TOP-5 studies on sports and bodybuilding from 27.06.2026 - 04.07.2026
Caffeine has an effect: a systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis of the impact of caffeine consumption on swimming performance; 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-related head injuries: a network meta-analysis and systematic review; The impact of physical activity adhering to the ACSM protocol on sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials; Dynamic integration of skeletal muscle signals.
5. Caffeine has an effect: a systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis of the impact of caffeine consumption on swimming performance.
About the study.
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 within 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 study.
The study aimed to evaluate 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-related concussions: a network meta-analysis and systematic review.
About the study.
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 in the study.
Results.
Multidisciplinary interventions demonstrated 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 exercises adhering to the ACSM protocol on sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
About the study.
The study aimed to evaluate the impact of adhering to the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on intervention outcomes in patients with sarcopenia. Data from 29 randomized controlled trials were included.