SPORTS PERFORMANCE

This study compared two types of core strength training—on unstable surfaces like Swiss balls versus stable surfaces—in 20 elite 10-meter air pistol athletes over 8 weeks. Researchers measured shooting scores and how steadily athletes held the pistol. The goal was to see if unsta…

This study tested if whole-body light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help professional soccer players perform better and recover from muscle damage. 30 male players received either real or fake light treatment before exercise. Researchers measured muscle damage markers and jump…

This study looks at whether a 90-minute afternoon nap, a moderate dose of caffeine, and a short recovery routine (stretching plus a snack) can improve evening athletic performance. Sixty elite university athletes (30 men, 30 women) will try different combinations of these strateg…

This study looked at whether adding flywheel inertial training to regular weightlifting helps youth athletes improve lower-limb power, trunk stability, and performance. Eighteen male athletes aged 13-17 took part, with one group doing extra flywheel exercises twice a week for 10 …

This study looked at whether warming up the breathing muscles (using a special device) could improve strength in 27 male natural bodybuilders. Half did a breathing warm-up plus their usual warm-up; the other half only did the usual warm-up. Researchers measured how much weight th…

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 looked at how elite badminton players in Colombia move their joints during an overhead smash. Four players performed smashes, and researchers measured angles at their knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow across five phases of the smash. The goal is to give coaches simple, us…

This study tested whether wearing special stroboscopic glasses during volleyball drills could improve how players' brains and bodies react. 42 female volleyball players aged 10-16, from beginners to elite, took part. They did 8 weeks of extra drills with or without the glasses. R…

This study looked at whether practicing tennis in virtual reality (VR) can help college players feel more confident, focused, and motivated. 180 students were split into two groups: one did VR tennis training for 8 weeks, and the other did traditional coaching. The researchers me…

This study looked at 32 female volleyball players aged 15-18 to see if high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or high-intensity functional training (HIFT) improves performance more. Players did their assigned training twice a week for 12 weeks, in addition to regular practice. R…