Federal University Of Vicosa

This study tested whether a special type of strength training (flywheel) is better than traditional strength training at reducing depressive symptoms and improving physical and thinking skills in older women who are sedentary. Sixty-four women aged 60 and older participated in a …

This study looked at whether nine sessions of high-intensity interval training could help youth amateur boxers throw more punches and recover quicker. Nine young boxers completed a boxing-specific test before and after the training program. Researchers measured total punches, hea…

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 watched 3 elite futsal goalkeepers to understand how they perform a specific defensive move called the barrier-step. Researchers measured the timing of each part of the movement and the angles of their joints. The goal was to describe this action in detail, not to test…

This study looked at how strength, flexibility, and sprinting relate to pitch speed in 6 adolescent baseball pitchers aged 13-14. Over five weeks, researchers measured things like jump height, throw distance, and shoulder flexibility, but did not change any training. The goal was…

This study tested a training program that uses critical thinking exercises to help university futsal players make better decisions during games. Thirteen players completed the program, which included problem-solving activities and team discussions. The goal was to see if this app…

This study looked at whether 12 sessions of jumping exercises over six weeks could improve sprinting in 9 boys aged 12-13 who do track and field. The exercises were added to their regular training. Researchers measured sprint times and movement before and after the program to see…

This study tested whether a 4-week Tactical Critical Thinking Program helps university volleyball players make better decisions during games. Twenty-four male players from a Colombian university were split into two groups: one did the special program, the other continued normal t…

This study tested whether sprinting while pulling a light sled (20% of body weight) improves running speed and jumping ability more than regular sprinting in young male footballers aged 13-17. Forty-four players did either resisted or non-resisted sprints twice a week for six wee…