EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

This study looked at whether taking green tea extract and ginger supplements, alone or together, helps young men cycle longer and feel more comfortable in normal and cold temperatures. Sixteen recreationally active men completed cycling tests in both room temperature and cold con…

This study looked at whether a special warm-up for the muscles you use to breathe in could help natural bodybuilders lift more weight. Twenty-seven male athletes were split into two groups: one did the breathing warm-up, the other did not. Researchers measured their maximum bench…

This study looked at how different rules in small-sided football games (3v3 and 4v4) affect elite players' heart rates and ball touches. Twenty-four male professional footballers played both free and controlled-pass versions. The goal is to help coaches pick the best game format …

This study looked at three different ways to organize running workouts—polarized, threshold, and pyramidal—to see which one helps recreational runners improve their endurance and performance the most. Twenty-four experienced runners followed an 8-week program based on one of thes…

This study looked at whether jackfruit oil extract can improve hormone levels, brain function, and body measurements in healthy young boxers aged 18-25. Thirty boxers took different doses of jackfruit oil or a placebo for 30 days. Researchers measured changes in saliva hormones, …

This study looked at how a single high dose of vitamin D (500,000 IU) combined with a football match affects vitamin D levels in 20 professional male football players. Half got the vitamin D, half got a placebo. Blood tests before and after the game showed that the supplement gre…

This study looked at whether lower body plyometric (jump) training causes muscle damage in male college volleyball players. Sixty-two players were split into two groups, and their blood was tested for muscle and kidney stress markers over eight weeks. The goal was to see if this …