Jenelle K Dziano, Jonathan P Ariyaratnam, Melissa E Middeldorp, Prashanthan Sanders, Adrian D Elliott
{"title":"Exercise for Atrial Fibrillation: Unmasking Comorbidities and Improving Treatment.","authors":"Jenelle K Dziano, Jonathan P Ariyaratnam, Melissa E Middeldorp, Prashanthan Sanders, Adrian D Elliott","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000391","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000391","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atrial fibrillation is associated with significant symptoms, comorbidities and shared pathophysiological features with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We propose that exercise testing, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and exercise cardiac imaging, can unmask subclinical cardiac dysfunction, guide diagnosis and inform intervention. Exercise training has a key role in AF management, improving arrhythmia burden, atrial remodelling and quality of life. Summary: Exercise testing identifies additional cardiac limitations in atrial fibrillation; exercise intervention reduces arrhythmia episodes and improves quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148610184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Timothy M Kistner, Emmanuel Katsanis, Richard J Simpson
{"title":"Augmenting β2-adrenergic signaling during exercise to enhance anti-tumor immune function.","authors":"Timothy M Kistner, Emmanuel Katsanis, Richard J Simpson","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000395","DOIUrl":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000395","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exercise is emerging as a powerful adjuvant therapy during cancer treatment, partly due to its immunomodulatory effects. However, the moderate to vigorous intensities required for optimal immune-boosting effects are a barrier for many patients. β1-selective blockade may bias β2 adrenergic signaling to amplify immune responses at lower exercise intensities, offering a clinically feasible strategy for all cancer patients. SUMMARY: Enhancing β2 adrenergic receptor signaling in cancer patients may increase the beneficial effects of exercise on anti-tumor immunity.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148399642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews: 2025 Paper of the Year.","authors":"Lyndsey E DuBose, Kerrie L Moreau","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000396","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000396","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148399768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonard H Epstein, Kyle D Flack, James Roemmich, Jennifer L Temple
{"title":"Exercise reinforcement: The Motivation to be Physically Active.","authors":"Leonard H Epstein, Kyle D Flack, James Roemmich, Jennifer L Temple","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000394","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research is needed to understand how to motivate people to be active. There are wide individual differences in the reinforcing value of exercise, which predicts physical activity, and can be increased in sedentary adults. We include a computational model of how exercise reinforcement is related to physical activity and thoughts on the choice between active versus sedentary alternatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148414131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matt S Stock, Kylie K Harmon, Justin W Andrushko, Jonathan P Farthing, Michael D Roberts, Brian C Clark, Lori Ploutz-Snyder, Charlotte Suetta, Harry C S Wingfield, Luc J C van Loon, Joshua C Carr
{"title":"Limb Disuse Trials in Humans: Key Insights on Study Design, Ethics, and Project Execution.","authors":"Matt S Stock, Kylie K Harmon, Justin W Andrushko, Jonathan P Farthing, Michael D Roberts, Brian C Clark, Lori Ploutz-Snyder, Charlotte Suetta, Harry C S Wingfield, Luc J C van Loon, Joshua C Carr","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000392","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000392","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Limb disuse models, such as immobilization and limb suspension, have been implemented for 30+ years to understand the mechanistic and clinical implications of neuromuscular impairments and muscle atrophy. Drawing on decades of experience, we outline key considerations for research design, ethics, and implementation. Serving as a roadmap for investigators, this review promotes broader use of disuse models in clinical trials. Summary: This review provides guidance for designing and conducting safe, rigorous limb disuse studies, highlighting ethical considerations, challenges, and future directions.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148370988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrating Astronomical Seasonal Phase into Physical Activity Research.","authors":"David E Conroy","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000393","DOIUrl":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000393","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Seasonal phase variation, characterized as a sinusoidal waveform anchored at the annual solstices, can be positively associated with both between- and within-person differences in physical activity in observational, longitudinal, and experimental studies. A continuous measure for adjusting seasonal phase variation will reduce seasonal confounding in physical activity research, increase the precision of effect sizes, and improve the reproducibility of findings. Summary: A continuous measure of astronomical seasonal phase is proposed to advance observational, longitudinal, and experimental research on physical activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13353210/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148370959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Breaking Boundaries Between Resistance and Aerobic Training in Cancer Survivors.","authors":"Kyuwan Lee","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000387","DOIUrl":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000387","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Current exercise guidelines for cancer survivors continue to rely on a binary separation of resistance and aerobic training. This review proposes a stimulus-based continuum in which mechanical load, cardiorespiratory strain, metabolic stress, recovery density, and contraction velocity collectively determine physiological adaptations. This framework provides a conceptual basis for designing time-efficient, individualized exercise strategies beyond traditional modality labels in cancer care.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"146-153"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sex Over Cycle: Sex Differences Outweigh Menstrual Cycle Effects on Human Motor Output.","authors":"Sophia T Jenz, Gregory E P Pearcey","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000390","DOIUrl":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000390","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Females are underrepresented in research often due to concerns about potential variability introduced by the menstrual cycle. Although the cycle influences motor output, these effects are small and inconsistent, and are rarely interpreted relative to sex-related differences. This review compares sex and menstrual cycle effects on motor output, and we hypothesize sex-related differences have a substantially larger influence on motor output than the menstrual cycle.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"101-111"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cognitive Neuroelectrical Activity During Preparation for Exercise Under Hyperthermia.","authors":"Manabu Shibasaki, Hiroki Nakata","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000388","DOIUrl":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000388","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exercise in a hot environment can impair performance due to not only impaired coordination of major physiological systems but also reduced cognitive processing related to the exercise strategy. In this review, we discuss potential factors contributing to reduced exercise performance during excessive brain temperature elevation, with a focus on the functional localization of brain activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"154-163"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13232702/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicholas Blackmond, Juan M Murias, Rogerio Nogueira Soares
{"title":"Reactive Hyperemia: Revisiting a Key Vascular Feature of Cardiorespiratory Fitness.","authors":"Nicholas Blackmond, Juan M Murias, Rogerio Nogueira Soares","doi":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000389","DOIUrl":"10.1249/JES.0000000000000389","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although flow-mediated dilation is a well-established marker of conduit artery endothelial function, it is not optimally suited to detect endurance exercise training-mediated vascular adaptations in healthy individuals. Herein, we evaluate reactive hyperemia, adding resistance-vessel and microvascular responses, as a physiological feature that more closely reflects the peripheral remodeling and physiological environment associated with cardiorespiratory fitness.</p>","PeriodicalId":55157,"journal":{"name":"Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"134-145"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}