Health benefits of exercise — more than meets the eye!

Muscles, exercise and obesity: skeletal muscle as a secretory organ

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Lack of Exercise Is a Major Cause of Chronic Diseases

Booth, F. W., Roberts, C. K., & Laye, M. J. (2012) · Comprehensive Physiology · doi:10.1002/cphy.c110025 · Cited by 2,575 · see citing works

Voluntary running suppresses tumor growth through epinephrine- and IL-6-dependent NK cell mobilization and redistribution

Pedersen, L., Idorn, M., Olofsson, G. H., Lauenborg, B., Nookaew, I., Hansen, R. H., Johannesen, H. H., Becker, J. C., Pedersen, K. S., Dethlefsen, C., et al. (2016) · Cell Metabolism · doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2016.01.011 · Cited by 888 · see citing works

Interleukin-6 stimulates lipolysis and fat oxidation in humans

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Running-induced systemic cathepsin B secretion is associated with memory function

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Interleukin-6 Is a Novel Factor Mediating Glucose Homeostasis During Skeletal Muscle Contraction

Febbraio, M. A., Hiscock, N., Sacchetti, M., Fischer, C. P., & Pedersen, B. K. (2004) · Diabetes · doi:10.2337/diabetes.53.7.1643 · Cited by 455 · see citing works

Osteocalcin Signaling in Myofibers Is Necessary and Sufficient for Optimum Adaptation to Exercise

Mera, P., Laue, K., Ferron, M., Confavreux, C. B., Wei, J., Galán-Díez, M., Lacampagne, A., Mitchell, S. J., Mattison, J. A., Chen, Y., et al. (2016) · Cell Metabolism · doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2016.05.004 · Cited by 429 · see citing works

The Ever-Expanding Myokinome: Discovery Challenges and Therapeutic Implications

Whitham, M., & Febbraio, M. A. (2016) · Nature Reviews Drug Discovery · doi:10.1038/nrd.2016.153 · Cited by 279 · see citing works

Exercise reverses age‐related vulnerability of the retina to injury by preventing complement‐mediated synapse elimination via a BDNF ‐dependent pathway

Chrysostomou, V., Galić, S., van Wijngaarden, P., Trounce, I. A., Steinberg, G. R., & Crowston, J. G. (2016) · Aging Cell · doi:10.1111/acel.12512 · Cited by 88 · see citing works

Candidate mechanisms accounting for effects of physical activity on breast carcinogenesis

Thompson, H. J., Jiang, W., & Zhu, Z. (2009) · IUBMB Life · doi:10.1002/iub.233 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

Extracellular Vesicles Provide a Means for Tissue Crosstalk during Exercise

Whitham, M., Parker, B. L., Friedrichsen, M. H., Hingst, J. R., Hjorth, M., Hughes, W. E., Egan, C. L., Cron, L., Watt, K. I., Kuchel, R. P., et al. (2018) · Cell Metabolism · doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2017.12.001 · Cited by 689 · see citing works

Physical Exercise-Induced Myokines and Muscle-Adipose Tissue Crosstalk: A Review of Current Knowledge and the Implications for Health and Metabolic Diseases

Leal, L. G., Lopes, M. A., & Batista, M. L. (2018) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2018.01307 · Cited by 382 · see citing works

Evidence-Based Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Exercise Capacity and Health: A Review with Historical Perspective

ATAKAN, M. M., Li, Y., Koşar, Ş. N., Turnagöl, H. H., & Yan, X. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph18137201 · Cited by 291 · see citing works

Multifactorial Mechanism of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity. Role of Physical Exercise, Microbiota and Myokines

Bilski, J., Pierzchalski, P., Szczepanik, M., Bonior, J., & Zoladz, J. A. (2022) · Cells · doi:10.3390/cells11010160 · Cited by 262 · see citing works

Exercise adaptations: molecular mechanisms and potential targets for therapeutic benefit

