PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

This study compares two types of exercise programs—multicomponent training and elastic band training—in women aged 70 to 75. Over 16 weeks, researchers will measure changes in physical fitness, balance, and quality of life. The goal is to find which approach works best for keepin…

This study asks whether simply believing you've taken caffeine can improve physical and mental performance, even when you've actually received a placebo. Healthy adults aged 20–30 will complete four cycling sessions, sometimes getting real caffeine and sometimes a dummy pill, whi…

This study explores whether believing you've taken caffeine can improve physical performance in real-world sports settings. Healthy, physically active adults will be randomly assigned to receive caffeine, a placebo (starch capsule), or no treatment, then perform sport-specific ex…

This study looks at how different warm-up strategies affect jump height and agility in female athletes who play invasion sports like soccer, handball, and basketball. Twenty athletes will try three conditions: a standard warm-up, a warm-up with a performance-enhancing activity, a…

This study looks at how different phases of the menstrual cycle relate to muscle strength and physical performance in healthy, active women aged 18 to 35. Participants will track their cycle with a phone app and attend three lab visits for strength tests and body measurements. Th…

This study tests whether a drink made from broccoli sprouts can improve how well endurance athletes perform and recover after cycling. Thirty healthy adults who exercise regularly will drink either the broccoli sprout drink or a placebo at different times before a cycling test. R…

This study looks at whether wearing stroboscopic glasses—which flicker to limit visual input—during exercise can improve thinking, physical performance, and balance in adolescent male basketball players. Thirty-six players aged 14–19 will do a six-week training program either wit…