How Much Exercise Is Enough? The Role of Physical Activity or Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Noncommunicable Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 311
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Physical activity is one of the fundamental pillars in the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). This Special Issue aims to bring together innovative studies and practical approaches that explore physical activity and/or exercise as effective therapeutic interventions for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, obesity, among others. Considering the physiological, molecular, and systemic mechanisms underlying exercise-induced adaptations, submitted articles should examine the effects of different doses of aerobic training, resistance training, or other types of intervention based on physical activity on the functional capacity, metabolic regulation, and health of participants. Interdisciplinary perspectives that bring together different disciplines or areas of knowledge in understanding this phenomenon are particularly welcome. By integrating current evidence and new insights, this Special Issue seeks to deepen the scientific understanding of exercise as medicine and elucidate its ideal “dose” for preventing and treating chronic diseases, promoting longevity, and improving quality of life throughout life.
Prof. Dr. Clodoaldo Antônio De Sá
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- physical activity
- exercise therapy
- aging
- non-communicable diseases
- exercise physiology
- health promotion
- metabolic health
- rehabilitation
- prevention
- blood flow restriction
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