and vascular parameters in women: a summary review (MUJER-EVA project).
5. Comparative effectiveness of unstable and stable resistance training on lower limb strength, mobility, and fear of falling in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
About the study.
This meta-analysis compares the effectiveness of unstable and stable strength training on lower limb strength, mobility, and fear of falling in older adults. The study includes randomized controlled trials.
Results.
After short-term training, URT showed no significant improvements compared to SRT in lower limb strength and mobility; SRT demonstrated a trend towards better results in the Five-Times Sit-to-Stand test. URT significantly reduced fear of falling after short-term training and significantly improved results in the Timed Up and Go test after long-term training compared to SRT.
4. The impact of single-session aerobic exercise intensity on peripheral neurotrophic factors in patients with ischemic stroke in the subacute phase of rehabilitation.
About the study.
The study aims to analyze the impact of aerobic exercise intensity on neurotrophin concentrations in the serum of patients after their first ischemic stroke. Participants were divided into groups with low and moderate exercise intensity.
Results.
One session of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity was associated with a significant increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentration in serum and a decrease in irisin concentration. The analysis showed that changes in neurotrophin concentrations were similar between groups with different exercise intensities.
3. The effect of physical exercise on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease: a summary review.
About the study.
The aim of the study was to assess the impact of physical exercise on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease. The review analyzed data from 11 meta-analyses.
Results.
Aerobic exercises significantly improved dialysis adequacy, cardiorespiratory fitness, six-minute walk test results, systolic blood pressure, C-reactive protein levels, and depression. Strength exercises improved six-minute walk test results and physical component scores but had no significant impact on other measures.