Gender differences in exercise efficiency: the influence of adiposity during low-intensity cycling in healthy Lebanese university students
This study demonstrated that body fat distribution, particularly in women, is significantly associated with exercise efficiency during low-intensity cycling. These findings highlight the need for larger studies that incorporate gender-specific considerations in exercise and targeted interventions.
Authors
- Rédina Berkachy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7491-0416)
- Elie-Jacques Fares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6506-9867)
- Sarah Zaki
Institutions
- Université de Sherbrooke (CA)
- School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg (CH)
- HES-SO Fribourg (CH)
- Università della Svizzera italiana (CH)
- American University of Beirut (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
- Published
- 2025-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40101-025-00389-4
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49