PHYSICAL FITNESS

This study tested the Otago Exercise Programme, a set of leg-strengthening and balance exercises, in 120 older adults aged 60-100 in Sarawak, Malaysia. Participants did the exercises three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured their balance, physical fitness, and qualit…

This study looked at whether a 12-week treadmill exercise program can improve cardiorespiratory fitness, reduce fatigue, and boost mood in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Thirteen physically inactive adults with TBI walked on a treadmill three times a week for 30 minute…

This completed study tested whether playing an aerobic-based virtual reality game (exergame) on Xbox Kinect could improve physical fitness, functional capacity, and cognitive function in 44 adults with Down syndrome, compared to traditional treadmill exercise. Participants did ei…

This study looked at whether a 10-week Zumba dance program could reduce body fat and improve flexibility in healthy 8-year-old children. 115 kids took part in 40-minute sessions, three times a week. Researchers measured body fat and flexibility before and after the program, and a…

This study tested whether 12 weeks of Zumba classes followed by time in a salt room (halotherapy) could improve body composition, breathing, and fitness in sedentary women aged 55-80. Twenty women were split into two groups: one did Zumba plus salt therapy, the other continued no…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can improve core strength, lung function, and overall fitness in healthy older adults aged 60 to 77. Twenty-nine participants were split into three groups: one did Pilates, one walked on a treadmill, and one kept their normal routine…

This study tested whether a 12-week home-based program of walking and resistance band exercises could improve physical fitness, fatigue, and quality of life for 36 breast cancer patients in Indonesia. Participants used pedometers and resistance bands at home, with weekly phone ch…

This study looked at whether a supervised exercise program done twice a week for 12 months could improve physical health and mental well-being in women aged 60 and older. 108 women took part, with half doing the exercise program and the other half continuing their usual activitie…

This study tested whether training with stroboscopic glasses—goggles that flicker on and off—can improve athletic performance in volleyball players. Fifty-four male professional players were split into two groups: one trained with the glasses, the other without. After six weeks, …

This study tested whether using a Kinect motion-sensing video game for aerobic exercise helps pre-frail older adults (age 60+) improve their physical fitness and quality of life. 64 community-dwelling participants did either Kinect-based or traditional exercise. The Kinect group …

This study tested a two-year school program designed to increase physical activity, improve fitness, and boost sports participation in Chilean children. Researchers compared 209 third-graders who followed the special program with those who had standard physical education. The goa…

This study looked at 174 healthy but inactive adults over 60 to see which type of combined physical and mental training works best for improving memory, thinking, and physical fitness. Participants did one of six programs for 3 months, including exercise games, stationary biking,…

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 tested a school football program called '11 for Health' in 254 Pakistani children aged 8-14. The program included football skills and health lessons over 11 weeks. Researchers measured fitness, health knowledge, and well-being before and after the program, comparing pa…

This study tested whether one session of neuro-athletic training (NAT) — a workout that combines brain exercises with physical moves — could immediately improve balance, flexibility, power, and reaction time in healthy young adults aged 18-35. Twenty-two participants did either N…

This study looked at 38 elite tennis players aged 11-18 to see if trunk (core) muscle endurance and flexibility are linked to athletic performance. Participants completed tests for sprint speed, agility, jump height, balance, and flexibility. The goal is to help coaches design be…

This study tested a 12-week school physical education program for 40 rural left-behind children (ages 12-13). The program mixed cooperative games with soccer and basketball to improve mental health and physical fitness. Researchers measured changes in psychological well-being and…

This study looked at how adding high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to regular hockey practice affects teenage girls' fitness. Twenty-four players either did their usual training or added HIIT three times a week for eight weeks. The HIIT group improved their endurance, balanc…

This study looked at whether a 14-week program combining aerobic, balance, strength, and stability exercises could improve body composition, physical fitness, and movement in active women over 65. Forty women participated in supervised sessions twice a week. The goal was to see i…

This completed pilot study examined how the body's molecules change during intense exercise. Researchers analyzed blood and saliva from 80 healthy male elite cyclists and recreational athletes before, during, and after a bike test. The goal was to better understand the complex bi…

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 looked at how an 8-week powerlifting program (squats, bench press, deadlifts) affects hormones, metabolism, and cholesterol in 30 male basketball players aged 18-24. Participants were randomly assigned to either powerlifting training or their usual basketball routine. …

This study looked at whether adding plyometric exercises—like jumps and bounds—to regular basketball training improves speed, agility, and strength. Twenty-four male basketball players aged 18 to 22 took part. Half did the extra jumping drills twice a week for 8 weeks, while the …

This study looked at how a 10-week complex training program—mixing heavy weights with explosive jumps—affects the physical fitness, balance, and shooting of Chinese national korfball players. Twenty-four athletes completed the program, and researchers measured changes in strength…

This completed study from Kırıkkale University looked at 41 adults aged 65 and older to understand how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like belly fat, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar) relates to frailty, balance problems, and physical fitness. Participants f…

This study tested a 12-week family program to help children and their parents move more, sit less, and sleep better. The program included weekly digital tips and three in-person activity sessions. Researchers measured changes in physical activity and fitness in 136 parent-child p…