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

Kirsty Elliot-Sale, professor of female endocrinology and exercise physiology at the Institute of Sport, believes data-driven, science-backed research into menstrual cycles could be "game changing" for women's sport.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

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

So much about female exercise physiology and the lives of prehistoric women remains to be discovered.

From Scientific American • Oct. 17, 2023

François Billaut, an exercise physiology professor at Laval University in Quebec City, lays out the benefits of kayaking as low-impact aerobic exercise for older people or anyone wanting to ease into fitness.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022