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We are a laboratory for exercise and sports based in Brussels.

Exercise & The Brain

(Neuro)physiology in human-robot interaction – BruBotics

The main aim of the interdisciplinary consortium BruBotics is to improve the effectiveness of human movement-assistive prosthetic and orthotic devices. This line of research is highly relevant to society, since it might propose solutions to upcoming challenges, such as the ageing population and related issues.

Bio-scaffold engineered device for brown adipose tissue regeneration

Obesity and cardio-metabolic disease represent major health problems with vast impacts on the European healthcare systems. Recent advances in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine can be used to design novel techniques aiming to boost human metabolism; thus being promising candidates for human metabolic disease treatment. However, the development of these techniques requires the creation of new technology and knowledge in chemistry, biomaterials, toxicology, physiology, molecular biology as well as business management and marketing.

Diabetes Associated Cognitive Decline, Can Exercise Help?

Patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) show a modest, but significant decline in their cognitive function compared to healthy controls. It is however well-known that physical exercise has beneficial effects on the cognitive function in humans with Alzheimer disease, dementia, elderly … The effects of exercise on diabetes-associated cognitive decline are not yet established. Therefore, this is investigated in this research line.

Thermoregulation, fatigue and brain neurotransmission during prolonged exercise in normal and high ambient temperatures.

Fatigue during prolonged exercise is caused by a complex interplay between peripheral and central processes in the human body. Besides the accumulation of waste products and lack of energetic sources, as abundantly described in the 20th century, the brain and central nervous system have shown to be involved in the onset of fatigue. Environmental circumstances such as heat and altitude further emphasize the role of central fatigue.

Cycling to school & Health

Despite the well-established health benefits associated with regular physical activity, many young people do not meet the WHO & ACSM recommended level. Physically active commuting to school (PACS) has important health implications, because it holds the potential of being physically active on a regular basis. Stimulating cycling or physical activity in general at young age is important as it will increase the probability of being physically active during adulthood.