Exercise Science

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Oct 30, 2025

In this journal meeting, Ph.D. Candidate Ying-Chu Chen presented and discussed the paper "Effectiveness of short-term cycling interventions in older adults:a randomized trial of hypoxic, blood flow restriction, and eccentric cycling" by Citherlet et al.

Oct 23, 2025

This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute effects of resistance exercise (RE) intensity and repetition—under matched volume—on inhibitory control (IC). Seventy-eight young adults were assigned to moderate-intensity (60% 1RM, 3×10), low-intensity (30% 1RM, 3×20), or control (reading). Stroop Task performance revealed significantly better IC in both exercise groups (MI: p = .026; LI: p = .040) vs. control, with no difference between MI and LI. Blood lactate increased significantly post-exercise in both RE groups. Results indicate that RE enhances IC regardless of intensity when volume is controlled.

Mar 13, 2025

Multi-component exercise (MCE) is a type of workout that combines different types of exercises and has been shown to improve both physical fitness and overall well-being. A recent study aimed to see how MCE affects physical fitness and quality of life (QOL) in middle-aged adults. The study involved 180 participants, who were split into two groups, one group followed a 24-week MCE program, while the other group did not change their usual routine. Researchers measured their quality of life using a widely recognized tool, the WHOQOL-BREF, and also tested their physical fitness, focusing on muscular endurance. While there were no major improvements in overall quality of life for those in the exercise group compared to the control group, the study found that those who did MCE showed significant improvements in strength. In particular, their upper body strength (measured by seated biceps curls) and lower body strength (measured by sit-and-stand tests) saw a noticeable boost. In conclusion, although the MCE program didn’t make a big difference in the participants’ overall quality of life, it did help them build better muscle endurance, which is an important part of staying active and healthy as we aged.

Oct 17, 2024

University of Queensland, Australia The recent lecture delivered by Professor John Cairney, Head of School, Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland, offered a comprehensive look at the evolving field of human movement and nutrition sciences. With Professor Yu-Kai Chang as an inviter, the session brought together prominent minds in the field, providing a platform for meaningful discourse on the interdisciplinary nature of human movement, public health, and innovation.

Oct 4, 2024

In this invited talk, Ying-Chu Chen shared the experience of being a physcial activity and exercise specialist. He also made clear the definite definition of those three terms, i.e., physical activity, exercise, and sports.

Nov 10, 2023

Professor Joan Duda is recognized globally for her knowledge in motivating individuals in physical activities and understanding the factors influencing commitment and optimal performance. Her expertise extends to the psychological and emotional aspects of sports, exercise, and dance. She has a track record of creating, executing, and assessing theory-driven strategies for various groups, from healthy to clinical populations, spanning different ages. Her work stands out for merging significant theoretical models, advancements in methodology, and utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, ranging from field to laboratory studies. Joan spearheads the Motivating Healthy Lifestyle division at the Centre for Obesity Research and is affiliated with the Center on Healthy Ageing and the Institute of Sport, Exercise, and Movement.

Nov 9, 2023

In this seminar, Ying-Chu Chen shared the recent research work of effects of acute blood flow restriction exercise on cognitive function. He investigated the current research of blood flow restriction on cognitive function.

Oct 19, 2023

Objective: Recent studies indicate that acute exercise, whether aerobic exercise (AE) or resistance exercise (RE), improves cognitive function. However, the effects on cognitive function of combined exercise (CE), involving both AE and RE in an exercise session, remain unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of acute CE on cognitive function. Design: Within-subject design with counterbalancing. Methods: Fifteen healthy men with a sedentary lifestyle in the previous three months were recruited. The participants were assessed for muscular fitness after performing four upper body exercises for a 10-repetition maximum and underwent a submaximal aerobic fitness assessment for V̇O2peak and corresponding workload (watts). They were then assigned to a CE, RE, or sitting control (SC) session in counterbalanced order and were assessed with the Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) after each session. Results: Acute CE led to a significantly shorter response time compared to SC (p < .05) in the SCWT, wherein there were no significant differences between acute CE and RE (p = 1.00). Additionally, no significant differences in the accuracy rate were observed across the different sessions (ps > .05). Conclusion: A single session of moderate-intensity CE improved response time in the SCWT, comparable to RE. CE shows promise for enhancing cognitive function, warranting further research on its benefits and other exercise modalities. Keywords: Combined Exercise; Executive Function; Inhibition Control; Interference effect; Stroop Color World Test.

Aug 21, 2023

Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health Promotion:A Practitioner's Perspective. Thanks for Professor Lai’s invitation. We discussed about the topic of exercise, physical activity, and health promotion from a practitioner’s perspective. I’m really looking forward to sharing with you guys those materials and perspectives. Feel free to contact me for sharing.

Oct 24, 2022