exercise physiology

American  

[ek-ser-sahyz fiz-ee-ahl-uh-jee] / ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz ˌfɪz iˈɑl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the study of the body's response to physical activity in the short and long term, as shown by effects on the muscles, circulatory system, metabolic rate, etc.

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exercise physiology Scientific  

/ ĕk′sər-sīz′ /

1. The scientific study of the acute and chronic metabolic responses of the human body to exercise, including biochemical and physiologic changes in the heart and skeletal muscles.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• exercise physiologist
  noun
• exercise physiological
  adjective

Example Sentences

However, some have called for more research in women specifically in the dietary supplement space, said Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, a professor of exercise physiology at UNC Chapel HIll.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2025

Most previous research on exercise physiology has focused on the role of various hormones released during exercise and their effects on different organs such as the heart and the lungs.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2023

It also bears mentioning that much of the research into exercise physiology, paleoanthropology, archaeology and ethnography has historically been conducted by men and focused on males.

From Scientific American • Oct. 17, 2023

“Sports has learned the hard way,” Ross Tucker, a sports scientist in South Africa with a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, said in a recent phone interview.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2022

An all-round athlete, she is also a qualified weightlifting coach, and this year gained a masters degree in exercise physiology.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2021