McGee, S. L., & Hargreaves, M. (2020) · Nature Reviews Endocrinology · doi:10.1038/s41574-020-0377-1 · Cited by 221 · see citing works

Normalization strategies differently affect circulating miRNA profile associated with the training status

Faraldi, M., Gomarasca, M., Sansoni, V., Perego, S., Banfi, G., & Lombardi, G. (2019) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-019-38505-x · Cited by 182 · see citing works

Inter‐organ communication: a gatekeeper for metabolic health

Castillo‐Armengol, J., Fajas, L., & Lopez‐Mejia, I. C. (2019) · The EMBO Reports · doi:10.15252/embr.201947903 · Cited by 178 · see citing works

Exercise protects from cancer through regulation of immune function and inflammation

Højman, P. (2017) · Biochemical Society Transactions · doi:10.1042/bst20160466 · Cited by 167 · see citing works

Impacts of exercise interventions on different diseases and organ functions in mice

Guo, S., Huang, Y., Yan, Z., Huang, H., Hong, S., & Liu, T. (2019) · Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science · doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2019.07.004 · Cited by 150 · see citing works

Exercise mimetics: harnessing the therapeutic effects of physical activity

Gubert, C., & Hannan, A. J. (2021) · Nature Reviews Drug Discovery · doi:10.1038/s41573-021-00217-1 · Cited by 153 · see citing works

Integrating DNA Methylation Measures of Biological Aging into Social Determinants of Health Research

Raffington, L., & Belsky, D. W. (2022) · Current Environmental Health Reports · doi:10.1007/s40572-022-00338-8 · Cited by 94 · see citing works

Challenges in Using Circulating Micro-RNAs as Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Diseases

Felekkis, K. N., & Papaneophytou, C. P. (2020) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms21020561 · Cited by 95 · see citing works

Sedentary and Trained Older Men Have Distinct Circulating Exosomal microRNA Profiles at Baseline and in Response to Acute Exercise

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The impact of exercise on asthma

Lang, J. E. (2019) · Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology · doi:10.1097/aci.0000000000000510 · Cited by 76 · see citing works

A new perspective of the hippocampus in the origin of exercise–brain interactions

Rendeiro, C., & Rhodes, J. S. (2018) · Brain Structure and Function · doi:10.1007/s00429-018-1665-6 · Cited by 73 · see citing works

Circulating microRNAs in Response to Exercise Training in Healthy Adults

Zhou, Q., Shi, C., Lv, Y., Zhao, C., Jiao, Z., & Wang, T. (2020) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2020.00256 · Cited by 69 · see citing works

Do skeletal muscle-secreted factors influence the function of pancreatic β-cells?

Barlow, J. P., & Solomon, T. P. J. (2017) · American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism · doi:10.1152/ajpendo.00353.2017 · Cited by 66 · see citing works

Endothelial Piezo1 sustains muscle capillary density and contributes to physical activity

Bartoli, F., Debant, M., Chuntharpursat‐Bon, E., Evans, E. L., Musialowski, K. E., Parsonage, G., Morley, L. C., Futers, T. S., Sukumar, P., Bowen, T. S., et al. (2022) · Journal of Clinical Investigation · doi:10.1172/jci141775 · Cited by 65 · see citing works

Exercise-induced circulating microRNA changes in athletes in various training scenarios

Horak, M., Zlámal, F., Iliev, R., Kucera, J., Cacek, J., Svobodová, L., Hlavoňová, Z., Kalina, T., Slabý, O., & Vašků, J. B. (2018) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0191060 · Cited by 62 · see citing works

Modulation of Microglia by Voluntary Exercise or CSF1R Inhibition Prevents Age-Related Loss of Functional Motor Units

Giorgetti, E., Panesar, M., Zhang, Y., Joller, S., Ronco, M., Obrecht, M., Lambert, C., Accart, N., Beckmann, N., Doelemeyer, A., et al. (2019) · Cell Reports · doi:10.1016/j.celrep.2019.10.003 · Cited by 55 · see citing works

The Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on Immune Responses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Oh, B., Bae, K., Lamoury, G., Eade, T., Boyle, F., Corless, B. P., Clarke, S., Yeung, A., Rosenthal, D., Schapira, L., et al. (2020) · Medicines · doi:10.3390/medicines7070039 · Cited by 45 · see citing works

The role of cathepsin B in autophagy during obesity: A systematic review

Araujo, T. F., Cordeiro, A. V., de Vasconcelos, D. A. A., Vitzel, K. F., & Silva, V. R. R. (2018) · Life Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2018.08.024 · Cited by 56 · see citing works

Physical activity, a modulator of aging through effects on telomere biology

Semeraro, M. D., Smith, C., Kaiser, M., Levinger, I., Duque, G., Gruber, H. J., & Herrmann, M. (2020) · Aging · doi:10.18632/aging.103504 · Cited by 49 · see citing works

Time‐restricted feeding combined with aerobic exercise training can prevent weight gain and improve metabolic disorders in mice fed a high‐fat diet

Vieira, R. F. L., Muñoz, V. R., Junqueira, R. L., de Oliveira, F., Gaspar, R. C., Nakandakari, S. C. B. R., Costa, S. D. O., Torsoni, M. A., da Silva, A. S. R., Cintra, D. E., et al. (2021) · The Journal of Physiology · doi:10.1113/jp280820 · Cited by 52 · see citing works

Fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 interacts with APP and decreases amyloid β production in Alzheimer’s disease

Noda, Y., Kuzuya, A., Tanigawa, K., Araki, M., Kawai, R., Ma, B., Sasakura, Y., Maesako, M., Tashiro, Y., Miyamoto, M., et al. (2018) · Molecular Brain · doi:10.1186/s13041-018-0401-8 · Cited by 44 · see citing works

Maternal Exercise Improves High-Fat Diet-Induced Metabolic Abnormalities and Gut Microbiota Profiles in Mouse Dams and Offspring

Zhou, L., Xiao, X., Li, M., Zhang, Q., Yu, M., Zheng, J., & Deng, M. (2020) · Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fcimb.2020.00292 · Cited by 41 · see citing works

The Regulation of Lipokines by Environmental Factors

Hernández‐Saavedra, D., & Stanford, K. I. (2019) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu11102422 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

Physical activity prevents tumor metastasis through modulation of immune function

Zheng, A., Zhang, L., Yang, J., Yin, X., Zhang, T., Wu, X., & Ma, X. (2022) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2022.1034129 · Cited by 33 · see citing works

Immunomodulatory effects of exercise in cancer prevention and adjuvant therapy: a narrative review

Lyu, D.-W. (2024) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2023.1292580 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Endurance exercise protects skeletal muscle against both doxorubicin-induced and inactivity-induced muscle wasting

Powers, S. K., Duarte, J. A., Nguyen, B. L., & Hyatt, H. W. (2018) · Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology · doi:10.1007/s00424-018-2227-8 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Effects of physical exercise on macular vessel density and choroidal thickness in children

Li, S., Pan, Y., Xu, J., Li, X., Spiegel, D. P., Bao, J., & Chen, H. (2021) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81770-y · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Physical activity attenuates negative effects of short-term exposure to ambient air pollution on cognitive function

Zhang, Y., Ke, L., Fu, Y., Di, Q., & Ma, X. (2021) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2021.107070 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Exercise in Heart Failure—What Is the Optimal Dose to Improve Pathophysiology and Exercise Capacity?

