Physical fitness

This study tests whether a low-dose sugarcane-derived supplement called policosanol, combined with a structured exercise program, can improve physical fitness and blood lipid levels in adults with elevated cholesterol who do not yet need medication. Over 12 weeks, participants ar…

This study tests whether moderate aerobic exercise, done during breast cancer radiotherapy, can reduce inflammation and improve physical fitness and quality of life. Forty women with early-stage breast cancer will either do supervised exercise sessions or receive usual care. Rese…

This study looks at whether a 12-week neuromuscular training program can improve knee control and performance in college basketball players who had ACL surgery at least a year ago. Thirty male players will either do standard basketball training or add special balance and jumping …

Researchers at Hacettepe University are studying how aerobic fitness and meal timing affect the body's use of fat and carbohydrates during exercise, and how immune cells called peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) respond. Thirty healthy young men, split into high and low f…

This trial tests whether adding a 12-week core strength program to regular sailing practice improves balance and body measurements in competitive youth Optimist sailors aged 8 to 15. Half the participants follow their usual sailing training, while the other half also do circuit-b…

This study asks whether judo-specific fitness is linked to better attention and self-control in young male judo athletes. Researchers will compare licensed judokas who train at least three days a week with non-athletes. Judo athletes will do a high-intensity throwing test, and bo…

This trial tests three warm-up routines in male amateur basketball players aged 15–25: a standard dynamic warm-up alone, or the same warm-up followed by either classical or short-duration PNF stretching. Researchers measure jump height, sprint time, agility, flexibility, and bala…

This study looks at whether an 8-week CrossFit program can make kids aged 7 to 11 stronger, fitter, and happier. Thirty children will be split into two groups: one does CrossFit twice a week, the other continues their normal routine. Researchers will measure physical changes like…

This study looks at how different exercise programs affect fitness and motivation in people with chronic diseases. 280 participants will either exercise twice a week for 3 months or once a week for 6 months, and some will use a smartwatch to track activity. Researchers will follo…

This study looks at whether professional e-sports players are more physically fit than amateur players. Researchers will measure reaction time, endurance, and grip strength in 40 adults aged 18 to 30. The goal is to understand how different levels of gaming affect physical health…

This study will test whether a multicomponent outdoor exercise program improves physical fitness, health literacy, and body composition in women over 60. Sixty participants will exercise in a park two to three times per week for two three-month cycles, while a control group does …