ATHLETE

This study looked at whether taking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) before exercise helps well-trained cyclists perform better during a long, intense ride. Nineteen athletes did two lab sessions: one with the supplement and one with a placebo. Researchers measured their time tri…

This study tested whether taking a cistanche supplement for 8 weeks, along with a standard training program, helps men aged 18-25 improve their explosive power and recover faster after intense exercise. 56 men, including elite and amateur athletes, took either the supplement or a…

This study translated an English questionnaire into Turkish to help athletes with low back pain describe how their pain affects daily life and sports. Researchers asked 120 elite athletes to fill out three surveys. The goal was to make sure the Turkish version is accurate and rel…

This study looked at whether adding more legumes (like beans and lentils) to a Mediterranean diet could improve cellular health, heart rate balance, and swimming performance in 39 competitive swimmers over five months. Participants were split into groups based on how many serving…

This study looked at how different music volumes affect balance in athletes. 48 healthy athletes stood on a balance board while listening to soft, medium, and loud music in a virtual reality setup. The goal was to see if sound intensity changes how steady they are, helping us und…

This small pilot study explored whether it is possible to collect and analyze tiny genetic molecules (small RNAs) from a person's breath. Researchers took breath samples from 14 volunteers (11 healthy and 3 with lung cancer and COPD) at rest and after intense exercise. They succe…

This study looked at how a 10-week complex training program—mixing heavy weightlifting with explosive jumps—affects the strength, balance, and shooting skills of 24 Chinese national korfball players. The goal was to see if this type of training can reduce differences between the …

This study looked at 114 healthy adults (athletes and sedentary people) to see if core muscle endurance is linked to pelvic width and pelvic oscillations. Participants performed wall sits and trunk holds to measure endurance, while pelvic width was measured with a caliper. The go…

This study looked at whether a four-week mental training program could help athletes feel more motivated to achieve their goals. Fifty licensed athletes took part, with half receiving the training and half not. The training included techniques like goal setting, positive self-tal…