EXERCISE PERFORMANCE

This study tested whether a natural compound called beta caryophyllene can improve how long elite freedivers can hold their breath. Fifteen experienced divers took part in a crossover trial where each person received the supplement and a placebo at different times. The main goal …

This study tested whether taking a new dietary supplement for 16 days can improve exercise performance and cognitive function in healthy adults. Forty participants (20 young, ages 18–30, and 20 older, ages 50–65) completed cognitive tests, cycling exercises, and blood draws. Each…

This study tested whether a new pre-workout supplement helps healthy adults exercise longer, feel stronger, and have more energy. Twenty-seven participants took either the supplement or a placebo before cycling and bench press tests. Researchers measured endurance, strength, perc…

This study looked at two different training methods for professional football players: supramaximal interval running (SIR) and small-sided games (SSG). Forty elite male players from Turkey took part over a six-week preseason period. The goal was to see which method improved aerob…

This study looked at whether listening to self-selected music during warm-up helps highly trained futsal players perform better on sprint tests during and after Ramadan fasting. Ten male players completed sprint tests with and without music in both fasting and non-fasting periods…

This study looked at how two different high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programs affect physical performance in 24 male competitive table tennis players aged 18-24. One group did bodyweight and jumping exercises, while the other used kettlebells, both for eight weeks along…

This study looked at whether a supplement called recombinant bovine lactoferrin (rbLf) can help healthy adults better regulate iron, improve gut health, and support immune function. About 110 active men and women aged 18–42 took either rbLf, regular lactoferrin from cow's milk, o…

This study looked at whether taking nitrate (found in beets) and caffeine together improves cycling performance in trained male cyclists. Fifteen cyclists completed a 3-minute all-out cycling test after taking nitrate, caffeine, both, or a placebo. The goal was to see if the comb…

This study looked at how caffeine from capsules, chewing gum, or mouth rinse affects exercise performance in 14 healthy male recreational athletes aged 18-25. Each participant tried all three forms in random order to measure their aerobic (endurance) and anaerobic (short burst) p…