Schindler, M., Adams, V., & Halle, M. (2019) · Current Heart Failure Reports · doi:10.1007/s11897-019-00428-z · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Obesity: novel and unusual predisposing factors

Hanson, P., Weickert, M. O., & Barber, T. M. (2020) · Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism · doi:10.1177/2042018820922018 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Low-Intensity Exercise Modulates Gut Microbiota to Fight Against Radiation-Induced Gut Toxicity in Mouse Models

Wang, B., Jin, Y., Dong, J.-Y., Xiao, H.-W., Zhang, S., Li, Y., Chen, Z.-Y., Yang, X.-D., Fan, S.-J., & Cui, M. (2021) · Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology · doi:10.3389/fcell.2021.706755 · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Hormesis for Healthy Aging

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Exercise and Metabolic Health: The Emerging Roles of Novel Exerkines

Yazgan, B., Türkel, İ., Özerkliğ, B., ATAKAN, M. M., Aktitiz, S., & Koşar, Ş. N. (2022) · Current Protein and Peptide Science · doi:10.2174/1389203723666220629163524 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Adipokines in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Emerging Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets

Bilski, J., Schramm‐Luc, A., Szczepanik, M., Mazur-Biały, A. I., Bonior, J., Luc, K., Zawojska, K., & Szklarczyk, J. (2023) · Biomedicines · doi:10.3390/biomedicines11112998 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Behavioural (mal)adaptation to extreme heat in Australia: Implications for health and wellbeing

Zander, K. K., Mathew, S., & Carter, S. (2023) · Urban Climate · doi:10.1016/j.uclim.2023.101772 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Physical activity and adipokine levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A literature review and practical applications

Zouhal, H., Zarekookandeh, N., Haghighi, M. M., Daraei, A., de Sousa, M. V., Soltani, M., Abderrahman, A. B., Tijani, J. M., Hackney, A. C., Laher, I., et al. (2021) · Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders · doi:10.1007/s11154-021-09657-x · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Exerkines and Sarcopenia: Unveiling the Mechanism Behind Exercise-Induced Mitochondrial Homeostasis

Wang, J., Jia, D., Zhang, Z., & Wang, D. (2025) · Metabolites · doi:10.3390/metabo15010059 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Irisin Induces Apoptosis in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Cells and Inhibits Tumor Growth In Vivo

Alshanqiti, K. H., Alomar, S. F., Alzoman, N. Z., & Almomen, A. A. (2023) · Cancers · doi:10.3390/cancers15154000 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Effects of exercise modalities on BDNF and IL-1β content in circulating total extracellular vesicles and particles obtained from aged rats

Barcellos, N., Cechinel, L. R., de Meireles, L. C. F., Lovatel, G. A., Bruch, G. E., Carregal, V. M., Massensini, A. R., Costa, T. D., Pereira, L. O., & Siqueira, I. R. (2020) · Experimental Gerontology · doi:10.1016/j.exger.2020.111124 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Serum Lipidomic Profiling in Breast Cancer to Identify Screening, Diagnostic, and Prognostic Biomarkers

Fichtali, K., Bititi, A., Elghanmi, A., & Ghazi, B. (2020) · BioResearch open access · doi:10.1089/biores.2018.0022 · Cited by 18 · see citing works

Characterizing Marathon-Induced Metabolic Changes Using 1H-NMR Metabolomics

Bester, R., Stander, Z., Mason, S., Keane, K. M., Howatson, G., Clifford, T., Stevenson, E., & Loots, D. T. (2021) · Metabolites · doi:10.3390/metabo11100656 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Moderate Aerobic Exercise Regulates Follicular Dysfunction by Initiating Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)-Mediated Anti-Apoptotic Signaling Pathways in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Zhang, Y., Chen, D., Wang, D., Wang, L., Weng, Y., Wang, H., Wu, X., & Wang, Y. (2022) · Journal of Clinical Medicine · doi:10.3390/jcm11195584 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Myths and truths on biophysics-based approach in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders

Alessandro de, S. I. R. E., Lippi, L., Marotta, N., Ferrillo, M., Folli, A., Turco, A., Ammendolia, A., & Invernizzi, M. (2023) · Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease · doi:10.1177/1759720x231183867 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Chronic exposure to rapamycin and episodic serum starvation modulate ageing of human fibroblasts in vitro

Sodagam, L., Lewińska, A., Wnuk, M., & Rattan, S. I. S. (2017) · Biogerontology · doi:10.1007/s10522-017-9730-8 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Clinical markers and some trace elements in patients with type-2 diabetic nephropathy : Impact of insulin resistance

