ATHLETE

This study is adapting and testing a French version of the Athletic Disordered Eating (ADE) scale, a 17-question screening tool designed specifically for athletes. Researchers will enroll 229 athletes aged 15 to 70 who exercise more than 6 hours per week. Participants complete th…

This study tested whether taking a cistanche supplement for 8 weeks, along with a supervised training program, improves anaerobic exercise performance and recovery in young men. 56 men aged 18-25, either elite or amateur athletes, were randomly assigned to receive cistanche extra…

This study looked at whether taking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) before exercise helps well-trained cyclists perform better during a long, intense ride. Nineteen athletes did two lab sessions: three hours of moderate cycling followed by a max-effort time trial. They took eith…

This pilot study tested whether it is possible to collect and analyze small RNA molecules from a person's breath. Researchers took breath samples from 25 volunteers (healthy people and a few with lung disease) at rest and after intense exercise. They successfully extracted and se…

This study looked at whether adding more legumes (like beans, lentils, and chickpeas) to a Mediterranean diet could improve hydration, heart rate balance, and swimming performance in competitive swimmers. Thirty-nine adolescent and young adult swimmers were split into groups base…

This study looked at how a 10-week complex training program—mixing heavy weights with explosive jumps—affects the physical fitness, balance, and shooting of Chinese national korfball players. Twenty-four athletes completed the program, and researchers measured changes in strength…

This study looked at 114 healthy adults (athletes and non-athletes) to see if core muscle endurance is linked to pelvic width and movement. Participants did simple holding exercises like wall sits and planks while researchers measured their pelvis. The goal was to understand how …

This study looked at how different music volumes affect balance in athletes. 48 healthy athletes listened to soft, medium, and loud music while standing on a virtual reality balance system. The goal was to see if sound intensity changes how well they can keep steady.

This study translated an English questionnaire into Turkish to help athletes with low back pain measure how their pain affects sports and daily activities. 120 Turkish athletes with low back pain filled out three questionnaires. The goal was to make sure the Turkish version is ac…

This study looked at whether a four-week mental training program could help athletes feel more motivated to achieve their goals. Fifty licensed athletes took part, with half receiving the training and half not. The training included techniques like goal setting, positive self-tal…