Advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanisms

Gut microbiota is closely related to body functions. At present, evidence has shown that gut microbiota and its metabolites interact with exercise, but the effects and related mechanisms are still in the exploratory stage. Therefore, this paper summarizes the results of experiments related to exerci...

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Main Authors: Rendong Li, Tianning Zhang, Zhen Cheng, Chenxi Yao, Xiangguang Meng, Tie Ma
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1595118/full
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Tianning Zhang
Zhen Cheng
Chenxi Yao
Xiangguang Meng
Tie Ma
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description Gut microbiota is closely related to body functions. At present, evidence has shown that gut microbiota and its metabolites interact with exercise, but the effects and related mechanisms are still in the exploratory stage. Therefore, this paper summarizes the results of experiments related to exercise and gut microbiota, and analyzes the possible mechanism of the interaction between the two, in order to provide a theoretical basis for further research on the relationship between exercise and gut microbiota. The intervention of gut microbiota may be an effective help to improve exercise capacity. The abundance, composition and diversity of gut microbiota can affect the body’s exercise quality. We conclude, the relationship between exercise and gut microbiota is closely related and not only determined by a single influencing mechanism, which provides a new perspective and direction for future research on the relationship between exercise and gut microbiota.
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spelling doaj-art-e9973c50dab0427ca8e50c8fcb299a6d2025-08-20T03:30:49ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Microbiology1664-302X2025-07-011610.3389/fmicb.2025.15951181595118Advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanismsRendong Li0Tianning Zhang1Zhen Cheng2Chenxi Yao3Xiangguang Meng4Tie Ma5Department of Physical Education, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, ChinaNortheastern University, College of Life and Health Sciences, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, ChinaCollege of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, ChinaGraduate School of Beijing Sport University, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, ChinaYingkou Vocational and Technical College, Yingkou, ChinaCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, ChinaGut microbiota is closely related to body functions. At present, evidence has shown that gut microbiota and its metabolites interact with exercise, but the effects and related mechanisms are still in the exploratory stage. Therefore, this paper summarizes the results of experiments related to exercise and gut microbiota, and analyzes the possible mechanism of the interaction between the two, in order to provide a theoretical basis for further research on the relationship between exercise and gut microbiota. The intervention of gut microbiota may be an effective help to improve exercise capacity. The abundance, composition and diversity of gut microbiota can affect the body’s exercise quality. We conclude, the relationship between exercise and gut microbiota is closely related and not only determined by a single influencing mechanism, which provides a new perspective and direction for future research on the relationship between exercise and gut microbiota.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1595118/fullexercisegut microbiotabody functionsexercise capacityskeletal muscle anabolism
spellingShingle Rendong Li
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Zhen Cheng
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Advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanisms
Frontiers in Microbiology
exercise
gut microbiota
body functions
exercise capacity
skeletal muscle anabolism
title Advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanisms
title_full Advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanisms
title_fullStr Advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanisms
title_full_unstemmed Advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanisms
title_short Advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanisms
title_sort advancements of physical exercise and intestinal microbiota and their potential mechanisms
topic exercise
gut microbiota
body functions
exercise capacity
skeletal muscle anabolism
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1595118/full
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