EXERCISE TRAINING

This study tested whether a leg exercise program tailored to each person's muscle strength and speed could prevent age-related loss of muscle power. Eighty healthy adults aged 65-80 completed a 12-week training program. The goal was to see if personalized exercises work better th…

This study tested whether strengthening the gluteus maximus (butt) muscles can reduce chronic low back pain and improve movement in people who work desk jobs. Forty participants did either standard care (electrotherapy, posture education, and gentle stretches) or added gluteus st…

This study tested whether spinal stabilization exercises could help women with painful periods. Fifty women aged 18-30 with regular cycles and no childbirth history were split into two groups: one did the exercises, the other did not. Researchers measured pain, symptoms, and dail…

This study tested a six-week workplace exercise program for radiologic technologists, who often face high stress and burnout. Nineteen healthy volunteers did 15-20 minute sessions three times a week, focusing on flexibility, balance, and strength. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested whether adding diaphragmatic resistance training (breathing exercises) to standard neck stabilization exercises can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic neck pain. 71 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months did 6 weeks of home breathing exercise…

This study tested whether taking ashwagandha (KSM-66) daily for 42 days helps athletes recover from training and improve muscle strength. 56 rugby and water polo players took either 600 mg of ashwagandha or a placebo. Researchers measured stress hormones, muscle soreness, and per…

This study looked at how doing isometric exercises (holding a muscle still) at different knee angles affects balance, body awareness, and daily movements in healthy adults. Thirty people aged 18-26 did an 8-week training program. The goal was to find which knee angles work best f…

This study looked at whether nine sessions of high-intensity intermittent boxing training could improve punching output, heart-rate recovery, and movement in youth amateur boxers. Nine young boxers completed a boxing-specific test before and after the training. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether drinking whey protein and doing simple home exercises for two weeks before hip replacement surgery helps people recover faster. Researchers measured blood markers, how soon patients could walk, and how long they stayed in the hospital. The goal is to …

This completed study looked at how low, moderate, and high-intensity exercise affect brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a chemical important for brain health, and thinking skills in 12 healthy young adults aged 18-25. Participants did different exercise sessions and a rest…

This study looked at 68 sedentary adults to see how two different exercise types—open kinetic chain (like leg extensions) and closed kinetic chain (like squats)—affect balance and jumping ability. Participants exercised for four weeks. The goal was to find out which type works be…

This study looked at whether using visual biofeedback—like seeing your own movements on a screen—can help healthy, inactive adults better sense and control their pelvis, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. 48 sedentary individuals without spine or hip problems took part…

This study looked at how a single wrestling training session changes markers of inflammation, hormones, and metabolism in athletes. Five wrestlers provided blood samples before, right after, and 24 hours after exercise. The goal was to better understand fatigue and recovery proce…

This study looked at how different exercise intensities affect brain chemicals like irisin and lactate, as well as thinking skills, in 12 healthy young adults. Participants did three types of running workouts: short high-intensity intervals, longer high-intensity intervals, and s…

This study tested how rule changes in 3v3 and 4v4 football games affect elite players' heart rate and ball touches. Twenty-four male professional players did both free-play and controlled-pass games. Researchers measured heart rate and counted ball touches to see which format boo…