Poznan University Of Physical Education

This study tested whether a specific 12-week exercise program could improve how the body uses insulin and the health of blood vessels in women with insulin resistance. 49 women aged 25-45 were assigned to either follow the new circuit training routine or maintain their usual acti…

This study tested whether a supplement called HMB can improve muscle mass, strength, and fitness in two groups: well-trained athletes and people showing signs of malnutrition. For 21 days, 130 participants took either HMB or a placebo while following different exercise routines. …

This study tested whether a month of spinal traction therapy could reduce pain and improve function for adults with obesity and chronic low back pain. Researchers compared 40 participants with obesity to 20 with normal weight, measuring pain levels, spine mobility, and blood mark…

This study looked at whether a 10-month judo training program could improve physical fitness and psychological well-being in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Ninety participants, aged 7-14 with and without ASD, trained together in integrated groups tw…

This study tested whether a special program of judo training and nutritional advice could help children and teenagers with autism. Researchers wanted to see if this combination could improve their physical fitness, body composition, and eating habits. The program ran for 10 month…

This completed study aimed to understand how an athlete's motivation connects to changes in their body's chemistry during intense exercise. Researchers measured hormone and brain chemical levels in 24 national-level male rowers before, immediately after, and one hour after a stre…

This study aimed to understand how the bodies and moods of top-level rowers respond to a maximum effort test after a week of hard training. Researchers compared 28 elite male and female athletes, measuring stress hormones and brain chemicals in their blood before and after a toug…

This study aimed to understand which types of active video games (exergames) young adults find most enjoyable and believe could help with physical activity. 227 healthy young adults tried several popular gaming systems like VR headsets and fitness games in a lab. Researchers then…

This study aimed to understand how the bodies of elite athletes adapt to intense physical training. Researchers measured a wide range of hormones, markers of fatigue, metabolism, and inflammation in 30 professional rowers before and after exhaustive exercise tests. The goal was t…

This study aimed to understand how not eating enough to fuel intense training affects elite athletes' bodies and minds. Researchers measured stress hormones, brain chemicals, mood, and performance in 27 members of the Polish national rowing team before and after a hard workout. T…

This study aimed to understand how wrestlers' bodies respond to a single intense training session. Five athletes completed a standard workout and gave blood samples before, immediately after, and 24 hours later. Researchers analyzed these samples for markers of inflammation, stre…

This study tested whether drinking chocolate milk helps elite kayakers recover better after a hard workout compared to drinking water. Researchers measured energy levels, muscle damage, and inflammation in 30 athletes. The goal was to see if this common drink could be a simple, e…

This study tested whether taking a specific probiotic supplement for three months could help reduce fatigue and stress in professional dancers. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, body chemistry, and immune system markers in 26 dancers to see if the probiotics improved …

This study aimed to understand how applying an ice pack to the hand affects skin temperature and a person's perception of cold and comfort. Researchers compared a 15-minute ice pack to a room-temperature pack on healthy young men in a single lab session. They measured skin temper…