Beijing Sport University

This study looked at whether different types of exercise—aerobic, resistance, or a mix—can reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries in postmenopausal women who don't exercise. 113 women participated, and researchers measured changes in blood vessel health and blood pressure. …

This study tested whether taking a daily Cistanche deserticola supplement along with moderate aerobic exercise (40 minutes, 3 times a week for 18 weeks) could improve body composition, insulin resistance, and inflammation in men aged 50-55 with central obesity. 125 men were rando…

This study looked at whether a 6-week exercise program focusing on hip and ankle mobility could help male soccer players with a common type of knee pain called patellofemoral pain. 48 players were split into two groups: one did the special exercises plus their regular training, w…

This study tested whether taking a cistanche supplement for 8 weeks, along with a supervised training program, improves anaerobic exercise performance and recovery in young men. 56 men aged 18-25, either elite or amateur athletes, were randomly assigned to receive cistanche extra…

This study looked at whether taking astaxanthin, a natural supplement, for four weeks could help soccer players keep up their skills even when tired. Thirty healthy male college soccer players took either astaxanthin or a placebo. After four weeks, they did a very hard exercise r…

This study tested whether wearing pressurized cuffs on the legs during soccer drills helps players maintain passing and dribbling accuracy when fatigued. Forty young male soccer players did a 6-week training program, with one group using cuffs at 80% pressure and a control group …

This study tested whether taking caffeine and rhodiola rosea supplements, alone or together, could improve how well soccer players jump and head the ball when fatigued. Ninety-six healthy male players from Beijing Sport University took either a placebo, rhodiola, caffeine, or bot…

This study looked at whether using specific self-talk phrases can help soccer forwards (strikers) perform better and feel less stress. Thirty-six male university players were split into three groups: one used motivational self-talk (like 'I can do this'), another used instruction…

This study tested whether taking Rhodiola rosea extract for four weeks can improve physical fitness, muscle performance, and decision-making in competitive male football players. Twenty-four players were randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo while contin…

This study compared water-based rehabilitation to standard land-based exercises for people who had ACL knee surgery. Twenty participants completed six sessions over 2-3 weeks. Researchers measured walking patterns, muscle function, and knee symptoms to see if the water program of…

This study tested whether adding a special electric therapy (CRET) to balance exercises helps people with chronic ankle instability recover faster. 31 adults with weak, unstable ankles were split into three groups: balance training alone, electric therapy alone, or both together.…

This study looked at whether taking Rhodiola rosea supplements for 28 days helps basketball players perform better and feel less tired during simulated games. Forty-eight healthy male athletes took either the supplement or a placebo. Researchers measured game completion time, hea…

This study tested whether a wearable device that coaches runners to take quicker, shorter steps can reduce knee pain in female runners with patellofemoral pain (runner's knee). 44 women were split into two groups: one used a smartwatch app to increase their step rate by 10%, whil…

This study tested whether a special flywheel training machine improves how quickly soccer players can change direction, compared to standard weight training. Twenty-two elite male players did either flywheel or traditional exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measured …

This study looked at how two simple techniques—special breathing and changing body position—affect the nervous system in healthy young adults. 27 people aged 18-25 took part. The goal was to measure changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and nerve activity, not to treat any disea…