ATHLETE

This study tested whether increasing legume (like beans and lentils) consumption within a healthy Mediterranean diet could improve cellular hydration, body water balance, and swimming performance in competitive athletes. Thirty-nine young swimmers were followed for five months, w…

This study aimed to understand how the volume of music affects an athlete's balance and stability. Researchers used a virtual reality system to test 48 healthy athletes while they listened to low, medium, and high-volume music. The goal was to gather knowledge about how sound int…

This study aimed to translate and test an English questionnaire into Turkish to help measure how low back pain affects athletes. 120 elite athletes with ongoing back pain filled out the new survey and two other standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if the Turkish version w…

This study tested whether a four-week mental training program could improve motivation in athletes. Fifty university athletes were split into two groups: one received training in skills like goal-setting and relaxation, while the other did not. Researchers measured their motivati…

This study aimed to understand the relationship between core muscle endurance, pelvic movement during walking, and pelvic width. Researchers compared 114 healthy athletes and non-athletes aged 18-35 to see if these physical traits differ between the groups. The goal was to fill a…

This small pilot study tested whether tiny RNA molecules in exhaled breath can be reliably measured and whether they change after intense exercise. Researchers collected breath samples from 14 people (11 healthy volunteers and 3 with lung conditions) before and after a maximum ef…

This study tested a 10-week specialized workout program for elite Chinese korfball players. The program combined heavy lifting with explosive jumps to see if it could improve players' strength, balance, and shooting accuracy. Researchers measured 24 national team athletes before …