Neuromuscular performance

This study looked at whether a 12-week volleyball-specific warm-up program (VOLLEY12+) could improve balance and movement control in 24 male players aged 15-17. Half did the special warm-up, half did their usual routine. The goal was to see if the program could help prevent injur…

This crossover study compares two ways to prepare muscles for explosive effort: whole-body vibration and high-intensity resistance exercise. Twenty recreationally trained young adults perform both protocols on separate days, then complete jump and push-up tests. Researchers measu…

This trial compares two high-intensity training programs—CrossFit and running-based HIIT—in elite male distance runners who live and train at moderate altitude. Over six weeks, participants train five days per week and undergo tests for aerobic fitness, strength, and blood marker…

This study looked at whether the FIFA 11+ Kids warm-up program, originally designed for soccer, can improve explosive power and agility in youth judo athletes. Sixteen children aged 10 to 14 who practice judo regularly did both the FIFA warm-up and a standard judo warm-up on diff…