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Barbell Medicine Podcast

Episode #276: February 2024 Research Review

Feb 27, 2024
In this podcast, Dr. Feigenbaum and Dr. Baraki discuss the latest research on hospital exercise benefits, caffeine in CrossFit, and a comparison of hip thrusts versus squats. They also explore the challenges of promoting physical activity in hospitalized patients and the impact of exercise interventions on functional capacity. Additionally, they delve into the benefits of specialized healthcare staff, the effects of caffeine on CrossFit performance, and the effectiveness of barbell back squat and hip thrust for glutes and strength.
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  • Exercise helps hospitalized adults combat deconditioning and reduces risks of adverse events.
  • Caffeine can enhance exercise performance within a specific dosing range and individual factors.

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Exercise Benefits in Hospitalized Older Adults

Exercise has proven beneficial for acutely hospitalized older adults in improving functional capacity and minimizing adverse events. Many adults enter hospitals with low fitness levels, worsened by inactivity during hospitalization. Low fitness leads to post-hospital syndrome, increasing risks of readmission, disease, death, and disability. Recommendations advise active engagement for hospitalized patients to combat deconditioning.

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