TOP-5 Studies on Sports and Bodybuilding from June 20, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Caffeine affects performance: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of the impact of caffeine consumption on swimming results; The impact of concurrent strength and aerobic training on cognitive health in adults with physiological or neurocognitive disorders: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials; Physiotherapy for sports concussions: a network meta-analysis and systematic review; The impact of exercise adhering to ACSM protocols on sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials; Dynamic integration of skeletal muscle signals.
5. Caffeine produces an effect: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of the impact of caffeine consumption on swimming results.
About the work.
The aim of the study was to assess the impact of caffeine consumption on swimming performance in athletes. Data from randomized controlled trials were analyzed in the systematic review and meta-analysis.
Results.
Caffeine improved swimming performance (SMD = 0.57, 95% CI: 0.20 to 0.94; p = 0.005), corresponding to an improvement of +1.71% in lnRoM (95% CI: +1.01% to +2.41%). Caffeine intake was associated with an increase in blood lactate levels after the test (MD = 0.85 mmol/L).
4. The impact of concurrent strength and aerobic training on cognitive health in adults with physiological or neurocognitive disorders: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
About the work.
The study aimed to assess the impact of concurrent strength and aerobic training on cognitive functions in older adults with physiological or neurocognitive disorders. Randomized controlled trials comparing cognitive test results were included.
Results.
CET significantly improved overall cognitive function compared to the control group (SMD = 0.34; 95% CI, 0.18 to 0.50).
3. Physiotherapy for sports traumatic brain injury: a network meta-analysis and systematic review.
About the work.
The aim of the study was to conduct a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of exercise-based physical therapies for recovery after sports-related head injuries. Only trials reporting symptoms or recovery outcomes were included.
Results.
Multidisciplinary interventions showed the greatest improvements (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -2.06; p = 0.002), followed by combined interventions VRT plus SAEP and VRT alone. Subgroup analyses showed similar results: multidisciplinary interventions were most effective for participants with persistent symptoms.
2. The impact of physical activity adhering to ACSM protocols on sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
About the work.
The study aimed to assess the impact of adherence to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations on intervention outcomes in patients with sarcopenia. Data from 29 randomized controlled trials were included.