Federal University Of Vicosa

This study tested whether a newer type of strength training (using a flywheel machine) is better than traditional weight training at reducing feelings of depression and improving physical and mental function in older women who are mostly inactive. Over 10 months, 64 women trained…

This study tested whether a special training program focused on critical thinking could help university futsal players improve their tactical skills and decision-making during games. Thirteen players from a university team participated in the program, which used game situations a…

This study tested whether adding a special thinking program to regular volleyball practice could help players make better decisions during games. Researchers compared two groups of 24 university-level male volleyball players in Colombia. One group did their usual training, while …

This study aimed to create a simple, video-based reference for coaches by measuring how elite badminton players move their joints during a powerful overhead smash. Researchers filmed four top Colombian athletes performing smashes and measured the angles of their knees, hips, shou…

This study tested if adding light sled pulling to sprint training helps young soccer players run faster and jump higher than regular sprint training alone. Forty-four male players aged 13-17 did sprint workouts twice a week for six weeks, with half pulling a sled and half not. Re…