Sports News
A mix of noteworthy developments from the world of sport science, and updates from the TUK Academic Journal editorial team.
TUK Academic Journal submits ISSN pre-registration to Portugal’s National Library
The journal has taken its first formal step toward international registration, submitting an entity pre-registration to the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal’s ISSN Centre — a milestone toward being listed in global academic indexes.
Scoping review finds strength training reduces injury risk and boosts performance in team sports
A new scoping review published in Sport Sciences for Health (Springer Nature) synthesizes current evidence that structured strength training programs both lower injury incidence and enhance athletic performance across team sports.
Read the full review →Study finds NFL players more likely to injure knee after a shorter rest period
Research covered by ScienceDaily shows that American football players face a measurably higher risk of knee injury when the recovery time between games is reduced — reinforcing the role of rest-period design in athlete injury prevention.
Read more on ScienceDaily →How much exercise does your heart actually need?
A large UK cohort study finds that the standard 150-minutes-a-week guideline offers only modest cardiovascular protection — substantially greater benefit appears closer to 560–610 minutes weekly of moderate-to-vigorous activity, suggesting current one-size-fits-all targets may undersell what’s needed.
Read more on ScienceDaily →The strength-training “sweet spot” for a longer life
Tracking nearly 150,000 health professionals over 30 years, researchers found nearly two hours of weekly strength training cut mortality risk by 13% — and combined with regular aerobic exercise, the risk reduction reached 45%. Benefits plateaued beyond roughly two hours a week.
Read more on ScienceDaily →Why walking gets harder with age — a biomechanics answer
Flinders University researchers show older adults trade propulsion for stability: increased ankle muscle co-contraction stiffens the joint and improves balance, but costs forward drive — shortening stride, slowing gait, and raising fatigue. Targeted balance and lower-leg strength work can help preserve mobility.
Read more on ScienceDaily →Three minutes of sprinting vs. 90 minutes of moderate exercise
Rockefeller University researchers found six 30-second sprints shifted nearly a quarter of measured blood proteins and 200+ metabolites — far more than 90 minutes of moderate cycling — with many of the activated proteins tied to lower risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Intensity, not just duration, may drive much of exercise’s molecular payoff.
Read more on ScienceDaily →Short Sprints Trigger Bigger Metabolic Response Than Long Moderate Cardio
Rockefeller University researchers compared blood samples after six 30-second sprints versus 90 minutes of moderate cycling. The sprint session altered nearly 25% of blood proteins and over 200 metabolites — far more than the longer, lower-intensity workout — with many of those proteins linked to lower risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Read more on ScienceDaily →For Keeping Weight Off, Exercise May Matter More Than for Losing It
A study of over 1,100 people found that exercise alone produces only modest weight loss, but higher activity levels after weight loss were strongly linked to keeping the weight off. Researchers point to muscle preservation, improved fat metabolism, and appetite regulation as the likely mechanisms.
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