RESISTANCE EXERCISE

This study looked at whether carrying heavy shopping bags twice a week can help adults who don't do enough strength training improve their muscle mass, strength, and endurance. 45 adults who were not meeting exercise guidelines either carried shopping bags for 15 minutes twice a …

This study looked at how eating fewer calories to lose weight affects your body's ability to recover after weightlifting. Eight people with at least three years of weight training experience took part. Researchers measured things like jumping ability, strength, and how many reps …

This study looked at whether a ketone monoester drink (a supplement that raises blood ketones) changes hormone levels after a single workout. Twelve healthy young men did resistance exercise and then drank either the ketone drink or a placebo. The goal was to measure testosterone…

This study looked at how children (ages 9-13) and adults (18-50) build muscle after 12 weeks of leg exercises using either traditional weight stacks or flywheel machines. 91 healthy participants were randomly assigned to exercise or a control group. Researchers measured muscle gr…

This study looked at how turning your feet in or out during leg press affects the thigh muscle's response in 24 experienced athletes. Researchers measured muscle contraction speed and strength before and after exercise. The goal was to understand if matching foot angle to a perso…

This study looked at whether drinking a ketone supplement can increase muscle protein synthesis (muscle building) after resistance exercise in 48 healthy young adults. Participants received either a ketone drink, whey protein, both, or a placebo. The goal was to see if ketones al…

This study looked at whether doing a few heavy squats before a workout helps strength-trained men do more reps and lift more total weight. Nine healthy men aged 18-30 completed two different warm-up routines on separate days. The results may help athletes and gym-goers design bet…