Applied Science & Performance Institute

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Pro2col Health could help healthy but inactive middle-aged adults build better daily habits. For 6 weeks, one group used the app, which provided personalized coaching and tracked their progress, while another group received standa…

This study tested whether a daily herbal supplement containing ginkgo biloba could help reduce feelings of stress and improve mental performance. It involved 60 adults aged 50 to 70 who were experiencing moderate stress. Participants took either a low or high dose of the suppleme…

This study tested whether tyrosol, a compound found in olive oil, and the common supplement creatine could improve exercise performance. Over four weeks, 50 healthy, active adults took either tyrosol, creatine, both, or a placebo. Researchers measured changes in strength, enduran…

This study tested whether a 12-week remote foot training program could help reduce ankle pain and improve jump performance in active adults with a history of ankle sprains. Participants were randomly assigned to either follow the training program or continue their usual activitie…

This study tested whether Tony Robbins' Rapid Planning Method (RPM) improves people's mood, motivation, and productivity compared to basic journaling. About 140 adults were split into two groups: one attended the 3-day virtual RPM training, while the other simply kept a weekly to…

This study tested whether a new extended-release caffeine pill works better than regular caffeine after a bad night's sleep. Researchers compared how 36 healthy adults felt after taking each type, measuring their alertness, mood, and side effects like jitters over several hours. …

This study tested whether a new pre-workout supplement could improve exercise performance and mood in healthy adults. Researchers compared the supplement to a placebo powder in 27 participants during two separate exercise sessions. They measured endurance, strength, and how parti…