A new study shows that even elite athletes have a metabolic limit, with ultramarathoners unable to sustain extremely high ...

The research, published today in Current Biology, showed that ultramarathoners can burn an astounding 11,000 calories per day ...

A research team at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology has successfully combined single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and single-cell mass spectrometry (scMS) analysis on the same plant ...

The dark blue circles on the left side of the graph show the direct measurements of calorie burn during training and racing.

The number is much smaller than previous research, which estimated metabolic ceilings as 10 times your BMR. And while extreme ...

While ultramarathoners are capable of huge energy spurts, overall the athletes top out at 2.5 times the metabolic rate needed for basic body functions.

Exercise reprograms molecular pathways in the body, offering new clues for future disease prevention and treatment. For years, it has been well established that regular exercise builds strength, ...

Scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, working within the Southern California Superfund Research and Training ...

Individual athletes ran an average of 4,000 miles over a year to help define the human body's limit for energy expenditure ...

Five daily habits for better gut health: stay hydrated, prioritise good sleep, and include fermented foods in your diet for a longer, healthier life.

Researchers have found the maximum number of calories the human body can burn in a day – around 7,000 to 8,000 for extreme ...

Everyday weight fluctuations can occur due to your level of hydration, the food you've eaten and how much, exercise, hormonal ...