Effect of the microbiome on physical abilities in humans

In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that exercise has a major impact on the composition, function and variety of gut bacteria (the microbiome). At the same time many questions remain open: Does the microbiome affect the level of physical abilities? Do changes in the microbiome play a role in the beneficial effects that exercise has on the human body? In a combined study  conducted by the Weizmann Institute,  Shamir Medical Center and the Wingate Institute, we will try to shed light on this mystery.