Warm-up secrets: can a fake workout boost athletic performance?
NCT ID NCT07542119
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how different warm-up strategies affect jump height and agility in female athletes who play invasion sports like soccer, handball, and basketball. Twenty athletes will try three conditions: a standard warm-up, a warm-up with a performance-enhancing activity, and a low-intensity sham activity designed to test the power of expectation. The goal is to separate real physical effects from placebo effects.
What this could mean
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Active substance
post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) protocol
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help coaches design more effective warm-ups for female athletes in sports like soccer and basketball.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The sham condition may not fully eliminate placebo effects.
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Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
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