ATHLETE

This study tested whether taking a cistanche supplement for 8 weeks, alongside a standard training program, helps men aged 18–25 improve their anaerobic performance (like sprinting and jumping) and recover faster after exercise. Fifty-six men, including elite and amateur athletes…

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: one with the supplement and one with a placebo. The goal was to see if it reduces m…

This study looked at 24 Chinese national korfball players to see if a 10-week complex training program (mixing heavy weights with jumps) could improve their strength, balance, and shooting. The goal was to reduce differences between their dominant and non-dominant sides and lower…

This study translated an English questionnaire into Turkish to help athletes with low back pain describe how their pain affects daily life and sports. 120 Turkish-speaking athletes with back pain lasting at least 6 weeks filled out three questionnaires. The goal was to make sure …

This study looked at whether adding more legumes (like beans and lentils) to a Mediterranean diet could improve hydration, heart rate balance, and swimming performance in 39 competitive swimmers over five months. Participants were split into groups based on how many servings of l…

This pilot study tested whether small RNA molecules can be reliably measured from exhaled breath, and whether exercise changes those RNA levels. Researchers collected breath samples from 25 people (healthy volunteers and lung cancer patients) before and after a maximal exercise t…

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…

This study looked at how different music volumes affect balance in athletes. 48 healthy athletes aged 18-35 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 steady they are.

This study looked at 114 healthy adults (athletes and sedentary people) to see if core muscle endurance is linked to pelvic width and pelvic oscillations. Participants did wall sits and trunk holds to measure endurance, while pelvic width was measured with a caliper. The goal was…