Gümüşhane University

This study looked at whether adding special breathing muscle training to a swimming program could improve asthma control in children with mild asthma. Thirty children aged 8-11 took part in a 4-week swimming program, with half also doing breathing exercises twice daily. Researche…

This study tested whether a 4-week program of inspiratory muscle training (using a POWERbreathe® device) could improve diaphragm thickness, reduce fatty liver, and increase aerobic capacity in 30 healthy men aged 60-80. Participants were split into a training group and a control …

This study tested whether a 10-15 minute immersive virtual reality session using games like Beat Saber could reduce anxiety and stress in nursing students before they entered clinical practice. 90 students were randomly assigned to either use VR goggles or follow their usual prep…

This study looked at whether a 6-week Zumba program could improve quality of life, love of life, and psychological resilience in sedentary young women aged 18-25. 36 participants were split into a Zumba group and a control group that stayed sedentary. Researchers measured changes…

This study tested whether 12 weeks of Zumba classes followed by time in a salt room (halotherapy) could improve body composition, breathing, and fitness in sedentary women aged 55-80. Twenty women were split into two groups: one did Zumba plus salt therapy, the other continued no…

This study tested whether breathing in dry salt particles (halotherapy) during preseason training could improve lung function and running performance in elite female soccer players. Twenty-eight players from the Turkish Women's First League were split into two groups: one did sta…

This study looked at whether a six-week wrestling program could improve psychological well-being, reduce anxiety, and build resilience in sedentary adolescent boys aged 12-15. Fifteen boys took part in the wrestling training, while another group continued their normal routines. A…

This study looked at whether taking blueberry supplements for 8 weeks could reduce muscle damage, improve liver health, and boost lung function in 36 male football players aged 14-18. Some players took blueberries while doing extra exercise, others just took blueberries, and a co…

This study looked at whether adding special breathing muscle training to running programs helps 10-13-year-old male football players improve their agility, endurance, and lung function. 75 boys who had played football for at least two years took part. The training was tailored to…

This study explores whether 12 weeks of traditional archery training can improve how well people visualize actions and solve problems. Healthy university students with no archery experience are randomly assigned to either an archery group or a non-exercising control group. Their …

This study looked at how two different stretching techniques—PNF and static stretching—affect the strength balance between hamstrings and quadriceps in 23 healthy young men. Each participant tried both stretches on separate days, and their muscle strength was measured right after…

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 whether listening to self-selected music during warm-up helps futsal players perform better in short, intense exercise tests during and after Ramadan fasting. Ten highly trained male players completed sprint tests with and without music. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether 8 weeks of French Contrast Training (a mix of heavy weights, jumps, and speed drills) could improve jump height, sprint speed, and overall power in 28 elite youth football players. Half did the special training plus regular practice; the other half did o…

This study looked at whether a 4-week moderate resistance training program could improve diaphragm thickness, liver fat, and quality of life in healthy men aged 60-75. Thirty participants were split into an exercise group or a control group that kept their normal routine. Researc…

This study looked at whether a 4-week breathing muscle training program could help elite air pistol athletes jump higher and shoot more accurately. Twenty male athletes were split into two groups: one did the breathing training, the other did not. The results showed that the brea…

This study compared two fitness tests in 20 elite female football players from Turkey's top league. One test involved running back and forth with short rests, while the other used a treadmill. The goal was to see which test better measures fitness like oxygen use and running spee…

This study looked at whether a six-week wrestling training program could improve psychological well-being, reduce anxiety, and build resilience in adolescent boys aged 12 to 15. Thirty boys with no prior wrestling experience were split into a wrestling group and a control group. …

This study tested whether a 4-week program of inspiratory muscle training (using a device called POWERbreathe) could improve diaphragm and abdominal wall muscle thickness and reduce liver fat in healthy women aged 60-80. Twenty-six women were split into a training group and a con…