Exercise for Science

Using medical imaging to understand the benefits of exercise for healthy joints and muscles.

We all depend on our joints.

Exercise for Science is a medical research collaboration using MRI to understand how exercise affects joint and muscle health. For more than a decade, our work has shaped clinical thinking, featured widely in UK and US media, and continues to influence decisions in healthcare and everyday life.

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About us

News

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What about your knees? Rethinking running’s most persistent assumption
What about your knees? Rethinking running’s most persistent assumption

Sophie Raworth’s new book brings our research to a wider public audience, challenging the idea that running wears out the knees.

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Altmetrics: does our research actually make a difference?
Altmetrics: does our research actually make a difference?

Our research aims to influence everyday decisions about health. Altmetrics provide a valuable way to measure that real-world impact.

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New reasons to get on your bike
New reasons to get on your bike

When it comes to staying healthy as we age, those middle-aged men clocking up hours on their bikes might be onto something.

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Is running a marathon actually good for you?
Is running a marathon actually good for you?

Is marathon running actually safe? A recent article in the FT asks the question… and reveals that Goldilocks could have the anwer.

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Press

Our research features regularly in leading UK and US press and media channels.

“Our research is uncovering how exercise affects joint health in real detail. The findings can help prevent injuries, improve performance and ease pressure on healthcare — enabling more people to train safely and stay healthier for longer.”
— Professor Hart