Al‐Fartosy, A. J. M., Awad, N. A. N., & Alsalimi, S. A. (2021) · The Journal of Medical Investigation · doi:10.2152/jmi.68.76 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

A Single Bout of Fatiguing Aerobic Exercise Induces Similar Pronounced Immunological Responses in Both Sexes

Lobo, L. F., de Morais, M. G., Marcucci-Barbosa, L. S., Júnior, F. D. A. D. M., Avelar, L. M., Vieira, É. L. M., Aidar, F. J., Wanner, S. P., Silva, L. S., Noman, M. C., et al. (2022) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2022.833580 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

The psycholinguistic and affective processing of framed health messages among younger and older adults.

Liu, X., Mikels, J. A., & Stine‐Morrow, E. A. L. (2021) · Journal of Experimental Psychology Applied · doi:10.1037/xap0000285 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

The effects of a set amount of regular maternal exercise during pregnancy on gut microbiota are diet-dependent in mice and do not cause significant diversity changes

Duan, X., Xu, J., Yang, P., Liang, X., Zeng, Z., Luo, H., Tang, X., Wu, X., & Xiao, X. (2022) · PeerJ · doi:10.7717/peerj.14459 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Acute changes in free and extracellular vesicle-associated circulating miRNAs and myokine profile in professional sky-runners during the Gran Sasso d’Italia vertical run

Faraldi, M., Sansoni, V., Perego, S., Gomarasca, M., Gerosa, L., Ponzetti, M., Rucci, N., Banfi, G., & Lombardi, G. (2022) · Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences · doi:10.3389/fmolb.2022.915080 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Social determinants of health and epigenetic clocks: Meta-analysis of 140 studiesPreprint

Willems, Y. E., Rezaki, A. D., Aikins, M., Bahl, A., Wu, Q., Belsky, D. W., & Raffington, L. (2025) · medRxiv · doi:10.1101/2025.05.08.25327207 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Metabolic Rewiring During Metastasis: The Interplay Between the Environment and the Host

Vandekeere, A., Kharraz, S. E., Altea‐Manzano, P., & Fendt, S. (2024) · Annual Review of Cancer Biology · doi:10.1146/annurev-cancerbio-062822-122840 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Social determinants of health and epigenetic clocks: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 140 studies

Willems, Y. E., Rezaki, A. D., Aikins, M., Bahl, A., Wu, Q., Belsky, D. W., & Raffington, L. (2026) · Nature Human Behaviour · doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02477-6 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Applying P-Technique Factor Analysis to Explore Person-Specific Models of Readiness-to-Exercise

Strohacker, K. A., Keegan, R. J., Beaumont, C. T., & Zakrajsek, R. A. (2021) · Frontiers in Sports and Active Living · doi:10.3389/fspor.2021.685813 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Can an active lifestyle reduce the risk of obesity in adulthood among adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms? An ambispective cohort study

García‐Hermoso, A., Ezzatvar, Y., Izquierdo, M., & López‐Gil, J. F. (2024) · Psychiatry Research · doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2024.115770 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

TGF‐β1 downregulation in the hypothalamus of obese mice through acute exercise

Silva, V. R. R., Lenhare, L., Katashima, C. K., Morari, J., Moura‐Assis, A., Gaspar, R. S., da Silva, A. S. R., de Moura, L. P., Pauli, J. R., Cintra, D. E., et al. (2019) · Journal of Cellular Biochemistry · doi:10.1002/jcb.29124 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

MicroRNA‐92b in the skeletal muscle regulates exercise capacity via modulation of glucose metabolism

Yang, S., Yang, G., Wang, X., Li, L., Li, Y.-C., Xiang, J., Kang, L., & Liang, Z. (2023) · Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle · doi:10.1002/jcsm.13377 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

The effects of strength training session with different types of muscle action on white blood cells counting and Th1/Th2 response

