Gümüşhane University

This study looked at whether a 6-week Zumba program could help sedentary young women feel better mentally and emotionally. 36 women aged 18-25 who were not active took part. Half did Zumba classes, while the other half stayed sedentary. The researchers measured their psychologica…

This study looked at whether adding special breathing muscle training to running programs based on a child's natural sleep-wake rhythm could improve exercise ability, agility, and breathing in 75 boys aged 10-13 who had been playing football for at least two years. The children w…

This study tested a 4-week breathing exercise program in 30 healthy men aged 60-80. Researchers measured changes in diaphragm thickness, fatty liver density, walking ability, and quality of life. The goal was to see if simple inspiratory muscle training could improve these age-re…

This study looked at whether adding special breathing exercises (inspiratory muscle training) to a swimming program helps children with mild asthma breathe better and control their symptoms. Thirty children aged 8-11 took part in a 4-week swimming program, with half also doing br…

This study tested whether a six-week wrestling program could help sedentary teenage boys feel better mentally. Thirty boys aged 12-15 were split into a wrestling group or a control group. The wrestling group showed big improvements in well-being and resilience, and their sports-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 doing Zumba dance workouts combined with halotherapy (breathing in salty air) for 12 weeks could improve body composition, breathing, and fitness in inactive older women. Twenty women aged 55-80 took part. The goal was to see if this fun, low-cost app…

This study looked at whether adding halotherapy (breathing in salt particles) to regular preseason training helps elite female soccer players. 28 players from Turkey's top league were split into two groups: one did normal training plus halotherapy, the other just trained. After 1…

This study looked at whether a 4-week breathing muscle training program could improve physical performance and shooting accuracy in 20 elite male air pistol athletes. Half did the breathing training, half did not. The results showed that the breathing training helped athletes jum…

This study looked at whether warming up the muscles used for breathing could help natural bodybuilders lift more weight. Twenty-seven male athletes did either a breathing warm-up or no warm-up before testing their maximum bench press and lung function. The goal was to see if this…

This study tested whether six weeks of wrestling training could improve psychological well-being, reduce anxiety, and boost resilience in adolescent boys. Thirty boys aged 12-15 who had no wrestling experience were split into two groups: one did structured wrestling training, the…

This study compared two fitness tests—the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test and a treadmill test—in 20 elite female football players. The goal was to see which test better measures sport-specific fitness like running speed and oxygen use. Results help coaches choose the best test f…

This study looked at whether a four-week moderate strength training program could help healthy men aged 60-75 improve their diaphragm thickness (a key breathing muscle), reduce liver fat, and enhance quality of life. Thirty participants were split into an exercise group and a con…

This study looked at whether listening to self-selected music during warm-up helps highly trained futsal players perform better on sprint tests during and after Ramadan fasting. Ten male players completed sprint tests with and without music in both fasting and non-fasting periods…

This study looked at how two types of stretching—proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and static stretching—affect the strength balance between hamstring and quadriceps muscles in healthy young men. Twenty-three physically active men did both stretching routines on sep…

This study looked at whether an 8-week training program called French Contrast Training could improve jumping, sprinting, and overall power in 28 elite youth football players. The players did special exercises that mix heavy weights with fast movements. The goal was to see if thi…

This study looked at whether a 4-week breathing exercise program using a special device could improve diaphragm and belly muscle thickness and reduce liver fat in healthy women aged 60-80. Twenty-six women were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises twice daily, a…