Fitness Research Weekly

Fitness Research Weekly Archive

Browse our featured research. Study dates are shown; these are selected topics, not a claim that the studies were published this week.

3 articles

Creatine Isn’t Just for Bodybuilders

Combining creatine with resistance training produced greater average improvements in lean tissue and strength than training with a placebo in this meta-analysis.

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Short Walks After Meals

Short, repeated light-walking breaks reduced post-meal glucose and insulin compared with prolonged sitting in the trials reviewed.

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You Don’t Need Hours in the Gym

The review describes evidence that lower-volume resistance training can improve strength and function, including in younger and older adults.

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