EXERCISE PERFORMANCE

This study tested whether taking a new supplement for 16 days could improve exercise performance and cognitive function in 40 healthy adults (20 young, 20 older). Participants completed cognitive tests, cycling exercises, and blood tests. The supplement was compared to a placebo …

This study tested whether a natural compound called beta caryophyllene can improve how long elite freedivers can hold their breath. Fifteen divers with over three years of experience took part in a crossover trial. The goal was to see if the supplement could enhance static apnea …

This study looked at whether taking nitrate (from beetroot juice) and caffeine together improves performance in a 3-minute all-out cycling test. Fifteen trained male cyclists completed four different supplement conditions in a randomized, double-blind trial. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether a new pre-workout supplement can improve endurance, strength, mood, and energy in healthy adults. Twenty-seven participants took either the supplement or a placebo before exercise tests. Researchers measured cycling endurance, bench press performance,…

This study looks at whether a 90-minute afternoon nap, a moderate dose of caffeine, and a short recovery routine (stretching plus a snack) can improve evening athletic performance. Sixty elite university athletes (30 men, 30 women) will try different combinations of these strateg…

This study tested whether taking hot spring baths (38°C for 20 minutes, three times a week) helps healthy teen athletes adapt to training at 1600 meters altitude. 27 participants were split into three groups: hot spring baths, hot water baths, or standard recovery. Researchers me…

This study looks at how a suspension training (TRX) warm-up compares to a treadmill walk before a tough exercise test. Researchers want to see if the TRX warm-up leads to similar peak oxygen use and heart-lung responses. The study involves 15 active adults aged 19 to 25 who exerc…

This study compared supramaximal interval running (SIR) and small-sided games (SSG) in 40 elite male football players over six weeks of preseason training. Both methods improved fitness, but SIR led to greater gains in aerobic capacity, body composition, and anaerobic markers. Th…

This study looked at whether listening to self-selected music during warm-up helps futsal players perform better in short, intense exercise tests during and after Ramadan fasting. Ten highly trained male players completed sprint tests with and without music. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at how caffeine in different forms—capsules, chewing gum, and mouth rinse—affects exercise performance in healthy male recreational athletes. Fourteen participants completed tests of aerobic and anaerobic performance under each condition. The goal was to see whi…

This study looked at how two different high-intensity interval training (HIIT) methods affect physical performance in competitive table tennis players. Twenty-four male athletes aged 18-24 were split into two groups: one did calisthenic/plyometric exercises (like jumping and body…

This study tested whether a supplement called recombinant bovine lactoferrin (rbLf) can help regulate iron levels, improve gut health, and boost exercise performance in healthy adults. About 110 active men and women took rbLf, regular lactoferrin from cow's milk, or a placebo dai…