Marcucci-Barbosa, L. S., Júnior, F. D. A. D. M., Lobo, L. F., de Morais, M. G., Aidar, F. J., Vieira, É. L. M., & Nunes-Silva, A. (2019) · Sport Sciences for Health · doi:10.1007/s11332-019-00597-3 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Skeletal muscle-specific Bambi deletion induces hypertrophy and oxidative switching coupling with adipocyte thermogenesis against metabolic disorders

Yao, X., Mai, X., Tian, Y., Liu, Y., Jin, G., Li, Z., Chen, S., Dai, X., Huang, L., Fan, Z., et al. (2025) · Science China Life Sciences · doi:10.1007/s11427-023-2586-x · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Profit versus Quality: The Enigma of Scientific Wellness

Carbonara, K., MacNeil, A. J., O’Leary, D. D., & Coorssen, J. R. (2022) · Journal of Personalized Medicine · doi:10.3390/jpm12010034 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Physical exercise practice was positively associated with better dietary practices of aged people during COVID-19 social distance: A cross-sectional study

Carlini, G. C. G., Ribas, C. M. S., di Lernia, R. M., Lima, R. D. S., da Silva, R. G., & Quaresma, M. V. L. D. S. (2023) · Clinical Nutrition ESPEN · doi:10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.01.015 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Proteomic analysis of the effect of high-fat-diet and voluntary physical activity on mouse liver

So, B., Ji, L. L., Imdad, S., & Kang, C. (2022) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0273049 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Increasing cancer rehabilitation awareness and referrals in the Veterans Health Administration—A quality improvement initiative

Qin, E. S., Lim, S., Essman, M., & Howard, I. M. (2023) · PM&R · doi:10.1002/pmrj.12949 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Envejecimiento neural, plasticidad cerebral y ejercicio: Avances desde la óptica de Fisioterapia

Ríos, I. D. P., & Collazos, J. E. M. (2019) · Archivos de Medicina (Manizales) · doi:10.30554/archmed.20.1.3459.2020 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Factors associated with frequent physical activity among United States adults with asthma

Almatruk, Z., & Axon, D. R. (2022) · Journal of Asthma · doi:10.1080/02770903.2022.2142134 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Effects of the stages of change model-based education and motivational interview on exercise behavior in diabetic women

Şekerci, Y. G., & Kıtış, Y. (2018) · Translational Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1093/tbm/iby047 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Molecular underpinnings of physical activity and resilience: A brief overview of the state‐of‐science and research design needs

Baumgartner, J. N., Kowtha, B., Riscuta, G., Wali, A., & Gao, Y. (2023) · Stress and Health · doi:10.1002/smi.3258 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Implementing meta-session autoregulation strategies for exercise- a scoping review

Ibrahim, A. H., Beaumont, C. T., & Strohacker, K. A. (2024) · International journal of exercise science · doi:10.70252/dabq1369 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

How to train your rodent: Recommendations for the preclinical study of exercise-induced benefits in metabolic research

Raun, S. H., Pham, T. C. P., Viggars, M. R., Ato, S., Takagaki, Y., Yan, Z., Bock, K. D., Hornberger, T. A., Richter, E. A., Auwerx, J. H., et al. (2026) · Cell Metabolism · doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2026.03.005 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

An Analysis of Health Benefits of Exercise

Ahuja, A. T., & Mathpal, D. (2022) · International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management · doi:10.55524/ijirem.2022.9.1.23 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Resistance exercise attenuates IKKε phosphorylation and hepatic fat accumulation of obese mice

Antunes, G. C., de Lima, R. D., Vieira, R. F. L., Macêdo, A. P. A., Muñoz, V. R., Zambalde, É. P., Romeiro, C. F., Simabuco, F. M., Prada, P. O., da Silva, A. S. R., et al. (2022) · Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology · doi:10.1111/1440-1681.13687 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Combined exercise training decreases blood pressure in OLDER women with NOS3 polymorphism providing changes in differentially methylated regions (DMRs)

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