Optimizing Physical Exercise: Post-Exercise Recovery, Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress, and the Role of Physical Activity in Healthy Aging and Neuroprotection
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 68
Special Issue Editors
Interests: reactive oxygen species; oxidative stress; antioxidants; lipid peroxidation; exercise biochemistry; cryostimulation; parasitology; inflammation
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Interests: reactive oxygen species; oxidative stress; antioxidants; inflammation; postexercise regeneration; parasitology; parasitology diagnostics; microbiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue delves into the intricate relationship between physical exercise and oxidative and nitrosative stress levels. Physical activity plays a crucial role in modulating the oxidant–antioxidant system, with different types and intensities of exercise exerting varying effects on oxidative and nitrosative stress. While intense training may either exacerbate or mitigate post-exercise damage, the development of effective recovery strategies—including optimal nutrition and regeneration techniques—remains essential.
Beyond its immediate physiological impact, physical activity is a powerful tool in counteracting aging processes and neurodegeneration. Regular exercise has been shown to support cognitive function, reduce neuroinflammation, and enhance cellular resilience against age-related decline. Understanding the mechanisms behind these protective effects is key to optimizing performance and long-term health.
This Special Issue aims to comprehensively review the latest research on the interplay between exercise, oxidative stress, nitrosative stress, recovery, and aging. We invite contributions that explore exercise-induced stress responses, post-exercise damage, regeneration strategies, and the role of structured training programs in promoting neuroprotection and healthy aging. By deepening our understanding of these processes, we can pave the way for improved exercise interventions that support physical and cognitive well-being.
Prof. Dr. Celestyna Mila-Kierzenkowska
Dr. Marta Pawlowska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oxidative stress
- exercise
- nitrosative stress
- post-exercise damage
- post-exercise regeneration
- aging
- neuroprotection
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