EXERCISE-INDUCED MUSCLE DAMAGE

This study looks at whether taking cordyceps, a medicinal mushroom, before or after exercise helps athletes recover faster. Thirty healthy students aged 19-21 will take cordyceps or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers will measure inflammation, muscle damage, and aerobic fitnes…

This study looks at how different rest intervals between sets of flywheel resistance exercise affect muscle damage and performance in men who haven't done strength training in the last six months. Participants do a single session of lower-body exercises with either 1, 2, or 3 min…

This study will test whether applying cold packs to sore muscles after exercise can reduce pain, swelling, and muscle damage. Sixty healthy adults will do arm exercises to cause mild muscle soreness, then some will receive cold therapy. Researchers will measure strength, pain, an…