TOP-5 Studies on Sports and Bodybuilding from 04.07.2026 - 11.07.2026
The impact of progressive resistance training on lean soft tissue mass in patients with head and neck cancer during concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a randomized controlled trial DAHANCA 31; The effect of resistance training with/without photobiomodulation on muscle and respiratory function in difficult-to-control asthma: a randomized study; The impact of blood flow restriction training on endothelial function and arterial stiffness: a systematic review and meta-analysis; Sleep-disordered breathing as a risk factor for sarcopenia in older adults: a narrative review; Initial dose of cardioplegia indexed to left ventricular mass in mitral valve surgery.
5. The impact of progressive resistance training on lean soft tissue mass in patients with head and neck cancer during concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a randomized controlled trial DAHANCA 31.
About the study.
The study aimed to evaluate the impact of progressive resistance training on soft tissue mass and functional outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer during chemoradiotherapy. Results from the training group were compared with a control group that did not engage in physical activity.
Results.
Patients in the resistance training group lost 3.4 ± 0.6 kg of soft tissue mass, which was not different from the control group. However, performance measures for chair rise and arm curl exercises significantly improved in the resistance training group compared to the control group (p < 0.05).
4. The effect of resistance training with/without photobiomodulation on muscle and respiratory function in difficult-to-control asthma: a randomized study.
About the study.
The study aimed to evaluate the impact of combined therapy of resistance training and photobiomodulation on muscle and respiratory functions in patients with difficult-to-control asthma. Results of resistance training with and without photobiomodulation were compared.
Results.
RT+PBMT safely improves peripheral muscle strength and physical performance better than RT alone. The intervention did not improve lung function or asthma control.
3. The impact of blood flow restriction training on endothelial function and arterial stiffness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
About the study.
The study aimed to compare the effects of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) and conventional training on endothelial function and arterial stiffness. Data from 35 trials with a total of 764 participants were included.
Results.
BFRT did not show advantages over conventional training regarding flow, AIx, CAVI, artery diameter, and ankle-brachial index. Effects depended on the protocol: BFRT with resistance improved FMD, while BFRT using manual grip and some interval/aerobic protocols reduced FMD.
2. Sleep-disordered breathing as a risk factor for sarcopenia in older adults: a narrative review.
About the study.
The relationships between obstructive sleep apnea and sarcopenia in older adults are discussed, highlighting pathophysiological mechanisms. Results from population studies and genetic data supporting bidirectional causal relationships are discussed.