SPORTS PERFORMANCE

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

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

This study looked at 32 female volleyball players aged 15-18 to compare two types of exercise: high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and high-intensity functional training (HIFT). Over 12 weeks, players did one of these workouts twice a week in addition to their regular practic…

This study looked at how four elite badminton players from Colombia move their knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows during an overhead smash. Researchers used video to measure joint angles at five key moments of the smash. The goal was to give coaches simple, useful feedback withou…

This study looked at whether a special warm-up for the muscles you use to breathe in could help natural bodybuilders lift more weight. Twenty-seven male athletes were split into two groups: one did the breathing warm-up, the other did not. Researchers measured their maximum bench…

This study tested whether doing core exercises on an unstable surface (like a balance ball) improves shooting performance more than the same exercises on a stable floor. Twenty elite air pistol shooters trained for 8 weeks, and their accuracy and stability were measured. The goal…

This study looked at whether wearing special stroboscopic glasses during volleyball drills can improve how the brain and body work together in young female players. 42 athletes aged 10-16, from beginners to elite, took part in an 8-week program. The goal was to see if this traini…

This study looked at whether practicing tennis in virtual reality (VR) helps college players feel more confident, focused, and engaged. 180 Chinese university tennis players were split into two groups: one did VR training twice a week for 8 weeks, and the other did regular coachi…