Physiological, Pathological, and Clinical Effects of Exercise Training and Physical Activity
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 43
Special Issue Editor
2. Graduated Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical University, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
Interests: rehabilitation; nursing; exercise; chronic disease management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Exercise is a potent physiological stimulus capable of modulating multiple biological systems. In individuals with chronic diseases or those exposed to occupational stress, such as military personnel, patients with multimorbidity, or shift workers, understanding the molecular, cellular, and systemic adaptations to exercise is essential for advancing personalized health strategies.
This Special Issue will explore the multifaceted role of exercise training and physical activity across physiological regulation, pathological mechanisms, and clinical interventions. Given the growing global interest in lifestyle-based health promotion and disease management, this Special Issue welcomes high-quality original research, reviews, and case studies that investigate the biological foundations and therapeutic potential of physical activity in both healthy and diseased populations.
We are particularly interested in studies that achieve the following:
- Advance understanding of how exercise influences molecular, cellular, and systemic functions;
- Examine the role of physical activity in preventing and managing chronic diseases;
- Assess the clinical outcomes of structured or individualized exercise programs.
We welcome contributions in the following areas:
- Mechanistic insights into exercise-induced physiological adaptations;
- Effects of physical activity on metabolic, cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal health;
- Exercise interventions in aging, obesity, diabetes, cancer, stroke, or pulmonary diseases;
- Randomized controlled trials evaluating clinical efficacy of training programs;
- Personalized or precision exercise prescriptions.
We encourage interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from medicine, sports science, and physiology.
We look forward to receiving your scientific contributions and participating in a productive exchange that advances the fields of translational exercise biology and personalized medicine.
Dr. Chia-Huei Lin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- exercise training
- physical activity
- individualized exercise prescription
- physiological adaptation
- chronic disease prevention
- cardiovascular fitness
- musculoskeletal health
- neuroplasticity
- metabolic syndrome
- inflammation and immunity
- stroke recovery
- physical activity monitoring
- mental health and exercise
- cognitive function
- aging and physical activity
- sedentary behavior
- physical function outcomes
- patient-reported outcomes
- clinical trial
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