PERFORMANCE

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 looked at whether chewing caffeinated gum can improve volleyball performance in trained female players. Eleven athletes took part in three sessions: one with placebo gum, one with a single 300 mg dose of caffeine gum, and one with three 100 mg doses spread over time. R…

This study looked at whether taking blueberry supplements alongside football training could reduce muscle injury, improve liver health, and help breathing. Thirty-six male teen football players were split into three groups: one did only training, one added blueberry supplements, …

This study looked at whether grip strength is linked to performance in professional hockey players. Nineteen players from top Swedish leagues had their grip strength measured and compared to game stats like scoring and shooting accuracy. The goal is to see if grip strength could …

This study looked at whether adding thinking tasks to basic soccer dribbling practice can improve both mental performance and motor skills in teenagers. 43 healthy male adolescents (ages 16-18) who were new to soccer took part. One group did regular cone drills, while the other d…