Federal University Of Vicosa

This study tested whether a special type of strength training (flywheel) is better than traditional strength training for improving mood, physical abilities, and thinking skills in older women who are not very active. Over 10 months, 64 women aged 60+ participated in one of the t…

This study tested whether doing squats on one leg or both legs works better for improving jumping and sprinting in elite youth futsal players. Seventeen players did six weeks of supervised squat training twice a week, while continuing their regular futsal practice. Researchers me…

This study looked at whether a 15-meter sprint test gives consistent results when done on sand versus a firm surface. Sixteen male beach-sport athletes did three sprints on each surface, repeating the test on a different day. The goal was to see if the test is reliable for measur…

This study looked at whether 12 sessions of horizontally oriented plyometric training (jumping and explosive exercises) over six weeks could improve sprint performance in 9 early-adolescent male track-and-field athletes. The researchers measured sprint times and movement patterns…

This study looked at whether nine sessions of high-intensity intermittent boxing training could improve punching output, heart-rate recovery, and movement in youth amateur boxers. Nine young boxers completed a boxing-specific test before and after the training. The goal was to se…

This completed observational study measured physical abilities like explosive strength, shoulder flexibility, and sprint speed in six adolescent baseball pitchers over five weeks. Researchers looked for connections between these measures and pitch velocity. No treatment or traini…

This study watched 3 top-level futsal goalkeepers to understand how they perform a specific defensive move called the barrier-step. Researchers measured the timing of their movements and the angles of their joints. The goal was to learn more about this skill to help coaches and p…

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 sprinting with a light sled (resisted) or without resistance (unresisted) improves sprint speed and jumping ability more in young male footballers aged 13-17. Forty-four players did two sessions per week for six weeks. The goal was to see which training …

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

This study tested whether adding structured reflection and guided questioning to volleyball practice helps university players make better decisions during games. Twenty-four male players from a Colombian university program were split into two groups: one did a 4-week Tactical Cri…