On November 15, the VI Conference on LGTBIQ+, Physical Education, and Sport brought together researchers and practitioners from across Europe to discuss ways to promote inclusion and equity in sports and physical education. Hosted by […]
Category: Research
Publication: Antioxidative, Glucose Management, and Muscle Protein Synthesis Properties of Fish Protein Hydrolysates and Peptides
Research Impact: This review explores the health benefits of fish protein hydrolysates (FPHs) and bioactive peptides, highlighting their potential for improving antioxidant capacity, glucose management, and muscle protein synthesis (MPS). Derived from fish and fish-processing […]
Publication: Nutritional strategies for improving sarcopenia outcomes in older adults: A narrative review
Research Impact: This narrative review explores nutritional strategies to improve sarcopenia outcomes in older adults. Sarcopenia, a condition characterized by muscle loss, decreased strength, and reduced physical performance, is associated with aging and chronic illnesses, […]
Publication: Prevalence of reducing carbohydrate intake and fasted training in elite endurance athletes and association with bone injury
Research Impact: This study examined the prevalence of reduced carbohydrate (CHO) intake and fasted training among 327 elite endurance athletes and their association with bone injuries. Findings revealed that 28% of athletes intentionally reduced CHO […]
Publication: Postexercise Dietary Leucine Retention for Whole-Body Anabolism Is Greater With Whey Protein Isolate and Fish-Derived Protein Hydrolysate Than Nonessential Amino Acids in Trained Young Men
Research Impact: This study investigated how different protein sources support muscle recovery after exercise by examining leucine retention, a key marker of muscle-building potential. Ten healthy, strength-trained men completed full-body workouts on three occasions, consuming […]
Publication: How are female rugby players affected by contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain–an international survey
Research Impact: Contact breast injuries (CBI) and exercise-induced breast pain (EIBP) significantly impact female Rugby players’ performance. In a global survey of 182 players, 64.3% of 7s and 51.9% of 15s players experienced a CBI […]
Publication: Association of Sarcopenia and Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Slope in Male Patients With Heart Failure
Impact Summary: This study investigated the relationship between sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength) and ventilatory response during exercise in 169 male patients with heart failure (HF). Sarcopenia, present in 17% of participants, was […]
Reflections on DE-PASS: Achievements, Outcomes, and the Road Ahead : Prof Ciaran Mac Donncha.
As the DEterminants of Physical ActiviteS in Settings Network (DE-PASS) draws to a close, I am filled with pride and gratitude reflecting on the journey we’ve shared over the past four years. What began in […]
The PEP-4-QPE in Action: My Research Residency at the University of Lorraine – dr jenna lorusso.
What is policy and why does it matter? These were the two central questions that myself and third year undergraduate physical education students at the University of Lorraine considered together during my research residency there […]
Publication: The Relationship Between Training Load and Injury in Competitive Swimming: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study
Research Impact: Training load monitoring is employed to quantify training demands, to determine individual physiological adaptions and to examine the dose–response relationship, ultimately reducing the likelihood of injury and making a meaningful impact on performance. […]
