EPOCH
Effects of Physical exercise timing On strength and Cardiometabolic Health
Physical activity is a proven way to improve health. There are clear guidelines on the frequency, intensity, type and duration of weekly physical activity. However, with all these recommendations, one question remains unanswered: when is the best time of day to be physically active?
The EPOCH Study addresses this question by investigating the time of day when physical activity is most beneficial for improving health..
The study is being conducted by the Sports and Exercise Medicine Division of the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health at the University of Basel in collaboration with Harvard Medical School (USA), the Medical University of Graz (Austria) and the Biozentrum of the University of Basel (Switzerland).
About the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health
The Department of Sport, Exercise and Health at the University of Basel combines teaching, research and public service in the fields of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Sport Science and Movement and Exercise Science. The focus is on prevention, rehabilitation and health promotion through sport and exercise. Research is oriented towards excellence and is interdisciplinary. The department cooperates closely within the Faculty of Medicine and with national and international partners. It offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in “Sport, Exercise and Health” and promotes a practice-oriented learning culture.
New building of the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health
The Department of Sport, Exercise and Health has opened an exciting chapter in its development in 2021: a new building that combines teaching, research and services under one roof. With a contemporary design and state-of-the-art infrastructure, this new building is a place where the future of sport science and health promotion is being shaped. Students, researchers and professionals will come together to create knowledge, exchange ideas and conduct ground-breaking research.