Advances in Physical Exercise-Based Interventions: Short- and Long-Term Benefits for Disease Prevention and Improvement

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce this Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Physical Exercise-Based Interventions: Short- and Long-Term Benefits for Disease Prevention and Improvement".

Physical exercise actions in short- and long-term benefits in physiological, metabolic, and psychological aspects will be the topic of a special edition of our scientific publication. This Special Issue examines the enormous potential of exercise as a preventative strategy for various medical disorders and how physical exercise could improve health status. Original research articles, systematic reviews, and case studies that explore the complex relationship between physical exercise and health status are invited from academics and professionals.

Interest-worthy subjects consist of, but are not restricted to, the following:

• Physiological, metabolic, and psychological acute and chronic responses during exercise sessions for different age groups or health conditions;
• The efficiency of various forms of physical exercise in averting long-term health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease;
• Mechanisms by which physical exercise improves mental health and helps avoid mental health issues like anxiety and sadness;
• Physical exercise's function in cancer survival and prevention;
• Innovations in exercise-based interventions are designed for certain groups, such as children, adults, older people, and those with impairments;
• Short- and long-term advantages and adherence techniques for physical fitness regimens in clinic and community settings;
• Technology and physical activity or physical exercise interventions.

Our objective is to present a thorough understanding of the many ways that physical exercise can prevent disease and promote changes in physiological, metabolic, and psychological aspects backed by solid scientific data. This Special Issue will be invaluable for healthcare workers, academics, and policymakers committed to enhancing public health outcomes through physical exercise.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco
Dr. Leonardo Vidal Andreato
Guest Editors

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