Exercise Science

Ph.D. Candidate Ying-Chu Chen discusses the PRISMA 2020 guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. / 陳映竹博士候選人解析新版 PRISMA 2020 系統性回顧與統合分析報告規範。

Mar 23, 2026

演講中提出了三個核心要點：首先是『血管—認知連結』，說明動脈硬化對大腦健康的深遠影響；其次是『酒精的雙相影響』，解析攝取酒精後血壓與內皮功能（NO 生物利用度）的急性變化對運動處方的意義；最後是『肌肉氧合（StO2）』的即時趨勢分析，這與我研究中的大腦氧合指標形成了有趣的平行對比。此外，我們也探討了大腦與生理的關鍵問題：規律有氧運動是否能作為酒精血管損傷的緩衝？以及高強度間奏訓練（HIIT）是否能透過血液動力學的穩定來預防酒精濫用？這些觀點對提升運動科學的臨床應用價值具有重大意義。 The session highlighted three pivotal takeaways: 1) The Vascular-Cognitive Link, detailing how arterial stiffness serves as a precursor to cognitive decline; 2) Alcohol’s Biphasic Impact, illustrating how acute changes in blood pressure and endothelial function (NO bioavailability) necessitate tailored exercise prescriptions; and 3) Muscle Oxygenation (StO2) trends, which provide a fascinating parallel to cerebral oxygenation markers. We also explored critical 'Big Questions': Can regular aerobic exercise serve as a primary buffer against vascular insults from alcohol? And could HIIT be a physiological gateway to preventing alcohol misuse through hemodynamic stabilization? These insights resonate deeply with my current focus on acute exercise interventions and BFR, highlighting the strategic synergy between physical therapy and exercise science.

Mar 20, 2026

Professional demonstration of pedagogical strategies in the Department of Leisure and Recreation Management at Taipei City University of Science and Technology, with a focus on weight training.

Mar 11, 2026

Professional demonstration of pedagogical strategies in the Department of Leisure and Recreation Management at Taipei City University of Science and Technology.

Mar 11, 2026

I am honored to announce my appointment as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Leisure Management at Taipei City University of Science and Technology. This semester, I will be teaching 'Fitness Instructor Advising' and 'Guide for Weight Training,' bridging the gap between empirical sports science and real-world application.

Mar 3, 2026

Ph.D. Candidate Ying-Chu Chen discusses the impact of acute BFR-SIE on metabolic stress and executive function. / 陳映竹博士候選人探討結合血流限制與衝刺間歇訓練對執行功能的影響。

Feb 25, 2026

From January 25 to February 7, 2026, Steve Ying-Chu Chen participated in the Fulbright Taiwan EMI Overseas Professional Training Workshop. Held at Arizona State University (ASU), this program provided an intensive look at English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) through the lens of translanguaging and educational equity. Steve explored how to effectively bridge complex scientific domains—such as exercise science and cognitive neuroscience—with bilingual instruction, fostering a classroom environment that is both academically rigorous and globally connected.

Jan 25, 2026

恭喜陳映竹榮獲國家運動科學中心（TISS）115年度「博士生研究獎學金」！此獎項旨在培育運動科學與科技頂尖人才，全台僅選出四位優秀博士生。映竹以「急性中等強度連續運動搭配血流限制」之研究計畫脫穎而出。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 2026 Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS) Doctoral Research Scholarship! This prestigious award, granted to only four students nationwide, supports outstanding PhD candidates specializing in sports science and technology.

Jan 16, 2026

恭喜陳映竹入圍2026年第六屆好好聽FM播客大賽！入圍節目《運動讓腦袋變年輕？》將尖端運動科學轉化為動人聲音，實踐「在歡樂的地方知識流動」。(Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for being a finalist in the 6th Hao Hao Ting FM Podcast Competition! His program transforms cutting-edge exercise science into captivating audio, fulfilling the mission of 'Letting knowledge flow in joyful places.')

Jan 15, 2026

Cybernetics English Reading Clubs

Oct 30, 2025