Exercise Physiology
Explore our Exercise Physiology articles archive for expert insights on exercise science, performance optimization, training strategies, and more.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or simply interested in improving your fitness, our articles offer practical tips and the latest research to help you understand and apply exercise physiology principles for better results.
VO2max Testing in Calgary: The Single Most Important Number for Your Long-Term Health
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) is one of the most common – and most mismanaged – tendon injuries. Exercise Physiologist [Name] breaks down what the evidence actually says about injections and passive treatments, how to use a pain scale to guide your training, and the exact 3-stage rehab protocol used to rebuild elbow, wrist, and forearm tendon capacity.
Want to Test More Than Just Your Fitness? Calgary’s Most Comprehensive Testing Battery Is Here
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) is one of the most common – and most mismanaged – tendon injuries. Exercise Physiologist [Name] breaks down what the evidence actually says about injections and passive treatments, how to use a pain scale to guide your training, and the exact 3-stage rehab protocol used to rebuild elbow, wrist, and forearm tendon capacity.
Here’s Exactly How I Would Rehab a Tennis Elbow: Perspective of an Exercise Physiologist
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) is one of the most common – and most mismanaged – tendon injuries. Exercise Physiologist [Name] breaks down what the evidence actually says about injections and passive treatments, how to use a pain scale to guide your training, and the exact 3-stage rehab protocol used to rebuild elbow, wrist, and forearm tendon capacity.
VO₂max vs. Submaximal Testing in Calgary
You’ve probably heard the term VO₂max thrown around in running groups, fitness apps, and endurance communities. It’s the gold standard for measuring aerobic capacity — the highest amount of oxygen your body can consume and use during intense exercise. But here’s a question most people don’t ask: do you actually need to go all-out to get meaningful fitness data?
Why Your Bones Need More Attention During Perimenopause and Beyond
GLP-1 Users Need This Workout Guide: An Exercise Physiologist’s Perspective
If you’re taking a GLP-1 – Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound – and you’ve felt smaller but also a little weaker, you’re not imagining it.
The medications work — really well, in fact — but the scale doesn’t tell you what kind of weight you’re losing. In the landmark STEP 1 trial of semaglutide, about 39% of the weight lost was lean body mass, not fat (Wilding et al., 2021). For tirzepatide in SURMOUNT-1, it was around 25% (Jastreboff et al., 2022). Translation: out of every 10 kg you lose, somewhere between 2.5 and 4 kg is muscle, bone, and connective tissue — unless you train to protect it.
Concussion Recovery: From Brain Injury to Full Performance
Deadlifts and Disc Herniations: What the Research Actually Says
Unlock Your Potential: VO₂ Max Testing in Calgary for Performance and Longevity
Have you ever pushed through a tough workout, gasping for air, and wondered just how efficient your body really is at using oxygen? Or maybe you’re training for a marathon but feel like your progress has stalled, leaving you questioning if there’s a better way to optimize your efforts. VO₂ max testing could be the key to unlocking insights into your aerobic capacity, helping you train smarter for better performance and even supporting long-term health